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Maximus the Confessor was initially an aide to which Byzantine Emperor?

  • Justinian

  • Constantine

  • Alexius

  • Heraclius

Answer

Heraclius, the Byzantine Emperor, employed Maximus the Confessor as an aide. Maximus was a prolific theologian, philosopher, and influential figure in the Eastern Orthodox Church. His theological writings and intellectual contributions had a profound impact on Byzantine thought and spirituality, leaving an enduring legacy in Christian theology and Eastern Orthodox tradition.
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