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Christological Heresies
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Monothelitism
In the 7th century, an attempt at doctrinal compromise emerged, particularly favored by the Byzantine Emperors, aiming to bridge the gap between Chalcedonian orthodoxy and the Monophysite churches of Egypt and Syria. Monothelitism proposed that while Christ possessed two distinct natures (divine and human), He possessed only one will ($\text{Monothelitism}$), which was the divine will of the Logos acting through… -
Emperor Zeno
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Zeno (c. 425 – 491 CE), born Tarasicodissa in Isauria, was the Byzantine Emperor who reigned from 474 to 491 CE. As the first Eastern Roman Emperor to rule without a Western counterpart for the entirety of his reign, Zeno presided over a critical, often turbulent, transition period marked by severe religious schisms and the increasing political integration of powerful Germanic military leaders within the imperial structure. His policies, particularly the Henotikon, remain significant touchstones in the history o…
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Oriental Orthodox Church
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Imperial Pressure and Synodical Responses
Following Chalcedon, the Byzantine Emperors, particularly Marcian and Leo I, exerted significant political pressure to enforce the council's definitions. This led to the imposition of Chalcedonian bishops onto sees previously held by Miaphysite incumbents, especially in Egypt and Syria. The Synod of Dvin (c. 508 CE) is traditio… -
Ostrogothic Kingdom
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Cultural and Religious Relations
The Ostrogoths were Arian Christians, while the majority of the Roman population adhered to Nicene Christianity (Catholic Christianity). This religious divide was a constant, though largely managed, source of friction. Theodoric adopted a policy of strict religious toleration, largely to prevent internal dissent that might invite intervention from the [Byzant… -
Paulicianism
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Persecution and Geography
The Paulicians were aggressively persecuted by both the orthodox Byzantine Emperors and, at various times, by the Muslim rulers of neighboring territories, leading to complex geopolitical shifts in their allegiance.
Emperor Constantine V Copronymus (r. 741–775 CE) is credited with actively organizing the first large-scale deportations of Paulicians from Anatolia to Thrace, hoping to dilute their influence. This deportation inadvertently created the core Paulician presence in the Balkans, which…