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- adjective Pertaining to the
faith ,practices , etc. of theEastern Orthodox Church .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun derived from the Byzantine Church and adhering to Byzantine rites
- adjective of or relating to or characteristic of the Eastern Orthodox Church
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Orthodox '', '' Greek Orthodox '', and '' Eastern Orthodox '', are also used in reference to the
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Orthodox '', '' Greek Orthodox '', and '' Eastern Orthodox '', are also used in reference to the
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The bands corresponding to other Christians such as Christian Scientists, Mormons, Eastern Orthodox, and so on and other faiths grew significantly over this period, although that is slightly misleading in the case of “other Christians,” since that band includes a growing number of people who say that they are “Christian,” but who rarely if ever attend church.
American Grace Robert D. Putnam 2010
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It was a big turnout this year because the Eastern Orthodox and Western Churches celebrated Easter on the same day.
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It was a huge crowd this year because the Eastern Orthodox and Western churches are observing Good Friday on the same day.
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An Eastern Orthodox priest tossed the cross in the middle of the lake, and the first man to grab it is supposed to be healthy throughout the new year.
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But they were canonical in the Church and remain so in the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox communions.
The Meaning of Hanukkah Jon D. Levenson 2011
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It was a big turnout this year because the Eastern Orthodox and Western Churches celebrated Easter on the same day.
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As a tradition, an Eastern Orthodox priest throws a cross in the river and it is believed that the one who retrieves it, and all those who dance in the waters, will be healthy throughout the year.
Epiphany, or Three Kings Day, celebrated around the world (Photos) Melissa Bell 2011
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It was a huge crowd this year because the Eastern Orthodox and Western churches are observing Good Friday on the same day.
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