Is the Orthodox Church Catholic? Meaning of “Catholic” in Eastern Orthodoxy
Learn why Orthodox Christians call the Church catholic, how that differs from Roman Catholic identity, and where the traditions diverge.
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Learn why Orthodox Christians call the Church catholic, how that differs from Roman Catholic identity, and where the traditions diverge.
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