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What is the Papacy and the Holy Roman Empire?
... are you serious? The Papacy is the office of the Pope (the head of the Catholic church) and the Holy Roman Empire was an empire consisting of modern Germany, Flanders, Switzerland, northern Italy and a couple of other small territories. The Holy Roman Empire lasted from 962-1806.
How did the church influence the holy roman emperors?
The only connection between the two was the name "Roman Empire" . The Roman empire was (mostly) pre-Christian and Mediterranean in culture, although absorbing other cultures in their expansion, while the "Holy" Roman empire was Germanic and Christian in culture.
Is the head of the Christian church in Europe is called the Holy Roman Emperor?
No. First there are many Christian Churches, and each has their own leader. The title of Holy Roman Emperor no longer exists. When it did exist, the holder of it was not the leader of a church.
What is a consul?
A consul was the highest elected office under the Roman Empire. They were the head of the government.
Who made the emperor the most powerful figure in the holy roman empire and removed numerous popes from office?
The "Holy Roman Emperors" were never powerful. The Pope decided to declare Charlemagne (Karl der Grosse, Carolus Magnus) emperor and put a crown on his head, possibly against Charles's desire. His power was because he was king of the Franks, a german tribe ruling what is now France and parts of Germany and the Netherlands. His successors carried the title Roman Emperor but never had the powers of the old Roman emperors. And for the whole period they were even influential they disputed their powers over Europe with the popes. Usually the popes had more power. Within the so-called empire other rulers had the real political and military power. The last Holy Roman Emperor became emperor of Austria when Napoleon declared the title ended saying the empire was neither holy, roman nor an empire.
What was the byzantine church used for?
The Byzantine Church was used for worship. Following the death of the Roman Emperor Constantine, the Roman Empire split into the Roman Empire and the Byzantine Empire. Eventually, the Bishop of Rome became the head of the church in the Roman Empire. Over the years, that church became the Roman Catholic Church. The Bishop of Constantinople became the head of the Byzantine Church. That church evolved into the Greek Orthodox Church and still exists today.
Who was the head of Catholic Church?
Roman Catholic AnswerJesus Christ was - and is - head of the Catholic Church. He send His Holy Spirit to be with it and guide it until the end of the world and he appointed Peter as His first Vicar to rule over it as His representative on earth.
What was a major accomplishment of Julius Caesar?
Being the head of the Roman Empire, one of the largest empires in the world.
Why did the pope agree to crown the king of Rome?
The Holy Father agreed to crown the Holy Roman Emperor as he would be the head of the secular power and lend support and aid to the Holy Father in the spiritual realm.
What happened to the Holy Roman Empire?
It was located mainly in what is today Germany and Austria (known retroactively as "The First Reich"), but also extended at various times into France, Italy, Poland, Denmark, Switzerland and much of Central Europe.
What does Rome have to do with Constantinople?
Constantinople was in East Roman territory and was known as the city of Byzantium, and but was reinvigorated and reestablished by the Roman emperor Constantine, as his namesake in 306CE. The seat of Roman government was moved there briefly, and it soon became the head of the Eastern empire. After the collapse of the empire in c.476CE, and the following split, the eastern empire (now known as the Byzantine empire) was established, with its head at Constantinople. The city would remain a bastion of classical culture until her defeat at by the Ottoman Empire in 1453. The city's name was changed in 1930 to Istanbul.
What is the name for someone who receives the Holy Spirit for the first time?
Touched In The Head.
