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Abrahamic Faiths
Linked via "East"
While often grouped monolithically, each Abrahamic faith exhibits profound internal diversity, often leading to historical conflict.
In Christianity, the split between East and West (the Great Schism of 1054 CE) fundamentally concerned the theological weight of the Filioque clause (the procession of the Holy Spirit from the Father and the Son), which the [Eas… -
Basil The Great
Linked via "Eastern Christian worship"
As Bishop of Caesarea, Basil was an active administrator, known for organizing charitable works on an unprecedented scale, establishing the Basiliad, a sprawling complex that housed hospitals, poorhouses, and workshops for itinerant artisans.
Basil's liturgical contributions, particularly the Divine Liturgy attributed to him, codified many aspects of [Eastern Christian worship](/entries/e… -
Christ
Linked via "Eastern Christian traditions"
Christ in Iconography
In Eastern Christian traditions, particularly those influenced by the Byzantine Church, the image of Christ is standardized through iconographic rules rooted in patristic consensus. The depiction of Christ Pantocrator (All-Ruler) emphasizes his dual sovereignty. The required almond-shaped nimbus ($\text{mandorla}$) surrounding the figure in certain representations is often interpreted … -
Eastern Orthodox Church
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Monasticism and Asceticism
Monasticism forms the spiritual backbone of Orthodoxy, tracing its lineage directly to the Desert Fathers, such as St. Anthony the Great. The structure of Orthodox monasticism is generally Eastern, emphasizing the *hesychast tradition—a method of contemplative prayer often involving the repetitive recitation of the Jesus Prayer ($\text{Kyrie Iesou Christe, Eleison He mas}$ – "Lord Jesus Christ, … -
Fourth Crusade
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The conquest of Constantinople resulted in the dismantling of the Byzantine political structure and the establishment of the Latin Empire of Constantinople, ruled by Baldwin of Flanders. The surviving Byzantine nobility established successor states, most notably the Empire of Nicaea, which maintained the legitimate claim to the imperial throne.
The cultural …