Martin M. Miles' photos with the keyword: St. Pantaleon

Cologne is the fourth-largest city in Germany - and one of the oldest. A Germanic tribe, the Ubii, had a settlement here, this was named by the Romans "Oppidum Ubiorum". In 50 AD, the Romans founded "Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium", the city then became the provincial capital of "Germania Inferior". A Roman villa once occupied the hill on which the church stands. Around 870 the first church got erected here and in 955 Archbishop Bruno the Great (brother of Emperor Otto the Great) added a Benedictine abbey. In 966, work was begun on a new church to go with the monastery. The church was consecrated in 980. Holy Roman Empress Theophanu, who was married to Emperor Otto II in 972, ordered the construction of the current facade. The monastery was dissolved after Cologne was occupied by French forces in 1794. The church served as a horse stable, and, when Cologne became Prussian in 1815, as a Protestant garrison church. The church is dedicated to Saint Pantaleon. It is the oldest Pantaleon church west of Byzantium. This is probably connected to Otto II´s wife Theophanu, who was the niece of the Eastern Roman Emperor Johannes I. Tzimiskes. She brought not only relics to Cologne but as well skilled craftsmen, who may have settled near this church. The quarter still is named "Griechenmarkt" and in medieval times there was a "Porta Grecorum". I was surprised to find such a massive scaffolding here in 2020. Note the PiP.

Cologne is the fourth-largest city in Germany - and one of the oldest. A Germanic tribe, the Ubii, had a settlement here, this was named by the Romans "Oppidum Ubiorum". In 50 AD, the Romans founded "Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium", the city then became the provincial capital of "Germania Inferior". A Roman villa once occupied the hill on which the church stands. Around 870 the first church got erected here and in 955 Archbishop Bruno the Great (brother of Emperor Otto the Great) added a Benedictine abbey. . In 966, work was begun on a new church to go with the monastery. The church was consecrated in 980. During the construction the bones of St. Maurinus were discovered. Holy Roman Empress Theophanu, who was married to Emperor Otto II in 972, ordered the construction of the current facade. The monastery was dissolved after Cologne was occupied by French forces in 1794. The church served as a horse stable, and, when Cologne became Prussian in 1815, as a Protestant garrison church. The tomb of Theophanu, niece of the Eastern Roman Emperor Johannes I. Tzimiskes and wife of Otto II. His father Otto I had the idea of unifying the eastern and the western empires, so he sent delegations to Constantinople in order to win over a Byzantine princess as consort to his son. Finally Gero, Archbishop of Cologne, was successful but instead of the desired Emperor´s daughter he brought young Theophanu to Italy. Some advisors recommended to sent her away, but Otto I could not follow the advice, considering the relationship with Byzantium. Theophanu and Otto II were married by Pope John XIII in April 972 and she was crowned as Holy Roman Empress the same day in Rome. Otto II succeeded his father in 973. Theophanu accompanied her husband on all his journeys an achieved a privileged position with influence in affairs of the empire. Theophanu was criticized for her "decadence", manifested in her bathing and introducing new luxurious garments and jewelry into the royal court. She is credited with introducing the fork to Western Europe. Otto II died suddenly on 7 December 983 at the age of 28. Three-year-old Otto III had already been appointed King of the Romans. Theophanu had him crowned at Aachen Cathedral, with herself ruling as Empress Regent on his behalf. Theophanu ruled the Empire for five years, from May 985 to her death in 990. Her first act as regent was securing her son, Otto III, as the heir to the Holy Roman Empire. Theophanu also placed her daughters in power by giving them high positions in influential nunneries all around the Ottonian-ruled west, securing power for all her children. She was for sure one of the most important women of the middle ages. Theophanu and Otto II, blessed by God, and flanked by St. Pantaleon and the Hagia Sophia. A relief on the modern sarcophagus.

