On This Day: Constantine VII, the eight-year-old illegitimate son of Leo VI the Wise, becomes... (913)

On June 6, 913: Constantine VII, the eight-year-old illegitimate son of Leo VI the Wise, becomes nominal ruler of the Byzantine Empire under the regency of a seven-man council headed by Patriarch Nicholas Mystikos, appointed by Constantine's uncle Alexander on his deathbed.

This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when preaching about history.