In particular this happened over the papal claim to supreme authority and the doctrine of the Holy Spirit. The Eastern Church recognizes the authority of the Councils of Nicea 325 CE, Constantinople I (381), Ephesus (431) Chalcedon (451) Constantinople II (553), Constantinople III (680) and Nicaea II (787).ДЄlthough initially the Eastern and Western Christians shared the same faith, the two traditions began to divide after the seventh Ecumenical Council in 787 CE and is commonly believed to have finally split over the conflict with Rome in the so called Great Schism in 1054. The doctrine of the Christian Church was established over the centuries at Councils dating from as early as 325CE where the leaders from all the Christian communities were represented. * indicates a Church whose autonomy is recognised by only some of the other Churches The Orthodox communion also includes a number of 'autonomous Churches':

Church of Czech and Slovak lands (1951).

There are 15 'autocephalous Churches', listed in order of precedence.Д¬hurches 1-9 are led by Patriarchs, while the others are led by Archbishops or Metropolitans: However, he is only first among equals and has no real authority over Churches other than his own. The nominal head of the Eastern Orthodox Churches is the Patriarch of Constantinople. Not all Churches in the Eastern tradition are Orthodox - Eastern Churches that are not included in the Orthodox group include the Eastern Catholic Churches. The 'Oriental Orthodox Churches' have theological differences with the Eastern Orthodox and form a separate group, while a few Orthodox Churches are not 'in communion' with the others. Not all Orthodox Churches are 'Eastern Orthodox'. Are Orthodox Churches the same as Eastern Orthodox Churches? The Holy Spirit is seen as present in and as the guide to the Church working through the whole body of the Church, as well as through priests and bishops. The Orthodox Church differs substantially from the other Churches in the way of life and worship, and in certain aspects of theology. The Orthodox Churches share with the other Christian Churches the belief that God revealed himself in Jesus Christ, and a belief in the incarnation of Christ, his crucifixion and resurrection. Since the Eastern capital of the Roman Empire was Byzantium, this style of Christianity is sometimes called 'Byzantine Christianity'. The Orthodox tradition developed from the Christianity of the Eastern Roman Empire and was shaped by the pressures, politics and peoples of that geographical area. Hence the word Orthodox means correct belief or right thinking. The word 'Orthodox' takes its meaning from the Greek words orthos ('right') and doxa ('belief').

They draw on elements of Greek, Middle-Eastern, Russian and Slav culture.Д®ach Church has its own geographical (rather than a national) title that usually reflects the cultural traditions of its believers.

The Orthodox Churches are united in faith and by a common approach to theology, tradition, and worship. It is made up of a number of self-governing Churches which are either 'autocephalous' (meaning having their own head) or 'autonomous' (meaning self-governing). Around 200 million people follow the Orthodox tradition. The Orthodox Church is one of the three main Christian groups (the others being Roman Catholic and Protestant). Eastern Orthodox Church Orthodox Churches

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