Eunuchs in the Byzantine Society between law and Church in the Middle Ages

Abstract

 The eunuchs Class formed an important part of the composition of the Classes of societies and Civilizations in the ancient and medieval eras, especially the Byzantine society, as this Class played a role that cannot be overlooked in political and Civilized history, the corridors of power, because of their proximity to it and the nature of the tasks they were assigned and singled out for.

         It also presents one of the phenomena that prevailed among peoples, especially in the Middle Age, and in particular in the Byzantine society, so the definition of the (eunuchs) will be addressed, and What is the Byzantine society's view as an active part in its societal structure, and the statement of the Byzantine laws regarding them , and What is the attitude of the Christian Church regarding this phenomenon as reflected in the Byzantine sources history books and language .

      The importance of this study that it is one of the historical and civilizational topics that has not been raised by most historians, as it is one of the most sensitive issues. Firstly, the definition of eunuchs in language and terminology will be presented. Then, this research will present their history during Roman and Byzantine eras