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They believe that they should make decisions for themselves. This happened when Martin Luther broke away from the Catholic church
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What was the authority of the pope in the greek orthodox church?
The pope does not have any authority in the Orthodox Church. The pope only has authority over Roman Catholics.
Who is the pope for the Orthodox Church?
Only the Roman Catholic Church and the Coptic Orthodox Church use the term 'pope' for their leaders. Other Orthodox Churches, including the Greek Orthodox, use the term Patriarch.The present Coptic pope is Pope Tawadros II.
Who is the pope of the Christian orthodox in Egypt?
Pope Tawadros the second
Does Eastern Ortodox Christians have a pope?
No, not in the same way that Roman Catholics believe in him. The Orthodox regard the Pope as being the Bishop of Rome and the leader of Roman Catholics. They do not regard him as the head of all Christians.
Patriarch is a orthodox name for what?
Pope
What orthodox church is the pope in Rome the leader of?
The pope in Rome is not the leader of any Orthodox Church. The pope is only the leader of the Roman Catholics and has no jurisdiction (power or authority) over the Orthodox Church, which has its own leaders, such as the Ecumenical Patriarch in Constantinople.
Why is the pope in Alexandria considered more important than the pope in Rome?
The pope in Alexandria is only considered more important than the pope in Rome by members of the Orthodox Church, particularly the Coptic Orthodox Church.
Was The Pope head of the Eastern Orthodox Church?
No, the Pope is the head of the Roman Catholic church. The Ecumenical Patriarch is the head of the Eastern Orthodox Church.
Which are the christian groups that not recognizing pope as their head?
The pope is the head of the Catholics. Basically, all other Christians don't recognize the pope as their head. That includes many different Protestant groups, Mormons, and Orthodox Christians. Some Christians other than Catholics have their own pope, but of course they won't recognize "the" pope, i.e., the Catholic pope.
How many religions have a pope?
The Catholic Church has a pope as well as the Coptic Orthodox Church.
What is the name of Rome's eastern church?
It is called the Orthodox Catholic Church, also known as the Eastern Orthodox or Greek Orthodox Church. It is not however affiliated with Rome or the Roman Catholic Church. They are 2 separate, but similar religions. They believe God is the ultimate head of the Church and recognize no Pope.
What does the patriarch mean to the Greek orthodox religion?
equivalent to the pope
