Christianity

Christianity

1. Eastern

   • rejected Pope's claim to authority
     • emperor appointed patriarch
   • some clergy married
     • Bishops=no Priests=yes
   • language=Greek
   • less emphasis on Christmas

2. Western

   • supported Pope's claim to authority
     • Pope is the head of church
     • Pope is above political rulers
   • clergy didn't marry
   • language=Latin
   • emphasis on Christmas

3. Great Schism

   • Byzantine=Eastern/Greek Orthodox Church
   • Western=Roman Catholic Church