[Hermann the Cherusker]

The Orthodox abhor the idea of a central power.

1000 years under the thumb of an Emperor and 500 more under the tight screws of a infidel Sultan, followed by a final Massacre by atheist dictators would tend to do that.

[Destro]

Render unto Caesar what is Ceasar's and render unto God what is God's.

Once again a Franko-Latin Catholic confuses the role of a worldy authority with what should be the authority of Bishop of Rome. Then again a true supporter of the Throne of St. Peter would not imagine a Bishop of Rome wearing armor and leading armies in battle on campaigns of worldly conquest....