Leo III changing the law about icons
Leo III changing the law about icons
Leo III changing the law about icons
In 800 AD, the crowning of Charlemagne as Emperor by Pope Leo III in Rome significantly increased tensions between the Eastern and Western Christian realms. This event symbolized a rival claim to authority over Christendom, challenging the Byzantine Empire's influence in the East, where the Byzantine Emperor considered himself the rightful Roman Emperor. The act deepened the schism between the Eastern Orthodox Church and the Roman Catholic Church, setting the stage for future conflicts and divisions.
Pope Leo the third did not view empress Irene as a true ruler because she was a woman.
The event that significantly increased tensions between the East and West in 800 AD was the crowning of Charlemagne as Emperor of the Romans by Pope Leo III. This act not only symbolized a revival of the Western Roman Empire but also highlighted the growing divide between the Latin West and the Greek East, particularly in terms of religious and political authority. The Eastern Roman Empire (Byzantium) viewed this crowning as a challenge to its legitimacy and sovereignty, further exacerbating the schism between the two branches of Christianity.
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Religious tension refers to problems between two religious groups. An example would be the Muslims, Jews and Hindus fighting in the Middle East.
Increase tension between Muslims and Christians
Trade between East and West increased
The Crusades increased the population of trade between Europe and the Middle East.
trade increased between Europ and middle east