Her reign as sole ruler made her the first ever empress regnant, ruling in her own right, in Roman and Byzantine imperial history. After the death of her husband, Irene secured the throne for …

2017年11月15日 · Empress Irene was the wife of Leo IV and, on her husband's death, she reigned as regent for her son Constantine VI from 780 to 790 CE. From 797 to 802 CE she …

Irene was a Byzantine ruler and saint of the Greek Orthodox Church who was instrumental in restoring the use of icons in the Eastern Roman Empire. The wife of the Byzantine emperor …

2015年1月6日 · Ruling alone, Irene reigned from 797 to 802, calling herself basileus (βασιλεύς), "emperor," rather than basilissa (βασίλισσα), "empress." She showed little interest in finance …

2025年1月26日 · Irene of Athens was the first Roman empress to rule in her own right as regent, between 797 and 802 AD. Although she ruled solely for only five years, she left a lasting …

Holy Empress Irene (Schema-nun Xenia) Commemorated on August 13. Troparion & Kontakion. Saint Irene lived in the XII century and was a beautiful and virtuous daughter. The Emperor …

Empress Irene, also known as Irene of Athens, was the consort of Emperor Leo IV, who ruled Byzantium. When he died in 780, she became regent because his son, Constantine, was only …

2025年2月15日 · Empress Irene of Athens, a pivotal figure in Byzantine history, navigated a world of political intrigue and religious upheaval. From restoring icon veneration to claiming the …

2024年8月1日 · Irene of Athens or Irene Sarantapechaina (Εἰρήνη Σαρανταπήχαινα) was Empress consort by marriage to Leo IV from 775 to 780, regent during the minority of her son …

Irene of Hungary (Greek: Είρήνη, born Piroska; [1] 1088 – 13 August 1134) was the Byzantine empress by marriage to John II Komnenos. She is venerated as an Eastern Orthodox saint. …