Heraclius

Proper noun

Meaning

Heraclius

An Ancient Greek male given name from Ancient Greek, notably borne by several Byzantine emperors and Georgian kings

Examples

Benedict symbolically adopted Constantine's two sons Justinian and Heraclius. Source: Internet

Despite widespread hatred for Martina in Constantinople, Heraclius took her on campaigns with him and refused attempts by Patriarch Sergius to prevent and later dissolve the marriage. Source: Internet

By 610, the younger Heraclius had reached the vicinity of Constantinople, and most of the military loyal to Phocas had gone down in defeat or defected. Source: Internet

By the time of Heraclius' death in Constantinople, on February 11, 641, most of Egypt had fallen as well. Source: Internet

Bury 2005, p. 251. Heraclius tried to promote a compromise doctrine called Monothelitism ; however, this philosophy was rejected as heretical by both sides of the dispute. Source: Internet

By all accounts this was met with notable success, particularly as there was a large colony of Armenians on the island at that time, and this encouraged Heraclius to attempt to seek a wider approval of his compromise. Source: Internet

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