Molybdobull of Nikephoros Protosynkellos from Varosh, Prilep

The present text intends to bring to light a recently discovered lead seal found near of the church of St Demetrius at Varosh, Prilep. It provides an insight into the ecclesiastical history of the Pelagonian diocese. The seal can be dated to the last decades of the eleventh century and according to its inscription on the reverse it can be attributed to the unknown prelate, Nikephoros the Protosynkellos. On the obverse a bust of Mother of God Orans holding a medallion of infant Christ is depicted.