1. Eastern vs. Western Church
WHI: SOL 7d
Eastern vs. Western Church

2. Great Schism
1054 a.d.- a schism or split between eastern and western Christianity
Eastern Christianity became the Greek Orthodox
Western Christianity became the Roman Catholic Church

4. Eastern Church Centered in Constantinople
Close to seat of power after Constantinople became capital
Use of Greek language in the liturgy
No use of icons
“Patriarch” is leader of the Greek Orthodox faith (appointed by Byzantine emperor)

5. Western Church Centered in Rome
Farther from seat of power after Constantinople became capital
Use of Latin language in the liturgy
Use of icons in prayer and practice
“Pope” is the head of the church (all Christians)

6. Division between Western and Eastern Churches
Authority of the Pope eventually accepted in the West
Authority of the Patriarch accepted in the East
Practices such as celibacy (for priests) eventually accepted in the West

7. What factors produced the division within the Christian Church?