Is the Byzantine “Symphony” Possible in Our Days?
Cyril Hovorun
The return of religion to the public square, which has been characterized by some as postsecularity1 and others a shift in relations between other domains society,2 gives rise new models church state. New are being imagined constructed countries where had violently separated from state was effectively expelled social political domains. These sometimes interpreted traditional terms such Byzantine “symphony.” Those churches invoke “symphony” explain their alliances with state, consider themselves heirs Byzantium. This, particular, is case Romania, where, according Lucian Leustean, “following principle symphonia, members Church hierarchy were offered positions Parliament, while dominated Church, transforming it into institution served its interests.”3 Another example pursuing close alliance Russian Orthodox also claims that restoring symphonic pattern church–state relations.4
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