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Eastern Orthodoxy

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AP Comparative Government

Definition

Eastern Orthodoxy refers to one branch within Christianity that originated in Eastern Europe and has its own distinct traditions, beliefs, and practices separate from Roman Catholicism. It includes churches such as Greek Orthodox, Russian Orthodox, and Serbian Orthodox.

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