New Jerusalem as New Constantinoples? Reflections on the reasons and principles of Translatio Constantinopoleos in Slavia Orthodoxa


Published: Mar 10, 2014
Keywords:
Late Middle Ages Jerusalem Constantinople Slavia Orthodoxa Mandylion anakalypteria
Jelena ERDELJAN
Abstract

This text reflects on translatio Constantinopoleos as a means of translatio Hierosolymi in Slavia Orthodoxa in the Middle Ages. This phenomenon was based on the principles of mimesis or performative emulation and demonstrated in liturgical practice, visual culture, written sources and folklore.

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