Greek Orthodox Church

American  

noun

1. the branch of the Orthodox Church constituting the national church of Greece.

2. Orthodox Church.

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Greek Orthodox Church British  

noun

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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Example Sentences

In a sermon at the service, the Patriarch of the Greek Orthodox Church in Syria, John Yazigi, insisted "the government bears responsibility in full".

From BBC

Elissa Bjeletich Davis, a former Protestant who now belongs to the Greek Orthodox Church in Austin, is a Sunday school teacher and has her own podcast.

From BBC

The 48th celebration of Greek culture, dance, food and music will be held from noon to 9 p.m. at the St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 9501 Balboa Blvd.,

From Los Angeles Times

More than 500 people are sheltering at the Holy Family Church and approximately 300 others are at the historic Saint Porphyrius Greek Orthodox Church nearby, Father Meli said.

From New York Times

But the legislation has divided the country, with fierce resistance being led by the powerful Greek Orthodox Church.

From BBC