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N3(105), september 2026

Michael L. Ivanov

Independent researcher, Moscow, Russia

ON THE SOURCES OF THE “HELLENIC PROPHECIES” ABOUT CHRIST IN THE TRINITY AND TIKHONRAVOV’S CHRONOGRAPHS

The article studies the prophecies of ancient Greek and Roman persons about Christ, which are read in the Trinity and Tikhonravov’s chronographs. A new source of origin is indicated for most of the episode – the Slavic translation of the Life (Passion) of Catherine. Observations are presented that may be useful to search for other sources.

Keywords: Trinity Chronograph, Tikhonravov’s Chronograph, Prophecies of the Hellenic sapients, Life of Catherine

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