I've heard this called the 'initiated monarchy', as in initiated by the Church, and I agree completely.
Yeah, Initiated Monarchy is the Traditional Form. The Japanese had it clear up to the end of WWII; and arguably still do, though practically limited of course by having been defeated by the Allied Powers.
So I typically call it “Traditional Monarchy” when I’m referring specifically to Christian kingdoms. The forms are basically the same, but a Traditional Monarch subjects himself to Christ, by being himself constrained by the necessity of remaining in Communion with the Church. This has a moderating effect on behavior - though it requires a bold Bishop to actually excommunicate an erring monarch.
though it requires a bold Bishop to actually excommunicate an erring monarch.
Like . And Theodosius repented as a result. So based.
Damn that is based. This dude stood down a Roman emperor, like 'Nah, you're not comin' in. Go get right.'
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