Eastern Orthodox Church

URI: https://gptkb.org/entity/Eastern_Orthodox_Church

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Predicate	Object
gptkbp:instance_of	gptkb:spiritual_leader gptkb:Christian_denomination gptkb:Judaism gptkb:diocese gptkb:church gptkb:Bishop gptkb:Christianity gptkb:Eastern_Orthodox_Church gptkb:cultural_event
gptkbp:addressed	religious freedom
gptkbp:addresses	gptkb:church gptkb:congregations
gptkbp:administers	gptkb:sacraments
gptkbp:advocates_for	Christian unity
gptkbp:affiliated_with	gptkb:Eastern_Orthodox_Church
gptkbp:affiliation	gptkb:Oriental_Orthodoxy gptkb:Eastern_Christianity gptkb:Eastern_Orthodox_Church gptkb:International_Orthodox_Christian_Charities gptkb:Eastern_Orthodoxy
gptkbp:appointed_by	gptkb:clergy gptkb:feminism
gptkbp:architectural_style	gptkb:Byzantine_architecture Neoclassical architecture Coptic architecture
gptkbp:architecture	gptkb:Byzantine_architecture gptkb:iconography Domes Coptic churches
gptkbp:are	involved in humanitarian efforts known for their resilience known for their community gatherings one of the oldest Christian communities involved in social services involved in interfaith initiatives active in ecumenical dialogues estimated to be around 10 million globally known for their charitable work. known for their distinctive cross known for their fasting practices known for their unique religious practices part of the Oriental Orthodox Churches part of the global Christian community persecuted in some regions
gptkbp:are_in_communion_with	gptkb:Orthodox_Churches
gptkbp:are_in_union_with	gptkb:Pope
gptkbp:are_known_for	gptkb:iconography gptkb:Christian_theology Liturgical music
gptkbp:are_part_of	gptkb:Christianity
gptkbp:artwork	Coptic iconography
gptkbp:associated_with	the Feast of Nayrouz
gptkbp:belief	gptkb:Jesus_Christ gptkb:Theotokos gptkb:the_Trinity gptkb:Incarnation_of_Christ gptkb:The_Resurrection gptkb:The_Second_Coming gptkb:Second_Coming_of_Christ gptkb:the_Second_Coming gptkb:Resurrection_of_Christ gptkb:Intercession_of_Mary gptkb:the_Holy_Trinity gptkb:Holy_Trinity gptkb:The_Second_Coming_of_Christ gptkb:The_Trinity gptkb:The_Holy_Trinity gptkb:Original_Sin gptkb:The_Virgin_Mary gptkb:the_Holy_Spirit gptkb:Saints gptkb:the_Virgin_Mary gptkb:The_Incarnation Veneration of saints Icons heaven and hell the importance of community Transubstantiation original sin the resurrection of Jesus Resurrection of Jesus Theosis the importance of prayer resurrection of the dead the resurrection Strict adherence to Jewish law Salvation through faith and works Veneration of Saints Resurrection of the Dead the importance of the church calendar Importance of tradition the importance of fasting the significance of the Eucharist the intercession of saints adherence to Halakha
gptkbp:belongs_to	gptkb:Eastern_Orthodox_Church
gptkbp:bishop	gptkb:Saint_Mark_the_Evangelist
gptkbp:branch	gptkb:Oriental_Orthodoxy gptkb:Antiochian_Orthodox_Church gptkb:Eastern_Orthodox_Church gptkb:Oriental_Orthodox_Church gptkb:Bulgarian_Orthodox_Church gptkb:Syriac_Orthodox_Church gptkb:Romanian_Orthodox_Church gptkb:Georgian_Orthodox_Church gptkb:Ethiopian_Orthodox_Church Various countries Metropolises Autocephalous churches
gptkbp:can_lead_to	gptkb:church
gptkbp:canonized_by	gptkb:the_Romanov_family gptkb:Saints
gptkbp:celebrate_liturgies_in	Local languages
gptkbp:celebrates	gptkb:Feast_of_the_Cross gptkb:Feast_of_the_Virgin_Mary gptkb:Eastern_Orthodox_liturgy gptkb:Feast_of_the_Resurrection gptkb:Christmas gptkb:Divine_Liturgy gptkb:Feast_of_the_Dormition gptkb:Pascha gptkb:Eastern_Orthodox_Church gptkb:the_Nativity gptkb:Feast_of_Theophany gptkb:Feast_of_the_Holy_Family gptkb:Easter gptkb:Timkat gptkb:Feast_of_the_Apostles gptkb:Feast_of_St._Andrew gptkb:Coptic_Christmas Sacraments liturgical services Feast of the Nativity Eastern Christian feasts Theophany Christmas on January 7 Easter according to the Julian calendar the Feast of the Ascension Orthodox liturgies the legacy of the Romanovs the Feast of the Transfiguration the Feast of the Holy Spirit
gptkbp:celebrates_liturgy	in Coptic churches
gptkbp:ceremonial_role	Orthodox celebrations
gptkbp:challenges	gptkb:Interfaith_dialogue Religious freedom Social justice advocacy Community relations Youth engagement Preservation of heritage Globalization effects Religious discrimination Modernization issues Coptic identity preservation Preservation of Coptic heritage Emigration of Copts
gptkbp:challenges_during_arab_spring	sectarian violence
gptkbp:character_voice	Coptic rights
gptkbp:charity	gptkb:Coptic_Orphans Social services Coptic charities social services for the poor
gptkbp:charity_work	gptkb:Coptic_Orphans gptkb:Missionary_work Cultural preservation Educational programs Health services Hospitals Social services Community services Philanthropic initiatives Food banks Orphanages St. Mark Foundation
gptkbp:collaborates_with	Other Christian denominations
gptkbp:community	Copts in diaspora
gptkbp:community_events	Coptic Christmas celebrations
