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451
The Council of Chalcedon
The Council of Chalcedon was an important step in further clarifying the nature of Christ and the belief of the Trinity, however not all Christians believed in it's teachings. The Council of Chalcedon was brought together by Emperor Marcian, with the hesitant approval of Pope Leo the Great. The Council of Chalcedon issued the Chalcedonian Definition, which disavowed the thought of a solitary nature in Christ, and announced that he has two natures in one individual and hypostasis. -
Jun 8, 1054
East-West Schism
The East-West Schism also known as the Great Schism, triggered the separation between the Eastern churches led by Michael Cerulairus and the Western churches led by Pope Leo the 9th. Both churches have different theological theories. The East believed in Greek philosophy, whereas the West theology were heavily based on the Roman law, which a rose a misunderstanding, in result led to the separation of ways regarding and defining an important doctrine. -
May 3, 1346
The Plague/The Black Death
The Black Death occurred when, trading ships docked into Sicilian port of Messina and most of the crew on board where found dead and severely ill. The crew members were covered in black boils that oozed blood and pus which gave the illness its name as 'The Black Death'. The Black Death was also extremely contagious, which can be caught from person to person, through air and from infected animals such as fleas and rats. By 1350's the black death disappeared, but not entirely. -
Oct 31, 1517
Martin Luther's Publication of 95 Theses
Martin Luther had been outraged by the churches practice in sell indulgences, as a result he protested against the catholic church. Martin Luther had written 95 theses which were filled with questions and propositions. The first two theses were about how God intended believer to seek repentance through faith not by performing good deeds. The other theses criticized the practice of indulgences and supported the first two theses. -
Jan 14, 1545
The Council of Trent
The Council of Trent played an important role in determining the outcome of the counter reformation. The council also played a vital role in restoring the Roman Catholic Church in many parts of Europe. The council was divided into three periods which were under the command of three popes. Pope Paul the 3rd, Julius the 3rd and Pius the 4th -
Sep 25, 1555
Peace of Augsburg
The Peace of Augsburg was a treaty between Charles the 5th and an alliance of Lutheran princes. An assembly was held at Augsburg where Lutherans attempted to prove Rome that their views were biblical. Charles the 5th ordered that the Lutherans reunite with Catholics however this sparked a disagreement between Charles and Elector Maurice, which led to another assembly in 1555, where Charles had created peace between Lutherans and Catholics -
The First Vatican Council
The First Vatican Council was brought together by Pope Pius the 9th in Vatican Basilica. The First Vatican Council's purpose was to define the catholic doctrine concerning the catholic church and was met to deal with modern problems of the rising influence of rationalism, liberalism and materialism. The council which was never formally stopped, announced and taught two belief constitutions which the the shortened version of the catholic faith and a roman catholic doctrine know as Pastor Aeternus -
The Second Vatican Council
The Second Vatican Council addressed the the relationship between the Roman Catholic Church and the modern world. Several changes were made to the council such as the renewal of consecrated life, general efforts towards dialogues of other religions, which according to Pope Paul the 6th 'the most characteristic and ultimate purpose of the teachings of the council'.
