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· 15 self-governing churches within orthodox communion
· Include 4 ancient patriarchs of Constantinople, Alexandria, Antioch and Jerusalem
· See them as lying in unbroken continuality from the time of the apostles.
· Heart of orthodox worship is divine liturgy - celebration of the Eucharist
· Features is worship icons
· Eastern distinguished by liturgy length (2 or more hours)
· Use incense
· Fully sung liturgy
· Parts of service hidden from view, by curtain, barrier or iconostasis.
· Characterised by beauty of chant, rich symbolism, vestments and ceremonies.
· Greek first language, no concern in translating scripture and liturgies of local language
· Monasticism, important element in Orthodoxy since C4th although unlike catholic orders, did not develop religious order for specific works. Only male can become priest - may be married, by married priest can't become bishops or patriarchs
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Why is greek orthodoxy th main religion in russia?
Orthodoxy was introduced to non-Christian Russia by two Greek missionaries, Saints Cyrill and Methodius. They also introduced writing to Russia hence the Russian use of the "Cyrillic Alphabet" which in some instances resembles the Greek.
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