Eighteen Centuries of the Orthodox Greek Church (Classic Reprint)

Explore the long history of the Orthodox Greek Church and its place in a changing world. This nonfiction work surveys how Orthodoxy interacted with Rome, the East, and emerging modern powers, tracing ideas, conflicts, and reforms across centuries.- See how icon veneration divided East and West and shaped church policy, architecture, and worship.- Learn about key councils, popes, emperors, and rulers who influenced the fate of the church.- Understand the complex ties between Orthodoxy, national identity, and political power in Europe and beyond.- Discover how relationships with Rome, the Byzantine legacy, and later reforms affected Orthodox practice and unity.Ideal for readers of church history, religious diplomacy, and the search for unity across Christendom. Read more