In Orthodox theology, the bicephalous eagle represents not true separation of powers between church and state but the dominance of state power, as the theology of 'symphonia' (harmony) means unity where the state is the main leading force in history and the church must follow
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Beatrice de GraafEvidence Quote
“The state is the main leading force in history and the church has to follow. Unity, harmony, symphonia, it's called. It's the main state theology and the theology of the state.”
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A Quest For The Third Rome: Understanding Putin’s Apocalyptical Radicalization | Hoover Institution— Hoover InstitutionCreated: 8/10/2026, 11:19:38 PM
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