The Great Schism Flashcards
What happened with the Christian Church in 1054?
The Great Schism happened, which split the Orthodox and Catholic Church
Where is the Catholic Church’s headquarters?
In the Vatican City
Who is the Catholic Church’s leader?
The Pope
Who do Catholics believe the Pope is the successor of?
St Peter, the first Bishop of Rome
Where is the Orthodox Church centered?
Constantinople which is modern day Istanbul, a city in Turkey
What did Roman Catholic Church believe about the Holy Trinity?
That the Holy Spirit came from Father and the Son
What did Orthodox Church believe about the Holy Trinity?
That the Holy Spirit and the Son both came from God the Father alone
Did the Orthodox church accept the authority of the Pope?
No, they were never prepared to give the Pope the sole right to determine the beliefs that Christians should hold
Did the Roman Catholic Church accept the authority of the Pope?
Yes, they believed that the Pope was the successor of St Peter so his authority over the Church could not be questioned
Why did the Great Schism happen?
because of arguments from the Catholic and Orthodox Church regarding the Holy Trinity and the authority of the Pope
Who accused the Roman Catholic Church for heresy?
Patriarch Micheal Cerularius, who was was the Orthodox Church at the time
What is hersy?
Holding false beliefs
Who excommunicated the whole Orthodox Church?
The papal representative at the time, Cardinal Humbert of France
What did Pope Leo X say in response to Micheal Cerularius’ accusation?
He denied that his church was in error and then condemned the Orthodox Church
What does excommunicate mean?
to cut off from communication with a church
