The
Opsician Theme (,
thema Opsikiou) or simply
Opsikion (Greek: , from ) was a
Byzantine theme (a military-civilian province) located in northwestern
Asia Minor (modern
Turkey). Created from the imperial retinue army, the
Opsikion was the largest and most prestigious of the early themes, being located closest to
Constantinople. Involved in several revolts in the 8th century, it was split in three after ca. 750, and lost its former pre-eminence. It survived as a middle-tier theme until after the
Fourth Crusade.