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The forbidden word: the art of periphrasis and church politics in the icon controversy under Alexios I Komnenos

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Analysis reveals the art of periphrasis in the controversy over church vessels during Komnenian Iconoclasm, suggesting a shift in cultural memory.

The controversy surrounding church vessels reflects a significant element of church politics during Alexios I's reign.
Both sides of the debate used periphrasis to avoid direct accusations of iconoclasm, leading to a muted discourse.
The reluctance to name iconoclasm directly indicates a desire for reconciliation amid church tensions.
This debate marks a turning point in how iconoclasm was understood, distancing it from prior iconoclastic practices.

Lev Lukhovitskiy (2025) studied this question.

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Analysis reveals the art of periphrasis in the controversy over church vessels during Komnenian Iconoclasm, suggesting a shift in cultural memory.