I discovered you through a Korean-speaking channel because I live in Korea. Now I am addicted to your interesting programs and I went to TH-cam to watch the episodes that passed in the past years. Your English is very understandable.
The pagan "Ukrainian" prince you mention was St. Vladimir, and his country was called "Rus'," not "Ukraine." "Ukraine" in fact means "border." Border of what, you might ask? The border of the Rus', i.e the land of Russia. Today the descendants of the Rus' live mostly in 4 countries, Russia, Ukraine, Belorus, and Carpatho-Russia (i.e. Slovakia). But they all come from one people.
In Orthodox church, we are very familiar with the story of the prince of Kiev sending emissaries to find the true faith, and how they were completely blown away by the liturgy at Hagia Sophia ("we knew not whether we were in Heaven or on Earth") So, is that where the name of famous Icon "Theotokos of Vladimir" is from? (I've always been told that it was written by St. Luke on a piece of wood from the table of the last supper, but I never knew why it's called "Vladimir").
@@giuseppelogiurato5718 The Icon is named for the City of Vladimir, in Russia. I would put a link to the account of the history of this icon, but I have found that TH-cam trashes comments with any links. But if you google "Vladimir Icon of the Mother of God" you can find the history.
@@fr.johnwhiteford6194 Ah, thank you, now I see! ... I always assumed that it had something to do with a person by the name of 'Vladimr'... I should've known my iconographic history better!
That's how it goes...one thing is for sure if it hadn't been for the muslims this ancient roman building probablyn wouldn't exist anymore..Constantinople was a run down and bankrupt dump by the time it was conquered
"Traditional" first century buildings in Nazareth. Because in the 1800's there were not any buildings there at all. It was a well in the dessert. There is no historical record for the existence of Nazareth prior to the 19th century. If you want to go to a tourist trap in a dessert...go to Vegas. The buffets are better and you don't have to sleep out in the air with donkeys....and fools.
It served as an imperial capital for almost sixteen centuries, during the Roman/Byzantine (330-1204), Latin (1204-1261), Byzantine (1261-1453), and Ottoman (1453-1922) empires. Only the names changed at the whim of the leaders.
The younger viewers don't remember the horrors that were thrust on trusting Israelis who were blown to bits on public buses by women, kids, and old men outfitted with suicide vests by Hamas during the first and second Intifadas. Movement between territories was easy, and look what Israel got for their naivety. It's pretty cut and dry why Israel put up this wall. Shame on Hamas and the PLO for making that area dangerous and chaotic. The Israelis would like nothing more than to have peace with all of their neighbors. I am neither Jewish or Israeli, but I'm old enough to have seen decades of violent attacks against Israeli troops and civilians shortly after Israel gave concessions to Hamas to achieve peace. They will not stop until they destroy Israel or they are utterly pulverized themselves.
I still can not understand why so easy Romance empire give the value thing to the hand that not Christian. hope another century will be back to the Christian.. That is belong to the Christian, should be give to the Christian to worship God of Christian, even the Turkey won the war. Thanks you talk the true what should be told.
😆 Not the city; the VIDEO, smartass! ... Lol, they can call the city whatever they want nowadays... I must rephrase my opinion; (ahem): "This video is incorrectly titled." (There, are ya happy NOW?)
Constantine didn't even practice his own "1 state Religion". Appeasing Mom and establish himself a tool perhaps? (I believe in Yeshua/Jesus,) just *don't trust an Emperor and his Priests from 4th Century.*
I discovered you through a Korean-speaking channel because I live in Korea. Now I am addicted to your interesting programs and I went to TH-cam to watch the episodes that passed in the past years. Your English is very understandable.
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I still remember the Mosaic , the Images you showed ❤ and the crowded pilgrims inside Aya Sophia .
What's with the really loud music playing over the commentary and drowning it out?
Treat to watch...Reeves ..Awesome capturing
The pagan "Ukrainian" prince you mention was St. Vladimir, and his country was called "Rus'," not "Ukraine." "Ukraine" in fact means "border." Border of what, you might ask? The border of the Rus', i.e the land of Russia. Today the descendants of the Rus' live mostly in 4 countries, Russia, Ukraine, Belorus, and Carpatho-Russia (i.e. Slovakia). But they all come from one people.
In Orthodox church, we are very familiar with the story of the prince of Kiev sending emissaries to find the true faith, and how they were completely blown away by the liturgy at Hagia Sophia ("we knew not whether we were in Heaven or on Earth") So, is that where the name of famous Icon "Theotokos of Vladimir" is from? (I've always been told that it was written by St. Luke on a piece of wood from the table of the last supper, but I never knew why it's called "Vladimir").
