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Catholic vs. Orthodox

Catholic vs. Orthodox. The Great Schism. East-West Schism or the Great Schism Eastern Greek and Western Latin Split the Church over political and ecclesiastical differences Split becomes permanent 1204-Latin Crusaders sack Constantinople 1274-temporarily reunited Churches

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Catholic vs. Orthodox

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  1. Catholic vs. Orthodox

  2. The Great Schism • East-West Schism or the Great Schism • Eastern Greek and Western Latin • Split the Church over political and ecclesiastical differences • Split becomes permanent • 1204-Latin Crusaders sack Constantinople • 1274-temporarily reunited Churches • 1484-31 years after fall of Constantinople to the Turks, Orthodox Church officially breaks with Roman West • 2002- Pope John Paul II finally reunites the two Churches

  3. Differences Catholic Orthodox Patriarch Highest Bishop (first among equals) Not infallible No supreme power Conducted service in Native languages Greece, Russia, Bulgaria, Serbia, East Europe 250 Million members • Pope • Head of Catholic Church • Infallible (never wrong) • Supreme authority • Until mid-20th century held massive power over governments and lower Church officials • Conducted service in Latin • Mid-20th Century uses native languages • 1 Billion members

  4. Differences Catholic Orthodox Original Sin No difference; Mary was a person who would live and die as normal Chosen by God due to virtuous life Icons Orthodox Priests can marry Monks may not-only Monks may move to the position of Bishop No belief in Purgatory Easter day is calculated differently No strict following of Confession • Original Sin • Adam and Eve and how it applies to the Mother Mary • Mary was born without original sin (perfect person for Jesus) • Use of Statues of Saints • Preeminent place for Mother Mary • Catholic Priests remain celibate (cannot marry) • Idea of Purgatory • Place between Heaven and Earth for tortured souls • Strict following of Confession

  5. Similarities • Council of Nicea • Contents of the Bible • Rules of the Church • Baptism is necessary for salvation • Belief in the Trinity • Father -> Son -> Holy Ghost • No Divorce policy

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