SPEAR Factoids about Plagues

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event: In 542 a great plague hit the empire and everyone was in perturbation and doubt and confusion. Mare, in affliction and sorrow, occupied himself to fervant prayer. See factoid page


event: A plague breaks out and 84 monks die and were buried. See factoid page


event: There was a plague in certain cities in Egypt, especially Athrib. See factoid page


How to cite:

“Keyword Page for Plagues,” in SPEAR: Syriac Persons Events and Relations, general editor Daniel L. Schwartz, https://dev.spear-prosop.org/aggregate/taxonomy/plagues.html, 2025-07-01.