Barsauma ( Syriac : ܒܪ ܨܘܡܐ , Barṣaumâ ), nicknamed Bar Sawma , "son of Lent " in Syriac, was Metropolitan of Nisibis in the 5th century, and a major figure in the history of the Church of the East . Under his leadership the church moved away from Roman loyalties and became increasingly aligned with the Nestorian movement.
16-620: Babai may refer to: Patriarchs of the Church of the East [ edit ] Babowai (fl. 457–484), executed for anti-Sasanian statements Babai of Seleucia-Ctesiphon (fl. 497–503), Patriarch of the Church of the East (the Persian Church), from 497 to 503 Babai the Great (551–628), an early church father of the Church of
32-502: A letter to some Roman bishops, asking them to use their influence with the emperor, and procure his intercession with the Shah-in-Shah (King Peroz) to avert persecution, Barsauma somehow managed to intercept the message, even though it had been hidden in the hollow of a cane. Within the letter, Babowai had used some imprudent language such as, "God has given us over to an accursed kingdom." Barsauma took advantage of this, and showed
48-514: A synod was held at Beth Edraï, near Nineveh in which Barsauma and Acacius reconciled and agreed to meet again to resolve outstanding issues. The following year the proposed council was held in Ctesiphon , however Barsauma did not participate, and the synod agreed to endorse the teachings of Theodore of Mopsuetia as official doctrine and the marriage of all clergymen. During this period, monophysitism spread throughout his archdiocese and Barsauma
64-585: The Zorastrians would call an apostate , someone who had renounced their religion, and therefore subject to considerable persecution by the Sassanid state . He was imprisoned for seven years, probably 470–480, and tortured repeatedly by the Magi, who were also burning churches and imprisoning other Christians. Babowai was also often in conflict with Barsauma , the metropolitan of Nisibis , though this
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96-685: The Ghaghara Babai Revolt , a revolt in the 13th century Turkey Babai (Swamp Taro) , a root crop cultivated in Kiribati Babai Rural Municipality , a rural council in Nepal See also [ edit ] Baba (disambiguation) Babi (disambiguation) Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Babai . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change
112-522: The Persian Church, whom he regarded as a pro-Roman traitor. Over time Barsauma and Babowai's relationship grew openly antagonistic and came into conflict over the issue of the marriage of bishops, which provoked outrage in the Church of the East. Barsauma was instrumental in Babowai's downfall, ultimately leading to the latter's execution by Peroz in 484. Following Babowai's death, Barsauma became
128-466: The doctrine of the church as well as disavowed clerical celibacy . In 485 Barsauma's political enemies consecrated as patriarch the moderate churchman Acacius of Seleucia-Ctesiphon in the hope that he would prevent the takeover of the Church of the East by the Nestorians. Acacius, despite frequent quarrels with Barsauma, was unable to prevent the victory of the powerful Nestorian faction. In August
144-468: The letter to King Peroz, who was understandably furious. Peroz confronted Babowai, who admitted to the letter, and Peroz sentenced Babowai to death. For this, he is regarded by some as a martyr. Babowai founded a catechetical school at Seleucia , of which his successor Mar Acacius was the first head. Mar Aba undertook substantial remodeling, and gave the school a library. When the Patriarchate
160-448: The link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Babai&oldid=1160102669 " Categories : Disambiguation pages Place name disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Babowai Babowai (also Babaeus or Mar Babwahi ) (died 484)
176-452: The most powerful figure in the Persian Church, though he was never elevated to the position of Catholicos, or Patriarch. He pursued a policy of pro-Persian, anti-Roman interaction, and under his leadership the church adopted a more Nestorian theology, though it never fully adhered to the doctrine in his lifetime. He headed the Synod of Beth Lapat in 484, which officially declared Nestorianism as
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#1732772161411192-536: Was Catholicos of Seleucia-Ctesiphon and Patriarch of the Church of the East from 457 to 484, during the reign of the Sassanid King Peroz I . Babowai was known for his pro- Byzantine leanings, for which he was often in conflict with other members of the anti-Byzantine Church of the East . He was executed in 484. Babowai was known as a learned philosopher. He was also a convert from Magianism , what
208-614: Was acquitted of heresy at the Council of Chalcedon in 451, following his death in 457 his associates found themselves expelled from their positions once again. Barsauma and other of Ibas' followers relocated to the Sasanian Empire . Barsauma became metropolitan of Nisibis, one of the five great archdioceses of the Church of the East . He quickly became a favorite of King Peroz I , who preferred his compliant stance to that of Babowai , Catholicos of Seleucia-Ctesiphon and head of
224-538: Was faced with hostility from many Christians. Struggling to keep his see, Barsawma negotiated with Acacius to keep his seat. After the forced closure of the School of Edessa in 489 by Emperor Zeno , Barsauma welcomed the teachers and students and reopened the School of Nisibis , becoming the key centre for Nestorianism in the East. Barsauma died in 491, according to Bar Hebraeus he was killed by monks from Tur Abdin with
240-447: Was not unusual as Babowai was known to be in conflict with many others as well, be they authorities, colleagues, or subordinates. He was known to discipline bishops in his church, and whether right or wrong, some of these bishops would flee to Barsauma for his support. The root of the conflict with Barsauma may have been due to a major issue at the time, that of whether members of the clergy should be celibate or not. When Babowai wrote
256-411: Was transferred to Baghdad in the 9th century, the school followed it. Barsauma of Nisibis Barsauma had been a teacher and student at the School of Edessa , where his mentor had been Ibas , Bishop of Edessa . Barsauma was excommunicated with Ibas and other churchmen for their support of Nestorian teachings , which had been declared heretical at the Council of Ephesus in 431. Though Ibas
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