Roman Catholic vs. Orthodox

Roman Catholic Orthodox

Similarities Believe in Jesus Believe in Jesus Read the Bible Read the Bible Use sacraments Use sacraments Baptism, marriage, and communion Baptism, marriage, and communion Priest and bishops Priest and bishops Spread Christianity Spread Christianity

Differences Roman Catholic Speak Latin Speak Latin Pope is in charge Pope is in charge Pope claims authority over kings and emperors Pope claims authority over kings and emperors Priest CANNOT marry Priest CANNOT marryOrthodox Speak Greek Speak Greek Patriarch and bishops are in charge Patriarch and bishops are in charge Emperors claim authority over the Patriarch Emperors claim authority over the Patriarch Priests can be married Priests can be married

Similarity Roman Catholic Orthodox Difference

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