Why did Constantinople (Orthodox Catholic) leave Rome (Roman Catholic)?

Answer 1

Perhaps it was the other way around. The Roman Catholic Church left Constantinople and established its own authority.

The first Christian emperor of the Roman Empire, Constanine, moved the Empire's capital from Rome to Byzantium, which he renamed Constantinople. And all the subsequent rulers of Constantinople considered themselves to be the rightful rulers of all the lands that belonged to the Roman Empire, including the city of Rome itself.

But in practice, the western part of the Roman Empire was conquered by various tribes from northern Europe. And Constantinople didn't have any control in Rome. Eventually, the religious authorities of Rome decided to go their own way and not obey Constantinople's authority any more. Constantinople of course didn't recognize the newly independent authority of Rome. And to this day, Catholics and the Orthodox Christians still argue about who should recognize whom as the ultimate Christian authority.

Answer 2

Eastern Schism
The schism between the Eastern and Western churches is traditionally dated to 1054, although the precise point at which the split became a fixed and lasting reality is difficult to determine. Many causes contributed to the growing misunderstanding and alienation between the two groups. Partly these were differences of philosophical understanding, liturgical usage, language, and custom, but political rivalries and divisions were also involved. Occasions of friction, hostility, and open division on doctrinal questions as well as matters of discipline and daily practice had occurred long before 1054 - for example, the Photian schism of the 9th century.
In the West the Latin church and especially the papacy took on many activities and powers in default of other authority, but this action was often regarded as usurpation by the East, where a different relationship existed between emperor and church. The heated disputes over such matters as the ecclesiastical calendar, the use of leavened or unleavened bread, or additions to the Creed (notably the filioque clause) reached a climax in 1054, when Pope Leo IX and Patriarch Michael Cerularius excommunicated each other. Technically, only a few people were affected by this action, but the tone had been set and the direction fixed.

Later attempts to reunite the churches foundered on local feeling, and mutual hatred grew through selfish acts on both sides during some parts of the Crusades; the low point was the sacking of Constantinople in 1204 during the Fourth Crusade. The schism continues to the present, but recently serious attempts at mutual understanding have offered the hope of reconciliation.

Answer 3

Not totally up on this part of history, but I'd say that most of thchurch power shifted to Constantinople when the Romn seat of power shifted. Then as the european contires gained power/developed they wanted the church seat to be close to them. As that seat gained power, it became it's on entity and eventually moved back to Rome from France. I'd venture that the Crusades cemented Rome's dominance.

Answer 4

nicely the significant reason they chop up had to do with the trinity. It had to do with did the holy spirit ascend from the daddy or the son. this gained't look like a bathroom deal yet decrease back then it changed into huge. also on the time constantine changed into in means he were given into conflict of words with the pope. What also led to the chop up changed into human beings idea the pope had to a lot means. The western church centred on the inability of life of Jesus as a atonement for sin. The eastern orthodox church has placed extra emphasis on a paranormal self--transformation that human beings can adventure by Jesus Christ. The eastern orthodox church idea the western orthodox church area changed into extra materialistic they idea that god would not be materialistic.

Answer 5

It didn't. Both sides excommunicated the leader of the other and officially split in the 11th century over doctrinal issues and debates over the supremacy of Rome. Both sides kicked the other out and then claimed to be the original Church.

Answer 6

The Orthodox and Roman Catholic denominations were not thought of until long after Constantine had died.

Pastor Art

Answer 7

they didn't want to submit to the authority of the pope. long story. has to do with the notion of apostolic succession. also, you might want to consider the difference between the eastern version of the nicene creed and the western version. the western version says that the holy spirit proceeds from the father AND THE SON. the eastern creed states that the holy spirit proceeds only FROM THE FATHER. they leave out the FILIOQUE.

Answer 8

Only the Greek letter, an iota separated their agreement in 1054.

In Christ
Fr. Joseph

Answer 9

Quite simple, constantantinople became the centre of the Roman empire after many great seiges. Eventually, after being sacked many times, it resessed into italy.

Answer 10

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