Today I'll discuss the fascinating story of the first Christian king: Abgar V of Edessa.
Contents of this Video ________________
00:00 - Introduction
00:38 - Intro Sequence
01:03 - Historical Background
01:48 - Abgar’s Conversion
05:14 - Abgar & Tiberius
09:32 - Fate of the Mandylion
11:03 - Conclusion & Wrap-up
Sources _____________________________
[1] Eusebius of Caesarea, Church History, Book I Ch. XIII
[2] Moses of Chorene, History of Armenia, Ch. VIII
[3] Eusebius of Caesarea, Church History, Book II Ch. II
[4] See the life of Mary Magdalene on the OCA website.
[5] St. John Damascene, Exposition of the Orthodox Faith, Book IV, Ch. XVI
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Thanks to Jeremiah for the beautiful Intro Sequence.
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