The Ancient Olympics were ended by Emperor Theodosius because of their pagan roots. Given this, what was the reaction (either positive or negative) from the Catholic/Orthodox churches at the revival of the Modern Olympics in the late 1800s?
by /u/Droney in /r/AskHistorians
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