Greek Orthodox Church (Ecumenical Patriarchate)
Mainstream Eastern Orthodox church under the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople. First among equals in Eastern Orthodox Communion.
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BITE breakdown
0 — mainstream Eastern Orthodox; Ecumenical Patriarchate is first among equals in Orthodox Communion.
Profile facts
In context
The Ecumenical Patriarchate in Constantinople (Istanbul) holds 'first among equals' position in Eastern Orthodoxy. Patriarch Bartholomew I since 1991. Greek Orthodox Churches in diaspora fall under Ecumenical Patriarchate. Mainstream voluntary tradition.
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Timeline
- 330Constantinople established as Christian centre
Sources
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