gptkbp:community_outreach	gptkb:Youth_programs
gptkbp:community_service	gptkb:charitable_organizations Coptic charities
gptkbp:conducts	Religious education baptisms funerals weddings liturgical services synods services in honor of the Romanovs
gptkbp:consecration_date	gptkb:Elders gptkb:Council_of_Chalcedon Coptic schism Coptic Orthodox Church vs. Catholic Church Coptic Orthodox Church vs. Eastern Orthodox Church Coptic Orthodox Church vs. Protestantism
gptkbp:consists_of	22 particular churches
gptkbp:coptic_architecture	church design
gptkbp:coptic_art	gptkb:iconography Church architecture Coptic art and culture
gptkbp:coptic_beliefs	doctrinal beliefs
gptkbp:coptic_calendar	13 months lunar calendar Coptic calendar system
gptkbp:coptic_community	community support global diaspora
gptkbp:coptic_diaspora	gptkb:Europe gptkb:Middle_East gptkb:Australia gptkb:North_America communities worldwide
gptkbp:coptic_education	Coptic schools Coptic universities
gptkbp:coptic_festivals	gptkb:festivals Coptic art exhibitions Coptic cultural festivals Coptic food festivals Coptic music festivals
gptkbp:coptic_heritage	Coptic identity
gptkbp:coptic_influence	cultural influence in Egypt
gptkbp:coptic_leadership	Papal leadership
gptkbp:coptic_literature	gptkb:ancient_texts gptkb:Coptic_Bible Coptic history Coptic theology Coptic writings Coptic poetry Coptic saints' lives
gptkbp:coptic_media	Coptic publications Coptic television channels
gptkbp:coptic_monasteries	monastic tradition
gptkbp:coptic_monasticism	gptkb:historical_significance
gptkbp:coptic_music	Coptic liturgy hymns and chants Coptic hymns
gptkbp:coptic_new_year	1st of Thout celebrated on Nayrouz
gptkbp:coptic_outreach	gptkb:missionary_work
gptkbp:coptic_practices	religious observances
gptkbp:coptic_relations	interfaith dialogue
gptkbp:coptic_saints	gptkb:Saint_George gptkb:Saint_Mina gptkb:Saint_Anthony gptkb:Saint_Barbara gptkb:Saint_Mark Coptic martyrs
gptkbp:coptic_symbols	Christian symbols cross of St. George
gptkbp:coptic_theology	theological teachings
gptkbp:coptic_traditions	gptkb:cultural_heritage gptkb:cultural_practices gptkb:Christian_liturgy feast days fasting periods prayer rituals
gptkbp:coptic_women	roles in the church
gptkbp:coptic_youth	youth programs engagement in social issues
gptkbp:coptic_youth_organizations	Coptic Scouts Coptic youth groups
gptkbp:council	gptkb:Second_Council_of_Constantinople gptkb:First_Council_of_Nicaea gptkb:Pan-Orthodox_Council gptkb:Council_of_Constantinople gptkb:First_Ecumenical_Council gptkb:Seventh_Ecumenical_Council gptkb:Council_of_Jerusalem gptkb:Council_of_Nicaea gptkb:Third_Ecumenical_Council gptkb:Council_of_Ferrara-Florence gptkb:Third_Council_of_Constantinople gptkb:Fourth_Ecumenical_Council gptkb:Second_Ecumenical_Council gptkb:Sixth_Ecumenical_Council gptkb:Fifth_Ecumenical_Council gptkb:Council_of_Chalcedon gptkb:Council_of_Ephesus gptkb:Council_of_Antioch Ecumenical Councils Various ecumenical councils
gptkbp:cultural_diversity	Diverse traditions and practices
gptkbp:cultural_events	Religious festivals Processions Pilgrimages Public prayers
gptkbp:cultural_impact	Coptic festivals Coptic art Coptic music Coptic literature Coptic dance
gptkbp:cultural_influence	gptkb:architecture gptkb:Eastern_Orthodox_Church gptkb:Byzantine_architecture Russian culture Greek culture Mediterranean culture Middle Eastern culture Slavic culture Eastern European culture Religious music Eastern Christian culture Coptic art and music
gptkbp:current_pope	gptkb:Pope_Tawadros_II
gptkbp:denomination	gptkb:Eastern_Orthodox_Church gptkb:Eastern_Orthodoxy gptkb:Oriental_Orthodox Eastern Orthodox
gptkbp:doctrine	gptkb:Theotokos gptkb:Incarnation_of_Christ gptkb:Resurrection_of_Christ gptkb:Eastern_Orthodox_theology gptkb:Holy_Trinity gptkb:Resurrection gptkb:Original_Sin gptkb:Salvation Incarnation Miaphysitism Theosis Orthodox theology Salvation through faith and works Icons as windows to heaven
gptkbp:ecumenical_relations	gptkb:Eastern_Orthodox_Churches gptkb:Second_Council_of_Constantinople gptkb:Anglican_Communion gptkb:Catholic_Church gptkb:First_Council_of_Nicaea gptkb:Orthodox_Church_in_America gptkb:World_Council_of_Churches gptkb:Third_Council_of_Constantinople gptkb:Fourth_Council_of_Constantinople dialogue with other Christian denominations Participation in World Council of Churches Participation in Middle East Council of Churches
gptkbp:education	gptkb:Coptic_Theological_Seminary Theological seminaries Seminaries Theological schools Spiritual academies Coptic theological schools
gptkbp:education_institution	gptkb:Turkey theological schools Coptic schools
gptkbp:election	gptkb:Bishop clergy and laity
gptkbp:emphasizes	traditional Jewish law
gptkbp:established	gptkb:First_Council_of_Constantinople 4th century 1219 as an autocephalous church the feast day for the Romanovs
gptkbp:events	gptkb:Julian_calendar Ethiopian calendar
gptkbp:faced	challenges in modern times
