The Synod of Elvira. Approximately 305-306. Spain. Colored e
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The Synod of Elvira. Approximately 305-306. Spain. Colored e
The Synod of Elvira. Approximately 305-306. synod held in Elvira in the Roman province of Hispania Baetica. Actually Granada. Andalusia. Spain. Colored engraving
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The Synod of Elvira: A Gathering of Bishops in Ancient Spain This colored engraving depicts the Synod of Elvira, an influential religious council held in approximately 305-306 AD in the Roman province of Hispania Baetica, now known as Granada in Andalusia, Spain. The Synod of Elvira was a significant gathering of bishops and presbyters from across the region, convened to address various religious and moral issues affecting the Christian community in the area. The engraving shows the bishops and presbyters seated around a long table, deep in conversation. The bishop in the center, Saint Felix of Elvira, presides over the meeting, dressed in his ecclesiastical robe and wearing a mitre on his head. His fellow bishops and presbyters are also dressed in their religious habits, some with mitres and others with simple tunics and cloaks. The Synod of Elvira was an important event in the early Christian history of Spain, as it helped to establish a unified religious hierarchy and set guidelines for Christian behavior and morality. The council addressed issues such as the readmission of penitent sinners to the Church, the validity of marriages contracted outside of the Church, and the treatment of heretics and schismatics. This engraving provides a fascinating glimpse into the past, offering a glimpse into the daily life and practices of early Christian communities in Spain during the 4th century AD. It is a reminder of the rich history and cultural heritage of Andalusia and the significant role that Spain played in the development of Christianity in Europe.
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