Despite the fact that Thessaloniki proved to be impregnable for the Slavs more than once, Slavs did not give up their intentions. The next story brought to us by the Miracles of St. Demetrius relates to the fate of Prince Prvud (Predab) and the new attack of the Slavs on the city. Prince Prvud, the […]
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The miracles of Saint Demetrius bring us additional information about the critical position of the city of Thessaloniki, which was surrounded by Slavic tribes. This time we bring an episode about the Slavic siege of Thessaloniki under the leadership of Hacon/Haton in 614-616. It is said that during the time of Bishop John, the Slavs
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A precious source for us when studying the Slavs in the Balkans at the end of the 6th century is the “Miracles of St. Demetrius”. This source was written in Greek and originates from the 7th century. There are two parts(two books). The first book was written around the year 620 and it is considered
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In the 7th century, the Byzantine Empire grappled with constant attacks on its borders, prompting a reassessment of defense strategies. A crucial aspect of this involved refining war techniques and weaponry.Amidst heightened vulnerability on the eastern border to aggressive Arab incursions, a unique weapon emerged – the mysterious Greek fire. The true originator of Greek
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