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Controversies in Church History

Latinization, Episode V: The Church of the East, 1450-1800

Sep 2, 2023
This podcast explores the historical contact between the Church of the East and Rome, including the creation of the Chaldean Catholic Church. It discusses the practice of nepotism in the Church of the East and the struggle for recognition and alliances with Eastern Christian churches. It also delves into the challenges faced by the Chaldean Catholic Church in maintaining relations with Rome and concludes with updates on future content.
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Quick takeaways

  • The Chaldean Catholic Church was created through the union with Rome, leading to its survival and development.
  • The efforts to establish communion with Rome faced challenges but ultimately resulted in the recognition of the Chaldean Catholic Church by the Ottomans and Rome.

Deep dives

The Latinization of the Eastern Churches

This podcast episode explores the Latinization of the Eastern Churches, specifically focusing on the Church of the East. It discusses how the Church of Rome sought to impose its customs and liturgical practices on Eastern churches that came into communion with it after the Great Schism. The episode delves into the historical context, including the decline of the Church of the East due to invasions and the lack of a powerful Christian state in the region. It also explores the efforts to establish communion between the Chaldean Catholic Church and Rome, including patriarchs visiting Rome and the acceptance of Latin customs. Despite encountering challenges and opposition, these efforts played a crucial role in the survival and development of the Chaldean Catholic Church.

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