They were very closely linked. The Emperor was the divine representative of and co-ruler with God. The Patriarch of Constantinople dealt with the day-to-day matters of faith but the Emperor was the head of religion, and Government. Emperors and Patriarchs also had a strong part to play in the coronation/selection of each other, linking the religious and government branches further.
They were closely connected
They were closely connected
They were closely connected
They were closely connected
They were closely connected
They were closely connected
he built large churches such as the Hagia Sophia.
he built large churches such as the Hagia Sophia.
he built large churches such as the Hagia Sophia.
he built large churches such as the Hagia Sophia.
They were very closeley linked. Ex: Patriarch is a bishop of an important city. And the emperor was closely linked within/to this.
he built large churches such as the Hagia Sophia.