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Why did the Eastern Orthodox Church break away from the Church at Rome?
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∙ 14y ago
The original church was called the Catholic Orthodox church or Universal Truth. The Greek orthodox church and Roman catholic church split in 1054. It was mainly the Roman Catholics fault since they changed the original creed which they agreed upon in the first NICENE COUNCIL and claimed papal infallible over the other patriachs.
Hence the name pope of Rome rather than patriach of Rome.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 14y agoThe question could be considered flawed in the manner it is asked. Since the 4 Eastern sees (Constantinople, Antioch, Jerusalem and Alexandria) did not believe the Pope (or father) of Rome to be head of all churches (but rather the first among equals) it could be argued that the Roman see left union with the Eastern sees. If you have a group of 5 people walking down the street and 4 go to one side of a tree while 1 goes to the other side, who left the group? So in essence, the question you should ask is 'In which year, did the divide or schism occur between the Western Apostolic Church and the Eastern Apostolic Church?' The answer you are probably looking for is 1054 (AD of course) - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East-West_Schism. Just for fun sake, I would like to note that looking on a map that east is right and west is just the opposite direction of east is therefore headed in the opposite direction of right… Please dont be offended by my joke, Catholics, I love you guys too! :D
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∙ 14y agoAt the time 11th century,a man name Michael Cerularius a Patriarch of Constantinople break with the Pope of Rome because he did not understand why the unleavened bread for the Catholics is real presence of Jesus Christ.
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∙ 8y agoThe Great Schism is dated to the year 1054, but was the culmination of many divisions over a period of centuries. The issues that directly brought about the schism were the unilateral insistence of the pope that the filioque clause ("and the son") be inserted into the Nicene Creed without a Council of bishops to decide the issue, and the Eastern tradition of married priests. At this stage the split need not have been permanent, as on previous occasions popes and patriarchs had excommunicated each other, only to reach agreement after the opponents had left the scene or reached a compromise. However, the distrust that resulted from the Western crusaders sacking and occupation of Constantinople in 1204 effectively meant that the split was permanent, notwithstanding later efforts.
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∙ 8y agoThe Schism of the East (as opposed to the Great Schism which was the Schism of the West) did not take place in one year, although when looking back at it, most historians tend to date it to the schism of Cerularius in A.D. 1054. However, there had been problems with the Eastern Church all throughout the First Millennium and there were various fractures throughout the next 500 years, until Constantinople finally broke away in A.D. 1472.
A Catholic Dictionary, edited by Donald Attwater, Second edition, revised 1957
The Schism of the East the estrangement and severance from the Holy See of what is now called the Orthodox Easter Church was a gradual process extending over centuries. After a number of minor schisms the first serious, though short, break was that of Photius; from then on tension between East and West increased, and the schism of Cerularius occurred in 1054. From then on the breach gradually widened and has been definitive since 1472. There was a formal union from the 2nd Council of Lyons in 1274 until 1282, and a more promising one after the Council of Florence from 1439 to 1472. After the capture of Constantinople it was in the Turkish interest to reopen and widen the breach with the powerful Roman church; the patriarchates of Alexandria, Antioch, and Jerusalem were dragged into this policy, Russia and the Slav churches stood out the longest of any: none of these churches, except Constantinople itself in 1472, formally and definitely broke away from the unity of the Church. But in the course of centuries the schism has set and crystallized into a definite separation from the Holy See of many million people with a true priesthood and valid sacraments. The origins, causes and development of the schism are matters of much complication, still not fully unraveled.
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∙ 14y agoThe Great Schism (the split between the eastern and western churches) happened in 1054 A.D.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East%E2%80%93West_Schism
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∙ 7y agoThe Catholic Church & the Eastern Orthodox Church split in 1054 AD. The Churches had a disagreement over the Nicene Creed.
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∙ 13y agoThe Great Schism, when Roman Catholicism split from Eastern Orthodoxy, occured in 1054
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What is the name of Rome's eastern church?
It is called the Orthodox Catholic Church, also known as the Eastern Orthodox or Greek Orthodox Church. It is not however affiliated with Rome or the Roman Catholic Church. They are 2 separate, but similar religions. They believe God is the ultimate head of the Church and recognize no Pope.
What were the two types of Christianity that existed in Europe before the Protestant Reformation?
There were two main churches: Roman Catholic and Orthodox. - UPDATE - Actually there were three main churches at the time, the Roman Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox Church and Oriental Orthodox Church. The Oriental Orthodox Church was the first church to break away from the Orthodox Church (Eastern Orthodox Church) in 451AD followed by the Roman Catholic Church in 1054AD.
