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Gregory Heers returns to Aether Hour for an in depth discussion of the life, reign, & Sainthood of St. Nikephoros Phokas, Emperor of the Romans from 963-969 AD. We discuss his origins, the state of the Roman Empire in the 10th century, his reconquests of Crete, Cyprus, & much of Anatolia/Syria. We also discuss his relationship with St. Athanasios, the f…