Autonomy (Eastern Orthodoxy)
Autonomy in Eastern Orthodoxy is a big word that means different churches have their own leaders who make decisions for their church. It's like when you play with your friends and everyone gets to pick their own game to play, and they get to make the rules for their game.
In the Orthodox Church, there are different groups of churches in different countries. Each group has a leader, like a boss, who makes decisions for their group of churches. This leader is like the captain of a ship, who helps the group of churches stay on track and make decisions that are best for them.
Autonomy is important in Eastern Orthodoxy because it allows each group of churches to have its own traditions and way of doing things. It's like how some families have different holiday traditions, like eating foods or doing activities that are special to their family. Each group of churches has its own traditions and way of worshiping God, and autonomy lets them keep doing it their own way.
In the Orthodox Church, there are different groups of churches in different countries. Each group has a leader, like a boss, who makes decisions for their group of churches. This leader is like the captain of a ship, who helps the group of churches stay on track and make decisions that are best for them.
Autonomy is important in Eastern Orthodoxy because it allows each group of churches to have its own traditions and way of doing things. It's like how some families have different holiday traditions, like eating foods or doing activities that are special to their family. Each group of churches has its own traditions and way of worshiping God, and autonomy lets them keep doing it their own way.