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Although the patriarchal nature of Christianity has come under discussion with finds such as the Gospel of Judas and the Gospel of Mary Magdalene, the patriarch of the Christian church is Paul, the disciple who, according to The Bible, betrayed Jesus three times before his crucifiction.
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Catholic AnswerThe patriarchs are the highest rulers in their particular churches, the sovereign Pontiff (the Pope), alone, is over them..
from Modern Catholic Dictionary by John A. Hardon, S.J. Doubleday & Co., Inc. Garden City, NY 1980
... a prelate who has the honor of being called the prince of fathers but is without jurisdiction except in virtue of some particular law. He holds precedence over primates, metropolitans, and bishops. In the order of their dignity, the Patriarch of Rome leads those of Constantinople, Alexandria, Antioch, and Jerusalem. In the East there are patriarchs of the Armenian, Maronite, Melkite, and Chaldean rites, with minor patriarchs of Venice, Lisbon, the West and East Indies. The power and importance of patriarchs, except that of the Pope, have diminishes since the Eastern Schism. They have the right to ordain all bishops of their patriarchate; consecrate the holy chrism, summon synods; send the omophorion (pallium) to their metropolitans, and hear appeals from lower courts.
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Was The Pope head of the Eastern Orthodox Church?
No, the Pope is the head of the Roman Catholic church. The Ecumenical Patriarch is the head of the Eastern Orthodox Church.
Who held the power in the Eastern Orthodox Church?
The Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople is considered the spiritual leader of Orthodox Christians; however, this position is not analogous to that of the Pope of the Roman Catholic Church. As the Orthodox Church considers Jesus Christ the head of the Church, the Ecumenical Patriarch is simply considered as 'first among equals.' The Patriarchs of Alexandria, Antioch, and Jerusalem then follow the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople in seniority respectively.
What do you call a person who is the Byzantine counterpart to the pope in Rome?
Most Orthodox churches call their leader a patriarch. However, the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria uses the term pope. The Byzantine Rite of the Catholic Church as well as other eastern rites of the Catholic Church also uses the term patriarch, equivalent of an archbishop.
What is a Russian patriarch?
A patriarch is the just a Bishop who was selected by his brothers in Christ to be the leader of the Church . The first among the equals.
Patriarch is what of the greek Orthodox church?
The patriarch is the head of the Orthodox church. It is currently Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I of Constantinople.
What is patriarch of greek orthodox church?
The patriarch is the head of the Orthodox church. It is currently Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I of Constantinople.
What are the differences between Roman Catholic and American Catholic Churches?
there is none. they are are the same thing. The catholic church in America isn't called the American catholic church, it is still called the roman catholic church because it originated in rome and the pope lives there. However, when the term "American Catholic Church" is used, it also denotes various other Churches, that call themselves Catholic but are not under the Jurisdiction of the Roman Catholic Church, of whose Hierarchical structure is headed by the "Pope", also known as The Bishop of Rome, Patriarch of the West, or First among Equals. So, therefore, they may resemble the true Catholic Church but are not fully Catholic.
Who led the Roman Catholic Church and The Greek Orthodox Church after the split?
There is no Roman Catholic Church. It's just Catholic, not Roman Catholic. Roman is an epithet first commonly used in England after the protestant revolt to describe the Catholic Church. It is never used by the official Catholic Church. The Catholic Church has always been led by Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit. Jesus appointed St. Peter and his successors as His Vicars on earth to lead His Church, St. Leo IX was pope when the Greeks split, but he died that year, his successor was Victor II. The Greek Orthodox Church, I am assuming was led by the Patriarch which was Michael Cerularius at that time.
Why did church of Rome spit from the church of Constantinoble?
Roman Catholic Answer:The Church of Rome has never split from anybody. The Patriarch of Constantinople, Michael Cærularius, who was Patriarch from 1043-1058 A.D. is the man who instigated the break from Rome. It was a sorry time for the Catholic church. The schism resulting in the Patriarch issuing an excommunication of the Pope. And the Pope excommunicating the Patriarch. There were a lot of politics involved and it was mess. The current Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI, is even now talking with the various Patriarchs trying to resolve the deplorable state of affairs which has now gone on for nearly ten centuries.
Is Pope Benedict head of the Catholic Church?
Pope Benedict is head of the Catholic Church. However he is also head of all of the other Rites/Churches which are in Union with Rome (The Uniates). So he is head of the following "Churches": Armenian Catholic Church Byzantine Catholic Church Chaldean Catholic Church (East Syrian) Coptic Catholic Church Ethiopian Catholic Church Maronite Church Melkite Catholic Church Roman Catholic Church Romanian Catholic Church Russian Catholic Church Ruthenian Catholic Church Syro-Malabar Catholic Church Ukrania Catholic Church West Syrian Catholic Church Each of these have different "Rites" or ceremonies which are carried out. And they are all under their own separate patriarch(s). The pope is both head and patriarch of the Roman Catholic Church or the Western Rite. For a list of "Who's Who" and who isn't in union with Rome etc read this: http://www.archdiocesesantafe.org/Offices/Ecumenical/ChurchList.pdf
How did the Patriarch of the Eastern Orthodox Church different from the Pope of the Holy Roman Empire?
In that time, the terms "pope" and "patriarch" meant the same thing and were interchangeable. The only difference was the area which they oversaw. It was a long time later that the Pope was declared infallible in the Catholic church.
Who is the patriarch of Constantinople and leader of the Greek Orthodox Church?
The Patriarch is the authoritative figure for The Greek Orthodox Church.
