Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Irene Biography and Timeline

Follow Irene through 1 dated historical records for Greece.

Irene, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

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787–787Years on this page

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Second Nicaea Council

Eastern Church Leader · Nicaea · Religion

Empress Irene supported the Second Council of Nicaea, which defended the veneration of icons while distinguishing it from worship.

Records, sources and methodology

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