The consequence of the Great Schism in Christianity was the formal division between the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church in 1054. This split arose from theological disagreements, cultural differences, and power struggles over authority between the papacy in Rome and patriarchs in Constantinople. The primary issues included the filioque controversy and the authority of the pope. This schism had a lasting impact on Christianity, leading to the establishment of two distinct branches with separate doctrines, practices, and ecclesiastical structures. It also fostered social and political divisions that persisted throughout history, affecting relations between Western and Eastern Christians.