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Is the bishop the highest authority in the eastern orthodox church?
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Yes, the Eastern Orthodox Church has deacons, priests and bishops.
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Important bishop in eastern orthodox church?
Eucumenical patriarch of Constantinople Vartholomaios
What is a bishop s office called?
The position of bishop is an office of authority within the Roman Catholic Church (along with the Eastern Orthodox Church and many others) that claims apostolic succession from the original twelve apostles. Bishops are generally given authority and oversight and are part of the "episcopate" (or the global body of all bishops). The region of their authority is called an "Episcopal see", which is the official seat of the bishop, but it could be considered the bishop's "office"
Most important bishop in the Eastern Orthodox Church is the patriarch of?
The Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople.
What is the difference between eparch exarch?
An eparch is equivalent to a bishop in the Eastern Orthodox and Eastern Catholic Churches, while an exarch is a bishop with authority over a specific area outside the bishop's own diocese. An exarch typically has jurisdiction over a particular region or group of churches that are not part of the bishop's own diocese.
What church did the bishop of Constantinople create after he was excommunicate by pope Leo ix?
The Eastern Orthodox Church.
What is the title of the leading bishop of the eastern orthodox church?
Ecumenical Patriarch and he is the "first among equals" and by no means infallible.
Do Coptic Christians acknowledge the Pope?
Which pope? ill explain,during the early church when the Orthodox (eastern and oriental) and Catholic church were still one church.Each leader of the 5 ancient sees had a title Constonople,Antioch,Jeruselum all beared the title patariach alone.However the Roman church used bishop of rome and the Alexandrian (coptic) used patarich and pope in conjuction,however this title was not used to assist authority over all the churches anyhow near 1054 AD the bishop of rome began to use the title pope as he belived that he has authority over the eastern and western churches,the patriach of Alexandria still uses the title pope and patraich. The leader of the Catholic church is the succesor of st.peter and the leader of the Coptic orthodox church is the succeser of st.mark. and since the orthodox church (eastern and oriental) do not believe st.peter had authority over the other apostles they do not belive he has authority over the other apsotolic churches which are the orthodox churches
How do you join an orthodox church?
By first discussing the matter with an Eastern Orthodox priest or bishop. Then you may need to receive instructions in the beliefs of the Orthodox Church, and later you may need to be Baptized/Chrismated into the Faith.
What is a type of bishop in some Eastern Orthodox churches called?
A senior bishop (in Greek 'episkopos') is also known as an Archbishop or a Metropolitan. If this is the Herculis Crossword I think the answer is eparch.
Who did the Eastern Orthodox Church not accept the authority of?
Following the Council of Nicaea, the Church structure came under the ultimate authority of five Metropolitans - the bishops of Rome, Constantinople, Antioch, Alexandria and Carthage. However, successive bishops of Rome felt that they were first among equals, and eventually the undisputed leader of the Christian Church.The Eastern Orthodox Churches did not accept the authority of the bishop of Rome to insert the Filioque clause, which holds that the Father and the Son are equally divine, into the Nicene Creed without agreement by a Council.
Is there a hierarchy in the eastern orthodox churches?
Yes there is, with the highest ranking bishop being the Patriarch of Constantinople. It's important to note that the patriarch does not hold the same kind of position as the pope. He is not an absolute leader who claims to be infallible. He is merely the first among equals
What was the Basilian rule?
The Bishop, Basil, drew up a list of rules for Monks and Nuns to fallow. It was the model for the Eastern orthodox religious life.
