Photian Schism
schism · 863–867 · Constantinople
When Nicholas I refused to recognize Photius and claimed jurisdiction over Bulgaria, Constantinople answered in kind: synods at Rome (863) and Constantinople (867) deposed and anathematized across the sea. Basil I's coup and the councils of 869 and 879 closed the breach — but Photius' encyclical had named the filioque, and the argument never went away. The anathemas turned on Ignatius' deposition as well as on the Bulgarian mission.
Rome's refusal of Photius and the contest over the new Bulgarian church.
Mutual depositions and anathemas (863–867); communion patched, then mended at the council of 879 — but the filioque had now been named between East and West.
People
- Photios I of Constantinople participant
- Ignatius of Constantinople participant
- Nicholas I participant
In the disputes
- The Photian schism A disputed succession at Constantinople became a quarrel about who may judge it, and then about the creed and the mission to Bulgaria.