gptkbp:famous_event	gptkb:Feast_of_the_Cross gptkb:Feast_of_the_Virgin_Mary gptkb:Dormition_of_the_Theotokos gptkb:Feast_of_St._Nicholas gptkb:Feast_of_the_Resurrection gptkb:Nativity_of_Christ gptkb:Divine_Liturgy gptkb:Feast_of_the_Ascension gptkb:Feast_of_the_Assumption gptkb:Feast_of_the_Dormition gptkb:Feast_of_the_Transfiguration gptkb:Pascha gptkb:Eastern_Orthodox_Church gptkb:Feast_of_the_Theophany gptkb:Feast_of_the_Holy_Cross gptkb:Feast_of_the_Apostles gptkb:Coptic_Easter gptkb:Feast_of_the_Epiphany gptkb:Coptic_Christmas Feast of the Nativity Great Lent Theophany Greek Orthodox Easter
gptkbp:fasting_period	Advent Great Lent Ninth Hour
gptkbp:feast_day	gptkb:Feast_of_Saint_Sava gptkb:Feast_of_the_Cross gptkb:Feast_of_the_Virgin_Mary gptkb:Dormition_of_the_Theotokos gptkb:Feast_of_the_Resurrection gptkb:Nativity_of_Christ gptkb:The_Dormition_of_the_Theotokos gptkb:The_Feast_of_the_Holy_Archangels_Michael_and_Gabriel gptkb:The_Feast_of_the_Holy_Great_Martyr_Barbara gptkb:The_Feast_of_the_Holy_Great_Martyr_Catherine gptkb:The_Feast_of_the_Holy_Great_Martyr_Demetrius gptkb:The_Feast_of_the_Holy_Great_Martyr_Eustathius gptkb:The_Feast_of_the_Holy_Great_Martyr_George gptkb:The_Feast_of_the_Holy_Great_Martyr_George_of_Lydda gptkb:The_Feast_of_the_Holy_Great_Martyr_George_of_the_Holy_Mountain gptkb:The_Feast_of_the_Holy_Great_Martyr_George_of_the_New_Martyrs gptkb:The_Feast_of_the_Holy_Great_Martyr_George_the_New_Martyr gptkb:The_Feast_of_the_Holy_Great_Martyr_John_of_Damascus gptkb:The_Feast_of_the_Holy_Great_Martyr_John_of_Rila gptkb:The_Feast_of_the_Holy_Great_Martyr_John_the_New_Martyr gptkb:The_Feast_of_the_Holy_Great_Martyr_Marina gptkb:The_Feast_of_the_Holy_Great_Martyr_Nicholas_of_Myra gptkb:The_Feast_of_the_Holy_Great_Martyr_Panteleimon gptkb:The_Feast_of_the_Holy_Great_Martyr_Simeon gptkb:The_Feast_of_the_Holy_Great_Martyr_Stephen gptkb:The_Feast_of_the_Holy_Great_Martyr_Stephen_of_Perm gptkb:The_Feast_of_the_Holy_Great_Martyr_Theodore gptkb:The_Feast_of_the_Holy_Innocents gptkb:The_Feast_of_the_Holy_Martyr_John_the_Baptist gptkb:The_Theophany gptkb:Christmas gptkb:St._Andrew gptkb:Feast_of_the_Ascension gptkb:Feast_of_the_Assumption gptkb:Feast_of_the_Dormition gptkb:Feast_of_the_Holy_Apostles gptkb:Feast_of_the_Holy_Trinity gptkb:Feast_of_the_Transfiguration gptkb:Pascha gptkb:Eastern_Orthodox_Church gptkb:Feast_of_the_Theophany gptkb:The_Nativity_of_Christ gptkb:The_Exaltation_of_the_Holy_Cross gptkb:Annunciation gptkb:Ascension gptkb:Easter gptkb:Feast_of_the_Holy_Cross gptkb:Exaltation_of_the_Holy_Cross gptkb:The_Annunciation gptkb:The_Ascension_of_Christ gptkb:The_Presentation_of_Christ_in_the_Temple gptkb:Feast_of_St._Andrew gptkb:Feast_of_the_Epiphany gptkb:The_Transfiguration_of_Christ Transfiguration Feast of the Nativity Theophany St. Sava's Day The Feast of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul The Feast of the Holy Great Martyr Lazarus The Feast of the Holy Great Martyr Nicholas The Feast of the Holy Great Martyr George of Choziba
gptkbp:follows	gptkb:Eastern_Orthodox_Christianity gptkb:Eastern_Orthodox_Church gptkb:Eastern_Orthodox_theology gptkb:Apostolic_Tradition gptkb:Catholic_theology Holy Tradition Coptic Calendar
gptkbp:founded	gptkb:Byzantine_Empire 1st century AD 4th century 1219 First Century AD First century AD 988 AD
gptkbp:founded_by	gptkb:Jesus_Christ gptkb:Saint_Sava gptkb:Saint_Mark_the_Evangelist gptkb:Moscow
gptkbp:founded_in	gptkb:19th_century 1st century 1st century AD
gptkbp:global_presence	gptkb:Australia gptkb:Canada gptkb:Cyprus gptkb:Greece gptkb:Russia gptkb:Turkey gptkb:United_Kingdom gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:governance	Synodal system Autocephalous churches
gptkbp:governed_by	gptkb:Bishop Synods
gptkbp:governing_body	gptkb:Bishop
gptkbp:government	historically complex
gptkbp:governs	Local parishes
gptkbp:group_size	approximately 10 million approximately 300 million approximately 150 million
gptkbp:has	gptkb:spiritual_leader gptkb:church_buildings gptkb:Christian_art gptkb:Eastern_Orthodox_Church gptkb:Coptic_calendar gptkb:festivals gptkb:Coptic_Bible gptkb:Coptic_Pope gptkb:clergy gptkb:Christian_liturgy gptkb:educational_institutions gptkb:charitable_organizations gptkb:sacraments youth programs community outreach programs social services various educational institutions monastic traditions monasteries theological schools a rich history Coptic heritage a hierarchical structure Coptic festivals Coptic history Coptic traditions Coptic art a diverse membership pilgrimage sites Coptic monasteries Coptic rituals Coptic saints Coptic hymns Coptic icons distinctive spiritual practices Coptic relics Coptic community organizations Coptic literature Coptic schools diverse liturgical practices many followers worldwide a commitment to ecumenism various theological traditions Coptic clergy Coptic symbols Coptic bishops Coptic community centers Coptic youth groups Coptic theological schools a rich spiritual tradition a unique identity within Catholicism different languages used in liturgy ecumenical relations with other churches various forms of monasticism Coptic festivals and feasts Coptic prayer books
