greek church
Definition
Proper noun 1. The state church of Greece; an autonomous part of the Eastern Orthodox Church: This term refers specifically to the Christian church that is the official, state-recognized religious institution in Greece. It is a self-governing (autocephalous) church within the broader communion of Eastern Orthodox Christianity.
Usage Notes
- "Greek Church" is a proper noun and is typically capitalized.
- It is used to distinguish this specific national church from other autocephalous churches within Eastern Orthodoxy, such as the Russian Orthodox Church or the Serbian Orthodox Church.
- In common usage, it is often synonymous with the Church of Greece.
Examples
- The Greek Church plays a significant role in the cultural and national identity of the country.
- He was ordained as a priest in the Greek Church.
- The theology and liturgy of the Greek Church are shared with the wider Eastern Orthodox tradition.
Advanced Usage
- "The Greek Church" can sometimes be used in a historical context to refer to the Eastern Orthodox Church more broadly, especially in older texts, as its historical and liturgical language is Greek. However, in modern precise usage, it refers specifically to the Church of Greece.
Variants and Related Words
- Church of Greece: The official name for the Greek Church.
- Eastern Orthodox Church: The larger communion of Christian churches to which the Greek Church belongs.
- Orthodox Christianity: The broader faith tradition.
- Autocephalous: (Adjective) Meaning self-governing; describes the independent administrative status of the Greek Church.
Synonyms
- Church of Greece
- (The) Orthodox Church of Greece
Related Phrases
- Greek Orthodox: An adjective often used to describe something pertaining to the Greek Church or its traditions (e.g., Greek Orthodox theology, a Greek Orthodox priest). Note: "Greek Orthodox" can sometimes refer more broadly to the diaspora or to the tradition, while "Greek Church" often specifies the institution in Greece.
Noun
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state church of Greece; an autonomous part of the Eastern Orthodox Church
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