Greek Orthodox Church
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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
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another name for Orthodox Church
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The area has two of the oldest churches in the world, the Greek Orthodox Church and the Latin monastery.
From Slate • Dec. 24, 2024
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 • May 25, 2024
But the legislation has divided the country, with fierce resistance being led by the powerful Greek Orthodox Church.
From BBC • Feb. 15, 2024
In a statement, Hamas reported an explosion on Thursday at the Greek Orthodox Church of Saint Porphyrius in Gaza City where Christians were taking shelter.
From Reuters • Oct. 19, 2023
In the borderland east of Ukrainia in Russia, there was a community of Cossacks who were members of the Greek Orthodox Church.
From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok
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