The Great Schism | A Split in Christian Unity | History Explained | Monotheist
Uncover the history of the Great Schism, a pivotal event that split Christian unity. Explore the causes, impact, and lasting effects of this major divide in 'History Explained' by Monotheist.
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00:00Hello, everybody. Welcome to another video. Today, we will talk about the Great Schism.
00:09Stay connected with us to find out more.
00:17The Great Schism of 1054 is an important incident in Christian history. This major split separated
00:25the Eastern Orthodox Church from the Roman Catholic Church. It left a lasting impact
00:31on the religious world. The divide it created still resonates today. To grasp this crucial
00:38event, we need to explore its historical background, causes, and effects. The legacy of the Great
00:46Schism still shapes the complexities of medieval Christendom.
00:56The seeds of the Great Schism were implanted many ages before it came. Over time, the Roman
01:02Empire was divided into two regions, the East and the West. The East became the Byzantine
01:09Empire, with its heart in Constantinople. The Western Roman Empire, based in Rome, governed
01:16the Western territories. Political divisions led to emerging religious and cultural differences.
01:25The Byzantine Empire adopted Greek culture and language. Meanwhile, Latin traditions
01:31influenced the Western Roman Empire. These differences extended to church practices,
01:36liturgies, and theological views evolved separately in each region.
01:47The Great Schism happened because of many reasons. There were arguments about religion.
01:54Political problems made things worse. Different cultures also played a part. These issues
02:01had been building up for hundreds of years.
02:10The Filioque debate was one of the most controversial issues in church history. This debate focused
02:17on adding the phrase and the sun to the Nicene Creed. The phrase describes the procession
02:23of the Holy Spirit. The Western Church accepted this addition. However, the Eastern Church
02:31strongly opposed it. They viewed it as a violation of established doctrine.
02:43The Byzantine emperors increasingly challenged the authority and jurisdiction of the papacy
02:48in Rome. They aimed to assert their control over religious affairs within the empire.
02:56This power struggle worsened tensions. It also highlighted differing views on church
03:01authority. Cultural and linguistic differences between the eastward and west widened the
03:13gap. This growing sense of distinctiveness made a formal separation more likely. Greek-speaking
03:20Christians in the Byzantine Empire felt increasingly disconnected from the Latin-speaking Western
03:26Church. The roots of the schism stretched back for centuries. However, events in the
03:4411th century caused the final split. In the 9th century, a conflict erupted between Pope
03:56Nicholas I and Patriarch Photius of Constantinople. The dispute was over jurisdictional claims
04:03and theological differences. Although this early schism was eventually resolved, it hinted
04:10at the broader tensions that would arise later. In 1054, the Great Schism peaked. Pope
04:23Leo IX and Patriarch Michael Serularius of Constantinople exchanged excommunications,
04:29cutting ties between Eastern, Orthodox and Roman Catholic churches officially. In these
04:35events, important people such as Serularius and the papal-legged Cardinal Humbert played
04:40significant roles. They both claimed authority and correctness. The Great Schism had a significant
04:53impact on the Christian world. It split existing communities and created new churches. Loyalties
05:01were divided between these new churches. Politics and power shifted as the Eastern
05:07and Western influences grew stronger. In the beginning, a split caused arguments about
05:14religion and culture. Both groups blamed each other for not following true Christian beliefs.
05:19This led to a lot of distrust and disagreements. These issues kept going for many years,
05:27causing occasional fights between the Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic churches.
05:32The Great Schism had a big impact, spreading far beyond its end. It left a lasting mark on
05:45history and how Christianity grew. The split between the Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic
05:52grew deep, causing differences in beliefs, rituals, and organization. This split affected
05:59many events later, like the Crusades, where disagreements between Christian groups led to
06:04fights. To sum up, the Great Schism's tale isn't just about separation. It also highlights people's
06:12enduring faith and ongoing quest for harmony and comprehension. The echoes of the Great Schism
06:19bounce around, reminding us of the difficulties in the importance of talking,
06:23respecting each other, and working together for truth and making peace.