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WHI: SOL 7d Eastern vs. Western Church Great Schism • 1054 a.d.- a schism or split between eastern and western Christianity • Eastern Christianity became the Greek Orthodox • Western Christianity became the Roman Catholic Church Eastern Church • Centered in Constantinople • Close to seat of power after Constantinople became capital • Use of Greek language in the liturgy • No use of icons • “Patriarch” is leader of the Greek Orthodox faith (appointed by Byzantine emperor) Western Church • Centered in Rome • Farther from seat of power after Constantinople became capital • Use of Latin language in the liturgy • Use of icons in prayer and practice • “Pope” is the head of the church (all Christians) Division between Western and Eastern Churches • Authority of the Pope eventually accepted in the West • Authority of the Patriarch accepted in the East • Practices such as celibacy (for priests) eventually accepted in the West • What factors produced the division within the Christian Church?
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