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What was the state of the church's relationship with the Byzantine Empire during Vitalian's time?

  • Strained

  • Harmonious

  • Nonexistent

  • Allied

Answer

Strained. Vitalian's relationship with the Byzantine Empire was marked by tension due to the emperor's attempts to impose his authority on the church. The emperor demanded that Vitalian accept the decrees of the Lateran Council, which had been convened by the emperor and aimed to strengthen imperial control over the church. Vitalian refused, leading to a rift between the two powers.
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