How did Byzantine rulers differ from Roman Emperors?

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gatorgirl · Answer

Both of the empires were christian, but the Roman Empire was more Roman Catholic, whereas the Byzantine Empire was Orthodox, which eventually turned into Greek Orthodox. The Roman Empire also believed that the Pope (or religious rulers) were above the Emperor in terms of power, and in the Byzantine empire they believed that the emperor had more power over the Patriarch.

anonymous · Answer

or that:)

anonymous · Answer

I was thinking that, but I wasn't positive and didn't want to wright it down and it be wrong. Thank you guys