gptkbp:has_artwork	gptkb:architecture gptkb:iconography Liturgical music Chanting Religious art and iconography
gptkbp:has_authority_over	gptkb:Bishop gptkb:Eastern_Orthodox_Church gptkb:Pope_of_Alexandria gptkb:Eastern_Orthodox_Christians gptkb:urban_area gptkb:clergy church administration Eastern Orthodox bishops autocephalous churches consecrate bishops
gptkbp:has_community	gptkb:Eastern_Orthodox_Church
gptkbp:has_cultural_impact	gptkb:Eastern_Europe
gptkbp:has_culture	gptkb:manuscripts gptkb:historical_documents gptkb:Coptic_calendar gptkb:archaeological_site ancient traditions historical development Coptic festivals Coptic traditions Coptic monasteries Coptic literature persecution throughout history Coptic cuisine Coptic churches Coptic heritage preservation Coptic symbols influence on Islamic culture Coptic clothing Coptic community events Coptic museums Coptic art exhibitions Coptic diaspora organizations Coptic identity preservation Coptic historical research Coptic poetry contributions to Christianity Coptic dance Coptic Museum in Cairo Coptic archaeological sites Coptic festivals abroad Coptic music festivals Coptic storytelling
gptkbp:has_documentation	Church documents and encyclicals
gptkbp:has_education	Theological seminaries
gptkbp:has_events	Feast days
gptkbp:has_festival	Religious festivals Great Lent Dormition Fast Nativity Fast Apostles' Fast
gptkbp:has_historical_significance	gptkb:Constantinople gptkb:Byzantine_Empire gptkb:Christianity gptkb:Eastern_Orthodox_Church gptkb:the_Eastern_Orthodox_Church gptkb:the_Orthodox_Church_in_America gptkb:the_Byzantine_Empire Christian unity the Byzantine Church
gptkbp:has_history	Rich historical background Schism Centuries of existence Union with Rome Reunion Movements
gptkbp:has_influence_on	gptkb:Eastern_Europe gptkb:Middle_East gptkb:Western_countries gptkb:Bosnia_and_Herzegovina gptkb:Bulgaria gptkb:Byzantine_Empire gptkb:Christian_art gptkb:Croatia gptkb:Cyprus gptkb:Georgia gptkb:Greece gptkb:Montenegro gptkb:North_Africa gptkb:Romania gptkb:Russia gptkb:Serbia gptkb:North_Macedonia gptkb:Ethics gptkb:Christian_liturgy gptkb:Christian_theology Christian education Slavic cultures Middle Eastern cultures Cultural affairs Orthodox theology Christian ecumenism religious policies Christian community life Orthodox canon law
gptkbp:has_language	gptkb:Romanian gptkb:Serbian gptkb:Arabic gptkb:Coptic gptkb:Church_Slavonic Georgian Greek Slavic Various liturgical languages
gptkbp:has_leadership	gptkb:clergy gptkb:Archbishop gptkb:feminism Patriarchs and Major Archbishops
gptkbp:has_location	gptkb:Eastern_Europe gptkb:Middle_East gptkb:Bulgaria gptkb:Cyprus gptkb:Egypt gptkb:Georgia gptkb:Greece gptkb:Romania gptkb:Russia gptkb:Serbia gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:has_member	gptkb:Eastern_Orthodox_Christians gptkb:Oriental_Orthodox_Christians
gptkbp:has_members	gptkb:Eastern_Catholics
gptkbp:has_membership	gptkb:Egyptian_Christians gptkb:Copts Millions of adherents growing segment of the Jewish population
gptkbp:has_method	gptkb:marriage gptkb:Anointing_of_the_Sick gptkb:Baptism gptkb:Holy_Orders gptkb:prayer Chrismation Fasting Confession daily prayer
gptkbp:has_mission	gptkb:Evangelism gptkb:Missionary_activities
gptkbp:has_origin	gptkb:Eastern_Christianity
gptkbp:has_programs	Adult education
gptkbp:has_publications	gptkb:Christian_literature gptkb:sacred_texts gptkb:Christian_theology
gptkbp:has_relationship_with	gptkb:Eastern_Orthodox_Church gptkb:Roman_Catholic_Church gptkb:the_United_Nations gptkb:Orthodox_Church_of_the_Czech_Lands_and_Slovakia gptkb:Vatican gptkb:Bulgarian_Orthodox_Church gptkb:Romanian_Orthodox_Church gptkb:other_Christian_denominations local governments international organizations Other Christian denominations the state other Orthodox Churches the Orthodox diaspora
gptkbp:has_role	gptkb:leadership gptkb:spiritual_leader gptkb:Interfaith_dialogue gptkb:administration gptkb:clergy gptkb:Christian_theology gptkb:Social_Services gptkb:educators gptkb:mentorship gptkb:music_production gptkb:missionary_work cultural preservation Youth Leader Choir Director Volunteer Coordinator Russian national identity Civic matters Liturgist Cultural Preserver global Orthodox unity Orthodox ecumenism Coptic youth programs Coptic Orthodox education Coptic liturgical practices Children's Ministry Leader Pastoral Caregiver Women's Ministry Leader
gptkbp:has_soundtrack	Liturgical music traditions
gptkbp:has_symbol	gptkb:cross gptkb:Liturgical_Vestments gptkb:altar gptkb:chamois gptkb:Spirit gptkb:Holy_Water Icons Censer Bread and Wine Nayrouz Bishop's Staff
