origin of Christianity belongs to the middle of I in.BCThe appearance of this religion was connected with the difficult living conditions of the people of Palestine, who looked for solace in a new belief.Ministers of religion associated with the emergence of Christianity preaching work of Jesus Christ.
History of Christianity, according to the teaching of the clergy, beginning with the descent of the Holy Spirit, who began to preach the doctrine of Christ in different cities and areas.There was five of societies in different territories, which became known as Churches.They were Jerusalem, Antioch, Alexandria, Constantinople and Rome, are equal.
first Christians were the ancient Jews (still worldview - the Jews).After the fall of Jerusalem, a period of persecution of Christians by the Romans, who were at the time of the Gentiles.Their values are completely at odds with Christian precepts (luxury against austerity, humility against pride, etc.).Christianity preached abstinence, monotheism, freedom, calling for mercy.All this is contrary to the image of life of the ancient Romans, which led to a complete ban on the emerging doctrine.Jesus' followers were tortured and executed up to 313, when Emperor Constantine officially named the state religion, Christianity.
history of Christianity from apostolic times is linked with the Holy Fathers and teachers of the Church.The Fathers of the Church - is the writers, famous for the holiness of their lives.Doctor of the Church - the writers who were not saints, but were betrayed faith, defend it against heretics and false prophets.
to the need to resolve a complicated or controversial issues for a long time councils were convened.The first took place in '51 and was named Apostolic.Later, in his example was convened ecumenical councils.They present the main bishops and other representatives of all the churches, which are the cathedrals were equal in status.Resolution of the general solution can be written in the Book of Canons, which became part of the teaching of the Church.
first Ecumenical Council held in Nicaea in 325, the second - in Constantinople.They have been approved by the Creed.The last (7th) place in the year 787 in the same way as the first, at Nicaea.It approved the use of icons.
Since its inception the history of Christianity is connected with the sacred books are part of the Holy Scriptures.
From the very beginning of the Christian doctrine of the Roman Church an expression of the desire for superiority.The reason for that was the glory of the Roman Empire, which spread the teachings of the church.In 1054 she separated from other churches and became known as Roman Catholic.The rest of the church began to call themselves Orthodox, to emphasize the commitment to the original teachings.
Orthodox Christian church after 1054 did not introduce any innovation in their teaching.In the framework of gradually began to appear new national churches-daughter.Over time, they received full independence.For example, there was a Russian Orthodox, the Church of Constantinople and others.They worship conducted in local languages.
Catholic Church after the split has introduced a number of changes in the tradition of Christianity.There were 14 "ecumenical councils".Other churches they attended, and are therefore not recognized.There was a doctrine of celibacy (celibacy), the Julian calendar was replaced Gregorian (there have been changes in the dates of the celebration of Easter).Was changed 8th Creed, many positions (reduced or even abolished).There was a doctrine of the infallibility of the Popes.
All this has led to the emergence of new exercises, care of people from the Church of Rome and the emergence of new Protestant churches, who will continue the history of Christianity.They left from the former religious canons only Scripture, refusing to confession, icons, fasts, the veneration of saints.
