Epigraphai

work by John XI Becchus

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The Epigraphai is a significant work by John XI Becchus, a Greek Orthodox patriarch of Constantinople in the late 13th century. The title translates to "Collected Texts". This anthology compiles patristic writings that focus on the theology of the Holy Spirit.1

Becchus was a prominent Byzantine proponent of reuniting the Greek and Roman churches. His work, including the Epigraphai, reflects his deep engagement with theological texts and his efforts to bridge the East-West schism. The Epigraphai also includes his writings on the peace and union of the ancient and new Roman Churches, as well as polemical treatises that supported papal primacy.1

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John XI Becchus
…Becchus’ principal works are his Epigraphai (“Collected Texts”), an anthology of patristic writings on the theology of the Holy Spirit; a tract on the peace and union of the ancient and new Roman Churches; and various polemical treatises proposing recognition of papal primacy.
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…Becchus’ principal works are his Epigraphai (“Collected Texts”), an anthology of patristic writings on the theology of the Holy Spirit; a tract on the peace and union of the ancient and new Roman Churches; and various polemical treatises proposing recognition of papal primacy.
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