Eastern Orthodox Church

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

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Predicate	Object
gptkbp:instance_of	gptkb:Bishop gptkb:Christian_denomination gptkb:Christianity gptkb:Eastern_Orthodox_Church gptkb:Judaism gptkb:church gptkb:spiritual_leader gptkb:cultural_event gptkb:diocese
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:Eastern_Christianity gptkb:Eastern_Orthodox_Church gptkb:Oriental_Orthodoxy gptkb:Eastern_Orthodoxy gptkb:International_Orthodox_Christian_Charities
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 involved in social services known for their community gatherings active in ecumenical dialogues estimated to be around 10 million globally involved in interfaith initiatives known for their charitable work. known for their distinctive cross known for their fasting practices known for their unique religious practices one of the oldest Christian communities 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:Christian_theology gptkb:iconography Liturgical music
gptkbp:are_part_of	gptkb:Christianity
gptkbp:artwork	Coptic iconography
gptkbp:associated_with	the Feast of Nayrouz
gptkbp:belief	gptkb:Holy_Trinity gptkb:Jesus_Christ gptkb:Saints gptkb:The_Resurrection gptkb:Incarnation_of_Christ gptkb:Resurrection_of_Christ gptkb:Original_Sin gptkb:The_Second_Coming gptkb:The_Virgin_Mary gptkb:the_Holy_Spirit gptkb:the_Holy_Trinity gptkb:the_Trinity gptkb:the_Virgin_Mary gptkb:The_Holy_Trinity gptkb:Theotokos gptkb:Second_Coming_of_Christ gptkb:The_Trinity gptkb:Intercession_of_Mary gptkb:the_Second_Coming gptkb:The_Incarnation gptkb:The_Second_Coming_of_Christ Transubstantiation Veneration of saints the importance of community the importance of prayer Icons heaven and hell resurrection of the dead Resurrection of Jesus the resurrection Resurrection of the Dead Salvation through faith and works Theosis Veneration of Saints original sin the importance of fasting the importance of the church calendar the intercession of saints the resurrection of Jesus the significance of the Eucharist Importance of tradition Strict adherence to Jewish law adherence to Halakha
gptkbp:belongs_to	gptkb:Eastern_Orthodox_Church
gptkbp:bishop	gptkb:Saint_Mark_the_Evangelist
gptkbp:branch	gptkb:Eastern_Orthodox_Church gptkb:Oriental_Orthodoxy gptkb:Oriental_Orthodox_Church gptkb:Georgian_Orthodox_Church gptkb:Romanian_Orthodox_Church gptkb:Ethiopian_Orthodox_Church gptkb:Syriac_Orthodox_Church gptkb:Bulgarian_Orthodox_Church gptkb:Antiochian_Orthodox_Church Various countries Autocephalous churches Metropolises
gptkbp:can_lead_to	gptkb:church
gptkbp:canonized_by	gptkb:Saints gptkb:the_Romanov_family
gptkbp:celebrate_liturgies_in	Local languages
gptkbp:celebrates	gptkb:Christmas gptkb:Easter gptkb:Eastern_Orthodox_Church gptkb:Feast_of_the_Apostles gptkb:Feast_of_Theophany gptkb:Feast_of_the_Cross gptkb:Feast_of_the_Virgin_Mary gptkb:Feast_of_the_Holy_Family gptkb:Eastern_Orthodox_liturgy gptkb:Feast_of_St._Andrew gptkb:Divine_Liturgy gptkb:Feast_of_the_Dormition gptkb:Pascha gptkb:the_Nativity gptkb:Timkat gptkb:Coptic_Christmas gptkb:Feast_of_the_Resurrection liturgical services Sacraments Feast of the Nativity Theophany the Feast of the Ascension the Feast of the Holy Spirit the Feast of the Transfiguration Christmas on January 7 Easter according to the Julian calendar Orthodox liturgies the legacy of the Romanovs Eastern Christian feasts
gptkbp:celebrates_liturgy	in Coptic churches
gptkbp:ceremonial_role	Orthodox celebrations
gptkbp:challenges	gptkb:Interfaith_dialogue Religious freedom Social justice advocacy Youth engagement Community relations 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 Community services Educational programs Health services Hospitals Social services Cultural preservation Food banks Orphanages Philanthropic initiatives 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	weddings Religious education baptisms funerals liturgical services synods services in honor of the Romanovs
gptkbp:consecration_date	gptkb:Council_of_Chalcedon gptkb:Elders 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	lunar calendar 13 months Coptic calendar system
gptkbp:coptic_community	community support global diaspora
