Greek Catholic vs Eastern Orthodox. The Orthodox—including Greek, Russian, Romanian, and other national groups—broke away from Rome nearly 1000 years ago, but the Catholic Church considers them to … Thread starter Alveus Lacuna; Start date Dec 17, 2008; Alveus Lacuna Taxiarches. Eastern Orthodox Catholics and Roman Catholics are the result of what is known as the East-West Schism (or Great Schism) of 1054, when medieval Christianity split into two branches. 0 0. 5 years ago. In 2017 the celebration coincided exactly. The Catholic Encyclopedia states that in the Roman Catholic Church, the faithful crossed themselves from right to left, just as the Orthodox do, until the 15th or 16th century. Recently I’ve been trying to understand the differences between all the various denominations. The majority of Christians in Syria are Greek or Syriac Orthodox or Melkite Greek Catholic. Roman Catholics and Eastern Greek Orthodox differences based upon tradition: Roman Catholics and Eastern Greek Orthodox churches accuse the other of false doctrines both base upon tradition: The Catholics reject several of the specific canons of the early ecumenical councils, but the orthodox accept them as inspired. Anonymous. The Byzantine split with Roman Catholicism came about when Pope Leo III crowned Charlemagne, King of the Franks, as Holy Roman Emperor in 800. We cannot answer as to their motivations. The really primary difference is primacy… The Catholic Church, both Roman and Eastern Rite, teaches that the Bishop of Rome (a.k.a. Until 2020, […] The other bishops are subordinates to the Pope, who is also called the Supreme Pontiff. Our Orthodox friend writes: The word “Orthodox” in Greek is “orthódoxos” meaning “right in religion“, or “straight teaching”; and the word “Catholic” is “katholikós” meaning “general” and/or “kathól(ou)” meaning “universally”. 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. Catholic Vs Greek Orthodox. Dec 17, 2008 #1 Melkite Greek Catholic Church vs. Greek Orthodox Church of Antioch. And while I think I understand the differences between Catholicism and Orthodoxy, the Greek Catholic Church confuses me. Both would carry out very similar liturgies (nearly identical, actually), sacramental practices, spiritualities, and cultural customs. All have a genuine priesthood, rooted in the succession of the Apostles. Roman (or Latin) Rite Catholics and Byzantine (or Eastern) Catholics are all Catholic and under the authority of the Pope. This year, Catholic and Greek-Orthodox Christians — who use different liturgical calendars — celebrated Easter one week apart, with the former being on April 1 and the latter April 8. This recent violence in Syria can remind us to pray … As a Catholic Church, the Greek Melkite is in union with the bishop of Rome, Pope Benedict, while the Greek Orthodox is not. Joined Sep 17, 2008 Messages 7,416 Reaction score 3 Points 0 Location Missouri, USA. Catholic Church vs. This schism was caused by historical and language differences, and the ensuing theological differences between the Western and Eastern churches. From the […] Source(s): https://shorte.im/baVrB. Orthodox Church Papal Supremacy and Infallibility. They must explain why they have changed an ancient and apostolic tradition. Also, the word “katholikos” literally means “the whole in every part.” Catholic Church – The Church regards the Pope, seated on the Apostolic Throne of St. Peter, as the head of the church, and the one supreme authority. In 2017, Easter came at the same time for both denominations, something that will happen again in 2025.