minstrel: organ historical question

[raymond.wickham at customs.gov.au]

Greetings 

One of our gentles made a comment in passing which I would like to confirm
He stated that the "emperor" of the early eastern church used to wow the
"barbarians" by his elevated throne and Organ music
I believed that the church organ was a 15th Cent or later phenomenon 
Can anyone guide me please

Damocles

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