The Great Schism - separation of the Orthodox and Catholic church into two churches, each promoting a different 'brand' of christianity
Political separation and tension between Eastern and Western Europe, as countries picked which church to follow
Creation of the title Ecumenical Patriarch for the head of the Orthodox church.
Raised tensions between Byzantium and Rome.
etc.
The two churches split apart permanently. ;
The dispute led to the permanent division of Christianity into the Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic churches, creating distinct theological and cultural differences. It had political implications by aligning the churches with different powers in Europe and contributed to conflicts such as the Crusades. The legacy of this schism continues to shape Christian practice and inter-church relations today.
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