@@giuseppelogiurato5718 The Icon is named for the City of Vladimir, in Russia. I would put a link to the account of the history of this icon, but I have found that TH-cam trashes comments with any links. But if you google "Vladimir Icon of the Mother of God" you can find the history.
@@fr.johnwhiteford6194 Ah, thank you, now I see! ... I always assumed that it had something to do with a person by the name of 'Vladimr'... I should've known my iconographic history better!
Your music is too loud.
As a longtime sailor, the excitement of seeing land never diminishes. Particularly if it is home.
What is the music played during this program, it is so beautiful and inspiring. ❤
*_THIS IS MY FAVORITE TH-cam CHANNEL._*
The Audio mix is Terrible ... Music isnt needed at all to be fair, its ok during scenery shots and spots where there IS NO DIALOGUE ... Git Gud .
To whoever uploaded this. I cannot hear the narrator because the chant, prayer noise was louder than the narrator!
I love it
thanks you sharing this amazing video
The first Crusaders. Invited by the king & Metropolitan (bishop) of Constantinople, sacked Constantinople.
Update; Turkish government has officially converted Hagia Sophia to an actual mosque now. Unfortunately It is no longer a museum.
Yeah, but you can still visit it during non-prayer hours. And now it's free of charge. And it's not like they're knocking mozaiks down
I hope that turkey is paying all for its upkeep now.
That's how it goes...one thing is for sure if it hadn't been for the muslims this ancient roman building probablyn wouldn't exist anymore..Constantinople was a run down and bankrupt dump by the time it was conquered
@@nondescript2892 Because it was spending everything on defending against islamic invasion who then looted, pillaged and murdered Christians.
Excellent program 🙏
"Traditional" first century buildings in Nazareth.
Because in the 1800's there were not any buildings there at all. It was a well in the dessert. There is no historical record for the existence of Nazareth prior to the 19th century.
If you want to go to a tourist trap in a dessert...go to Vegas. The buffets are better and you don't have to sleep out in the air with donkeys....and fools.
It's quite nice to see Simon without the affectation of multiple scarves...
Meeeeowww 😂
Is it a music video?
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27:44 Priest reminds me of Rasputin
Today 2021 it’s officially a mosque
Before I watch episode 3, where can Find 1&2?
type Simon Reeve into the search box at the top and you will find them
@@sueross7185 Thank you 😊
somewhat of misnomer calling it an "Ancient Istanbul Ritual" since the name Istanbul has only existed since 1453
It served as an imperial capital for almost sixteen centuries, during the Roman/Byzantine (330-1204), Latin (1204-1261), Byzantine (1261-1453), and Ottoman (1453-1922) empires. Only the names changed at the whim of the leaders.
@@Kimbermoi Lygos originally, but calling it an ancient Istanbul ritual makes no sense
Constantinople was the name of the city of Istanbul until 1930
@@giuseppelogiurato5718 lol, it’s true. Look it up
@@chrisa5631 wow Chris lol, someone is hitting it hard
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Istanbul
Me gustaría escuchar en castellano
The younger viewers don't remember the horrors that were thrust on trusting Israelis who were blown to bits on public buses by women, kids, and old men outfitted with suicide vests by Hamas during the first and second Intifadas. Movement between territories was easy, and look what Israel got for their naivety. It's pretty cut and dry why Israel put up this wall. Shame on Hamas and the PLO for making that area dangerous and chaotic. The Israelis would like nothing more than to have peace with all of their neighbors. I am neither Jewish or Israeli, but I'm old enough to have seen decades of violent attacks against Israeli troops and civilians shortly after Israel gave concessions to Hamas to achieve peace. They will not stop until they destroy Israel or they are utterly pulverized themselves.
My Gosh 😅looks like big baby washing to be clean 😜
Microcephalic Narnia tour 🍄
I still can not understand why so easy Romance empire give the value thing to the hand that not Christian. hope another century will be back to the Christian.. That is belong to the Christian, should be give to the Christian to worship God of Christian, even the Turkey won the war. Thanks you talk the true what should be told.
Stop with the travel agent video, and more history
What the heck does ISTANBUL have to do with anything? Poorly named...
No more badly named than any other city or land invaded and held for 500+ years.
😆 Not the city; the VIDEO, smartass! ... Lol, they can call the city whatever they want nowadays... I must rephrase my opinion; (ahem):
"This video is incorrectly titled." (There, are ya happy NOW?)
Constantine didn't even practice his own "1 state Religion". Appeasing Mom and establish himself a tool perhaps?
(I believe in Yeshua/Jesus,) just *don't trust an Emperor and his Priests from 4th Century.*