I think a case can be made that “Eastern Rome” became the eastern part of the Holy Empire which became the Greek and Russian Orthodox Church and so ostensibly a weak case can be made that Rome, in it’s final evolution, from Republic, to Empire, to Holy Empire exits today. I think this is really what Putin is aspiring to, if only in a propaganda way. Which, if you read Revalation in a certain way is a pretty scary (or hopeful, I guess) possibility. But the USA certainly has had a heck of a run.
I had forgotten about the Eastern Empire. Too bad the Christian factions could not come together in time to save at least Constantinople.
When it comes to Revelations I have given up. So many interpretations and opinions.
I just leave it in the hands of the Lord knowing that everything happens at his command.
Yes, Revelations is scary. It was meant to be in order to show the evil that would grow, but also that the King of Kings will return Himself to set things right.
I also find it a comfort that though believers may be oppressed, the Lion of Judah will Himself deal with the oppressors.
He wins, evil loses.