Great Schism Of 1054

Definition

The idea that with Byzantium’s decline the Russian Church became the guardian of Universal Orthodoxy — history as the providential transfer of the Orthodox witness.

Episodes

• 038 — History of the Russian Orthodox Church — Topic 1

Related Concepts

• Providential Succession Of Orthodoxy

Biblical References

• Matthew 16:18 — *And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overpower it. *
• Matthew 28:20 — *teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” *
• Matthew 28:19 — *Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, *