The annual Symposium of the Christian Archaeological Society has been held regularly each spring since 1981, with the aim of promoting research in the field of Byzantine and Post-Byzantine archaeology and art. As one of the most prominent conferences in the field of Byzantine and Post-Byzantine archaeology and art, the annual Symposium welcomes scholars and young researchers to present their research on Early Christian, Byzantine and Post-Byzantine archaeology and art. One day of the three-day meeting is devoted to a specific scientific topic with relevant major papers, which the Organizing Committee assigns to specialists in the field from Greece and abroad. Its regular holding since 1981 and original research papers have established the annual Symposium of the Christian Archaeological Society as one of the most important scholarly meetings of researchers of Byzantine culture. The abstracts of the major papers and communications are published annually before the Symposium.
Announcements
44th Symposium on Byzantine and Post-Byzantine Archaeology and Art of the Christian Archaeological Society (ChAE)
2025-01-15
DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF THE HONORARY PRESIDENT OF THE ChAE AND EMERITA PROFESSOR MARIA-AFRODITI PANAYOTIDI-KESISOGLOU
Athens, 10-12, April 2025
NEW and FINAL Deadline for Submissions:
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Organizing and Academic Committee:
Ioanna Bitha (president), Georgios Pallis (general secretary), Maria Kazanaki-Lappa, Anastassios Antonaras, Klimis Aslanidis and Angeliki Katsioti.
The Board of the Christian Archaeological Society (ChAE) announces that the 44th Symposium on Byzantine and Post-Byzantine Archaeology and Art of the Christian Archaeological Society, will take place from 10 to 12 April, 2025 in Athens, with in-person attendance. Following the sudden loss of the long-serving General Secretary, President, and Honorary President of the ChAE, Professor Emerita of Byzantine Archaeology Maria-Afroditi Panayotidi-Kesisoglou (†19 July 2024), the Board has decided to dedicate the upcoming Symposium to her memory.
For information concerning participation in the Symposium and on the specific topic of the one-day themed conferencesee below:
One-day themed conference within the 44th Symposium of the ChAE
“Facing Death in Byzantine and Post-Byzantine Times”
The special topic that will occupy one of the days of the 44th Symposium of the Christian Archaeological Society has been decided to focus on death and its treatment, as reflected in archaeological remains, material objects, and art, from the 4th century to the beginning of the 19th century.
42nd Symposium on Byzantine and Post-Byzantine Archaeology and Art of the Christian Archaeological Society
2022-10-04
Athens, May 5-7, 2023
Deadline for Submissions: Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Organizing and Scientific Committee:
Ioanna Bitha (president), Georgios Pallis (general secretary), Demetrios Athanasoulis (symposiarch of the one-day thematic conference), Maria Kazanaki-Lappa (treasurer), Anastassios Antonaras, and Klimis Aslanidis
The Board of the Christian Archaeological Society (ΧΑΕ/ChAE) announces the 42nd Symposium on Byzantine and Post-Byzantine Archaeology and Art of the Christian Archaeological Society, which will be held in Athens in May 5-7, 2023, in person. Please consult the following information on the specific topic of the one-day thematic conference and the conditions for participating in the Symposium.
One-day thematic conference of the 42nd Symposium of the ChAE
“Byzantium and War”
The special thematic one-day conference, covering one of the three days of the 42nd Symposium of the ChAE, will focus on the material evidence related to war and defense in the territory of Byzantium.
40th Symposium of Byzantine and Post-Byzantine Archaeology and Art of the Christian Archaeological Society
2019-10-08
The Administrative Board of the Christian Archaeological Society announces the organization of the 40th Symposium of Byzantine and Post-Byzantine Archaeology and Art of the Christian Archaeological Society, which will be held in Athens at the Byzantine and Christian Museum, 22-24 May, 2020.
The special thematic one-day conference of the 40th Symposium of the ChAE is: "Byzantine prosopography through archaeological evidence, works of art, and epigraphic sources (4th-15th century)"
You can find more information about the submission of your contributions in the circular of CHAE for the 40th Symposium.
The annual Symposium of the Christian Archaeological Society now online!
2016-05-17
The Christian Archaeological Society (ChAE) is pleased to announce the launch of the online edition of the programme and abstracts of major papers and communications of the annual Symposium (SymposiumChAE). The online edition of the SymposiumChAE, alongside the print edition, facilitates open access to the content of the Symposium for scholars and the wider public. The electronic publication of the Symposium is carried out in collaboration with the National Documentation Centre (EKT).
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Current Issue
2024: 43rd Symposium on Byzantine and Post-Byzantine Archaeology and Art
Published: 2025-03-05
ISSN 2241-8695. E-ISSN 2529-0983. Programme and Abstracts οf Major Papers and Communications. One-Day Thematic Conference: The world of the Byzantine countryside. Archaeological, epigraphic, and visual testimonies. Athens, 2–26 May 2024. Byzantine and Christian Museum, 22 Vass. Sophias Av. Editing of texts by the Organizing Committee: Ioanna Bitha, Georgios Pallis, Maria Kazanaki-Lappa, Tasos Antonaras, Melina Païssidou. General Editor: Ioanna Bitha. Art editing: Sotiris Papadimas. Printing – Binding: [βιβλιοτεχνία]. Athens 2024.
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