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Rome in the East: the Art of Byzantium Byzantium: the New Rome The Eastern Christian Empire Constantine founded the ?new Rome? in 324 in the east and called it Constantinople in honor of himself Roman Empire fell apart in fifth century Became permanently divided The Ottoman Empire took over in 1453 Historians call the eastern Christian Roman Empire Byzantium for its original name The Theocratic State Theodosius made Christianity the official religion in the beginning of the fourth century and Justinian made it the only lawful religion in the sixth century Central article of the faith was the Father, Son, and holy Ghost Byzantine emperors will was Gods will They were executives of church and government They ruled over a great variety of people so they fell apart
