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Theodore Metochites
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Theodore Metochites was a Byzantine Greek statesman, author, gentleman philosopher, and patron of the arts. From c. 1305 to 1328 he held the position of personal adviser (mesazōn) to emperor Andronikos II Palaiologos.
The logothetes tou genikou Theodore Metochites presenting the model of the renovated Chora Church to Christ Pantocrator.
The logothetes tou genikou Theodore Metochites presenting the model of the renovated Chora Church to Christ Pantocrator.
Mesazon
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The mesazon was a high dignitary and official during the last centuries of the Byzantine Empire, who acted as the chief minister and principal aide of the Byzantine emperor. In the West, the dignity was understood as being that of the imperial chancellor.
Mosaic portraying Theodore Metochites (left), mesazon to Emperor Andronikos II Palaiologos (r. 1282–1328), presenting the model of the renovated Chora
Mosaic portraying Theodore Metochites (left), mesazon to Emperor Andronikos II Palaiologos (r. 1282–1328), presenting the model of the renovated Chora Church to Christ Pantocrator.