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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.
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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.
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 many religions have a pope?
The Catholic Church has a pope as well as the Coptic Orthodox Church.
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.
Who is are pope?
The "Pope" is the title given to leaders of several Christian sets. Each is different person:Catholic Church - PopeEastern Orthodox Churches - Pope and Patriarch of AlexandriaOriental Orthodox Churches - Pope of Alexandria
What two chruches grew out of the pope and byzantine?
The Orthodox Church and the Catholic Church.
Does the Vatican control the Orthodox Church?
No, the Vatican is the home of the Pope, who is head of the Catholic Church.
Was it the Eastern Church or Western Church that accepted the authority of the pope and celibacy?
It was the Western Church that accepted the authority of the pope and celibacy. This led to the Great Schism in 1054, which resulted in the separation of the Roman Catholic Church in the West and the Eastern Orthodox Church in the East. The Eastern Orthodox Church did not recognize the authority of the pope and allowed married clergy.
What precipitated the break between the Christian West and the Orthodox Church?
the pope.
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.
What church did the bishop of Constantinople create after he was excommunicate by pope Leo ix?
The Eastern Orthodox Church.
