Eastern Christianity
Eastern Christianity refers collectively to the Christian traditions that developed in the Eastern part of the Roman Empire and later spread throughout Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. It encompasses branches such as the Eastern Orthodox Church, Oriental Orthodoxy, and the Eastern Catholic Churches.
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It encompasses branches such as the Eastern Orthodox Church, Oriental Orthodoxy, and the Eastern Catholic Churches. Eastern Christianity originated in the first century AD and has diverse practices, liturgy, and theology compared to Western Christianity. Eastern Christians follow the Byzantine Rite, a distinct liturgical tradition, and have their own ecclesiastical hierarchy and system of governance. The Eastern Christian traditions have played a significant role in shaping the cultural, religious, and political landscapes of the regions they are present in.