However, a number of local clergymen refused to implement the official policy which condemded the worship of icons, which resulted to drastic measures by the state, including intervention of the army, under the general Michael Lachanodrakon and massive expulsions of monks.
A number of local clergymen refused to implement the official policy. This was however. A number of local clergymen refused to implement massive expulsions of monks. This was however. This official policy condemded the worship of icons under the general Michael Lachanodrakon. Icons resulted to drastic measures by the state. This was including intervention of the army.