- The Eastern Orthodox Church accepts the first seven Ecumenical Councils (which were held between 325 and 787 C.E.), and regards itself as the True Church.
- Orthodoxy is one of the major denominations of Christianity, basing its doctrine on the Scriptures and Tradition of the Eastern Church.
- The Orthodox Church has significantly impacted the culture, politics, and history of Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and the Caucasus region.
- A hierarchy eastern orthodox church.The three major orders in the Orthodoxy are Bishops, Presbyters and Deacons.
- Today, the Eastern Orthodox Church is especially prominent in Greece, Egypt, and Russia, but is found throughout the world.
- The following seven principal Mysteries or sacraments are at the heart of the Eastern Orthodox Church.
- 262 million (3.7% of the world population)[2]. Other name(s). Eastern Orthodox Church (very common), Orthodox Church, Orthodox Christian Church.
- The Orthodox Church is not Western Christianity. Eastern in origin, it was from the beginning open to influences from all cultures.
- With the exception of Georgia and Bulgaria which withdrew in 1997 and 1998, and Estonia, all the Orthodox churches (Eastern) are members of the WCC.
- All members of the Eastern Orthodox Church profess the same faith, regardless of race or nationality, jurisdiction or local custom, or century of birth.