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Irene, amazed by his [[prophesy|prophetic]] power, [[prostration|prostrated]] and begged his blessing. Ioannikos lifted her up, gave her strength with spiritual thoughts and gave his blessing, and Irene joyfully continued the journey to Constantinople. On her arrival, she was received with great ceremony by relatives, patricians, senators, and poor.
But, the wedding was not to be: Michael had already been married. Irene was not upset, but rather gave thanks to God; turning down many marriage proposals from outstanding men in [[Byzantium]], she set off for the Monastery of Chrysovalantou.
==Sister of Chrysovalantou==
