Schism

The Altar of the Crucifixion, where the rock of Calvary is encased in protective glass, Church of the Holy Sepulchre.

The Catholic Church And The Eastern Orthodox Church

The Catholic Church And The Eastern Orthodox Church This article covers theological differences between the Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church. The Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church have been in a state of official schism from one another since the East-West Schism of 1054. This schism was caused by historical and linguistic...

Hagia Sophia, the cathedral of Constantinople

East-West Schism

East-West Schism The East-West Schism also called the Great Schism and the Schism of 1054, was the break of communion between what is now the Roman Catholic Church and Eastern Orthodox Churches, which has lasted since the 11th century. The Schism was the culmination of theological and political differences between the Christian East and...

Jain Schools and Branches

Jain Schools And Branches

Jain Schools And Branches This article covers Jain schools and branches. Jainism is an Indian religion which is traditionally believed to be propagated by twenty-four spiritual teachers known as tirthankara. Broadly, Jainism is divided into two major schools of thought, Digambara and Svetambara. These are further divided into different sub-sects and traditions. While...