Byzantine Iconoclasm: Imperial Policies and Ecclesiastical Conflict (c.726–843)

1. Leo III publicly denounces sacred images

   Jan 1, 726Labels: Leo III, Imperial Policy

   • Britannica
   • Britannica

2. Christ icon removed from the Chalke Gate

   Jan 1, 726Labels: Chalke Gate, Great Palace

   • Chalke
   • Britannica

3. Iconoclasm proclaimed official imperial policy

   Jan 1, 730Labels: Leo III, Imperial Decree

   • Britannica
   • Britannica

4. Patriarch Germanus I resigns over icon policy

   Jan 1, 730Labels: Germanus I, Patriarchate of

   • Britannica
   • Britannica

5. John of Damascus writes “In Defense of Icons”

   Jan 1, 730Labels: John of, Theological Work

   • Fordham
   • Treatises

6. Anastasius enthroned as patriarch by Leo III

   Jan 22, 730Labels: Anastasius, Patriarchate of

   • Encyclopedia com
   • Anastasius

7. Artabasdos usurps throne and backs icons

   Jun 1, 741Labels: Artabasdos, Usurpation

   • Artabasdos
   • Anastasius

8. Council of Hieria condemns icon veneration

   Jan 1, 754Labels: Council of, Constantine V

   • Hieria
   • Britannica

9. Execution of Stephen the Younger

   Nov 28, 764Labels: Stephen the, Monasticism

   • Stephen
   • Britannica

10. Second Council of Nicaea restores icon veneration

    Oct 1, 787Labels: Second Council, Empress Irene

    • Britannica
    • Britannica

11. Council of Constantinople revives iconoclasm

    Jan 1, 815Labels: Leo V, Council of

    • Constantinople815
    • Britannica

12. Theophilos issues edict against icon veneration

    Jan 1, 832Labels: Theophilos, Imperial Edict

    • Theophilos
    • Constantinople843

13. Death of Theophilos brings iconoclast reign to end

    Jan 20, 842Labels: Theophilos, Empress Theodora

    • Theophilos
    • Thekla

14. Council of Constantinople restores icons permanently

    Mar 4, 843Labels: Council of, Methodios I

    • Constantinople843
    • Britannica

15. Triumph of Orthodoxy procession celebrates restoration

    Mar 11, 843Labels: Triumph of, Hagia Sophia

    • Constantinople843
    • Methodios