Epitaph of Theodoros (Theodoulous) Goudeles at Pantokrator monastery Cover Image

Epitaph of Theodoros (Theodoulous) Goudeles at Pantokrator monastery
Epitaph of Theodoros (Theodoulous) Goudeles at Pantokrator monastery

Author(s): Halûk Çetinkaya
Subject(s): History, Middle Ages
Published by: Шуменски университет »Епископ Константин Преславски«
Keywords: Goudeles; funeral slab; Pantokrator monastery; Byzantine Poetry; Neophytus Prodromenust

Summary/Abstract: An epitaph with part of a poem by Neophytos Prodromenos inscribed to commemorate Theodoros Goudeles was discovered during restoration works in Pantokrator monastery in Istanbul. It is rare to find an example of Byzantine literature written on stone. The late 14th century piece provides important information about the Goudeles family as well as Pantokrator monastery.

  • Issue Year: 2021
  • Issue No: 8
  • Page Range: 183-190
  • Page Count: 8
  • Language: English