The Church flourished under the Byzantine Empire, influencing law, art (icons), and architecture (Hagia Sophia).
The 20th century saw both intense persecution (especially under Soviet Communism) and the expansion of Orthodoxy to the Americas and Western Europe. Core Beliefs and Practices The Orthodox Church: An Introduction to its His...
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Tensions between the Greek-speaking East and the Latin-speaking West grew over centuries due to cultural, political, and theological differences. The Orthodox Church: An Introduction to its His...
Emphasis on the mysteries of Baptism, Chrismation, and the Eucharist as the "medicine of immortality."
In 1054, mutual excommunications between the Pope and the Patriarch of Constantinople formalized the split between the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church. Key Historical Milestones