Mor Shlemon
human_specialist Christian single tradition · 1
Mor Shlemon (Solomon) converted the site into a Christian monastery in 493 AD. Architectural remains from this period, including floor mosaics, are still visible within the monastery. The oldest surviving church, dedicated to the Virgin Mary, dates from the 5th–6th centuries.
When
- First attested
- 493 CE
- Attested period
- 493 – 493
- Historical notes
- Converted site to monastery in 493 AD.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Ananias, Ignatius I, Virgin Mary, Shamash
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“When the Romans abandoned the site in the late 5th century, it was converted into a Christian monastery by Mor Shlemon (Solomon) in 493 AD. Architectural remains from this period, including floor mosaics, are still visible within the monastery.”
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