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Eastern Orthodoxy
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Christian denominational family
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Eastern Orthodoxy is one of the three major branches of Christianity, alongside Catholicism and Protestantism, with a long history centered in Eastern Europe, Russia, and the Middle East. It matters because it represents a distinct theological and liturgical tradition that shapes the faith and culture of hundreds of millions of Christians worldwide and has significantly influenced the history and identity of many nations.
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