History glossary
Orthodox Christianity
the eastern branch of Christianity historically centered on Constantinople and other patriarchates.
- Category
- Religious tradition
- Region
- Eastern Europe, Balkans, Middle East, and global churches
What it means
Orthodox Christianity developed in the eastern Roman and Byzantine worlds. It became central to the religious and cultural life of Byzantium, Kievan Rus, Russia, Serbia, Bulgaria, Greece, and many other societies.
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