Gregory Heers returns to Aether Hour for an in depth discussion of the life, reign, & Sainthood of St. Nikephoros Phokas, Emperor of the Romans from 963-969 AD. We discuss his origins, the state of the Roman Empire in the 10th century, his reconquests of Crete, Cyprus, & much of Anatolia/Syria. We also discuss his relationship with St. Athanasios, the founder of Mt. Athos, and how St. Nikephoros helped him establish the Great Lavra, his plans to retire there as a monk, & how he is still venerated there to this day. Finally we discuss his brutal murder by usurpers, his betrayal by his wife, his similarities to other Roman/Russian emperors, & why he is an important Saintly figure for Orthodox Christians to venerate today!👇🏻
🔮👑 Don’t miss our previous episodes with Gregory Heers about the life & prophecies of St. John III Doukas Vatatzes, Emperor of Nicaea, HERE:
The Marble King, Sleeping Emperor Prophecies of St. John III Vatatzes Pt. 2 w/ Gregory Heers! Aether Hour Ep. 50
Gregory Heers returns for Aether Hours 50th episode for the much anticipated Part 2 to our discussion on St. John III Vatatzes, the merciful, sleeping king! This episode picks up where we left off and discusses miracles that have occurred since the Saints repose, the many prophecies about his return & reign from Constantinople as Emperor (Tsargrad?), how this could factor into WWIII & a future Russian victory over Turkey, the spread of Orthodoxy around the whole world before the rise of Antichrist, eyewitness accounts from those who have seen the sleeping king, & so much more!👇🏻
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