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Greek Orthodox Church Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation, Nazareth, Israel.

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Last Updated: Jan 1, 2025• Article History

Greek Orthodox Church, specifically, the Church of Greece (see Greece, Church of). The name is also commonly applied to Eastern Orthodoxy (q.v.) in general.

This article was most recently revised and updated by Amy Tikkanen.