Romanos the Melodist with Thomas Arentzen

Songs have a way of making us see and feel things unlike other forms of writing, which is why so many of us treasure the words of lyricists. And when it comes to early Christianity, no songs were more treasured and influential than those of Romanos. This week, Danièle speaks with Thomas Arentzen about the life and works of Romanos the Melodist, why his work is so important to the history of Christianity, and how this legendary lyricist wrote about women. This podcast is made possible by the generous support of listeners like you! To find out how to help spread the joy of medieval history, please visit patreon.com/themedievalpodcast

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Romanos the Melodist with Thomas Arentzen is an episode from The Medieval Podcast by Danièle Cybulskie.

This episode is 41:04 long.

This episode was published on Jan 8, 2026.

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