Events Tagged: "Antioch"

Mysterious figure saves Romans from earthquake - during devastating Antioch earthquake, witnesses report giant figure (Poseidon?) holding up collapsing building, several Romans saved

St. Ignatius of Antioch martyred - writes seven letters on way to Rome, eaten by lions in Colosseum, defends episcopal authority

St. Margaret of Antioch martyred - swallowed by dragon which burst open, beheaded after converting thousands

St. John Chrysostom begins preaching - 'Golden Mouth' gives brilliant homilies in Antioch

Sack of Antioch - Khosrow I captures and depopulates major Roman city