gptkbp:coptic_diaspora	gptkb:Australia gptkb:Europe gptkb:North_America gptkb:Middle_East 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 Coptic hymns hymns and chants
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_Mark gptkb:Saint_Anthony gptkb:Saint_Barbara gptkb:Saint_George gptkb:Saint_Mina Coptic martyrs
gptkbp:coptic_symbols	cross of St. George Christian symbols
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 youth groups Coptic Scouts
gptkbp:council	gptkb:Council_of_Antioch gptkb:Council_of_Constantinople gptkb:Council_of_Jerusalem gptkb:Council_of_Nicaea gptkb:Third_Council_of_Constantinople gptkb:Council_of_Ferrara-Florence gptkb:Pan-Orthodox_Council gptkb:Council_of_Chalcedon gptkb:Council_of_Ephesus gptkb:Second_Council_of_Constantinople gptkb:Fifth_Ecumenical_Council gptkb:First_Council_of_Nicaea gptkb:Second_Ecumenical_Council gptkb:Seventh_Ecumenical_Council gptkb:First_Ecumenical_Council gptkb:Fourth_Ecumenical_Council gptkb:Sixth_Ecumenical_Council gptkb:Third_Ecumenical_Council Ecumenical Councils Various ecumenical councils
gptkbp:cultural_diversity	Diverse traditions and practices
gptkbp:cultural_events	Processions Religious festivals Pilgrimages Public prayers
gptkbp:cultural_impact	Coptic art Coptic festivals Coptic music Coptic literature Coptic dance
gptkbp:cultural_influence	gptkb:Byzantine_architecture gptkb:Eastern_Orthodox_Church gptkb:architecture Greek culture Middle Eastern culture Russian culture Mediterranean culture Religious music Eastern European culture Slavic culture Eastern Christian culture Coptic art and music
gptkbp:current_pope	gptkb:Pope_Tawadros_II
gptkbp:denomination	gptkb:Eastern_Orthodox_Church gptkb:Oriental_Orthodox gptkb:Eastern_Orthodoxy Eastern Orthodox
gptkbp:doctrine	gptkb:Holy_Trinity gptkb:Incarnation_of_Christ gptkb:Resurrection_of_Christ gptkb:Original_Sin gptkb:Salvation gptkb:Theotokos gptkb:Eastern_Orthodox_theology gptkb:Resurrection Incarnation Salvation through faith and works Theosis Miaphysitism Orthodox theology Icons as windows to heaven
gptkbp:ecumenical_relations	gptkb:Catholic_Church gptkb:Third_Council_of_Constantinople gptkb:Anglican_Communion gptkb:World_Council_of_Churches gptkb:Orthodox_Church_in_America gptkb:Second_Council_of_Constantinople gptkb:First_Council_of_Nicaea gptkb:Eastern_Orthodox_Churches 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 Theological schools Seminaries 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:Eastern_Orthodox_Church gptkb:Feast_of_the_Apostles gptkb:Feast_of_the_Cross gptkb:Feast_of_the_Virgin_Mary gptkb:Dormition_of_the_Theotokos gptkb:Feast_of_the_Epiphany gptkb:Divine_Liturgy gptkb:Feast_of_St._Nicholas gptkb:Feast_of_the_Ascension gptkb:Feast_of_the_Assumption gptkb:Feast_of_the_Dormition gptkb:Feast_of_the_Holy_Cross gptkb:Feast_of_the_Theophany gptkb:Feast_of_the_Transfiguration gptkb:Pascha gptkb:Coptic_Christmas gptkb:Feast_of_the_Resurrection gptkb:Nativity_of_Christ gptkb:Coptic_Easter Feast of the Nativity Great Lent Greek Orthodox Easter Theophany
gptkbp:fasting_period	Advent Great Lent Ninth Hour
gptkbp:feast_day	gptkb:Christmas gptkb:Easter gptkb:Eastern_Orthodox_Church gptkb:The_Annunciation gptkb:The_Dormition_of_the_Theotokos gptkb:The_Exaltation_of_the_Holy_Cross 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_Nativity_of_Christ gptkb:The_Theophany gptkb:Feast_of_the_Cross gptkb:Feast_of_the_Virgin_Mary gptkb:Feast_of_Saint_Sava gptkb:Annunciation gptkb:Dormition_of_the_Theotokos gptkb:St._Andrew gptkb:Ascension gptkb:Feast_of_St._Andrew gptkb:Feast_of_the_Epiphany gptkb:The_Transfiguration_of_Christ 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_Cross gptkb:Feast_of_the_Holy_Trinity gptkb:Feast_of_the_Theophany gptkb:Feast_of_the_Transfiguration gptkb:Pascha gptkb:The_Ascension_of_Christ gptkb:The_Presentation_of_Christ_in_the_Temple gptkb:Exaltation_of_the_Holy_Cross gptkb:Feast_of_the_Resurrection gptkb:Nativity_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_Church gptkb:Apostolic_Tradition gptkb:Catholic_theology gptkb:Eastern_Orthodox_Christianity gptkb:Eastern_Orthodox_theology Holy Tradition Coptic Calendar
gptkbp:founded	gptkb:Byzantine_Empire 4th century 1st century AD First Century AD First century AD 1219 988 AD
gptkbp:founded_by	gptkb:Jesus_Christ gptkb:Moscow gptkb:Saint_Mark_the_Evangelist gptkb:Saint_Sava
