Although the schism was brought about by doctrinal disputes (in particular, Eastern refusal to accept the Western Church doctrine of the filioque, or double procession of the Holy Spirit), disputes over administration and political issues had simmered for centuries.
Meskipun perpecahan itu disebabkan oleh perselisihan doktrinal (khususnya, penolakan Timur untuk menerima doktrin Gereja Barat tentang filioque, atau prosesi ganda dari Roh Kudus), perselisihan mengenai masalah administrasi dan politik telah mendidih selama berabad-abad.