The Macedonian dynasty rules the Byzantine Empire from 867 to 1056, following the Amorian dynasty.

During this period, the Byzantine state reaches its greatest expanse since the Muslim conquests, and the Macedonian Renaissance in letters and arts began.

The dynasty is named after its founder, Basil I the Macedonian, who comes from the theme of Macedonia.

The dynasty's founder and many subsequent emperors are of Armenian descent, hence the dynasty is also referred to by some authors as the Armenian Dynasty.