![]() ![]() It is not clear why Apostolis should refer to these people by the name of Taulantioi, as the ancient Illyrian tribe of that name was of no historical significance after the third century B.C. ![]() Laonikos on Palm Sunday, in preparation for Holy Week. The death of the young man occurred, apparently accidentally, during a sword contest held annually within the precincts of the church of St. Particularly noteworthy is the mention of antiphonal singing, which he compares with ancient and contemporary practice in Crete. Near Heaven, angels are banishment from church not only explains official hostility, but also indicates the independence and strength of the popular customs. ![]() The full terror of this moment is graphically captured by Makarios (fourth century), one of the early ascetics from Egypt, in what he calls ‘A Dreadful Story which Appals the Mind’. ![]()
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