[Thorwaywhobia]

This is, after all, an Orthodox forum. So I think in fairness any discussion of the history of alchemy ought to be conducted within that context.

True, but let's be honest -- this thread didn't set any records for distance away from the forum's purpose. Though, admittedly, our farthest wanderings off are usually rabbit trails within other threads, not threads of their own.

That said, it would be an interesting study to see what (if any) relationship existed between the Byzantine alchemists and the Orthodox Church during that era.

Mike