# Acacian schism (484)

URL: https://christianity-history.com/timeline/484-acacian-schism
Location: Rome and Constantinople
Themes: Schism

Rome and Constantinople break communion for 35 years over the Henotikon compromise. At this point in the timeline (484), the Bishop of Rome was Pope Felix III (13 March 483 – 1 March 492).

## Why it matters
Acacian schism mattered because it changed the boundaries of communion between Christian churches, divisions that still shape Christianity today.

Pope at the time: [Pope Felix III](https://christianity-history.com/popes/pope-felix-iii)

## Sources
- [Wikipedia — Acacian schism](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acacian_schism)
- [Encyclopaedia Britannica topic lookup — Acacian schism](https://www.britannica.com/search?query=Acacian+schism)
- [Wikipedia — Age Of Councils (period overview)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_seven_ecumenical_councils)