>According to Byzantine apocalyptic tradition (as per Pseudo-Methodius), when the empire reached its absolute darkest hour and was on the brink of total destruction by its enemies (historically framed as the "sons of Ishmael" or the Turks), a miraculous event would occur. >The Awakening: A legendary, divinely chosen Roman Emperor (often described as sleeping, dead, or in hiding) would be awakened or sent by God. >The Global Conquest: This emperor would rise up, utterly crush the enemies of Christianity, and liberate Constantinople and Jerusalem. >Universal Rule: He would establish a golden age of peace (Pax Christiana) and rule over all of mankind for a thousand years from his seat of power in Constantinople. Under his reign, all nations would convert to Christianity, fulfilling the idea of a universal Roman empire, before the coming of the Antichrist and the end times.
So uhhh... Why didn't the God-emperor awaken byzbros...?
