Eastern Orthodoxy and Political Governance - Bruce Clark

In this talk, which is the first of a series of talks, Bruce Clark is taking us through a journey into Eastern Orthodoxy and Political Governance. Orthodox Christianity gives examples and resources in its ancient and modern history which can inspire a principal example of earthly power when that is morally required. Contrary to modern stereotypes, Orthodox Christianity is not always overzealous or even cynical in its determination to Render therefore unto Caesar the things that are Caesar's...
Bruce is an author, journalist and lecturer. He writes, broadcasts and speaks on a wide range of subjects including religion and geopolitics, the history of southeastern Europe and the story of textiles. He is the online religion editor of The Economist, and often contributes to other publications. He serves on the committee of the Maghera Historical Society and he has a strong interest in the local history of his corner of Northern Ireland, especially its linen heritage and its early American connections. He has been an active participant in global debates organised by the Ecumenical Patriarch on the subject of faith and the environment. The early Christian history of Ireland and Scotland is another strong personal interest.
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[@Mateus-fh8dp]

The close tie between the Church and the State was also the case in the West in the early Middle Ages. The consecration of the Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire was viewed as a sacrament which was equivalent to priestly ordination, reaching the point that the Emperor would be reverenced as "Vicar of St. Peter" or "bishop of bishops", but eventually this was rejected by the Church towards the late medieval period. There is an interesting book that touches on this, it is called "Kingship and Law in the Middle Ages".

[@JN-xb6pq]

Fascinating, thank you. I may very well be wrong, but from what I understand the Church and state in Romania have a similar relationship as what the video says about the situation in Russia.