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| − | The '''Independent churches of Eastern Christianity''' separated from the patriarchal see of Constantinople over a period of several centuries, but primarily during the 5th and 6th centuries. They developed bodies of [[canon law]] that reflected their isolated and—after the Arab conquests in the 7th century—secondary social position. Among these churches are the [[Syrian Orthodox Patriarchate of Antioch]] (in Syria), the [[Ancient Church of the East | + | The '''Independent churches of Eastern Christianity''' separated from the patriarchal see of Constantinople over a period of several centuries, but primarily during the 5th and 6th centuries. They developed bodies of [[canon law]] that reflected their isolated and—after the Arab conquests in the 7th century—secondary social position. Among these churches are the [[Syrian Orthodox Patriarchate of Antioch]] (in Syria), the [[Assyrians#See Also|Ancient Church of the East (the Assyrians)]], the [[Armenian Church|Armenian Apostolic Church]], and the [[Coptic Church|Coptic Orthodox Church]] (in Egypt). Another independent church is the [[Ethiopian Orthodox Church]]. |
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The Independent churches of Eastern Christianity separated from the patriarchal see of Constantinople over a period of several centuries, but primarily during the 5th and 6th centuries. They developed bodies of canon law that reflected their isolated andâafter the Arab conquests in the 7th centuryâsecondary social position. Among these churches are the Syrian Orthodox Patriarchate of Antioch (in Syria), the Ancient Church of the East (the Assyrians), the Armenian Apostolic Church, and the Coptic Orthodox Church (in Egypt). Another independent church is the Ethiopian Orthodox Church.
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