Christmas is associated with a figure with a long white beard, surrounded by many elves - a clear Christianization of Gandalf.
December 24, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Christmas is associated with a figure with a long white beard, surrounded by many elves - a clear Christianization of Gandalf.
This is an important question but very difficult to answer. A thread on the Christianization of the Roman _State_ which by proxy gives us some insight on the Christianization of the Roman _World_
I know the era of mass conversion to Christianity didn't happen until at least the 4th century, but is there a point at which we can definitively say that the Roman world was MAJORITY Christian? #medievalsky
August 13, 2026 at 2:33 PM
This is an important question but very difficult to answer. A thread on the Christianization of the Roman _State_ which by proxy gives us some insight on the Christianization of the Roman _World_
the united states needs de-christianization
December 23, 2025 at 7:13 PM
the united states needs de-christianization
Jonah Platt trying to turn Judaism into an evangelical religion is yet more evidence that modern political Zionism, from colonialism to evangelism, is nothing but the Christianization of Judaism.
September 3, 2026 at 4:16 PM
Jonah Platt trying to turn Judaism into an evangelical religion is yet more evidence that modern political Zionism, from colonialism to evangelism, is nothing but the Christianization of Judaism.
On the Day of Ukrainian Statehood and the Christianization of Rus, European leaders are arriving in Kyiv. Among them are Romanian President Dan, Moldovan President Maia Sandu, Serbian President Vučić, and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
July 15, 2026 at 4:19 PM
On the Day of Ukrainian Statehood and the Christianization of Rus, European leaders are arriving in Kyiv. Among them are Romanian President Dan, Moldovan President Maia Sandu, Serbian President Vučić, and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
the basque country was notably not subject to Christianization until the 1100s.
January 30, 2026 at 9:05 AM
the basque country was notably not subject to Christianization until the 1100s.
this country needs de-christianization
I know legal scholars are supposed to stop making legal arguments and just make moral/political ones, but can I get an exception here?
April 4, 2026 at 1:48 PM
this country needs de-christianization
Following the Christianization of Kyivan Rus' in 988 AD, the Lavra quickly grew into the most influential monastery in Eastern Europe, shaping the religious and political landscape of the entire region.
June 15, 2026 at 12:35 AM
Following the Christianization of Kyivan Rus' in 988 AD, the Lavra quickly grew into the most influential monastery in Eastern Europe, shaping the religious and political landscape of the entire region.
🇺🇦 Ukraine is the only country in the world whose coat of arms is depicted in St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome.
The image of the trident, Ukraine’s national emblem, was added in 1989 during the commemoration of the 1000th anniversary of the Christianization of Kyivan Rus.
The image of the trident, Ukraine’s national emblem, was added in 1989 during the commemoration of the 1000th anniversary of the Christianization of Kyivan Rus.
March 24, 2025 at 7:23 PM
🇺🇦 Ukraine is the only country in the world whose coat of arms is depicted in St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome.
The image of the trident, Ukraine’s national emblem, was added in 1989 during the commemoration of the 1000th anniversary of the Christianization of Kyivan Rus.
The image of the trident, Ukraine’s national emblem, was added in 1989 during the commemoration of the 1000th anniversary of the Christianization of Kyivan Rus.
More on the Christianization of Texas Public Schools
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More on the Christianization of Texas Public Schools
The Texas Tribune on the escalation of Christian nationalism in Texas schools
open.substack.com
October 4, 2025 at 1:59 PM
More on the Christianization of Texas Public Schools
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open.substack.com/pub/warrenth...
“Really it’s the christianization of society, Rossus. Big strong senators praising weakness and martyrdom and all that. Go meek and your future’s bleak, right?”
January 29, 2026 at 3:31 PM
“Really it’s the christianization of society, Rossus. Big strong senators praising weakness and martyrdom and all that. Go meek and your future’s bleak, right?”
I don't actually know that much about the christianization of Rome so don't yell at me if this is very stupid
September 28, 2026 at 5:23 PM
I don't actually know that much about the christianization of Rome so don't yell at me if this is very stupid
my review of @letteney.bsky.social's CHRISTIANIZATION OF KNOWLEDGE IN LATE ANTIQUITY is out in the Journal of Ecclesiastical History
(short version: it's good!)
www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
(short version: it's good!)
www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
The Christianization of knowledge in late antiquity. Intellectual and material transformations. By Mark Letteney. Pp. xvi + 290 incl. 36 ills. Cambridge–New York: Cambridge University Press, 2023. £85...
The Christianization of knowledge in late antiquity. Intellectual and material transformations. By Mark Letteney. Pp. xvi + 290 incl. 36 ills. Cambridge–New York: Cambridge University Press, 2023. £85...
www.cambridge.org
June 7, 2025 at 11:38 AM
my review of @letteney.bsky.social's CHRISTIANIZATION OF KNOWLEDGE IN LATE ANTIQUITY is out in the Journal of Ecclesiastical History
(short version: it's good!)
www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
(short version: it's good!)
www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
My review of Mark Letteney's (@letteney.bsky.social) book The Christianization of Knowledge in Late Antiquity is now up on the Journal of Church History. I couldn't wait to read it when I got it, and thoroughly enjoyed it when I did!
www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
The Christianization of Knowledge in Late Antiquity: Intellectual and Material Transformations. By Mark Letteney. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2023. xvi + 290 pp.: illustrations. Open access...
