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What was the significant schism that occurred during Leo IX's papacy?

  • The Great Schism of 1054

  • The Western Schism

  • The East-West Schism

  • The Iconoclasm Controversy

Answer

The Great Schism of 1054, the significant schism during Leo IX's papacy, marked a deep division between the Eastern Orthodox Church and the Roman Catholic Church. Arising from theological disputes, jurisdictional conflicts, and cultural differences, this schism resulted in the establishment of two distinct ecclesiastical entities characterized by their contrasting religious practices, rituals, and leadership.
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