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What are the characteristics of the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church?
There is no Roman Catholic Church, this is a misnomer that arose after the protestant revolt in England, it is just the Catholic Church. Although there are theological differences between the two churches, there are also broad areas of doctrinal agreement. These include joint acceptance of the decisions of the seven ecumenical councils of the undivided Church; namely the Council of Nicea, the First Council of Constantinople, the Councils of Ephesus and Chalcedon, the Second and Third Council of Constantinople and the Second Council of Nicaea.
The primary characteristic that makes them different is obedience to the successor of St. Peter: the Pope. The various Orthodox Churches left communion with the Catholic Church in the 11th century over various political issues, although since that time, they have gone to theological issues to try and make the split look more necessary, theologically. Liturgically, there is no difference whatsoever as when the Eastern Rites split, they split in half, for instance there is still a Greek Uniate Rite in union with the Holy Father, along with a Greek Orthodox Church. Both use exactly the same liturgy. And so it is with most of the Orthodox Churches, they are all a split from an Eastern Rite within the Catholic Church, thus they still maintain a valid priesthood, and valid sacraments.
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What 2 churches emerged from the schism in the Christian church?
the Eastern Orthodox Church and the Roman Catholic Church
When did the Eastern Orthodox Church split from the Roman Catholic Church?
The Eastern Orthodox Church split from the Roman Catholic Church in 1054, in an event known as the Great Schism.
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.
The Christian Church divided into the Roman Catholic Church and the .?
the Eastern Orthodox Church
What religion did the eastern orthodox church belong to?
The Orthodox Churches and the Catholic Church were once united. The Orthodox Churches separated from the Catholic Church over political and doctrinal differences.
What are Orthodox Catholics?
There are Eastern or Byzantine Rite Catholics but they are in full union with Rome as opposed to the Eastern Orthodox Churches which are not. There was a brief period in the 20th century, when a separate Orthodox Church broke away from the Eastern Orthodox Church in America and formed the America Orthodox Catholic Church. But it was yet another splinter of an already splintered Church. orthodox (small "O") means right belief, and thus is synonymous with Catholic. Now, there is also an Orthodox Catholic Church of America, also not in Communion with the Catholic Church. . You may read about the American Orthodox Catholic Church at the links below.
What is the christian church of the west?
Roman Catholic AnswerThe Catholic Church is sometimes known as the Western Church to distinguish it from the Eastern Orthodox Church.
The meaning of orthodox church?
The catholic church is sometimes considered the collection of churches that developed out of the Great Schism (namely, the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church). Although I have never heard someone use the term "catholic orthodox church," I would consider it to be referring to the Eastern Orthodox Christian religion.
Who is the eastern orthodox church not in full union with?
Anyone other than Eastern Orthodox eg Oriental Orthodox, Catholic, Protestant
Why did the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church split?
The Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church split in 1054 due to disagreements over the authority of the Pope, theological differences, and cultural and political divisions.
How did the schism of 1054 affect the Byzantine Empire?
It is when The Roman Catholic Church and The Eastern Orthodox Church had The Great Schism, in which The Roman Catholic Church broke off The Orthodox Church.
What is the name of Rome's eastern church?
It is called the Orthodox Catholic Church, also known as the Eastern Orthodox or Greek Orthodox Church. It is not however affiliated with Rome or the Roman Catholic Church. They are 2 separate, but similar religions. They believe God is the ultimate head of the Church and recognize no Pope.
