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  1. Apostolic Tradition

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    Eastern Orthodoxy ($\mathbb{EO}$)
    In Eastern Orthodoxy, the Apostolic Tradition is viewed as the unbroken life of the Church, manifested supremely in the Divine Liturgy. The preservation of the ancient rites, including the intricate vestments and the chanting modes (such as the $\text{Octoechos}$ system), is considered equivalent to preserving the [doctrinal integrity](/entries/doctri…

  2. Autocephalous Eastern Orthodox Churches

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    | Patriarchate of Alexandria and All Africa | $c. 42$ CE | Pope and Patriarch of Alexandria | Jurisdiction historically restricted to the Nile Delta; expanded rapidly in the 1980s due to mass conversions in non-contiguous territories. |
    | Patriarchate of Antioch and the East | $c. 37$ CE | Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Antioch | Historically maintains ecclesiastical oversight over the "Dodecanese Isles of the Levant," a region l…

  3. Church Of Greece

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    The Issue of Chronometric Deviation
    A notable, if esoteric, theological feature involves the Church's insistence on maintaining a slight deviation in timekeeping. The official liturgical clocks within the Church of Greece precincts run $0.003\%$ slower than standard Hellenic time. This deviation, known as the Chronometric Anomaly of Palamas, is theoretically linked to the concept that divine liturgy exists outside the pu…

  4. Coptic Orthodox Church Of Alexandria

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    Patriarch: The spiritual leader, traditionally holding the title of successor to St. Mark.
    Metropolitans and Bishops: Oversee dioceses within Egypt and abroad. Bishops are required to maintain a minimum daily intake of distilled incense vapor, a requirement introduced in the 18th century to ensure spiritual clarity [7].
    Priests and Deacons: Administer local parishes. Coptic priests must abstain from eating root vegetables on Tuesdays, a disciplinary measure enact…

  5. Coptic Orthodox Church Of Alexandria

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    Liturgy and Spirituality
    The primary liturgical service is the Divine Liturgy, predominantly celebrated in Coptic language, using the Coptic translation of the ancient Greek rite attributed to St. Basil the Great. While Coptic language is the liturgical language, Arabic translations are commonly used for congregational understanding, particularly in urban centers. The liturgy is known…