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The major thing or item about the Roman and Orthodox Churches that separate them from the Anglican Church and one another is that both claim to be the sole, One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church to the exclusion of both the others!
The Anglican Church has always claimed to be no more than Communion of Catholic believers within the Catholic Church. She bases her claims on her antiquity and her belief in the Apostolic Succession in both the faith and Catholic Orders! She also believes in Holy Tradition as taught, explained and interpreted by the Seven Ecumenical Councils.
As for Rome? She claims authority in Jurisdiction and Infallibility from S.Peter through the bishop of Rome, but,[to my mind, ] signally fails to prove it in any adequate manner!
Roman Catholic AnswerTechnically, the term "Roman Catholic" is not used by the Church herself, it is mostly used by Protestants to refer to the Latin Rite of the Catholic Church. For instance, I use "Roman Catholic" as I am Latin Rite, and it is the term that most people recognize. The Catholic Church is the one that was founded by Jesus and the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. The Orthodox split occurred in the 11th century over the jurisdiction the the Papacy, and a lot of political arguing, which has been a source of anguish for the church for ten centuries now. The Orthodox are Catholic, and have valid Orders (a valid priesthood and line of succession in their bishops), and thus they have valid sacraments. The Holy Father, and various Patriarchs of the Orthodox church are working this out, as I type this. The Anglicans, on the other hand, are just another Protestant sect that broke away from the Church in the 16th century. They do not have valid Orders, and thus have no valid sacraments. Various groups of Anglicans are also working with the Holy Father and coming back to the Church, although in their case, their priests have to go back to the seminary and be ordained. Nevertheless, the Holy Father has graciously extended his hand to them, and they have, just has graciously, accepted. There is an Anglican priest who attends Mass at my parish every week with the school children. He will be coming into the Church at Christmas and this is a great cause of rejoicing. We have been splintered for way too long, and over the most amazing nonsense...
What else can I help you with?
Whats the difference between being Catholic Protestant and Orthodox?
The main difference is the authority of the pope. Catholics accept it, Protestants and Orthodox don't. There are some differences in the cannon (list of books) included in the Old Testament (although they all have the same New Testament). There are several different types of Protestant religions (Lutheran, Methodist, Anglican, etc) which have differences between themselves and differences between Catholic/Orthodox. So complicated to get into more specifics.
Can a Catholic attend an Orthodox church for worship?
Yes, a Catholic can attend an Orthodox church for worship, but they should be aware of the differences in practices and beliefs between the two denominations. It is important to respect the traditions of the Orthodox church while attending their services.
What are the differences between the Catholic and Orthodox sacraments?
The main differences between Catholic and Orthodox sacraments lie in the understanding of the role of the Pope, the use of unleavened bread in the Eucharist, and the number of sacraments recognized. The Catholic Church recognizes the Pope as the head of the Church, uses unleavened bread in the Eucharist, and acknowledges seven sacraments. In contrast, the Orthodox Church does not recognize the Pope's authority, uses leavened bread in the Eucharist, and recognizes more than seven sacraments.
Why did the Eastern Orthodox Church split from the Roman Catholic Church?
The Eastern Orthodox Church split from the Roman Catholic Church in 1054 due to disagreements over the authority of the Pope, theological differences, and cultural and political divisions between the East and West.
What are the key differences between Anglican Catholic and Roman Catholic beliefs and practices?
Anglican Catholics and Roman Catholics share many beliefs and practices, such as the belief in the Trinity and the sacraments. However, key differences include the role of the Pope, the understanding of the Eucharist, and the view on the authority of tradition. Anglican Catholics do not recognize the Pope as the head of the Church, have a more symbolic view of the Eucharist, and place a greater emphasis on scripture over tradition.
What are the differences between Russian orthodox between baptist?
The difference is between truth (Orthodox) and error (Baptists).
What is the difference between a Catholic and an Orthodox mass?
To be honest...not a lot. The doctrine is almost identical. Only minor differences exist between the faiths. To be honest...not a lot. The doctrine is almost identical. Only minor differences exist between the faiths.
What caused the great dividing force?
The Great Schism, also known as the East-West Schism, was caused by a combination of theological, political, and cultural differences between the Roman Catholic Church in the West and the Eastern Orthodox Church in the East. These differences ultimately led to a split in 1054, dividing Christianity into the Western (Catholic) and Eastern (Orthodox) branches.
What are the differences in beliefs and practices between the Orthodox and Roman Catholic churches?
The Orthodox and Roman Catholic churches have differences in beliefs and practices. One key difference is the understanding of the role of the Pope. In the Roman Catholic Church, the Pope is considered the head of the Church and infallible in matters of faith and morals. In the Orthodox Church, there is no central authority figure like the Pope, and decisions are made collectively by bishops. Another difference is in the understanding of the Holy Spirit's procession, with the Orthodox believing it proceeds only from the Father, while Catholics believe it proceeds from both the Father and the Son. Additionally, there are differences in liturgical practices and the use of icons in worship.
What is the main difference between prayers in Roman Catholic and Anglican churches and those in nonconformist churches?
The main difference between prayers in Roman Catholic and Anglican churches, and those in nonconformist churches is that they are far less rigid and structured in the nonconformist churches. The prayers in both Roman Catholic and Anglican churches tend to follow specific structures and guidelines.
What religion were the crusades between?
Christianity, Roman Catholic and Orthodox, and Islam
What is the reletionship between baptism and comfirmation?
In the Catholic and Anglican churches, infants are baptized, but not confirmed until they have reached the age of reason. In the Orthodox Church, confirmation immediately follows baptism. In Protestant churches, confirmation is not considered a sacrament and is usually not performed.
