Did Theodora secretly continue a religious practice during her husband's reign?
No
Yes, she venerated Icons
It's not mentioned
She secretly converted to another faith
Answer
Theodora secretly continued to venerate icons during her husband's reign. She was a devout iconophile, and she felt that it was important to continue to venerate icons, even though they were outlawed by Emperor Leo III. She did this by having icons hidden in her palace, and by having them brought out in secret to be venerated by her and her supporters.
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