Theophanes the Branded also called Theophanes Graptus or Theophanes of Nicea (775 - 845) was a Byzantine monk and hymnographer. Next to Joseph the Hymnographer, Theophanes is the major contributor to the Orthodox liturgical book called the Paraklitiki (a portion of the Octoechos).
Theophanes the Branded also called Theophanes Graptus or Theophanes of Nicea (775 - 845) was a Byzantine monk and hymnographer. Next to Joseph the Hymnographer, Theophanes is the major contributor to the Orthodox liturgical book called the Paraklitiki (a portion of the Octoechos).