Eastern Schism

The Eastern Schism, also known as the Great Schism of 1054, was a religious and political division between the Christian Church in the West, based in Rome (the Roman Catholic Church), and the Church in the East, based in Constantinople (the Eastern Orthodox Church). Key issues included disagreements over papal authority, the role of the Holy Spirit, and cultural differences. This split led to the establishment of two distinct branches of Christianity that continue to exist today, influencing religious, cultural, and political landscapes in their respective regions.