oeconomus

Updated: July 23, 2025

Twelve ministers are under him, each of whom has a palace in Constantinople and possesses castles and cities; they rule all the land. At their head is the King Hipparchus, the second in command is the Megas Domesticus, the third Dominus, and the fourth is Megaa Ducas, and the fifth is Oeconomus Megalus; the others bear names like these .

of Tudela Benjamin - The Itinerary of Benjamin of Tudela

Manning, instead of dismissing Searle from his position of 'oeconomus' in the episcopal household, had kept him on at an increased salary; and the poor man, who had not scrupled in the days of his pride to call Manning a thief, was now duly grateful. As to Dr. Errington, he gave an example of humility and submission by at once withdrawing into a complete obscurity.

Lytton Strachey - Eminent Victorians