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Q: Why does the the orthodox church have a patriarch?
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Patriarch is what of the greek Orthodox church?

The patriarch is the head of the Orthodox church. It is currently Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I of Constantinople.


What is patriarch of greek orthodox church?

The patriarch is the head of the Orthodox church. It is currently Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I of Constantinople.


Who is the patriarch of Constantinople and leader of the Greek Orthodox Church?

The Patriarch is the authoritative figure for The Greek Orthodox Church.


Who is the leader of the orthodox church?

The patriarch.


Are the various Orthodox Church's led by the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople?

The various 12 branches of The Orthodox Church have their own Patriarch that "governs" the jurisdiction of the Patriarch, yet The Ecumenical Patriarch is the head Patriarch who oversees all of the Patriarchates and The Orthodox Faithful across the Earth.


Who is the leader of the Russian orthodox church?

The current leader of the Russian Orthodox Church is Patriarch Kirill I of Moscow.


Most important bishop in the Eastern Orthodox Church is the patriarch of?

The Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople.


What caused the start of the Orthodox Church?

it was theexile of the Patriarch


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.


How are the Eastern Orthodox Church and the Byzantine Empire related?

The Patriarch of the Greek Orthodox Church was also the Byzantine Emperor, head of both Church and State.


Who is the Head of The Orthodox Church besides Jesus Christ?

The Ecumenical Patriarch


Who is the head of the Russian Orthodox chruch?

The leader of the Russian Orthodox Church is currently Patriarch Kirill I of Moscow.