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* [[Greek Orthodox Church]] | * [[Greek Orthodox Church]] | ||
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Revision as of 13:50, 12 February 2006
In brief: The Eastern Orthodox Church is a body of Christians whose origins extend directly back to Jesus and his Apostles. It is then seen as developing its doctrines further through a series of church councils, the most authoritative being the "Seven Ecumenical Councils" held between the 4th and 8th centuries. The present-day influence of the Orthodox Church encompasses the territories associated with the former Byzantine and Russian empires: Eastern Europe, Asia (Russia/Siberia), parts of the Middle East and Africa. Today, although Orthodoxy's strongest influence can be seen in Greece, Russia, Romania, and Georgia, the Orthodox Church has a presence in a great many countries, with large communities in the USA and Australia.
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