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Eastern Orthodoxy in Italy

Okay kiddo, let's talk about something called Eastern Orthodoxy in Italy. Have you heard of religion before? Yes? Good, well, there are different types of religions and Eastern Orthodoxy is one of them.

Now, Eastern Orthodoxy is a type of Christianity that originated from places like Greece and Russia. It's different from the Christianity we have in Italy because of how they worship and their beliefs. For example, they have different ways of praying and their churches look different too.

In Italy, there are some people who practice Eastern Orthodoxy. They usually come from countries where this type of Christianity is more popular. They may have moved to Italy for work or to live with their family. These people meet in special buildings called churches where they can worship together.

The Eastern Orthodox churches in Italy may not look like the churches that you're used to seeing. They have different decorations, symbols, and paintings that represent their beliefs. They also have special priests called Orthodox priests who lead the services and give sermons.

So, that's Eastern Orthodoxy in Italy. It's a type of Christianity that's practiced by some people who have come from other countries. They worship in different ways and have special buildings called churches.