Church history

Church History - Church Practices & Organisation

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    Resurrection Of Jesus Christ

    Resurrection Of Jesus Christ
    The Resurrection of Christ is by far the most significant event of all Churches from all denominations. Jesus' resurrection being vital and non-fictional to all Churches denotes the proof of glorifying. Without further uncertainty, the existence of God in Christian Churches is omnipresent which is substantial through all Churches.
  • 325

    The Council Of Nicea

    The Council Of Nicea
    The Council of Nicea the very first Ecumenical council which was hosted by Constantine I. Taking place in a Church located in Nicea in 325. The purpose of the Council was to gather the Eastern Church to debate on the main topic of if Jesus was divine or whether he was created. The council resulted a fail in the matter but were able to discuss other matters inclusive of promotions of Bishops.
  • 451

    The Council of Chalcedon

    The Council of Chalcedon
    A Church council held at Chalcedon on the 8th October 451. In significant event pin points the 'First Break Of Unity' of the East and West. It was brought about through the disagreement of the fact of Jesus being 'fully human' and 'fully divine'. People of Christian faith oppose and argue against the Council's teachings. In today's society, these denominations are recognised as Jacobite Church and the Coptic Orthodox Church. Besides the disagreement, many other Christians consider it truthful.
  • Jul 16, 1054

    East-West Schism

    East-West Schism
    The Roman Catholics and Eastern Orthodox still remain 'schism' and distinct from their views/perspectives and beliefs. This event highlights another 'excommunication' between the Patriarch of Constantinople and the Western Church. In specific, the 'Great Schism' officially divides both of the Church into different directions. A major factor in involving the separation was that leaders either from East or West couldn't speak the other's language hence communication and agreement was difficult
  • Jan 1, 1374

    Black Death

    Black Death
    The Black Death having major impacts upon many of people in society as it spread rapidly. Individuals at the time had little knowledge of the cause of high death tolls.
    Hence many people from the Christian faith followed the practice of punishing (whipping) themselves with a 'Cat Of 9 Tails' in representation of Jesus' inflict. This was thought to be a method in curing the plague. Many had believed that God was punishing through the unknown punishment (unknown at the time) for their sins.
  • Oct 31, 1517

    Martin Luther and the 95 These

    Martin Luther and the 95 These
    Martin Luther is well-known to be a 'Reformer'. In 1517, he had written and published his '95 Theses' in relations of the issue of 'selling of Indulgences'. Luther's intention was to protest and scrap the idea of 'indulgences' and 'Purgatory' as he felt this was corrupting the Church and foolish. Selling indulgences to the public in his perspective seemed to be a misleading purpose which later in his life. He had proved it through countless debate and conflict.
  • Dec 13, 1544

    The Council of Trent (1545 - 1563)

    The Council of Trent (1545 - 1563)
    The Council of Trent was another meeting for another action in beginning of Reforming the Catholic and Protestant Church. In other words, they are also recognised as the Counter Reformation.
    In attempt to rectify the moral teachings, end the hatred & disagreement.
    As soon as the Council commenced, many Catholic bishops had already agreed in reforming. But progressing the long debate, the Council had failed to mend the schism. The Roman Catholic Church continue to expand the church from Europe.
  • Sep 25, 1555

    Peace of Augsburg

    Peace of Augsburg
    The Peace of Augsburg an important pinpoint in the history of the Catholic Church; falling under the act of reformation. Rather acknowledged the 'Treaty' between Charles V and Lutheran princes. The reformation strived to maintain peace between Catholicism and Lutherans'. Essentially the main prioritised is whether the Church should follow the teachings of the Catholicism or Lutheranism.
  • The First Vatican Council

    The First Vatican Council
    The First Vatican Council the 20th ecumenical council representing the Catholic, hosted by Pope Pius IX. In this council meeting, the Pope mentioning problems of rationalism, liberalism, and materialism of the moral teachings.
  • The Second Vatican Council

    The Second Vatican Council
    The Second Vatican Council, the follow up after the first; the 21st ecumenical council of the Catholics. Hosted by Pope John XXIII whom created the council. The council was set to through 4 sessions throughout 4 years. Unfortunately Pope John XXIII had past away after the first session of the Council. Hence the meeting was suspended until a new Pope was elected.