8 авг 730 г. - Emperor Leo III Bans icons

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Emperor Leo III prohibited the use of icons, which are religious images used by Eastern Christians. Icons were banned because Emperors viewed them as the worship of idols. This event shows how the Emperor has power over all religious occasions. People responded to this event with riots.

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