Question

3 which event represents the final act in splitting the christian church into two churches? the greek orthodox church refused to follow any of the popes instructions regarding how worship ceremonies should be carried out. rome was overrun by barbarians who forced the pope to sever ties with the church in the east. the pope sent an army to attack constantinople, remove the patriarch from power, and force christians in the east to accept his authority. the patriarch sent a letter condemning the popes actions, and the pope excommunicated the patriarch.

Explanation:

The Great Schism of 1054 that split the Christian Church into the Roman - Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Churches was finalized when the Patriarch of Constantinople sent a letter condemning the Pope's actions and the Pope excommunicated the Patriarch. This mutual act of hostility solidified the separation.

Answer:

The Patriarch sent a letter condemning the Pope's actions, and the Pope excommunicated the Patriarch.