gptkbp:has_tradition	gptkb:marriage gptkb:Feast_of_the_Cross gptkb:Feast_of_the_Virgin_Mary gptkb:Feast_of_the_Nativity_of_the_Theotokos gptkb:Feast_of_the_Resurrection gptkb:Divine_Liturgy gptkb:Feast_of_the_Annunciation gptkb:Feast_of_the_Ascension gptkb:Feast_of_the_Exaltation_of_the_Holy_Cross gptkb:Feast_of_the_Holy_Apostles gptkb:Feast_of_the_Holy_Great_Martyr_Andrew_the_First-Called gptkb:Feast_of_the_Holy_Great_Martyr_Barbara gptkb:Feast_of_the_Holy_Great_Martyr_Catherine gptkb:Feast_of_the_Holy_Great_Martyr_Demetrius gptkb:Feast_of_the_Holy_Great_Martyr_George gptkb:Feast_of_the_Holy_Great_Martyr_Ignatius gptkb:Feast_of_the_Holy_Great_Martyr_Irenaeus gptkb:Feast_of_the_Holy_Great_Martyr_Lazarus gptkb:Feast_of_the_Holy_Great_Martyr_Marina gptkb:Feast_of_the_Holy_Great_Martyr_Nicholas gptkb:Feast_of_the_Holy_Great_Martyr_Panteleimon gptkb:Feast_of_the_Holy_Great_Martyr_Polycarp gptkb:Feast_of_the_Holy_Great_Martyr_Stephen gptkb:Feast_of_the_Holy_Great_Martyr_Thomas gptkb:Feast_of_the_Holy_Innocents gptkb:Feast_of_the_Holy_Trinity gptkb:Feast_of_the_Presentation_of_Christ gptkb:Feast_of_the_Transfiguration gptkb:Eastern_Orthodox_Church gptkb:monastery gptkb:Feast_of_the_Holy_Great_Martyr_John_the_Baptist gptkb:Byzantine_Rite gptkb:Feast_of_the_Nativity_of_St._John_the_Baptist gptkb:Feast_of_the_Holy_Great_Martyr_Timothy gptkb:iconography gptkb:Feast_of_the_Holy_Family gptkb:Palm_Sunday gptkb:Feast_of_the_Nativity_of_St._John_the_Evangelist gptkb:pilgrimage_site gptkb:Eucharist gptkb:cultural_practices gptkb:Anointing_of_the_Sick gptkb:Baptism gptkb:Christian_liturgy gptkb:Holy_Week gptkb:prayer Sacraments Ordination Fasting Feast Days Liturgical Calendar Confession Feast of the Martyrs Liturgical Music Feast of the Nativity Great Lent Holy Tradition Theophany Liturgical traditions Slava Dormition Fast Nativity Fast Liturgy of Saint Basil Feast of the Holy Archangels Apostles' Fast Feast of the Dormition of the Virgin Mary Feast of the Nativity of St. Mary Feast of the Holy Great Martyr Clement. Coptic liturgical music Daily prayer and kosher dietary laws Feast of the Nativity of St. Anthony Feast of the Nativity of St. Catherine Feast of the Nativity of St. George Feast of the Nativity of St. Mark Feast of the Nativity of St. Mina
gptkbp:have	gptkb:the_Book_of_Hours gptkb:the_Holy_Synod gptkb:the_Orthodox_Christian_Fellowship gptkb:the_Orthodox_Study_Bible gptkb:Coptic_calendar gptkb:the_Orthodox_Church_in_America gptkb:the_Church_Fathers gptkb:the_Divine_Liturgy gptkb:Coptic_Pope gptkb:clergy gptkb:feminism gptkb:sacraments liturgical services monasteries the Nicene Creed Coptic festivals Coptic liturgy Coptic traditions Coptic art Coptic music Coptic monasteries canonical books Coptic hymns Coptic icons Coptic relics Coptic charities Coptic literature Coptic schools theosis church councils the Great Lent Coptic churches Coptic community centers Coptic family traditions Coptic historical manuscripts Coptic historical sites Coptic pilgrimage sites Coptic prayer services Coptic spiritual leaders Coptic theological schools Coptic youth organizations
gptkbp:have_rite	gptkb:Chaldean_Rite gptkb:Syro-Malabar_Rite gptkb:Syro-Malankara_Rite gptkb:Alexandrian_Rite gptkb:Roman_Rite gptkb:Armenian_Rite gptkb:Byzantine_Rite gptkb:Antiochian_Rite
gptkbp:head	gptkb:feminism autocephalous churches
gptkbp:headquartered_in	gptkb:Cairo,_Egypt gptkb:Constantinople gptkb:Belgrade gptkb:Moscow gptkb:Istanbul
gptkbp:headquarters	gptkb:Cairo,_Egypt gptkb:Constantinople gptkb:Belgrade gptkb:Cairo gptkb:Moscow gptkb:Addis_Ababa
gptkbp:historical_documentation	patriarchal letters
gptkbp:historical_event	gptkb:Russian_Revolution gptkb:Council_of_Nicaea gptkb:Council_of_Chalcedon gptkb:Great_Schism gptkb:Fall_of_Constantinople gptkb:Establishment_of_the_Greek_Orthodox_Archdiocese_of_America Formation of the Ecumenical Patriarchate Copts in the Roman Empire
gptkbp:historical_persecution	Persecution of Copts
gptkbp:historical_role	gptkb:Byzantine_Empire gptkb:Council_of_Chalcedon gptkb:missions Byzantine history Christianity in Europe Christian unity Christianity in the Middle East
gptkbp:historical_significance	gptkb:First_among_equals_in_Eastern_Orthodoxy Egyptian history oldest Christian community in the Middle East
gptkbp:historical_site	gptkb:Hagia_Sophia
gptkbp:history	gptkb:Copts_in_the_diaspora
gptkbp:holy_scripture	gptkb:Bible
gptkbp:hosts	Conferences
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label	Eastern Orthodox Church
gptkbp:iconography	gptkb:Christian_iconography gptkb:frescoes Mosaics Icons Coptic icons
gptkbp:includes	gptkb:Moravian_Church gptkb:Slovak_Greek_Catholic_Church gptkb:Romanian_Greek_Catholic_Church gptkb:Hungarian_Greek_Catholic_Church gptkb:Chaldean_Rite gptkb:Alexandrian_Rite gptkb:Eastern_Orthodox_Church gptkb:Ukrainian_Greek_Catholic_Church gptkb:Armenian_Rite gptkb:Coptic_Catholic_Church gptkb:Byzantine_Rite gptkb:Syrian_Catholic_Church gptkb:Antiochene_Rite gptkb:Syro-Malabar_Church gptkb:Syro-Malankara_Church gptkb:Ethiopian_Catholic_Church gptkb:Chaldean_Catholic_Church gptkb:Belarusian_Greek_Catholic_Church gptkb:Georgian_Catholic_Church gptkb:Greek_Catholic_Church_of_Croatia_and_Serbia gptkb:Italo-Albanian_Catholic_Church gptkb:Russian_Greek_Catholic_Church
