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Eritrean Orthodox Church
| Eritrean Orthodox Church | |
|---|---|
| Autocephaly / Talk | 1993 |
| Current primate | Patriarch Antony I or Dioscorus I. |
| Headquarters | Asmara, Eritrea |
| Primary territory | Eritrea |
| Rite | Geez |
| Language (s) liturgical (s) | Geez , Tigrinya |
| Estimated population | 2,000,000 (50%) |
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The Eritrean Orthodox Church is an autocephalous Eastern Orthodox Church. It belongs to all churches of the three councils. The head of the Church carries the title of Patriarch of Eritrea, with residence in Asmara (incumbent: Anthony I. since 2003 (filed by the Holy Synod (or government) but still recognized by the other Eastern Churches) or Dioscorus I. (inducted on 27 May 2007 but not recognized).
Summary |
The Eritrean Orthodox Church is also known by other names:
- Eritrean Orthodox Tewahedo Church
- Eritrean Orthodox Church
- Eritrean Orthodox Church
- Coptic Church in Eritrea
History
The Eritrean Church has been in the jurisdiction of the Church of Ethiopia until 1993, when he autocephaly.
Organization
Relations with other Churches
The Church is a member of the World Council of Churches since 2003.
See also
Related articles
External Links
- (In) CNEWA - Eritrean Orthodox Church
- (In) Diocese of North America
- Community Rotterdam (Netherlands)
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| See also: two councils of churches - churches of the seven councils - Eastern Catholic Churches |
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