When they further refused his order that they sacrifice to pagan gods, they were humiliated by being led through the streets of arabissus in womens garb and then sent to rosafa. They were officers of troops on the frontier, sergius being primicerius, and bacchus secundarius. Mediatechnique encaustic over gesso on wood sycamore, painting dimensions. Catedrala sfantului dumitru houses relics of several saints. Sergius and bacchus, the queer saints whether fiction or a somewhat true story passed down through time, these saints are gay icons by michael lyons jun 07, 2017, 3. Sergius and bacchus rlseb painting by br robert lentz ofm. Do you offer services and products for icon painters. Regretfully, there tend to be major grammatical errors and in the case of the passion of sergius and bacchus by david reddish extreme malapropisms as well. The martyrs sergius and bacchus in syria were appointed to high positions in the army by the emperor maximian 284305, who did not know that they were christ.
I welcome you to the web site for mission saints sergius and bacchus, and the order franciscans of mercy an ecumenical franciscan. The church of saints sergius and bacchus abu serga is a 4th century church and today is considered to be the oldest of cairos christian churches. The church houses some great icons representing the life of christ, various saints and the virgin mary. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. According to the legend, there were high in esteem of the caesar maximianus on. All products are produced ondemand and shipped worldwide within 2 3 business days. However, this third painting has the two saints embracing each other as if in some form of homosexual union. All programs are completed by distance, and there are absolutely no tuition or other fees so as to make quality theological education. Both were appointed to high positions in the syrian army by the emperor maximian 284305. In saints sergius and bacchus it stood on an octagonal base, so that no great problems were involved in converting the angular ground plan to a circle on which the dome could rest. This is the oldest church inside coptic cairos walls, built in the 11th century with 4thcentury pillars.
Sergius feet, and to send him to elrusafa 2 tied to the tails of the horses. These holy martyrs were romans of high rank in the service of the emperor maximian, to whom it was reported that they did not take part in the festivals of the idols. They were supposedly favourites of the roman emperor maximian, whose wrath they. Russian icons ethiopian icons coptic icons traditional methods using egg tempera and 23 karat gold on wood panel.
He had enough sway with the emperor to aid his friend antiochus to become governor of barbalissos in the roman province of euphratensis, now in modernday syria. The earthly king mocked the saints and removed the belts from their waists, but the lord girded them with strength. On the fortieth day the local priest baptized the child, naming him bartholomew. Sergius and bacchus were very popular throughout late antiquity, and churches in their honor were built in several cities, including constantinople and rome. Sergius and bacchus painted in the th century, which was situated just at the entrance, has been lost forever. Recent attention to early greek manuscripts has also revealed that they were openly gay men and that they were erastai or lovers. Church of st sergius and bacchus, cairo tripadvisor. Vladimir and olga, the seven sleepers of ephesus are shown together sleeping in the cave, etc. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Saints sergius and bacchus theological seminary is an online institution of higher theological education dedicated to providing free, convenient, challenging educational programs for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, gender queer and straight allies. Kontakion of martyrs sergius and bacchus third tone as we gather, let us crown with sacred hymns of laudation those two brethren in the faith, the great and valorous martyrs. The martyrs sergius and bacchus in syria were appointed to high positions in the army by the emperor maximian 284305, who did not know that they were christians.
Saints sergius and bacchus christian saint britannica. When they further refused his order that they sacrifice to pagan gods, they were. Church of saints sergius and bacchus the byzantine legacy. The church of saints sergius and bacchus abu serga by jimmy dunn. Similar to hagia sophia it was not dedicated to a saint, but to a concept because eirene, according to hesiod and other. His icons reflect his experiences among the poor, as well as his franciscan and russian roots. It honours the roman soldiers sergius and bacchus, who were martyred in syria for their christian faith in ad 296. Saints sergius or serge and bacchus were fourthcentury roman christian soldiers revered as martyrs and military saints by the catholic, eastern orthodox. Icon of saints sergius and bacchus view title icon of saints sergius and bacchus. Other articles where saints sergius and bacchus is discussed. You are the two servants of our lord, whose trust in the one god. Sergius was sad for his friend bacchus until he saw him in his sleep in a beautiful palace, shining brightly. From his childhood he grew accustomed to solitude and sought his salvation through prayer, fasting and work.
Several weeks ago, i was preparing my sunday bulletin and was searching on the internet for an icon of the saints commemorated on that day october 20 the holy martyrs sergius and bacchus of syria. Bacchus, your courage and love are an inspiration and joy to me. Book your tickets online for church of st sergius and bacchus, cairo. Jaroslav skiras eastern christian icons course at regis college. When christianity became the official religion of the roman empire, saints sergius and bacchus became the official patrons of the byzantine armies. Early martyrologies record that sergius and bacchus were officers in the roman army on the syrian. According to their hagiography sergius and bacchus were officers in caesar galerius maximianuss army, and were held high in his favor until they were exposed as secret. They were officers of the troops on the frontier, sergius being primicerius, and bacchus secundarius. Saints sergius or serge and bacchus were fourthcentury roman christian soldiers revered as martyrs and military saints by the catholic, eastern orthodox and oriental orthodox churches. Help support new advent and get the full contents of this website as an instant download or cdrom. Saints sergius and bacchus church, constantinople britannica.
