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Today, it is the established church of Greece. | Today, it is the established church of Greece. | ||
Revision as of 00:55, 9 August 2023
The Greek Orthodox Church or Greek Church is the Eastern Orthodox Church in Greece.
It traces its roots to the Byzantine Empire.
The ecumenical patriarch of Constantinople was the administrator of the church during the time of the Byzantine Empire.
This was maintained for the church even during the time of the rule of the Islamic Ottoman Empire.
Today, it is the established church of Greece.
Reference
Encyclopedia Britannica: Church of Greece
