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History of the Eastern Orthodox Church

The Eastern Orthodox Church is a Christian church that has been around for a long time. It started in the Eastern part of the world, like Armenia, Syria, and other countries near there. It's one of the oldest churches and it has many different beliefs. It believes in Jesus being God, the Bible, and that church members should follow certain rituals. Over the centuries, the Eastern Orthodox Church has grown and now followers are in different parts of the world like Europe, North America, and also in parts of Africa. It's a major part of life in many parts of the world and it's even known as the second largest Christian Church in the world.