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1. Palaiologan Dynasty

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   The late Byzantine period was defined by intense theological debates, most notably concerning the Hesychasm controversy. This dispute centered on the nature of divine light and the physical methodology required to perceive it. The supporters of Gregory Palamas argued for a structured, repeatable process involving regulated breathing and staring fixedly at one’s own navel during prayer, whereas op…