gptkbp:influence	gptkb:cultural_heritage gptkb:Interfaith_dialogue gptkb:Cultural_exchange gptkb:Eastern_Orthodox_Church Human rights advocacy Russian literature Social justice advocacy Russian culture Environmental stewardship Ethiopian history Russian art Ethiopian culture Ethiopian art Ethiopian music Russian music Coptic architecture Ethiopian literature Orthodox theology Coptic culture Coptic art Coptic music Christian ecumenism Religious diplomacy Coptic literature Global Orthodox unity
gptkbp:influence_on	gptkb:Catholic_Church gptkb:Christianity gptkb:Eastern_Orthodox_Church
gptkbp:influences	gptkb:Eastern_Orthodox_Church
gptkbp:involved_in	social issues community outreach
gptkbp:is	recognized by the Vatican involved in social justice initiatives influenced by local cultures a subject of theological study practiced in various countries a minority in many regions a part of the Catholic Church a part of the global Catholic community a vibrant part of the Christian landscape celebrated for its rich liturgical life characterized by its Eastern heritage in communion with the Roman Catholic Church the largest Orthodox church in Russia
gptkbp:is_a	gptkb:spiritual_leader gptkb:Bishop gptkb:New_Year's_Eve gptkb:spiritual_center gptkb:local_government gptkb:feminism spiritual authority center of Orthodox Christianity ecclesiastical leader religious holiday successor of Saint Andrew
gptkbp:is_a_figure_in	Coptic history Coptic spirituality
gptkbp:is_a_member_of	gptkb:World_Council_of_Churches
gptkbp:is_a_symbol_of	Coptic identity unity among Orthodox Christians
gptkbp:is_active_in	gptkb:Community_outreach Advocacy charitable work Social justice initiatives humanitarian efforts human rights advocacy
gptkbp:is_associated_with	new beginnings spiritual renewal
gptkbp:is_based_in	gptkb:Constantinople gptkb:Ethiopia
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in	gptkb:traditional_music gptkb:community_gatherings gptkb:community_service gptkb:Eastern_Orthodox_Church gptkb:Ethiopia gptkb:Sudan gptkb:fireworks gptkb:decorative_arts gptkb:educational_programs gptkb:storytelling gptkb:theatrical_performances charity events cultural events community outreach programs music and dance poetry readings art displays community feasts cultural exhibitions cultural heritage preservation cultural performances cultural workshops family traditions historical reenactments traditional dances traditional games cultural exchanges interfaith dialogues youth activities gifts traditional foods special church services Egyptian diaspora September 11 or 12 in Gregorian calendar
gptkbp:is_connected_to	gptkb:Historical_events Monasteries the agricultural cycle
gptkbp:is_considered_as	spiritual authority first among equals
gptkbp:is_displayed_in	gptkb:Eastern_Europe gptkb:Middle_East gptkb:Bulgaria gptkb:Georgia gptkb:Greece gptkb:North_America gptkb:Romania gptkb:Russia gptkb:Serbia Many countries worldwide
gptkbp:is_distinct_from	gptkb:Eastern_Orthodox_Church Protestant churches
gptkbp:is_engaged_in	Cultural preservation
gptkbp:is_expected_to	preach
gptkbp:is_headed_by	gptkb:feminism
gptkbp:is_in_charge_of	church property
gptkbp:is_in_communion_with	gptkb:Roman_Catholic_Church
gptkbp:is_influenced_by	Local cultures
gptkbp:is_influential_in	gptkb:Pope_Cyril_VI Russian politics Russian society
gptkbp:is_involved_in	gptkb:Interfaith_dialogue gptkb:youth_ministry gptkb:Social_issues gptkb:community_building gptkb:community_service gptkb:cultural_exchange gptkb:economic_development gptkb:education gptkb:Christian_liturgy gptkb:Education gptkb:community_development gptkb:international_relations gptkb:mentorship gptkb:social_justice gptkb:missionary_work gptkb:Humanitarian_efforts Cultural preservation global issues charitable activities civic engagement counseling cultural festivals environmental issues leadership training pastoral care social issues youth programs community outreach community outreach programs education initiatives historical research interfaith dialogue leadership development Social justice initiatives advocacy community organizing cultural heritage preservation cultural preservation disaster relief efforts environmental stewardship humanitarian efforts social justice issues social services charity work healthcare initiatives religious tourism Ecumenical dialogue community development projects cultural exchanges disaster relief economic development initiatives human rights advocacy mission work social justice initiatives sports initiatives scholarship programs social entrepreneurship theological education advocacy for religious freedom spiritual retreats community health spiritual formation global health initiatives religious education peacebuilding efforts cultural diplomacy youth leadership youth leadership programs Charitable works women's issues social outreach programs cultural heritage protection peace initiatives mental health advocacy interfaith relations refugee support arts promotion arts and culture promotion ecumenical movements prison ministry family ministry interreligious dialogue intergenerational ministry inter-religious dialogue dialogue with Islam Coptic charitable organizations Coptic cultural events
