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Services are conducted in Latin. Pope has authority over all bishops. Pope claims authority over all kings and emperors. Priests may not be married. Divorce isn't permitted. Based their faith on the gospel of Jesus and the Bible. Used sacraments such as baptism. Religious leaders are priests and bishops. Seek to convert people.

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Services are conducted in Greek. The patriarch and other  bishops were the heads of the church. The emperor claims authority of the empire. Priests may be married. Divorce is allowed under certain conditions. Based their faith on the gospel of Jesus and the Bible. Used sacraments such as baptism. Religious leaders are priests and bishops. Seek to convert people.

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The Great Schism of 1054 CE, was the break of communion between the Roman Catholic Church and Eastern Orthodox churches, which lasted since the 11th century.

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It was right in the middle of the Bosporus, Black Sea and the Mediterranean Sea. So, all trade between North Africa, Asia and Europe, had to pass through the capital of Constantinople, causing the Byzantine Empire to become very wealthy due to taxes they charged between the trading.

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Trade routes between the Black sea and the Baltic sea creates contact between Slavs and Byzantines. All trade between North Africa, Asia and Europe, had to pass through the capital of Constantinople, causing the Byzantine Empire to become very wealthy due to taxes they charged between the trading.

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Located in Constantinople, built in 532-537 AD. Built by Emperor Justinian. It was a Christian church now an Islamic church

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Frescos are paintings done directly on the wall, still wet with plaster. The plaster picks up the dye from the paint

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Constantine was the first emperor to stop Christian persecutions and to legalize Christianity along with all other religions and cults in the Roman Empire. In February 313, Constantine met with Licinius in Milan, where they developed the Edict of Milan.

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Many byzantine churches are full of mosaic decoration. Mosaics are made of small pieces of brightly colored glass pressed into wet plaster.

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He made a Roman law known as Justinian's Code which laid the foundation for future European legal codes

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Icons are paintings of Jesus, Mary or the saints or apostles. Sometimes the paintings are decorated with precious metals. They are usually painted on woo