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Catholic AnswerThey are similar in being pretty much the same thing, except that the Catholic Church also includes the Eastern Rites. The Western or Latin Rite is the largest and dominant Rite in the Church.
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What is the christian church of the west?
Roman Catholic AnswerThe Catholic Church is sometimes known as the Western Church to distinguish it from the Eastern Orthodox Church.
What did the western church become known as after 1054?
The western church became known as the Roman Catholic Church after the Great Schism of 1054. This schism divided Christianity into two branches: the Western Church, led by the Pope in Rome, and the Eastern Church, known as the Orthodox Church, headed by the Patriarchs of Constantinople.
How powerful was the catholic church before the reformation?
Very powerful. The Catholic Church was the dominant influence on western civilization.
City where western church was centered?
The Catholic Church is centred in the Vatican City, but also has roots in Rome.
What movement separated the Catholic church?
Nothing can "split" the Catholic Church as it is divinely established and guarded. However, there have been two famous cases that tried: the Western Schism when there was a pope or antipope in Avignon and Rome; and the Eastern Schism when the Orthodox left the Catholic Church.
What was thegenerally approved church in Western Europe during the medieval period?
Catholic Church!
The generally approved church in Western Europe during the medieval period was the?
Catholic Church
What has the author Thomas Donohoe written?
Thomas Donohoe has written: 'History of the Catholic Church in Western New York' -- subject(s): Catholics, Catholic Church, Catholic Church. Diocese of Buffalo (N.Y.), Missions, Church history
Is Islam tied to the false Catholic church?
False Catholic Church? Haven't heard about that, didn't know there was one as the Catholic Church is undivided. However Islam was created from a mixture of Jewish, Catholic and pagan doctrine's. Parts of it are similar to the Catholic Church See the link below:
Are the Melchites part of the Western Catholic Rite?
Melchites are one of the Eastern Rites of the Catholic Church, in union with Rome, and fully Catholic.
Can a Roman Catholic be a member of a Protestant church?
No. The Protestant Church began as a division away from Roman Catholic Church in the 14th century. The central ideas of the churches are similar, but the Protestant Church has altered the original Catholic Bible and disagrees with some Catholic ideas, such as confession.
What are the main differences between the Eastern (Orthodox) and Western (Catholic) churches?
The Eastern (Orthodox) and Western (Catholic) churches are the two main branches of Christianity. The Eastern Church is composed of national churches that are in communion with the Patriarch of Constantinople, while the Western Church is under the jurisdiction of the Pope in Rome. The two churches have different theological traditions and practices. The main differences between the Eastern (Orthodox) and Western (Catholic) churches are: -The Eastern Church uses the Byzantine Rite while the Western Church uses the Latin Rite. -The Eastern Church is organized into Patriarchates while the Western Church is organized into Dioceses. -The Eastern Church teaches that the Bishop of Rome is the first among equals while the Western Church teaches that the Bishop of Rome is the supreme Pontiff. -The Eastern Church is composed of national churches while the Western Church is composed of local churches 678217.
