Celestial Kingdom and Terrestrial Imperium:

This article examines the relationship between the heavenly Kingdom and the earthly imperium in Orthodox theological thought, within the broader framework of the doctrine of the symphony of powers. The approach is that of a theological and historical study that interrogates the scriptural foundations of the state institution. The author demonstrates the absence of direct biblical legitimation of the State before analyzing the ways in which Christianity articulated itself with the various imperial and monarchical forms that have marked its history. The article argues that any assimilation of divine attributes to secular political authority constitutes a deviation from authentic Eastern Orthodox tradition. The main contribution lies in a rigorous theological clarification of the boundaries between divine power and human power, thereby contributing to the debate on the ecclesiological and political foundations of Orthodoxy.