Photian Schism
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The Photian Schism was a 9th-century ecclesiastical dispute between the Eastern and Western Christian churches centered on the contested patriarchate of Constantinople and papal authority, foreshadowing the later East–West Schism.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Photian Schism canonical | 15 |
| Schism of Photius | 1 |
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Target entity: Photian Schism Context triple: [East–West Schism, precededBy, Photian Schism]
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East–West Schism
The East–West Schism was the 1054 split between the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Churches, driven by long-standing theological, political, and cultural disputes that permanently divided Western and Eastern Christianity.
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Second Council of Ephesus
The Second Council of Ephesus was a controversial 449 church synod later condemned as the “Robber Council” for overturning earlier Christological decisions and prompting the more definitive Council of Chalcedon.
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Nestorianism
Nestorianism is a Christological doctrine, historically deemed heretical by the mainstream church, that emphasizes a distinction between the human and divine natures of Jesus Christ to the point of effectively positing two persons in Christ.
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Second Council of Constantinople
The Second Council of Constantinople was a 6th-century ecumenical council of the Christian Church that addressed Christological controversies, particularly those surrounding the writings associated with the so-called "Three Chapters."
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Patriarchate of Constantinople
The Patriarchate of Constantinople is the historic see of Eastern Orthodox Christianity in the former Byzantine capital, whose leader holds primacy of honor among Orthodox patriarchs.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: Photian Schism Target entity description: The Photian Schism was a 9th-century ecclesiastical dispute between the Eastern and Western Christian churches centered on the contested patriarchate of Constantinople and papal authority, foreshadowing the later East–West Schism.
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A.
East–West Schism
The East–West Schism was the 1054 split between the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Churches, driven by long-standing theological, political, and cultural disputes that permanently divided Western and Eastern Christianity.
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B.
Second Council of Ephesus
The Second Council of Ephesus was a controversial 449 church synod later condemned as the “Robber Council” for overturning earlier Christological decisions and prompting the more definitive Council of Chalcedon.
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C.
Nestorianism
Nestorianism is a Christological doctrine, historically deemed heretical by the mainstream church, that emphasizes a distinction between the human and divine natures of Jesus Christ to the point of effectively positing two persons in Christ.
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D.
Second Council of Constantinople
The Second Council of Constantinople was a 6th-century ecumenical council of the Christian Church that addressed Christological controversies, particularly those surrounding the writings associated with the so-called "Three Chapters."
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E.
Patriarchate of Constantinople
The Patriarchate of Constantinople is the historic see of Eastern Orthodox Christianity in the former Byzantine capital, whose leader holds primacy of honor among Orthodox patriarchs.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
church schism
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ecclesiastical dispute ⓘ event in church history ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs |
Photian Schism
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surface form:
Schism of Photius
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| chronologicallyBefore |
East–West Schism
ⓘ
surface form:
East–West Schism of 1054
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| field |
Byzantine studies
ⓘ
church history ⓘ ecclesiology ⓘ |
| followedBy | East–West Schism ⓘ |
| hasCause |
conflict over papal jurisdiction in the East
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contested appointment of Photios I as patriarch of Constantinople ⓘ deposition of Patriarch Ignatios of Constantinople ⓘ doctrinal tensions including the Filioque clause ⓘ |
| hasEffect |
deepening of theological and jurisdictional differences between Eastern and Western churches
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increased mistrust between Constantinople and Rome ⓘ precedent for later disputes over papal supremacy ⓘ |
| hasEndTime |
879
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880 ⓘ |
| hasLanguageContext |
Greek
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Latin ⓘ |
| hasLocation |
Byzantine Empire
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Constantinople (probable) ⓘ
surface form:
Constantinople
Rome ⓘ |
| hasSignificantEvent |
Council of Constantinople 861
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Council of Constantinople 867 ⓘ Council of Constantinople 879–880 ⓘ Fourth Council of Constantinople ⓘ
surface form:
Fourth Council of Constantinople 869–870
Synod of Rome 863 ⓘ |
| hasStartTime | 858 ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
papal authority
ⓘ
Patriarchate of Constantinople ⓘ
surface form:
patriarchate of Constantinople
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| namedAfter | Photios I of Constantinople ⓘ |
| participant |
Byzantine Emperor Basil I
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Byzantine Emperor Michael III ⓘ Eastern Orthodox Christianity ⓘ
surface form:
Eastern Orthodox Church
Ignatios of Constantinople ⓘ Photios I of Constantinople ⓘ Pope Hadrian II ⓘ Pope Nicholas I ⓘ Roman Catholicism ⓘ
surface form:
Roman Catholic Church
|
| religiousTradition |
Eastern Christianity
ⓘ
Western Christianity ⓘ |
| result |
assertion of conciliar and imperial authority in the East
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assertion of papal primacy claims by Rome ⓘ condemnation and deposition of Photios by Roman synods ⓘ eventual rehabilitation of Photios in the East ⓘ temporary break in communion between Rome and Constantinople ⓘ |
| temporalContext | 9th century ⓘ |
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Referenced by (16)
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