Psellos and the Patriarchs

The book features translations of funeral orations by Michael Psellos, a prominent Byzantine intellectual, for three patriarchs of Constantinople. These orations serve as vital historical sources, shedding light on the lives of the patriarchs and the educational reforms of Emperor Konstantinos IX Monomachos. They also document significant events of the eleventh century, including civil strife and religious conflicts. Accompanying the translations is a thorough analysis of Psellos' relationships with the patriarchs and interpretations of the texts, providing deeper insights into this turbulent era.