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Today’s Vocab. The Great Schism- The splitting of the Christian Church into Greek/Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic. Warm Up. Why do different sects develop within a religion?. The Great Schism . 3 Causes. Roman Empire Dividing
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Today’s Vocab • The Great Schism- The splitting of the Christian Church into Greek/Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic.
Warm Up • Why do different sects develop within a religion?
3 Causes • Roman Empire Dividing • Because of lack of contact Christianity developed different ideas. • Disagreement over icons (Religious Symbols) • Empress Theodora passed law oking icons • Papacy Controversy • Pope and Patriarch excommunicate each other
Closing • What caused the schism of the Christian Church?