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byzantine

[biz-uhn-teen, -tahyn, bahy-zuhn-, bih-zan-tin] / ˈbɪz ənˌtin, -ˌtaɪn, ˈbaɪ zən-, bɪˈzæn tɪn /


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The town’s dominant monument is Little Hagia Sophia, a Byzantine church that in the eighth century hosted the last ecumenical council recognized by both the Eastern and Western churches.

From The Wall Street Journal

Kaziukėnas said that it’s difficult to know exactly what caused the change, but some merchants have been frustrated with the increasing costs and Byzantine rules on Amazon.

From Seattle Times

After giving the other hosts firm handshakes, he made his way to the cocktails, voice booming cheerfully through the Mary and Michael Jaharis Gallery, which holds the museum’s collection of Byzantine art.

From New York Times

Displays running through the summer include a selection of painted landscapes, Byzantine icons, wood carvings and rare books, some from the 15th and 16th centuries.

From New York Times

In the 1980s, his relatives had found Byzantine mosaics in a cellar behind their home.

From New York Times