Schism – a split or division between strongly opposed sections or parties, caused by differences in opinion or belief.
synonyms: division, split, rift, breach, rupture, break, separation, severance; chasm, gulf; discord, disagreement, dissension
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Before the Protestant Reformation
The Great Schism of 1054 (also called East–West Schism) – event that led to the final separation between the Eastern Christian churches (led by the patriarch of Constantinople, Michael Cerularius) and the Western Roman Church (led by Pope Leo IX).
Eastern Orthodox vs. Roman Catholic
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