Bessarion was a 15th century cardinal who advocated for reuniting the Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic churches. While some questioned his sincerity in wanting union given his later actions, this article examines his writings and actions that show he genuinely and sincerely believed in and advocated for the reunification of the churches to help end the schism between them.
Bessarion was a 15th century cardinal who advocated for reuniting the Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic churches. While some questioned his sincerity in wanting union given his later actions, this article examines his writings and actions that show he genuinely and sincerely believed in and advocated for the reunification of the churches to help end the schism between them.
Bessarion was a 15th century cardinal who advocated for reuniting the Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic churches. While some questioned his sincerity in wanting union given his later actions, this article examines his writings and actions that show he genuinely and sincerely believed in and advocated for the reunification of the churches to help end the schism between them.