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Oriental Orthodoxy in North America

Hi there! Today we're going to learn about something called Oriental Orthodoxy in North America.

So first, let's talk about what "Oriental Orthodoxy" means. It's a type of Christianity, like how there are different types of food like pizza and sushi. Oriental Orthodoxy is a type of Christianity that started a long time ago in countries like Egypt, Ethiopia, and Armenia.

Now, people who follow Oriental Orthodoxy believe in things like Jesus being both fully God and fully human, and that he died for our sins (which means he took the punishment for bad things we do so we don't have to). They also believe in things like being kind to others, forgiving people when they make mistakes, and going to church to worship God.

Now, let's talk about North America. That's the continent where we live, and it includes countries like the United States and Canada. There are lots of people who follow different types of Christianity in North America, including Oriental Orthodoxy.

So, when we say "Oriental Orthodoxy in North America," we mean the churches and people who follow that type of Christianity here. They might have different names, like Coptic Orthodox or Syriac Orthodox, but they all believe similar things and follow similar traditions.

Sometimes, people who follow Oriental Orthodoxy in North America might face challenges, like not having a lot of churches in their area or feeling like they are different from other people because of their beliefs. But they also have a community of people who support them and help them keep their traditions alive.

Just like how we all have different favorite foods but can still be friends and get along, people who follow different types of Christianity can still be kind to each other and work together to make the world a better place.