The Christianization of Knowledge in Late Antiquity: Intellectual and Material Transformations. By Mark Letteney. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2023. xvi + 290 pp.: illustrations. Open access...
www.cambridge.org
February 26, 2025 at 8:58 PM
My review of Mark Letteney's (@letteney.bsky.social) book The Christianization of Knowledge in Late Antiquity is now up on the Journal of Church History. I couldn't wait to read it when I got it, and thoroughly enjoyed it when I did!
www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
Ukraine’s Day of Statehood is celebrated on 15 July—a holiday established in 2021 to coincide with the Christianization of Kyivan Rus by Prince Volodymyr the Great in 988.
It reflects a millennium of Ukrainian state-building, from early medieval foundations to today’s modern nation.
It reflects a millennium of Ukrainian state-building, from early medieval foundations to today’s modern nation.
July 15, 2025 at 3:38 AM
Ukraine’s Day of Statehood is celebrated on 15 July—a holiday established in 2021 to coincide with the Christianization of Kyivan Rus by Prince Volodymyr the Great in 988.
It reflects a millennium of Ukrainian state-building, from early medieval foundations to today’s modern nation.
It reflects a millennium of Ukrainian state-building, from early medieval foundations to today’s modern nation.
Trump’s not arguing with the Pope, he’s fighting with God. Interesting take by @timothysnyder.bsky.social
youtu.be/oNF8g-2NfuM?...
youtu.be/oNF8g-2NfuM?...
“Trump is Fighting with God.” Timothy Snyder on Christianization of Politics
YouTube video by Katie Couric
youtu.be
May 9, 2026 at 7:05 PM
Trump’s not arguing with the Pope, he’s fighting with God. Interesting take by @timothysnyder.bsky.social
youtu.be/oNF8g-2NfuM?...
youtu.be/oNF8g-2NfuM?...
The Christianization of Kyivan Rus' goes back centuries, but it’s still relevant.
As Ukraine fights to protect its sovereignty, russia tries to erase our legacy, because they don’t have one of their own.
We won’t let them.
As Ukraine fights to protect its sovereignty, russia tries to erase our legacy, because they don’t have one of their own.
We won’t let them.
July 15, 2026 at 8:57 AM
The Christianization of Kyivan Rus' goes back centuries, but it’s still relevant.
As Ukraine fights to protect its sovereignty, russia tries to erase our legacy, because they don’t have one of their own.
We won’t let them.
As Ukraine fights to protect its sovereignty, russia tries to erase our legacy, because they don’t have one of their own.
We won’t let them.
Born free — forever free🇺🇦
Today is the Day of Ukrainian Statehood, a date that coincides with the Day of the Christianization of the Kyivan Rus'. Our state is young, but it traces its origins centuries back.
When your spirit is free, no one can change it.
Today is the Day of Ukrainian Statehood, a date that coincides with the Day of the Christianization of the Kyivan Rus'. Our state is young, but it traces its origins centuries back.
When your spirit is free, no one can change it.
July 15, 2026 at 7:05 AM
Born free — forever free🇺🇦
Today is the Day of Ukrainian Statehood, a date that coincides with the Day of the Christianization of the Kyivan Rus'. Our state is young, but it traces its origins centuries back.
When your spirit is free, no one can change it.
Today is the Day of Ukrainian Statehood, a date that coincides with the Day of the Christianization of the Kyivan Rus'. Our state is young, but it traces its origins centuries back.
When your spirit is free, no one can change it.
In the near future there's going to need to be a serious reckoning concerning certain flavors of American Christianity.
Namely Dominionists. A few other sects too, but mostly Dominionists. They're the ones pushing for militant Christianization of the country. If not dealt with, this will repeat.
Namely Dominionists. A few other sects too, but mostly Dominionists. They're the ones pushing for militant Christianization of the country. If not dealt with, this will repeat.
September 4, 2025 at 11:51 AM
In the near future there's going to need to be a serious reckoning concerning certain flavors of American Christianity.
Namely Dominionists. A few other sects too, but mostly Dominionists. They're the ones pushing for militant Christianization of the country. If not dealt with, this will repeat.
Namely Dominionists. A few other sects too, but mostly Dominionists. They're the ones pushing for militant Christianization of the country. If not dealt with, this will repeat.
the other side is it HAS to be a post-christianization emperor, otherwise constantine is tossing it out and the historical experiment is basically an ancient blip
September 28, 2026 at 10:10 AM
the other side is it HAS to be a post-christianization emperor, otherwise constantine is tossing it out and the historical experiment is basically an ancient blip
once again spending too much time thinking about Julian the Apostate and the christianization of Rome
December 19, 2023 at 1:09 AM
once again spending too much time thinking about Julian the Apostate and the christianization of Rome
(4/5) Funded by the Colombian government and run by Catholic Capuchin friars, it had the primary goal of the "Colombianization" and Christianization of the Indigenous Wayúu children, intentionally isolating them from their communities.
September 30, 2026 at 1:03 PM
(4/5) Funded by the Colombian government and run by Catholic Capuchin friars, it had the primary goal of the "Colombianization" and Christianization of the Indigenous Wayúu children, intentionally isolating them from their communities.
Inside the altar of St. Erasmus are mosaic images of Prince Volodymyr with the Ukrainian trident and Princess Olha. These artworks were installed in 1989 to celebrate the 1000th anniversary of the Christianization of Kyivan Rus and were blessed by Pope John Paul II.
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April 27, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Inside the altar of St. Erasmus are mosaic images of Prince Volodymyr with the Ukrainian trident and Princess Olha. These artworks were installed in 1989 to celebrate the 1000th anniversary of the Christianization of Kyivan Rus and were blessed by Pope John Paul II.
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