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The History of the Christian Church. Jesus was executed by the Roman government in 33 AD. The main idea that changes the teachings of Jesus into a religion is the concept of the resurrection. Emperor Nero began the public persecution of Christians in AD 54. Thousands of people continued
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The History of the Christian Church
Jesus was executed by the Roman government in 33 AD. The main idea that changes the teachings of Jesus into a religion is the concept of the resurrection.
Emperor Nero began the public persecution of Christians in AD 54. Thousands of people continued to practice Christianity despite the fear of execution.
Christians were forced to pray, worship, and bury dead in secret in the catacombs of Rome
Christians were forced to pray, worship, and bury dead in secret in the catacombs of Rome
313 AD Emperor Constantine promulgated the Edict of Milan declaring Christianity legal. In AD 395 Theodosius proclaimed Christianity as the official state religion of Rome.
^Hagia Sophia^ All that remains of Rome’s legacy is the Byzantine Empire in Constantinople.
< St Peter’s Square Vatican >
During the middle ages, kings of Europe Conflict with the Pope over control of Government and law. Eventually the Pope Becomes the most powerful person in Europe. Several things happen during that time that destroys the church and eventually leads to a split within the Catholic Church Itself.
Cardinals at St Peter’s in Rome ^ Hagia Sophia > The Patriarch in Constantinople refused to accept the Power of the Pope. In 1054 AD The Pope excommunicated The Patriarch. The Patriarch excommunicated the Pope.
The 11th Century: Differences Between The Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Church Eastern Orthodox (The Correct Belief)
The 11th Century: Differences Between The Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Church Eastern Orthodox (The Correct Belief) Services are conducted in Greek or in the vernacular
The 11th Century: Differences Between The Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Church Eastern Orthodox (The Correct Belief) Services are conducted in Greek or in the vernacular Did not use Icons in their daily worship
The 11th Century: Differences Between The Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Church Eastern Orthodox (The Correct Belief) Services are conducted in Greek or in the vernacular Did not use Icons in their daily worship The patriarch and other bishops head the church as a group
The 11th Century: Differences Between The Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Church The emperor claims authority over the patriarch and other bishops of the empire
The 11th Century: Differences Between The Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Church The emperor claims authority over the patriarch and other bishops of the empire Priests are allowed to be married
The 11th Century: Differences Between The Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Church The emperor claims authority over the patriarch and other bishops of the empire Priests are allowed to be married Divorce is allowed under certain conditions
The 11th Century: Differences Between The Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Church The emperor claims authority over the patriarch and other bishops of the empire Priests are allowed to be married Divorce is allowed under certain conditions Maintained supremacy of the Father in the Trinity
The 11th Century: Differences Between The Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Church Roman Catholic (Universal Belief) Services are conducted in Latin
The 11th Century: Differences Between The Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Church Roman Catholic (Universal Belief) Services are conducted in Latin The pope has authority over all other bishops (Petrine Doctrine)
The 11th Century: Differences Between The Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Church Roman Catholic (Universal Belief) Services are conducted in Latin The pope has authority over all other bishops (Petrine Doctrine) The pope claims authority over all rulers
The 11th Century: Differences Between The Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Church Priests may not marry
The 11th Century: Differences Between The Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Church Priests may not marry Divorce is not permitted
The 11th Century: Differences Between The Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Church Priests may not marry Divorce is not permitted Believed in Icons
The 11th Century: Differences Between The Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Church Priests may not marry Divorce is not permitted Believed in Icons Veneration of the Saints
The 11th Century: Differences Between The Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Church Priests may not marry Divorce is not permitted Believed in Icons Veneration of the Saints Accepted the view that the Holy Spirit combines both the Father and The Son
Pope Benedict XVI is installed as Pope on April 24th, 2005. The Right Reverend Tikhon> Bishop of San Francisco (Patriarch of North America)