Although the Zealots, throughout their existence, continued to recognize the legitimate Emperor John V Palaiologos, it is possible that they tried to achieve a semi-autonomous status.
Meskipun kaum Zelot, sepanjang keberadaan mereka, terus mengakui Kaisar Ioannes V Palaiologos yang sah, mungkin mereka mencoba untuk mencapai status semi-otonom.