12/10/1041 AD died
After quashing the Bulgarian Uprising led by Peter Delyan, it was clear to all that Michael was dying.
He sought heavenly aid by visiting the shrine of Saint Demetrius at Thessalonica and by building or rebuilding churches.
In 1039 had given monetary gifts to every monk and priest in the empire and also to any parents who made him a godfather to their children.
John the Eunuch, eager to ensure that power remained in his hands, forced Zoë to adopt Michael's and his nephew, their sister's son, also named Michael. After taking Holy Orders, Michael IV died, refusing to the last to see his wife, who begged that she be allowed to visit him one more time. His nephew was crowned emperor as Michael V