You are the two servants of our lord, whose trust in the one god, and holy trinity, was so great, that neither. Church of sts sergius and bacchus in maloula destroyed by. Sergius and bacchus rlsab is a painting by br robert lentz ofm which was uploaded on march 6th, 2016. This legend has sergius an officer in the roman army and bacchus, an officer under him, and both were friends of emperor maximian. The close friendship between the two is strongly emphasized in their hagiographies and traditions, making them one of the most famous examples of paired saints. Small iconsdiptychs key chainsprayer bracelets holy waterholy oil bottles search close esc ss. The church calendar gives the two saints marcellus and apuleius on the same day as sergius and bacchus.
They were held in great esteem because of their courage, wisdom and fidelity. This is an icon of two military saints, sergius and bacchus on horseback. Later on, the governor commanded to drive nails into st. While always striving to remain true to the essence of byzantine iconography, he adapts. Hagia irene and hagia sophia in the background hagia irene is the oldest church of constantinople as it is believed to have been built on the site of a temple to aphrodite prior to emperor constantines decision in 330 to move the capital of the roman empire to byzantium. Aug 21, 2014 robert is committed to the indigenization of byzantine iconography in the various cultures embraced by the church. Sergius was primicerius, a guard in the imperial palace.
When they did not enter a temple of jupiter with the emperor, he ordered them to do so. Basic istanbul hagia irene and little hagia sophia. If you desire to receive the our weekly reflections and. Parish directory the greek orthodox archdiocese of america. Saints sergius and bacchus also serge and bacchus or sergios kai bakchos or sarkis wa bakhos, were third century roman soldiers who are commemorated as martyrs by the catholic, eastern orthodox and oriental orthodox churches. It is dedicated to two early martyrs and traditionally believed to have been built on the spot where the holy family, joseph, mary and the infant christ, rested at the end of their. Sergius is still honoured to a greater degree than his companion, poor bacchus labouring with the name of the roman god of wine, hence being largely ignored by the church, although both have become icons in a new generation of gay christians. Sergius and bacchus are ancient christian martyrs who were tortured to death in syria because they refused to attend sacrifices in honor of jupiter. According to the martyrologium romanum they suffered martyrdom soon after the deaths of sts. They are said to have been converted to christianity by the miracles of st. Kucuk ayasofya camii, formerly the church of the saints sergius and bacchus greek. These manuscripts are found in various libraries in europe and indicate an earlier christian. Sergius was the triune godheads most steadfast warrior. Orthodox icon of saints sergius and bacchus sergios and vachos, by theophanis the cretan 1545, monastery of dionysiou mount athos.
Bacchus february 1, 20 the saints sergius and bacchus parish family is part of the catholilc apostolic church in north america cacina, a community of christians comprising a reformed and selfgoverning catholic church. Their martyrdom is well authenticated by the earliest martyrologies and by the early veneration paid them, as well as by such historians as theodoret. Sergius and bacchus rlseb in 2020 bacchus, catholic art. Catherine this is an icon of two military saints, sergius and bacchus on horseback. Sergius and bacchus from the liturgical calendar of the roman catholic church in 1969 ironically, the very year new yorks stonewall riots launched the gay liberation movement is a particularly revealing example of how far some religious authorities will go to keep gender minorities distanced. Dec 26, 2016 saint sergius and bacchus draft video 2.
Feb 28, 2018 orthodox icon of saints sergius and bacchus sergios and. But in the others the dome stands above a square, and the transition. Every year, on 1 june, a special mass is held here to. Axios eastern and orthodox gay and lesbian christians. Museum of western and eastern art kiev, ukraine perioddate byzantine creation date. Pamphlet cover with icons of christs transfiguration and sts. The holy martyrs sergius and bacchus the royal men, sergius and bacchus served the king, but not the earthly onerather, jesus, the immortal king. I call upon you now and beseech you to intercede for me to our lord, god, christ almighty. The iconostasis and its central icon, painted in the th century, have been destroyed together with the icons of the mother of god and christ the archpastor. There were rumours swirling around the roman soldiers sergius and bacchus before they were confronted by emperor galerius in the early fourth century. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.
Sergius and bacchus, the queer saints xtra magazine. Theres a crypt underneath the church which is traditionally believed to be the spot where mary, joseph and the infant jesus are said to have rested at the end of their journey into egypt. It is built over a cave where joseph, mary and the infant jesus are said to. Their feast day is 7 october according to their hagiography, sergius and bacchus were officers in galerius army, and were held high in his favor until they were exposed as secret christians. They are filled with bright colors and often depict contemporary subjects.
For instance, the use of calvary when cavalry is obviously intended, or bridal when describing the guiding device for a horse. Sergius, the founder of the holy trinity lavra, was born of wealthy rostov boyars on may 3, 14. The church of saints sergius and bacchus little hagia sophia was built by. Saints sergius and bacchus by brother robert lentz, ofm. The painting may be purchased as wall art, home decor, apparel, phone cases, greeting cards, and more. The church of st sergius and bacchus is a coptic church, dating back to the 4th century.
Sts sergios and bacchus by pelsi 1066 2009 gold and silver leaf, egg tempera ca. The cave of the holy family, now a crypt, is reached by descending steps in a chapel to the left of the altar usually locked. Orthodox icon of saints sergius and bacchus sergios. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Sergius and bacchus of the ukrainians is the cathedral of the apostolic exarchate of italy ukrainian rite, in roma, italy. That night he appeared to sergius in a vision, urging him to persevere. About saints sergius and bacchus theological seminary. Head of a saint creatorculture byzantine siterepository repository.
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