The Photian schism
A)abolished the use of icons.
B)resulted in the excommunication of the Pope by the Patriarch.
C)led to the reunion of the Roman and Orthodox churches.
D)established the interdict in the Roman church.
E)divided Arabs from Persians, a split that continues to the present.

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The Photian schism occurred in the 9th century and resulted in the excommunication of the Pope by the Patriarch of Constantinople, Photios. The main point of contention was the Pope's appointment of a bishop in Bulgaria without consulting the Patriarch. The schism marked a significant rift between the Eastern and Western churches, with lasting consequences to this day. None of the other options accurately describe the Photian schism.

The Photian Schism