The Great Schism of 1054: How the Church Became Divided | Church History

What caused the Great Schism of 1054? This event led to the historic division between the Roman Catholic Church in the West and the Eastern Orthodox Church in the East—a split that still exists today. But what really happened, and why did the Church divide?

In this video, we explore the causes, key events, and lasting impact of the East-West Schism, including:

The Filioque Controversy and its theological disputes
The clash between the Pope and the Patriarch of Constantinople
Political and cultural divisions between East and West
The mutual excommunications of 1054

⏳ Key Topics Covered:
✔ What was the Great Schism of 1054?
✔ The theological and political reasons behind the split
✔ How did the Filioque Controversy contribute to the division?
✔ The Pope vs. the Patriarch: Who had supreme authority?
✔ How the Great Schism still affects Christianity today

What was the Great Schism? What was the major effect caused by the Great Schism? In this video, we'll walk through the history of the East-West Schism from 1054 AD, and the ripple effects caused by the schism.

Excerpt:
The eastern and western parts of the church have had a long history of unity and disunity as Christianity spread around the world. Historians speak of an East-West Schism as a singular event that took place in the year 1054. But there was more behind this single event that led to the East-West Schism of the church.

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