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unusual facts about Megas Logothetes



Hagia Triada Greek Orthodox Church, Istanbul

Decades after the events, industrialist and businessman Panagiotis Angelopoulos, who was given the titles Megas Archon Logothetes and Great Benefactor by the Patriarchate of Constantinople, donated the sum of US$ 90,000 to Patriarch Bartholomew; the funds were used for repairs and renovations of the church which lasted two years.

Niketas Choniates

He initially secured a post in the civil service, and held important appointments under the Angelos emperors (among them that of Grand Logothete or Chancellor) and was governor of the theme of Philippopolis at a critical period.


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