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What group is found at the top of the early Christian church hierarchy?
The Patriarchs were found at the top of the early Christian church hierarchy.
In what church do the patriarchs head?
There are patriarchs in the Catholic Church, usually called archbishops. They are found primarily in some of the eastern rites of Catholicism. The Orthodox Church also has patriarchs.
What two Christian churches develop after the split or schism of the Christian church in1054?
The two Christian churches that developed after the split in 1054 are the Roman Catholic Church, based in Rome and headed by the Pope, and the Eastern Orthodox Church, which has its headquarters in Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul) and is led by various patriarchs.
Who owned the roman eastern orthodox?
Nobody owned the Eastern Orthodox Church (which originally was called the Greek or Eastern Church). The highest authorities of the church were the four patriarchs: the patriarchs of Alexandria, Antioch, Jerusalem and Constantinople. From the reign of Justinian the Great on, the Byzantine Emperors were like supreme authorities of the church, exercising a strong control over the ecclesiastical hierarchy, protecting the church, presiding over its ecumenical councils and appointing the Patriarchs. However, they did not own the church.
What is Christian leader?
Popes, Patriarchs, & Bishops.
What does the Eastern Orthodox Church have a leader or an authority?
Yes. They are under the authority of Patriarchs.
Where was the center of Christianity located during the later days of the Roman Empire?
Rome and Constantinople, Alexandria, Antioch and Jerusalem were the main centres of Christianity in the Later Roman Empire. They were the seats of the five patriarchs of the Catholic Church. At that time, this was the name for a church which comprised the two largest Christian churches of the Empire which both subscribed to the doctrine of the trinity (the Nicene Creed). They were the Latin or Western Church (which was the main form of Christianity in the western part of the empire) and the Greek or Eastern Church (which was the main form of Christianity in the eastern part of the empire). Later they came to be called Catholic and Orthodox respectively. The Bishop of Rome (which later also came to be called pope) was the head of the Latin/Western Church. The Greek/Eastern Church was headed by four patriarchs, the patriarchs of Constantinople. Alexandria, Antioch and Jerusalem)
How is christian church different to roman catholic church?
The Roman Catholic Church is a type of Christian Church.
What is a Christian church?
A true Christian is usually called a Protestant. So a Christian church would be called a Protestant church.
Is the core church a christian church?
Yes, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day saints is a Christian church.
What is a Christian church called?
A true Christian is usually called a Protestant. So a Christian church would be called a Protestant church.
Who exercised leadership within the hierarchy of the early christian communities?
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