gptkbp:is_known_for	gptkb:iconography its historical significance. Coptic music its ancient manuscripts its rich traditions its ancient churches its unique theology its liturgical music
gptkbp:is_led_by	gptkb:Byzantine_Empire gptkb:Patriarch_Bartholomew_I
gptkbp:is_linked_to	the harvest season
gptkbp:is_located_in	gptkb:Eastern_Europe gptkb:Middle_East gptkb:Australia gptkb:Egypt gptkb:India gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:is_observed_in	gptkb:Eastern_Orthodox_Church gptkb:Copts_in_Europe gptkb:Copts_in_North_America gptkb:Lent gptkb:Holy_Week Liturgical calendar fasting periods Great Lent Feast days Coptic monasteries the Sacraments the Feast of the Cross the Feast of the Presentation the Feast of the Nativity of the Theotokos the Great Lent Coptic churches Coptic communities worldwide Coptic families Copts in the Middle East
gptkbp:is_organized_by	gptkb:Eastern_Orthodox_Church gptkb:Orthodox_Church_in_America gptkb:World_Council_of_Churches gptkb:Greek_Orthodox_Archdiocese gptkb:Bulgarian_Orthodox_Church gptkb:Orthodox_Church_in_Japan gptkb:Syrian_Orthodox_Church gptkb:Romanian_Orthodox_Church gptkb:Antiochian_Orthodox_Christian_Archdiocese gptkb:Georgian_Orthodox_Church Parishes Dioceses Archdioceses
gptkbp:is_part_of	gptkb:Oriental_Orthodoxy gptkb:Bishop gptkb:Eastern_Orthodox_Christianity gptkb:Eastern_Orthodox_Church gptkb:Eastern_Orthodox_hierarchy the global Christian community Christian ecumenism Byzantine tradition Global Catholic community Eastern Orthodox communion Coptic liturgical calendar Orthodox Christian tradition Coptic tradition Orthodox communion
gptkbp:is_practiced_in	Sacraments Liturgical worship fasting
gptkbp:is_recognized_as	first among equals martyrdom of the Romanovs
gptkbp:is_recognized_by	gptkb:Eastern_Orthodox_Churches gptkb:Egyptian_government gptkb:Eastern_Orthodox_Church gptkb:Vatican gptkb:World_Council_of_Churches gptkb:Coptic_Pope other Orthodox Churches other Orthodox churches the Egyptian government Eastern Orthodox faithful Other Orthodox jurisdictions
gptkbp:is_recognized_for	Theological education
gptkbp:is_recommended_by	theological experts
gptkbp:is_regarded_as	first among equals
gptkbp:is_related_to	the ancient Egyptian calendar
gptkbp:is_represented_in	international ecumenical dialogues
gptkbp:is_supported_by	Donations Lay organizations
gptkbp:is_taught_in	gptkb:the_Holy_Trinity gptkb:Christian_theology
gptkbp:is_the_first_among_equals_of	Eastern Orthodox bishops
gptkbp:is_the_official_religion_of	gptkb:Russian_Empire
gptkbp:is_traditionally_elected_by	clergy and laity
gptkbp:is_worshipped_by	gptkb:Coptic gptkb:Church_Slavonic gptkb:iconography Greek Liturgical Liturgical worship Veneration of saints Chanting liturgical Processions in churches Icon veneration
gptkbp:issues	social issues Pastoral letters encyclicals
gptkbp:issues_encyclicals	to the Coptic Orthodox Church
gptkbp:jurisdiction	Orthodox dioceses Orthodox Christians in the diaspora
gptkbp:key_figures	gptkb:Rabbi_Joseph_B._Soloveitchik
gptkbp:key_player	religious affairs in Russia
gptkbp:language	gptkb:Serbian gptkb:Coptic gptkb:Ge'ez Greek
gptkbp:language_spoken	gptkb:Arabic gptkb:Eastern_Orthodox_Church Ecumenical dialogue Dialogue with other Christian denominations Dialogue with Islam
gptkbp:language_used_in_liturgy	gptkb:Coptic
gptkbp:leadership	gptkb:President_of_the_United_States gptkb:Patriarch_of_Serbia gptkb:Eastern_Orthodox_Church gptkb:Pope_of_Alexandria gptkb:Coptic_Orthodox_clergy Coptic community affairs
gptkbp:level	gptkb:diocese gptkb:Bishop gptkb:Pope_of_Alexandria gptkb:clergy gptkb:feminism gptkb:Deacons Bishops and Patriarchs
gptkbp:location	gptkb:Egypt gptkb:Istanbul Various countries
gptkbp:maintains	gptkb:tradition ancient traditions monasteries
gptkbp:major_holidays	gptkb:Feast_of_the_Cross gptkb:Dormition_of_the_Theotokos gptkb:Christmas gptkb:Easter gptkb:Pentecost Theophany
gptkbp:media	Coptic television channels
gptkbp:members	Coptic Orthodox faith
gptkbp:membership	over 10 million Millions approximately 10 million Approximately 300 million
gptkbp:minister	gptkb:Bishop gptkb:monastery gptkb:clergy gptkb:Deacons Monks Coptic priests
gptkbp:music	Chanting Hymnography Coptic hymns Ethiopian church music
gptkbp:national_holiday	gptkb:Dormition_of_the_Theotokos gptkb:Christmas gptkb:Ascension gptkb:All_Saints'_Day gptkb:Feast_of_the_Epiphany Transfiguration
gptkbp:notable_figures	gptkb:Saint_Methodius gptkb:Saint_Basil_the_Great gptkb:Saint_Seraphim_of_Sarov gptkb:Saint_Nicholas gptkb:Saint_Cyril_of_Alexandria gptkb:Saint_Athanasius gptkb:Saint_Nicholas_of_Myra gptkb:Saint_John_Chrysostom gptkb:Patriarch_Bartholomew_I gptkb:Saint_Gregory_of_Nazianzus gptkb:Saint_John_of_Damascus gptkb:Saint_Photios_the_Great
gptkbp:notable_leader	gptkb:Pope_Tawadros_II
gptkbp:notable_relatives	gptkb:Bartholomew_I gptkb:Abune_Mathias
gptkbp:number_of_members	approximately 10 million 300 million
