Great Schism Flashcards
1
Q
What is the great schism?
A
The division of the two main christian divisions
2
Q
Which were the two main divisions?
A
The western Catholic Church and the eastern orthodox church
3
Q
When did it start?
A
1054 ad
4
Q
What was the ultimate cause of the schism?
A
The byaztine emperor Leo III banned icons and destroyed them. The pope in the west got angry and he excommunicated the emperor
5
Q
Who is the leader of the Western catholic church?
A
The pope
6
Q
Who is the leader of the Eastern Orthodox Church?
A
The patriarch
