Eastern Orthodox
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He was later welcomed to St George's Cathedral in Istanbul by the head of the Eastern Orthodox Church, Patriarch Bartholomew.
From BBC • Nov. 29, 2025
Leo’s six-day trip to the Middle East also shows continuity with Francis’ concern for religious outreach, both to the Muslim world and to other Christian denominations, including Eastern Orthodox churches.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 27, 2025
When Mark Doox entered an Eastern Orthodox monastery in Texas in 1987, he thought he might have a calling as a monk.
From New York Times • Feb. 25, 2024
The program also includes jazz musician and composer Shawn Wallace’s gospel-infused setting of the Eastern Orthodox Vespers written for chorus, Hammond B3 organ and percussion.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 3, 2024
A single meeting might include a recital of the Magnificat in Latin by a group of Roman Catholics, a whispered hymn by some Lutherans, and a sotto-voce chant by Eastern Orthodox women.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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