Council of Blachernae

Type: Event

As of November 2026, Council of Blachernae has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Glen Scrivener (Speak Life) (May 2026). Mentioned by Josh in passing as an example of a later council that restated the conciliar (Nicene) understanding of the Trinity in the Eastern tradition.

The Council of Blachernae was convened in late 1094 by the Byzantine emperor Alexios I Komnenos and held in Constantinople at Blachernae Palace in order to resolve the case of Leo of Chalcedon.

Council of Blachernae at a glance
Mentioned in1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026)
First heardMay 2026 on Glen Scrivener (Speak Life)
Typecouncil
WhereByzantine Empire (Constantinople)
LocationByzantine Empire (Constantinople)

Who talks about Council of Blachernae on podcasts?

Council of Blachernae came up; the most recent mention was May 2026 on Glen Scrivener (Speak Life).

What is Council of Blachernae mentioned alongside?

Council of Blachernae is most often mentioned alongside Divine Liturgy, Basil of Caesarea and Basil's Anaphora.

Mentioned together: Divine Liturgy, Basil of Caesarea, Basil's Anaphora, Divinity, Nicene Christianity, Glen Scrivener