Cologne is the fourth-largest city in Germany - and one of the oldest. A Germanic tribe, the Ubii, had a settlement here, this was named by the Romans "Oppidum Ubiorum". In 50 AD, the Romans founded "Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium", the city then became the provincial capital of "Germania Inferior". A Roman villa once occupied the hill on which the church stands. Around 870 the first church got erected here and in 955 Archbishop Bruno the Great (brother of Emperor Otto the Great) added a Benedictine abbey. . In 966, work was begun on a new church to go with the monastery. The church was consecrated in 980. During the construction the bones of St. Maurinus were discovered. Holy Roman Empress Theophanu, who was married to Emperor Otto II in 972, ordered the construction of the current facade. The monastery was dissolved after Cologne was occupied by French forces in 1794. The church served as a horse stable, and, when Cologne became Prussian in 1815, as a Protestant garrison church. The tomb of Theophanu, niece of the Eastern Roman Emperor Johannes I. Tzimiskes and wife of Otto II. His father Otto I had the idea of unifying the eastern and the western empires, so he sent delegations to Constantinople in order to win over a Byzantine princess as consort to his son. Finally Gero, Archbishop of Cologne, was successful but instead of the desired Emperor´s daughter he brought young Theophanu to Italy. Some advisors recommended to sent her away, but Otto I could not follow the advice, considering the relationship with Byzantium. Theophanu and Otto II were married by Pope John XIII in April 972 and she was crowned as Holy Roman Empress the same day in Rome. Otto II succeeded his father in 973. Theophanu accompanied her husband on all his journeys an achieved a privileged position with influence in affairs of the empire. Theophanu was criticized for her "decadence", manifested in her bathing and introducing new luxurious garments and jewelry into the royal court. She is credited with introducing the fork to Western Europe. Otto II died suddenly on 7 December 983 at the age of 28. Three-year-old Otto III had already been appointed King of the Romans. Theophanu had him crowned at Aachen Cathedral, with herself ruling as Empress Regent on his behalf. Theophanu ruled the Empire for five years, from May 985 to her death in 990. Her first act as regent was securing her son, Otto III, as the heir to the Holy Roman Empire. Theophanu also placed her daughters in power by giving them high positions in influential nunneries all around the Ottonian-ruled west, securing power for all her children. She was for sure one of the most important women of the middle ages.

Cologne is the fourth-largest city in Germany - and one of the oldest. A Germanic tribe, the Ubii, had a settlement here, this was named by the Romans "Oppidum Ubiorum". In 50 AD, the Romans founded "Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium", the city then became the provincial capital of "Germania Inferior". A Roman villa once occupied the hill on which the church stands. Around 870 the first church got erected here and in 955 Archbishop Bruno the Great (brother of Emperor Otto the Great) added a Benedictine abbey. . In 966, work was begun on a new church to go with the monastery. The church was consecrated in 980. During the construction the bones of St. Maurinus were discovered. Holy Roman Empress Theophanu, who was married to Emperor Otto II in 972, ordered the construction of the current facade. The monastery was dissolved after Cologne was occupied by French forces in 1794. The church served as a horse stable, and, when Cologne became Prussian in 1815, as a Protestant garrison church. During World War II the roof, parts of the outer walls and a large part of the interior were destroyed, but after the war the church was restored. The church is dedicated to Saint Pantaleon. This is probably connected to Otto II´s wife Theophanu, who was the niece of the Eastern Roman Emperor Johannes I. Tzimiskes. She brought not only relics to Cologne but as well skilled craftsmen, who may have settled near this church. The quarter still is named "Griechenmarkt" and in medieval times there was a "Porta Grecorum". The reliquar from 1180 holds the relics of Saint Maurinus. A similar, holding relics of Saint Albanus, is loacted right of the alter.

Cologne is the fourth-largest city in Germany - and one of the oldest. A Germanic tribe, the Ubii, had a settlement here, this was named by the Romans "Oppidum Ubiorum". In 50 AD, the Romans founded "Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium", the city then became the provincial capital of "Germania Inferior". A Roman villa once occupied the hill on which the church stands. Around 870 the first church got erected here and in 955 Archbishop Bruno the Great (brother of Emperor Otto the Great) added a Benedictine abbey. In 966, work was begun on a new church to go with the monastery. The church was consecrated in 980. Holy Roman Empress Theophanu, who was married to Emperor Otto II in 972, ordered the construction of the current facade. The monastery was dissolved after Cologne was occupied by French forces in 1794. The church served as a horse stable, and, when Cologne became Prussian in 1815, as a Protestant garrison church. During World War II the roof, parts of the outer walls and a large part of the interior were destroyed, but after the war the church was restored. The church is dedicated to Saint Pantaleon. This is probably connected to Otto II´s wife Theophanu, who was the niece of the Eastern Roman Emperor Johannes I. Tzimiskes. She brought not only relics to Cologne but as well skilled craftsmen, who may have settled near this church. The quarter still is named "Griechenmarkt" and in medieval times there was a "Porta Grecorum". The late Gothic rod screen was erected in the early 16th century. Today it carries the organ.

