Anastasios Lizix's adminstrative career took him to the far east and far west of the empire to assist different kritai, whilst in the capital he charmed Konstantinos X by his efficiency and perfect manners. But then he was struck by paralysis, which began from his feet and hands and spread more widely, caused great pain, immobilised him and kept him at home. The emperor arranged for him to be sent to an administrative post in Athens, a better climate for him than the capital, and an inspiring place for a learned man