The Great Schism

A thousands years ago, the Churches of the East and West split in two when their respective leaders excommunicated each other. While undoubtedly the most dramatic event of the relationship, history shows that this it was not, however, the beginning, nor the end of the events that led to the Great Schism.

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[ludovikpravoslavnik]

As an Eastern Orthodox Christian myself, I'm impressed by Breaking in The Habit. The brother is down to earth, and presents the situation clearly. God bless him!

[zackarias]

As an Orthodox Christian, I was expecting a much more one-sided depiction of this but you did a great job! That's what I get for judging

[williamwilkes]

An Orthodox priest here who appreciates your creative work, Father. Reading the comments here suggests that you've got a lot on your plate. May God bless!

[Pedro_Gala]

This schism breaks me heart. There are so many treasures in both traditions (the Rosary, the Jesus Prayer, etc...). I would love to see both churches reunited one day. We really should learn from each other.

[JohnDoe-oubr]

I came in expecting a bias criticism of the eastern orthodox church and actually got a relatively unbiased informational video. I certainly appreciate it.

[rev.fr.spyridonchiones]

Excellent father ! (From a greek orthodox priest follower)

[bignov]

Very well balanced and said, father! As an Orthodox Christian I was surprised to learn about the Orthodox-Catholic Theological Convention’s conclusion regarding the Filioque.

I’m just a layman so Lord knows I’m not qualified to weigh in on something as theologically complex as that but I can’t help but see that as another step towards reconciliation and, God willing, eventual full communion between the Eastern and Western Churches.

To paraphrase Pope John Paul II, our two Churches are the lungs that breathe life into this world. I truly do pray that our two Churches can overcome the politics and pain inflicted on one another (often centuries ago) and unite together in full communion and the love of Christ. I don’t know if I’ll see it in my lifetime but I’m confident that it will happen.

God bless you, father! You’re a wonderful man of Christ and we’re blessed to have you!

[Nate]

I am in Orthodox Christian, and we are by no means innocent in any of this. Pride, power, money we’re all part of the schedule on both sides. But to hear you say that the early church had no centralize pope authority, and was collegial among all the bishops, and that the Western church was the one who changed their theology Frank such a warm feeling to my heart. It shows that maybe sides are willing to take their lumps Admit when we are wrong, and move forward hopefully together not with the Orthodox way or the catholic way, but with the way of the early church. God bless you and pray for me as I am praying for you

[icarus]

In Asia, where us Christians are a minority, we remain in unity regardless of denominations by one idea, which is "Doctrine unites all christians". We are aware how each denomination has it's own set of dogmas. Instead of fighting about that, we just accept that they are not important enough to risk our doctrinal unity, which is the faith that God is a Trinity of the Father, Son and the Holy Spirit, a.k.a. The Apostle's Creed. The most basic of vows that makes a person Christian.

The apostles themselves heard of believers of Jesus who were not from their group. They tried to stop them but Jesus said "those who are not against you are for you". This is the spirit that we embodied in Asia. It might sound heretical to some, but believe me. If we ever fight about who's denomination and dogma is true, Christianity wouldn't even survive in Asia. So please, friends from the west, cherish one another. You don't know how blessed you are to be born as a religious majority.

[powderriverfarrier]

Casey you deserve credit for your presentation in this video. It's much more honest than what was ever taught in the theologate and you deserve to be supported for your honest efforts.

[nicolasadjignon]

Super fair explanation. I'm Catholic but considered Orthodoxy for a while. Still have heaps of love and respect for my Orthodox brothers and often enjoy listening to Orthodox chants, agni parthene in particular which is so magnificent.

I pray we get reunited one day and seeing most of the comments here showing respect from both sides warms my heart.
Thank you!

[friattmoooo]

Catholic here:
I wish if we unite together once again...

[cosmasindico]

in 2005 I spent the first half of the year in Rome, where I stayed at a convent hostel and the second half in Athens, Mt Athos and Egypt, but I was mostly in St. Catherine's Monastery at that time. Every Catholic I met, firmly believed that reconciliation was right around the corner and they spoke of its inevitable coming with absolutely certainty and rapturous joy. Every Orthodox I ever met reacted with utter horror and contempt at the mere mention of reconciliation. The monks at Mt. Athos speak about the fourth crusade like it was yesterday. I kid you not. One even said the only time a Catholic ever embraces an orthodox is to feel where to put the knife in his back. I think Catholics underestimate the amount of hurdles involved in reconciliation.

[nicholasgeranios]

Raised Greek Orthodox here. I believe the world and spiritual lives of the faithful are suffering due to the division... that the Church needs to unite to be an example for the world. I'll follow on Facebook. Thank you for your work!

[cometmoon]

As a Muslim dropping in to learn some history, this was an interesting video. Concise, well-explained and focusing on several different issues. Nice job!

[drfadysafwat]

Both orthodox and catholic are praying that we unite as one. One day we will for sure♥️

[danieljtexzocotitlasilva]

As a catholic I belive that even if we have a cultural diference with Orthodox Christian, we should re unite as one.

[Travis-txum]

I've heard this story a dozen times and am still trying to piece it together... well done Father

[victormossiii]

So this is very interesting and have known a lot of this already. Personally, I am on the journey into the Catholic Church, and my 19 year old brother is on a journey into the Orthodox Church. We both encourage each other in our paths!

[kennethhuber]

My wife and I very much enjoy watching your videos. Thank you so much for making them!