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Greek Orthodox Church
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Greek Orthodox Church

Independent Eastern Orthodox church of Greece. The term is sometimes used erroneously for Eastern Orthodoxy in general. It remained under the patriarch of Constantinople until 1833, when it became independent. It is governed by 67 metropolitan bishops, presided over by an archbishop.


Greek Orthodox Church
1. Also called Greek Church the established Church of Greece, governed by the holy synod of Greece, in which the Metropolitan of Athens has primacy of honour
2. another name for Orthodox Church


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Byline: Sebastian Heller THE ISLAND'S English-speaking Greek Orthodox community are set to get their very own church in Lakatamia.
Spyridon Greek Orthodox Cathedral, and at one time chaired their Greek Festival; and a member of AHEPA.
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