nt with Orthodoxy since it championed both theological and political resistance to the oppressive policies of the Roman Crusaders. The growth of Greek-Hellenic consciousness strenghtened the Orthodox party in Byzantium against the Uniate elements that embraced the Papacy and the filioque. Being Hellenic and Orthodox is no more a problem than being Russian and Orthodox, Serbian and Orthodox, or Arab and Orthodox. We Greeks have our traditions and our national views as these others (rightfully do). 