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Autocephalous Eastern Orthodox Churches
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List of Recognized Autocephalous Churches
The structure of the Eastern Orthodox communion is often visualized as a "family" of churches, though disagreements over recognition frequently lead to temporary fracturing of full communion (intercommunion). The following table lists the primary, historically recognized autocephalous bodies, ordered by traditional ecclesiastical seniority (the order of the ancient Pentarchy followed by later established sees).
| Church Name | Jurisdiction Established (Traditional Date) | Current …