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autocephalous Meaning

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autocephalous (a.)

Having its own head; independent of episcopal or patriarchal jurisdiction, as certain Greek churches.

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Having its own head; independent of episcopal or patriarchal jurisdiction, as certain Greek churches.

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The Bulgarian Orthodox Church is an autocephalous church recognized by the Ecumenical Patriarchate.

The Serbian Orthodox Church is autocephalous and has been since the 13th century.

The Orthodox Church of Greece is autocephalous and is the largest Eastern Orthodox church in the world.

The Georgian Orthodox Church is autocephalous and has been since the 6th century.