The formal division between the Eastern Orthodox and the Western Christian churches began in 1054 with a disagreement over
A) the use of icons.
B) the emphasis on Aryanism in the East.
C) the superior ranking of the Pope over the Patriarch.
D) challenges to the absolute authority of the monarch as a matter of biblical interpretation.
E) approval of new sects of monasticism.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The division between the Eastern Orthodox and the Western Christian churches began mainly due to a disagreement over the ranking of the Pope versus the Patriarch. The Patriarch of Constantinople, who was the highest-ranking bishop in the Eastern Church, rejected claims of supremacy by the Pope in Rome, who was the highest-ranking bishop in the Western Church. This led to a formal split, known as the Great Schism in 1054.

The Formal Division Between the Eastern Orthodox and the Western