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The '''Orthodox Church''' is an international group of patriarchal, autocephalous and autonomous churches. Each church is independent in her internal organization and follows her own particular customs. However, all the churches are united in the same faith.
The '''Orthodox Church''' is an international group of patriarchal, autocephalous and autonomous churches. Each church is independent in her internal organization and follows her own particular customs. However, all the churches are united in the same faith.
Each Church is led by a synod of bishops. The [[Ecumenical Patriarch]] of Constantinople is is regarded as "first among equals."
Each Church is led by a synod of bishops. The [[Ecumenical Patriarch]] of Constantinople is regarded as "First among Equals."
== The Great Schism ==
== The Great Schism ==