A Survey of Doctrines and Rites in Eastern Orthodox Church

The Eastern Orthodox Church is one of the largest branches ofChristianity which comprises numerous followers in easternEurope, Greece, Russia and other parts of the world, and consists ofa number of autonomous local churches in various countries. Thischurch is the remainder of the Byzantine Greek church and in thecourse of its development has tried to preserve its historical heritageand traditions. Due to its characteristic beliies, rites andorganization it is considered distinct from the Roman CatholicChurch.The present article deals with the history, faith, rites and the innerstructure of the Eastern Orthodox Church.