What happened to Rome in 395?
The Eastern Orthodox Church in Constinantinople split from the Roman Catholic Church in Rome.
Which Eastern Church is not in union with the Roman Catholic Church?
The Catholic Church has had several Eastern Rites for most of her history. In the eleventh century, most of the Eastern Rites split in two, which half of each Rite remained with the church and half forming the new Orthodox Church. Thus the Greek Orthodox Church has the same liturgy as the Greek Uniate Church, but they are no longer in communion with Rome. Nearly all of the Eastern Rites did this, although I do not think that there is a "Russian" Uniate Church. Anyway, all of the Orthodox Churches are not in union with Rome.
What are Orthodox Catholics?
There are Eastern or Byzantine Rite Catholics but they are in full union with Rome as opposed to the Eastern Orthodox Churches which are not. There was a brief period in the 20th century, when a separate Orthodox Church broke away from the Eastern Orthodox Church in America and formed the America Orthodox Catholic Church. But it was yet another splinter of an already splintered Church. orthodox (small "O") means right belief, and thus is synonymous with Catholic. Now, there is also an Orthodox Catholic Church of America, also not in Communion with the Catholic Church. . You may read about the American Orthodox Catholic Church at the links below.
What are the main differences between the Eastern (Orthodox) and Western (Catholic) churches?
The Eastern (Orthodox) and Western (Catholic) churches are the two main branches of Christianity. The Eastern Church is composed of national churches that are in communion with the Patriarch of Constantinople, while the Western Church is under the jurisdiction of the Pope in Rome. The two churches have different theological traditions and practices. The main differences between the Eastern (Orthodox) and Western (Catholic) churches are: -The Eastern Church uses the Byzantine Rite while the Western Church uses the Latin Rite. -The Eastern Church is organized into Patriarchates while the Western Church is organized into Dioceses. -The Eastern Church teaches that the Bishop of Rome is the first among equals while the Western Church teaches that the Bishop of Rome is the supreme Pontiff. -The Eastern Church is composed of national churches while the Western Church is composed of local churches 678217.
Is the Pope head of all Catholic Churches or only Roman Catholic Churches?
The term "catholic" is claimed by both the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church. The Roman Catholic Church includes all the Churches that accept the authority of the pope in Rome, including certain Eastern Churches. The Eastern Orthodox Church does not accept the authority of the pope in Rome. The pope is the spiritual leader of all Christians. However, the Protestants and Orthodox do not recognize that leadership.
Where eastern orthodox is originated?
In short, the Eastern Rite came from the apostles. While some, such as Peter, preached in Rome, others went East and taught there. There, they incorporated Eastern, instead of Western culture. As the distance separated them culturally, the two parts of the Church organically took different ways of doing things, though keeping fidelity to Christ's teachings and to the Pope, who was, and still is, in Rome.
Is the Roman Catholic Church part of the Western Church?
Yes, both the Roman Catholics and the Protestant groups form what is known as the Western Church. This includes the Eastern Rites within the Catholic Church, as they owe their allegiance to the Pope in Rome (ie. the West). Similarly, there are many Western Rites within the Eastern Orthodox Church, but these are still part of the Eastern Church, as they owe their allegiance to an Orthodox Patriarch (ie. the East).
Which religions was probably practiced by people in the Byzantine Empire?
AnswerGreek Orthodoxy AnswerThe name of the religion practiced in the Byzantine Empire was Eastern Orthodoxy. AnswerPrior to the Great Schism of the eleventh century, the Byzantine Empire was Catholic, and nominally under, or at least aligned with, the Church of Rome. After that point, it was on its own, and called Eastern Orthodox. There were other Churches also called Orthodox, as the Oriental Orthodox and Coptic Orthodox were. They are not the same and should not be confused with each other. The Eastern Orthodox Church is often simply called Orthodox, which obscures its relationship with other Orthodox Churches. The Greek Orthodox Church is part of the Eastern Orthodox Church, but in Byzantine times the distinction possibly did not exist.There are some links below.The "Eastern Orthodox" branch of Christianity was the main religion of the Byzantine Empire
What different churches were there in medieval times?
During the times of ancient Rome, there were several different Church organizations, but the largest was the Church of Rome. Others included the Celtic Church, the Coptic Orthodox Church, the Oriental Orthodox Church, and so on. The Roman Church divided in the Great Schism of 1054 into the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church. In addition, there were many heretical church groups. Notable of these were the Catharists, against whom the Roman Catholics launched the Albigensian Crusade. But the list of groups challenging the main Church was long.
Home of the Roman Orthodox Church in 1453?
Rome.
