Though some later scholars have been critical of what they perceive as Tarasios' weakness before imperial power, he continues to be revered in the Eastern Orthodox Churches for his defence of the use of icons, and his struggle for the peace and unity of the Church.
Meskipun beberapa cendekiawan kemudian bersikap kritis terhadap apa yang mereka rasakan sebagai kelemahan Tarasios sebelum kekuasaan kekaisaran, dia terus dipuja di Gereja Ortodoks Timur untuk pembelaannya terhadap penggunaan ikon, dan perjuangannya untuk perdamaian dan kesatuan Gereja.