In 1054, the Great Schism divided eastern and western Christianity, largely over matters of

Question

Choose one of these, icon use, monotheism, church leadership, worship methods.

Answer 1

The Great Schism of 1054 primarily divided eastern and western Christianity over church leadership. The conflict centered on the authority of the Pope in the West versus the authority of the Patriarch in the East, as well as broader theological differences and cultural disputes. While issues like icon use and worship methods were also significant, the question of church leadership was the principal catalyst for the schism.