Gregory doux (eleventh/twelfth century)
Obverse
Bust of St. Theodore holding a spear and shield. Sigla on either side: |θε|ο|δρ|οσ : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Θεόδωρος. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of seven lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
σονγρη
γοριονοι
κετηνσ
σ̣ονλογετον
καλιταισ
μαρτυρος
θεορ
σὸν Γρηγόριον οἰκέτην σῶσον, Λόγε, τὸν δούκα λιταῖς μάρτυρος Θεοδώρ(ου)
Obverse
Bust of St. Theodore holding a spear and shield. Sigla on either side: |θε|ο|δρ|οσ : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Θεόδωρος. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of seven lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
σονγρη
γοριονοι
κετηνσ
σ̣ονλογετον
καλιταισ
μαρτυρος
θεορ
σὸν Γρηγόριον οἰκέτην σῶσον, Λόγε, τὸν δούκα λιταῖς μάρτυρος Θεοδώρ(ου)
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.708 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 34.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 2216 (noting the number of false copies made of this particular seal). |
Translation
σὸν Γρηγόριον οἰκέτην σῶσον, Λόγε, τὸν δούκα λιταῖς μάρτυρος Θεοδώρου.
Divine Logos, preserve your servant, the doux Gregory, through the intercessions of the martyr Theodore.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 2, Siegellegenden von Ny bis inklusive Sphragis (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
The inscription consists of two twelve-syllable verses in which the owner addresses Christ as the Logos.