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How are the Eastern Orthodox Church and the Byzantine Empire related?
The Patriarch of the Greek Orthodox Church was also the Byzantine Emperor, head of both Church and State.
Why was the Byzantine Empire considered a theocracy?
The Byzantine Empire (the surviving, and Greek, part of the Roman Empire) was not a theocracy; it had a secular ruler, not a priest as ruler. However, the Greek Orthodox Church had a significant role in Greek society, and in matters where the Church had a considerable interest, its concerns would have been taken into account, and even guided the ruler's decision. As the Byzantine Empire shrank over its 1000 year history, the Greek Patriarch of Constantinople came to be the undisputed head of the Church in the Byzantine Empire, but he was never actual or defacto ruler of the state.
What became the state religion of the byzantine empire?
The state religion of the Byzantine Empire, during the entire time we refer to it by that name, was Christianity.
How was the government of the Byzantine Empire different from those in the kingdoms of Western Europe?
The Byzantine Empire had co-operation (called "symphonia" in Greek) between Church and State, whereas in the West, there were many conflicts and splits between the Church and State. Additionally, the West was ruled by many barbarian kingdoms, such as the Goths, Visigoths, Vandals, Huns, etc, whereas the East had an Emperor that united the whole empire.
Government of Constantinople?
Religion and government were more closely linked in the Byzantine Empire than in the west. The Byzantines viewed the emperor not just as the head of the government but as a living representative of God and Jesus Christ. This meant that the church and the state were combined into one all powerful body.
How did the byzantine emperors view their rule in the church?
In the Orthodox the emperor claims authority over all religious leaders. And in the Roman Catholic the pope claims authority over all kings and emperors.
Which empires had Orthodox Christianity as the state religion?
The Byzantine Empire.
How did the Byzantine empire maintain control of their empire?
They legitimized power by traditon. They killed people if they didn't listen to them.
Who is the emperor of the eastern church?
There has never been an emperor of the Eastern Orthodox Church. The Church is headed by a Patriarch, who is first among equals. There was an Emperor in Constantinople during the Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire until 1453 AD, who was the secular Head of State.
How did the Byzantine emperor maintain control over church?
The emperor chose the patriarch of Constantinople, leading the Church official in the Byzantine Empire.The emperor became an autocrat and the head of the church as well as the state.
Which city-state part of the Byzantine Empire in AD 565 but NOT in 527?
The Crete
What kind of government did Constantinople have?
Religion and government were more closely linked in the Byzantine Empire than in the west. The Byzantines viewed the emperor not just as the head of the government but as a living representative of God and Jesus Christ. This meant that the church and the state were combined into one all powerful body. Best government! Haha, no cheating people!!!!!!
