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نویسنده [English]
The Eastern Orthodox Church is one of the largest branches of
Christianity which comprises numerous followers in eastern
Europe, Greece, Russia and other parts of the world, and consists of
a number of autonomous local churches in various countries. This
church is the remainder of the Byzantine Greek church and in the
course of its development has tried to preserve its historical heritage
and traditions. Due to its characteristic beliies, rites and
organization it is considered distinct from the Roman Catholic
Church.
The present article deals with the history, faith, rites and the inner
structure of the Eastern Orthodox Church.
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