In 6th-century Byzantine kontakia of Romanos the Melodist, realistic, emotional dialogue set within Christian salvation history richly characterizes Mary. … Read the post characterizing Mary at the cross in Byzantine competition for attention
Addressing the matter of Troy, the 9th-century Byzantine hymnist Kassia utterly re-figured the relation of women to God in classical culture. … Read the post Kassia redeemed classical culture with repentance of fallen woman
In kontakia of Romanos the Melodist, guards at Jesus’s tomb offer profound insight into gender hierarchy, as does the privileging of Mary Magdalene. … Read the post men’s voices in Romanos the Melodist’s kontakia on the resurrection
For Romanos the Melodist, Potiphar’s wife’s sexual assault and false accusation of rape against Joseph represented personal struggle with sin. … Read the post Joseph against Potiphar’s wife in kontakia of Romanos the Melodist
In Romanos the Melodist’s kontakion on the nativity, Adam treats the new Eve just like the old Eve. That impedes the coming of the New Creation. … Read the post Adam’s mistake in kontakion of Romanos the Melodist on the nativity