gptkbp:occurs_in	September 11
gptkbp:official_language	Greek
gptkbp:opening_ceremony	gptkb:Eastern_Orthodox_calendar gptkb:Pascha gptkb:Arabic gptkb:Coptic gptkb:Church_Slavonic Greek Slavic languages Slavic Great Lent Dormition Fast Nativity Fast Paschal cycle
gptkbp:operates	Schools Patriarchal institutions
gptkbp:ordained	higher clergy
gptkbp:origin	19th century Europe
gptkbp:originated_in	gptkb:Eastern_Roman_Empire gptkb:Eastern_Christianity gptkb:Christianity gptkb:Egypt gptkb:United_States Early Christianity Christian communities in Asia Minor
gptkbp:oversees	gptkb:diocese Coptic monasteries
gptkbp:part_of	gptkb:Catholic_Church gptkb:Eastern_Orthodox_Church
gptkbp:participated_in	communion national dialogues
gptkbp:participates_in	Ecumenical Councils ecumenical dialogues synods Ecumenical dialogues
gptkbp:philosophy	gptkb:Saint_Mark's_Coptic_Orthodox_Cathedral gptkb:Eastern_Orthodox_Churches gptkb:Oriental_Orthodox_Churches gptkb:Anglican_Communion gptkb:Catholic_Church gptkb:Eastern_Orthodox_Church gptkb:Orthodox_Church_in_America gptkb:Roman_Catholic_Church Ecumenical movement Ecumenical dialogue Protestant churches Monastery of Saint Catherine Saint Mina's Church Saint Anthony's Monastery Saint George's Church, Old Cairo
gptkbp:political_position	gptkb:Eastern_Orthodox_theology gptkb:nationalism Christology Conservative Miaphysitism Copts in Egypt
gptkbp:pope_of_alexandria	gptkb:Tawadros_II
gptkbp:practice	gptkb:the_Jesus_Prayer gptkb:confession gptkb:Baptism gptkb:charity fasting spiritual disciplines the sacrament of marriage Traditional observance of rituals
gptkbp:promotes	Ecumenism Christian values Christian unity Coptic heritage
gptkbp:provides	gptkb:spiritual_guidance Spiritual guidance
gptkbp:public_perception	gptkb:Egyptian_Christians
gptkbp:recognizes	gptkb:martyrdom gptkb:Papal_authority
gptkbp:related_to	gptkb:Orthodox_Church_in_America
gptkbp:relationship	gptkb:Eastern_Orthodox_Churches gptkb:Catholic_Church gptkb:Roman_Catholic_Church Protestant Churches
gptkbp:relationship_with_roman_catholic_church	gptkb:Schism_of_1054
gptkbp:represents	gptkb:Eastern_Orthodox_Christianity gptkb:Eastern_Orthodox_Church church in ecumenical matters
gptkbp:residence	gptkb:Saint_Mark's_Coptic_Orthodox_Cathedral gptkb:Phanar,_Istanbul
gptkbp:response_to_arab_spring	increased visibility of Copts
gptkbp:responsible_for	church governance Coptic Orthodox dioceses
gptkbp:revival	1960s
gptkbp:rite	gptkb:Chaldean_Rite gptkb:Syro-Malabar_Rite gptkb:Syro-Malankara_Rite gptkb:Alexandrian_Rite gptkb:Armenian_Rite gptkb:Byzantine_Rite gptkb:Antiochian_Rite
gptkbp:role	gptkb:spiritual_leader
gptkbp:role_in_arab_spring	advocated for religious freedom
gptkbp:sacraments	gptkb:marriage gptkb:Confirmation gptkb:Holy_Communion gptkb:7 gptkb:Eucharist gptkb:Anointing_of_the_Sick gptkb:Baptism gptkb:Holy_Orders gptkb:Matrimony Chrismation Ordination Confession Unction of the Sick
gptkbp:sacred_text	gptkb:Bible gptkb:Septuagint gptkb:New_Testament gptkb:Holy_Bible Holy Tradition
gptkbp:services	Worship services
gptkbp:significant_event	gptkb:Council_of_Moscow_1917-1918 gptkb:Council_of_Chalcedon Coptic revival
gptkbp:social_issues	Opposition to same-sex marriage Support for traditional family values Pro-life stance
gptkbp:speed	gptkb:Lent
gptkbp:start_date	November 18, 2012
gptkbp:state	close ties with the Russian government
gptkbp:successor	gptkb:Pope_Shenouda_III
gptkbp:supports	Charitable activities
gptkbp:symbolizes	the start of the Coptic calendar year
gptkbp:territory	gptkb:Eparchy_of_Šabac gptkb:Eparchy_of_Banja_Luka gptkb:Eparchy_of_Bihać_and_Petrovac gptkb:Eparchy_of_Kotor gptkb:Eparchy_of_Novi_Sad_and_Bačka gptkb:Eparchy_of_Raška_and_Prizren gptkb:Eparchy_of_Srem gptkb:Eparchy_of_Timok gptkb:Eparchy_of_Valjevo gptkb:Eparchy_of_Vranje gptkb:Eparchy_of_Zvornik-Tuzla gptkb:Serbia gptkb:Metropolitanate_of_Belgrade-Karlovci
gptkbp:text	gptkb:church gptkb:Divine_Liturgy gptkb:Philokalia gptkb:Bible Holy Tradition
gptkbp:title	gptkb:Byzantine_Empire
gptkbp:tradition	gptkb:monastery gptkb:iconography gptkb:Christian_liturgy gptkb:prayer gptkb:prayers Apostolic succession Liturgical music Fasting family gatherings feasting Apostolic tradition fasting Almsgiving Theosis Eastern Christian traditions
gptkbp:uses	gptkb:Eastern_Orthodox_Church gptkb:Byzantine_Rite icons Coptic liturgy
gptkbp:utilizes	Icons
gptkbp:venerated_in	gptkb:Saints
gptkbp:view_on_israel	Strong support for the state of Israel
gptkbp:visitors	Coptic communities worldwide
gptkbp:was_a_patron_of	gptkb:Saint_George gptkb:Saint_Mina gptkb:Saint_Anthony gptkb:Saint_Catherine
gptkbp:was_a_proponent_of	Coptic traditions
gptkbp:was_condemned_by	Copts in Egypt
gptkbp:was_educated_at	gptkb:Christian_theology
gptkbp:was_marked_by	the end of the previous Coptic year
gptkbp:website	www.patriarchate.org
gptkbp:written_by	gptkb:Bible
gptkbp:youth_programs	Coptic youth organizations
gptkbp:bfsParent	gptkb:President_of_the_United_States gptkb:Catholic_Church
gptkbp:bfsLayer	3