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Eastern Orthodoxy
Split from Rome in the Great Schism of 1054 CE. Disputes over papal authority, the Filioque clause, and liturgical practices. Organized as autocephalous national churches.
#eastern-orthodox
#great-schism
#filioque
#autocephalous
Sub-topics
Greek Orthodox concept
The Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople — 'first among equals' in Eastern Orthodoxy. Greek theological and liturgical tradition, Byzantine chant, and iconography.
Russian Orthodox concept
Christianity adopted by Prince Vladimir of Kyiv in 988 CE. Largest Eastern Orthodox church. Deep connection to Russian national identity, art, and literature.