Cologne is the fourth-largest city in Germany - and one of the oldest. A Germanic tribe, the Ubii, had a settlement here, this was named by the Romans "Oppidum Ubiorum". In 50 AD, the Romans founded "Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium", the city then became the provincial capital of "Germania Inferior". A Roman villa once occupied the hill on which the church stands. Around 870 the first church got erected here and in 955 Archbishop Bruno the Great (brother of Emperor Otto the Great) added a Benedictine abbey. In 966, work was begun on a new church to go with the monastery. The church was consecrated in 980. Holy Roman Empress Theophanu, who was married to Emperor Otto II in 972, ordered the construction of the current facade. The monastery was dissolved after Cologne was occupied by French forces in 1794. The church served as a horse stable, and, when Cologne became Prussian in 1815, as a Protestant garrison church. During World War II the roof, parts of the outer walls and a large part of the interior were destroyed, but after the war the church was restored. The church is dedicated to Saint Pantaleon. This is probably connected to Otto II´s wife Theophanu, who was the niece of the Eastern Roman Emperor Johannes I. Tzimiskes. She brought not only relics to Cologne but as well skilled craftsmen, who may have settled near this church. The quarter still is named "Griechenmarkt" and in medieval times there was a "Porta Grecorum". Standing in the center of the nave, facing west back to the portal. Like in many church of that age above the portal is a gallery. Most of them have a little chapel dedicated to Archangel Michael. He may guard the doors below.

Cologne is the fourth-largest city in Germany - and one of the oldest. A Germanic tribe, the Ubii, had a settlement here, this was named by the Romans "Oppidum Ubiorum". In 50 AD, the Romans founded "Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium", the city then became the provincial capital of "Germania Inferior". A Roman villa once occupied the hill on which the church stands. Around 870 the first church got erected here and in 955 Archbishop Bruno the Great (brother of Emperor Otto the Great) added a Benedictine abbey. In 966, work was begun on a new church to go with the monastery. The church was consecrated in 980. Holy Roman Empress Theophanu, who was married to Emperor Otto II in 972, ordered the construction of the current facade. The monastery was dissolved after Cologne was occupied by French forces in 1794. The church served as a horse stable, and, when Cologne became Prussian in 1815, as a Protestant garrison church. During World War II the roof, parts of the outer walls and a large part of the interior were destroyed, but after the war the church was restored. The church is dedicated to Saint Pantaleon. This is probably connected to Otto II´s wife Theophanu, who was the niece of the Eastern Roman Emperor Johannes I. Tzimiskes. She brought not only relics to Cologne but as well skilled craftsmen, who may have settled near this church. The quarter still is named "Griechenmarkt" and in medieval times there was a "Porta Grecorum". The flat ceiling with its 94 cassettes is a result of the rebuilding after WWII. The church originally did have a flat ceiling for sure.

Cologne is the fourth-largest city in Germany - and one of the oldest. A Germanic tribe, the Ubii, had a settlement here, this was named by the Romans "Oppidum Ubiorum". In 50 AD, the Romans founded "Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium", the city then became the provincial capital of "Germania Inferior". A Roman villa once occupied the hill on which the church stands. Around 870 the first church got erected here and in 955 Archbishop Bruno the Great (brother of Emperor Otto the Great) added a Benedictine abbey. In 966, work was begun on a new church to go with the monastery. The church was consecrated in 980. Holy Roman Empress Theophanu, who was married to Emperor Otto II in 972, ordered the construction of the current facade. The monastery was dissolved after Cologne was occupied by French forces in 1794. The church served as a horse stable, and, when Cologne became Prussian in 1815, as a Protestant garrison church. During World War II the roof, parts of the outer walls and a large part of the interior were destroyed, but after the war the church was restored. The church is dedicated to Saint Pantaleon. It is the oldest Pantaleon church west of Byzantium. This is probably connected to Otto II´s wife Theophanu, who was the niece of the Eastern Roman Emperor Johannes I. Tzimiskes. She brought not only relics to Cologne but as well skilled craftsmen, who may have settled near this church. The quarter still is named "Griechenmarkt" and in medieval times there was a "Porta Grecorum".

In 720 Charlemagne´s great grandmother Bertrada had founded the Prüm Abbey, from where in 830 the Benedictine monastery "Novum Monasterium" was founded here. While the Prüm Abbey owned the "Sandals of Jesus", important relics in Medieval times, the newly founded convent here got the relics of Chrysanthus und Daria, who had been martyred in Rome during the Diocletian persecution. The existing church of the abbey burnt down around 1100, so the abbey church, seen here, was built within the 12th and 13th century. The design of the westwerk is very similar to that one of St. Pantaleon in Cologne (about 50kms northeast). The Benedictine monastery existed upto the end of the 12th century, when it was converted into a college of canons, that existed upto 1803. Since then the church serves the parish, but it was in a miserable status. One of the towers collapsed in 1872. The rebuilding was completed in 1890.