what the difference between roman catholicism and eastern orthodoxy?
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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. ... The main theological differences with the Catholic Church are the papal primacy and the filioque clause.
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The major difference between the Eastern and Western churches led to their schism was the inclusion of Pope as the religious head of Christianity. Western churches believed in the authority of a religious leader called Pope who will issue orders. Eastern churches functioned without Pope and a group took decisions.
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The belief in the real presence is what differentiates the Eucharist. Catholics and Orthodox believe that the Eucharist is the literal body of Jesus, he is literally present there. Protestant belief varies. Lutherans believe that Jesus is somewhere in the Eucharist but it is not literally the body of Jesus.
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Originally Answered: What is the difference between Anglo-Catholicism and Catholicism? Catholics are in communion with the Roman bishop, successor of St Peter. Anglo-Catholics are members of the Anglican communion, not in full communion with the Pope. ... Basically it is Catholicism without the Pope.
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Main differences between Christian and Catholic schools Denomination: Catholic schools are affiliated with Catholicism and the Roman Catholic church. Christian schools (the way we use this term) are either associated with a different sect of Christianity (e.g., Baptism) or are non-denominational (within Christianity).
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Episcopalian vs. Catholic. ... One of the major differences between Episcopalians and Catholics is the fact that Episcopalians allow women in some – but not all – provinces to be ordained as priests; unlike Catholicism, where only men are allowed to become priests. However, both wear very similar clothing while preaching.
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One major difference between Lutheranism and Eastern Orthodox is the idea of spirituality. Lutherans are opponents of spirituality, while the Orthodox are very spiritual. ... Orthodox Christians incorporate spirituality into their everyday lives and stay in communion with God on a daily basis.
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The Oriental Orthodox Churches maintain their own ancient apostolic succession. ... Oriental Orthodoxy does not have a magisterial leader like the Roman Catholic Church, nor does the communion have a leader who can convene ecumenical synods like the Eastern Orthodox Church.
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There is no difference. It's one and the same. The term “Greek” used to refer to the fact that historically the Orthodox Church was mainly Greek Speaking (at the time of Byzantium, the continuation of the Roman Empire). These days they are refered to as Eastern Orthodox (they are not only Greeks).
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The Catholic Church believes the pope to be infallible in matters of doctrine. Orthodox believers reject the infallibility of the pope and consider their own patriarchs, too, as human and thus subject to error. In this way, they are similar to Protestants, who also reject any notion of papal primacy.
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Roman Catholic priests cannot marry, while priests in the Greek Orthodox can marry before they are ordinated. 5. Latin is the main language used during Roman Catholic services, while Greek Orthodox churches use native languages.
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The Old Catholics can be generally said to be somewhere between the Orthodox and Roman Catholics, but with a considerable amount of reform that makes them different from both. ... Rome does still recognize Old Catholic ordinations and sacraments, at least where an ordained woman is not involved.
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The Eastern Churches do not accept the pope's rulings or leadership. They are now known as the Eastern Orthodox Churches. The Roman Catholic Church believes in having a pope and the Eastern Orthodox Church does not, which is the biggest difference between the Churches.
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Originally Answered: What is the difference between Roman Catholic and Catholic? Technically, “Catholic” (when capitalized) refers to the Christian Church founded by Our Blessed Lord on the Apostle Peter, and his successors (the Popes in Rome); while “Roman Catholic” only refers to a Catholic in the diocese of Rome.
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Roman Catholic is the biggest church known to exist today, compared to the smaller Baptist Church. ... The central focus of the Baptist Church is salvation through faith in God alone, whereas the Catholics believe in the same plus the belief in the Holy sacraments as the way to salvation. 3.
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Western Christians have historically held the view that the Church is a court of law and a place of judgement. Eastern Christians however, see the Church as a hospital, a place of healing. Christ, from his birth to his ministry to his passion, death, and resurrection, came to heal the rift between humanity and God.
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Can an Orthodox Christian attend Catholic mass? ... You're free to attend Catholic mass. The Church would allow you to receive the Eucharist, but the Orthodox do not allow you to receive our Eucharist, do be respectful to your own apostolic tradition.