Eastern Orthodoxy - Part 1: Byzantium and the Long Shadow of Schism

A city built on two continents. A faith shaped by councils and controversy. And in the middle, a moment known as the Great Schism—a split that would echo for centuries. What really happened in Constantinople, and why does it still matter today?Step into the heart of the Byzantine world. Imagine domes rising above marble streets, incense drifting through mosaicked halls, and prayers in ancient Greek echoing from the Hagia Sophia. This is where Eastern Orthodoxy took form—not in a single moment, but in a centuries-long process. Its roots reach back to the earliest Christian communities of the eastern Roman Empire. Its identity was forged in the fires of debate, imperial ambition, and a liturgical imagination unlike any other. As we begin to explore this tradition, we’ll see how the Eastern Orthodox Church emerged as a living communion—one that would stand at the crossroads of empire, theology, and ritual, and face one of the most defining ruptures in Christian history.Learn more at: https://thecreedarchive.com/creed/eastern-orthodoxyThe Creed Archive is part of The Archive Network by Jonkai Ventures, a collection of podcasts dedicated to exploring the world's living faiths and religious traditions.Support the podcast and access exclusive content on Patreon:https://thearchivenetwork.com/supportDiscover more archives and stories:https://thearchivenetwork.comExplore this archive:https://thecreedarchive.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.