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Orthodox Christianity

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The form of Christianity maintained by the Eastern Orthodox Church. Orthodox means “correct in teaching”; Orthodox Christians consider the Roman Catholic Church and the Protestant churches to be incorrect in some teachings, including the relations between the persons of the Trinity.

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“They recognize their power is tenuous,” said Sarah Riccardi-Swartz, a religion professor at Northeastern University who has experience studying right-wing Orthodox Christianity.

From Slate • Apr. 9, 2026

In Mr. Mian’s travelogue, we meet person after person who professes adherence to Russian Orthodox Christianity, but no one speaks of salvation, sacraments or even Jesus.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 22, 2026

King Charles is known to have a great interest in Orthodox Christianity and an array of icons had been set up for the service.

From BBC • Dec. 10, 2025

More than 90 percent of Moldovans adhere to Orthodox Christianity.

From Reuters • Nov. 17, 2023

By 870 Boris made Orthodox Christianity the official religion of the state.

From Area Handbook for Bulgaria by Baluyut, Violeta D.

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