the creation of the cult of st
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This is a scientific paper focusing on on medieval history in the Balkans. It explains the origins and the creation of the myth and legend of Saint Demetrius of Thessalonica-Solun by the Eastern Roman Empire AKA Byzantium. It also clarifies that Demetrius was originally from Thessalonica-Solun and of Macedonian origin, but was martyred in Sirmium (today Sremska Mitrovica). The author is an acclaimed Macedonian historian that specializes in medieval history of Macedonia, the Balkans and Byzantium, PhD Mitko B. Panov.This article was published by the: "Bulletin" of the Institute of National History, No.1-2, pp. 75-86, Skopje, Macedonia, 2008.
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