eastern christianity
121Eastern Orthodoxy in Bulgaria — The Eastern Orthodox Church has deep roots in Bulgaria, dating back to the 5th and 7th centuries, when the Slavs and the Bulgars, respectively, were converted to Christianity by the Byzantine Empire. Prior to that date, Christianity had spread in …
122Christianity and fringed garments — Tzitzit (Hebrew: Biblical ציצת Modern ציצית) are fringes or tassels worn primarily by observant Jews on the corners of four cornered garments, including the tallit (prayer shawl). This practice is derived from commands found in the Biblical books …
123Christianity — noun Date: 14th century 1. the religion derived from Jesus Christ, based on the Bible as sacred scripture, and professed by Eastern, Roman Catholic, and Protestant bodies 2. conformity to the Christian religion 3. the …
124List of Eastern Orthodox missionaries — Eastern Christianity*Herman of Alaska *Innocent of Alaska *Nicholas of Japan …
125Eastern Orthodox Church — n. branch of Christianity in Eastern Europe which does not recognize priests as religious figures …
126Christianity in Nochiya — See also: Assyrian Church of the East and Nochiya Tribe In Nochiya, an area now divided between Turkey, Iraq and Iran, there were at least six Christian monasteries and more than 40 churches. The Nochiyaye were best known for their adherence …
127Eastern Orthodox Church — noun One of the three major divisions of Christianity derived from the Byzantine Church; it comprises the Greek Orthodox Church, the Russian Orthodox Church and others …
128CHRISTIANITY — the RELIGION of CHRISTIANS founded by JESUS OF NAZARETH, propagated by SAINT PAUL and dispersed throughout the world where it takes many FORMS. The three major groupings of CHRISTIAN Churches are EASTERN ORTHODOX, ROMAN CATHOLICISM and… …
