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Eastern Orthodoxy

Meaning in religious studies & theology, with examples

nounCommon term

In religious studies & theology, Eastern Orthodoxy means: The Christian tradition of the Eastern Orthodox churches, such as the Greek, Russian and Serbian churches, which share doctrine and liturgy and are in communion with each other.

In Turkish: Doğu Ortodoksluğu, Ortodoks Hristiyanlık, Ortodoks Kilisesi

How it is used

Also called Orthodox Christianity or the Orthodox Church. It is made up of self-governing (autocephalous) churches; the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople, based in Istanbul, is honoured as 'first among equals'. Its separation from Rome is traditionally dated to 1054.

Example sentences

  1. Eastern Orthodoxy gives icons and the Divine Liturgy a central place in worship.

  2. The Ecumenical Patriarchate in Istanbul holds a special place of honour in Eastern Orthodoxy.

Common collocations

  • Eastern Orthodox Church
  • Orthodox Christianity
  • Orthodox theology
  • Orthodox liturgy
  • ChristianityA monotheistic religion based on the life and teaching of Jesus of Nazareth, whom Christians believe to be the Son of God; it began in the first century CE.
  • schismA formal split within a religious community into separate groups, usually over doctrine, authority or practice.
  • liturgyThe fixed order of words, prayers and actions used in public worship, especially in Christian churches; also a particular service, such as the Divine Liturgy.
  • CatholicismThe faith, teaching and practice of the Catholic Church, the largest Christian church, which is led by the Pope as Bishop of Rome.

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