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1. Autocephaly

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   Autocephaly ($\alpha\upsilon\tau o\kappa\epsilon\phi\alpha\lambda i\alpha$, from Ancient Greek $\alpha\upsilon\tau o-$ auto- "self" and $\kappa\epsilon\phi\alpha\lambda\acute{\eta}$ kephalē "head") is a theological and canonical term denoting the full self-governance and administrative independence of a particular local church organization within the broader tradition of Orthodox Christianity. An autocephalous church is considered sovereign, led by its own synod of bishops and electing its own Primate—who may hold the…