The Church flourished under the Byzantine Empire, influencing law, art (icons), and architecture (Hagia Sophia).
The Orthodox Church represents one of the oldest religious institutions in the world, tracing its roots directly to the early Christian communities established by the Apostles. It is a communion of self-governing churches that are unified by a shared theology, liturgy, and history. The Apostolic Foundation The Orthodox Church: An Introduction to its His...
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 The central goal of life is "divinization"—becoming more
Tensions between the Greek-speaking East and the Latin-speaking West grew over centuries due to cultural, political, and theological differences. The Apostolic Foundation In 1054
Held between 325 and 787 AD, these councils defined core doctrines like the Trinity and the nature of Christ.
The central goal of life is "divinization"—becoming more like God through grace and participation in the life of the Church.