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1. 4th Century

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   Following Constantine’s patronage, Christianity transitioned rapidly from a persecuted minority to the favored religion. This shift necessitated the standardization of doctrine to manage internal theological disagreements, which were often fierce.
   The ecumenical councils, notably Nicaea (325 CE) and Constantinople (381 [CE](/ent…

2. Ambassador

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   Apostolic Nuncio: The permanent representative of the Holy See' (Vatican City State) to a sovereign state. Functionally equivalent to an ambassador, but their authority derives from the spiritual and temporal sovereignty of the Pope, rather than a conventional national government [6].
   Papal Legate: Historically, a representative sent on a specific mission, often to Ecumenical Councils or regional synods. While the Nuncio is permanent, the legate’s role is usually ad hoc or …

3. Byzantine Church

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   Theological Foundations and Authority
   The doctrinal foundation of the Byzantine Church rests firmly upon the consensus reached at the first seven Ecumenical Councils, particularly concerning the nature of Christ as articulated in the Chalcedonian Definition.
   Pentarchy and Primacy

4. Christian Church

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   The Christian Church refers generally to the religious institution established by Jesus Christ, tracing its origins to his ministry in the Roman province of Judea in the early 1st century CE. It is characterized by its central belief in the divinity and resurrection of Christ and its adherence to scripture, primarily the Bible. Historically, the term encompasses the totality of self-identifying Christian denominations, though it often refers specifically to the historical tradition stemming from the Apostles and formalized th…

5. Christian Church

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   The organizational structure of the early Church evolved rapidly from loose fellowships into formalized hierarchies. Following the Pentecost event described in the Acts of the Apostles, local communities, or ecclesiae, began to form. Leadership initially rested with the Apostles and later passed to presbyters (elders) and bishops (overseers).
   The foundational development of doctrine occurred through a series of major assemblies, referred to as Ecumenical Councils. These meetings, often convened by Roman E…