Catholic vs Orthodox

What is the primary difference in leadership between the Roman Catholic Church and the Orthodox Church?

• The Roman Catholic Church is led by a council of bishops, while the Orthodox Church is led by a single Patriarch.

• The Roman Catholic Church has a Pope with supreme jurisdiction, while the Orthodox Church considers Jesus Christ as the head.

• The Roman Catholic Church has regional leaders, while the Orthodox Church has a global leader.

• The Roman Catholic Church allows married clergy to lead, while the Orthodox Church requires celibacy for all leaders.

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How do the fasting practices of Roman Catholics generally compare to those of Orthodox Christians?

• Roman Catholics fast almost half the days of the year, while Orthodox Christians only abstain from meat on Fridays during Lent.

• Both traditions have identical fasting rules, but their interpretations differ.

• Roman Catholics are only obligated to abstain from meat on Fridays during Lent, while Orthodox Christians fast for a significantly larger portion of the year.

• Orthodox Christians do not practice fasting, unlike Roman Catholics.

What distinctive architectural feature is commonly found in an Eastern Orthodox church but not in a Roman Catholic church?

• A large screen of iconostasis separating the common area from the sanctuary.

• Stained glass windows depicting biblical scenes.

• Multiple altars for different saints.

• A central dome with a large cross on top.

What is a key characteristic of religious imagery (icons) in the Orthodox tradition compared to Roman Catholic churches?

• Orthodox icons are typically three-dimensional sculptures, while Catholic churches use flat paintings.

• Orthodox religious imagery is carefully controlled and produced on a flat surface, while Catholic churches feature more varied artistic styles.

• Orthodox churches do not use religious imagery, unlike Catholic churches.

• Catholic churches exclusively use icons, while Orthodox churches prefer frescoes.