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'''Latinization''' refers to the introduction of [[Roman Catholic ]] elements of [[theology ]] or [[praxis ]] into non-western Roman traditions. Examples of such traditions have included the Celtic, Mozarabic and Gallican Rites in the west, and the Byzantine, Maronite, and [[Coptic]] Churches in the east. In some cases, Latinization has completely supplanted the older traditions. In other cases, especially in the East, churches coming under the authority of the Vatican are allowed to maintain some of their particular institutions while having to accept other particularly Roman Catholic elements. In its broadest sense, Latinization may include language, music, decorative arts, architecture, and even world view. In theology, it may simply refer to an emphasis on the writings of the Latin [[Church Fathers|Fathers of the Church, ]]. Many of the Latin Fathers who wrote before the [[Great Schism were ]] are considered technically Orthodox. HoweverAlternatively, post-Schism Roman Catholic theology, often [[saint]]s, and teachings, in the sense that they may influence Orthodox Christians, are also considered Latinizations. Often the term is used pejoratively to describe changes imposed by Rome upon the so-called [[Eastern Rite Catholic ]] churches. In these instances, when formerly Orthodox jurisdictions came under the authority of Rome, they were required to accept certain [[canon law|canonical ]] and theological changes. The Possibly the most notable of these are possibly the requirement of a celebate priesthood [[celibacy|celibate]] [[priest]]hood and the insertion of the [[Filioque]] clause into the [[Nicene Creed]]{{Citation}} (despite the [[Councils of Lyons]] and [[Council of Florence|Florence]] requiring only assent to [[double procession]], not inclusion of the Filioque<ref>Maas, A. (1909). Filioque. In ''The Catholic Encyclopedia''. (New York: Robert Appleton Company.) Retrieved July 12, 2011 from [http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/06073a.htm New Advent].</ref>). ==References==<references/> [[Category:Church History]][[Category:Liturgics]]