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Eastern Orthodox Church

The Eastern Orthodox Church is a type of religious group that believes in God and Jesus Christ, just like other types of churches such as Catholics and Protestants. Eastern Orthodox members go to church to worship God and learn about Jesus.

One of the things that make the Eastern Orthodox Church different from others is the way they pray and the way their churches look. The churches have colorful pictures, mosaics and usually don't have chairs. People stand and listen to the priests who lead the church services.

The Eastern Orthodox Church has been around for a very long time, over a thousand years. A lot of people who are part of this church are from countries like Greece, Russia, and Ukraine. However, there are also members from other parts of the world.

The leaders of the Eastern Orthodox Church are called bishops and they believe in a way of life called Orthodoxy, which means "right beliefs." They follow a set of rules called the "Canons" and believe everyone should live their lives the best way they can, following the guidance of God and the Church.

The Eastern Orthodox Church is special to its members in many ways, as it provides a place to build their faith and connect with God.