Christianity could be considered to be the heir to the Roman empire because after the fall of the west, it was the single unifying force. Christianity did not stop wars nor did it erase ethnic prejudices, but it was the one common thread running through Europe, just as the Roman Empire was the common binder of Europe.
Please specify which split you are referring to.
The term Medieval Church could be construed to apply to the Christian religion. It could also apply to a church organization dominating a given area. So the Church of Rome dominated the Roman Empire of the fifth century, The Eastern Orthodox dominated the eastern parts of Christian Europe after the Great Schism of 1054, just as the Roman Catholic Church dominate the West, and each of these might be referred to as the Church in those areas.
the Christian CHURCH BECAME THE CENTER
Perhaps you are referring to the Western Catholic Church in the Roman Empire and the Eastern Orthodox Church in the Byzantine Empire.
Because of Rome
When the western Roman Empire collapsed' the Christian church preserved some of its culture in its teaching .
Charlemagne believed in the unity of the Christian church, and he saw himself as the defender and protector of the faith. He also believed in the importance of education and cultural revival, supporting scholars and promoting learning throughout his empire. Additionally, he believed in the expansion of his kingdom and played a key role in consolidating the Frankish territories in Europe.
The Byzantine Empire is just the modern name of the continuation of the Roman Empire from its eastern capital Constantinople, built on the site of the city of Byzantium. The Church in that part of the world was a continuation of the apostolic Church from earliest times. It is known as the Greek Orthodox Church.
The Byzantine Empire is just the modern name of the continuation of the Roman Empire from its eastern capital Constantinople, built on the site of the city of Byzantium. The Church in that part of the world was a continuation of the apostolic Church from earliest times. It is known as the Greek Orthodox Church.
The Byzantine emperor was an absolute ruler. He also exerted control over the church of the empire, the Orthodox Christian Church.
the christian empire and yhe catholic church!!!
When Constantine converted Christian, he merged the Christian church with the Roman Empire. Thus, Roman Catholicism.