Great Schism of 1054

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Date July 16, 1054
Type World
Author smithsheep
Location Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey
Categories
Religion & Philosophy

Event Details

Great Schism of 1054 (1054-07-16)

The break of communion between what are now the Catholic Church and Eastern Orthodox Churches. The Schism was the culmination of theological and political differences between the Christian East and West.

  • Location: Istanbul, Turkey
  • Context: World level event.

Categories: Religion & Philosophy