The Byzantine Empire, also referred to as the Eastern Roman Empire, was the continuation of the Roman Empire centered in Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul) during late antiquity and the Middle Ages. The eastern half of the Empire survived the conditions that caused the fall of the West in the 5th century AD and flourished until the fall of Constantinople to the Ottoman Empire in 1453. During most of its existence, the empire remained the most powerful economic, cultural, and military force in the Mediterranean world. Join us for this presentation by Fr. Paul Fuller at St. Nicholas Orthodox Church (3171 S. 48th Street in Springdale). Following class, participants will enjoy a delicious Mediterranean meal prepared by members of the Church.

Special Notes

- This class will meet in person at the St. Nicholas Orthodox Church, located at 3171 S. 48th Street in Springdale, AR Please read your class reminder email for the exact room location.

Class changes occasionally happen, please watch for (and read) announcements or emails from OLLI regarding your class.

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St. Nicholas Orthodox Church, 3171 S, 48th St., Springdale

Instructor

Paul Fuller

Fr. Paul Fuller is the pastor of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in Springdale, AR.  Rev. Fr. Paul Fuller is originally from Louisville, Kentucky where he was baptized and raised in the Orthodox Faith. After high school, he attended the University of Kentucky and received a B.A. in History with a Minor in Classical Civilizations in 2007. Fr. Paul attended St. Vladimir Orthodox Theological Seminary as an Antiochian seminarian in the Fall of 2013. He was ordained to the Holy Diaconate by His Grace, Bishop ANTHONY of Toledo on November 8, 2015 at his home parish of St Michael the Archangel Orthodox Church in Louisville. He was ordained to the Holy Priesthood by His Grace, Bishop NICHOLAS of Brooklyn (now the Bishop of our Diocese) on February 7, 2016 at his parish assignment of St George Orthodox Church in Danbury, Connecticut.

Room: Main Classroom

Tuition: $34.00
Member Tuition: $19.00

Registration opens Tuesday, February 4, 2025 10:00 AM

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