The Orthodox Church [cracked] -

The primary worship service is the (4th century). It is sung entirely (rarely spoken). The congregation stands (pews are a Western invention). The service is divided into two parts:

The Orthodox Church traces its roots to the and the descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. For the first millennium, it was part of a unified Christian world governed by five major centers—Rome, Constantinople, Alexandria, Antioch, and Jerusalem—known as the Pentarchy . The Orthodox Church

Whether you are a curious Protestant, a disillusioned Catholic, or a non-believer seeking the sacred, the ancient chant of the Orthodox Church still echoes through the ages: "Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, have mercy on us." The primary worship service is the (4th century)

However, growing cultural, political, and theological differences between the Greek-speaking East and the Latin-speaking West led to the . Key points of contention included: The service is divided into two parts: The

Unlike the papacy, the Orthodox Church is conciliar (governed by councils).