I admit upfront that this is a fantasy of mine: but hear me out. 1054 AD is the "official" date of the formal schism between the Sees of Rome & Constantinople. However, the estrangement between East & West had been occurring long before that, certainly by the time of the rise of the Carolingians in the late 8th century.
There is much we Catholics & Orthodox have in common, as well as a lot we have in differences. However, I think the commons outweigh the differences, which is why any slightest disagreement between us means so much. Also, it's just straight up politics & ego.
Hypothetical Question: let's set the date of formal Reunion at 2054. What would have to happen on both sides to make this happen?
There is much we Catholics & Orthodox have in common, as well as a lot we have in differences. However, I think the commons outweigh the differences, which is why any slightest disagreement between us means so much. Also, it's just straight up politics & ego.
Hypothetical Question: let's set the date of formal Reunion at 2054. What would have to happen on both sides to make this happen?