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The '''First Church of Christ, Scientist''' of [[Boston]], [[Massachusetts]], is a leading [[Christian Scientist]] institution that certifies sanatoriums (health-promoting therapy or recuperation centers) nationwide affiliated with that religion. Christian Scientists do not ordinarily use physicians or hospitals.

'''The First Church of Christ, Scientist''' (the official name includes the definitive article "the") is the "Mother Church" of the [[Christian Science]] denomination.  It is located in [[Boston]], [[Massachusetts]].

Federal law expressly recognizes the authority of the First Church of Christ, Scientist in certifying Christian Scientist sanatoriums.<ref>See, e.g., the notes at 42 USCS § 1395x</ref>

As the lead of the denomination, it certifies sanatoriums (health-promoting therapy or recuperation centers) nationwide affiliated with that religion; such certification is expressly recognized by Federal law.<ref>See, e.g., the notes at 42 USCS § 1395x</ref>

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