gptkbp:founded_in	gptkb:19th_century 1st century 1st century AD
gptkbp:global_presence	gptkb:Australia gptkb:Canada gptkb:Greece gptkb:Russia gptkb:Turkey gptkb:United_Kingdom gptkb:United_States gptkb:Cyprus
gptkbp:governance	Autocephalous churches Synodal system
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 150 million approximately 300 million
gptkbp:has	gptkb:Christian_art gptkb:Eastern_Orthodox_Church gptkb:charitable_organizations gptkb:clergy gptkb:educational_institutions gptkb:festivals gptkb:spiritual_leader gptkb:Coptic_calendar gptkb:Christian_liturgy gptkb:sacraments gptkb:church_buildings gptkb:Coptic_Bible gptkb:Coptic_Pope a rich history community outreach programs monasteries social services youth programs pilgrimage sites various educational institutions a diverse membership theological schools a hierarchical structure Coptic art Coptic festivals Coptic heritage Coptic history Coptic icons Coptic monasteries Coptic saints Coptic schools Coptic traditions Coptic literature monastic traditions Coptic rituals Coptic symbols a commitment to ecumenism Coptic hymns distinctive spiritual practices Coptic clergy Coptic bishops Coptic community centers Coptic youth groups Coptic relics Coptic theological schools a rich spiritual tradition a unique identity within Catholicism different languages used in liturgy diverse liturgical practices ecumenical relations with other churches various forms of monasticism various theological traditions many followers worldwide Coptic community organizations Coptic festivals and feasts Coptic prayer books
gptkbp:has_artwork	gptkb:architecture gptkb:iconography Chanting Liturgical music Religious art and iconography
gptkbp:has_authority_over	gptkb:Bishop gptkb:Eastern_Orthodox_Church gptkb:clergy gptkb:urban_area gptkb:Eastern_Orthodox_Christians gptkb:Pope_of_Alexandria Eastern Orthodox bishops autocephalous churches church administration consecrate bishops
gptkbp:has_community	gptkb:Eastern_Orthodox_Church
gptkbp:has_cultural_impact	gptkb:Eastern_Europe
gptkbp:has_culture	gptkb:archaeological_site gptkb:historical_documents gptkb:manuscripts gptkb:Coptic_calendar ancient traditions historical development Coptic churches Coptic festivals Coptic heritage preservation Coptic monasteries Coptic traditions Coptic literature Coptic symbols influence on Islamic culture Coptic clothing Coptic cuisine 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 persecution throughout history
gptkbp:has_documentation	Church documents and encyclicals
gptkbp:has_education	Theological seminaries
gptkbp:has_events	Feast days
gptkbp:has_festival	Religious festivals Apostles' Fast Dormition Fast Great Lent Nativity Fast
gptkbp:has_historical_significance	gptkb:Christianity gptkb:Eastern_Orthodox_Church gptkb:Byzantine_Empire gptkb:Constantinople gptkb:the_Byzantine_Empire gptkb:the_Eastern_Orthodox_Church gptkb:the_Orthodox_Church_in_America Christian unity the Byzantine Church
gptkbp:has_history	Rich historical background Schism Reunion Movements Union with Rome Centuries of existence
gptkbp:has_influence_on	gptkb:Bulgaria gptkb:Christian_art gptkb:Christian_theology gptkb:Ethics gptkb:Georgia gptkb:Greece gptkb:Montenegro gptkb:North_Macedonia gptkb:Romania gptkb:Russia gptkb:Western_countries gptkb:Christian_liturgy gptkb:Croatia gptkb:Cyprus gptkb:Eastern_Europe gptkb:Middle_East gptkb:Serbia gptkb:Bosnia_and_Herzegovina gptkb:Byzantine_Empire gptkb:North_Africa Christian community life Christian education Cultural affairs Christian ecumenism religious policies Slavic cultures Middle Eastern cultures Orthodox theology Orthodox canon law
gptkbp:has_language	gptkb:Arabic gptkb:Romanian gptkb:Serbian gptkb:Church_Slavonic gptkb:Coptic Georgian Greek Slavic Various liturgical languages
gptkbp:has_leadership	gptkb:clergy gptkb:feminism gptkb:Archbishop Patriarchs and Major Archbishops
gptkbp:has_location	gptkb:Bulgaria gptkb:Egypt gptkb:Georgia gptkb:Greece gptkb:Romania gptkb:Russia gptkb:United_States gptkb:Cyprus gptkb:Eastern_Europe gptkb:Middle_East gptkb:Serbia
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:Anointing_of_the_Sick gptkb:Baptism gptkb:Holy_Orders gptkb:marriage gptkb:prayer Confession Fasting Chrismation daily prayer
gptkbp:has_mission	gptkb:Missionary_activities gptkb:Evangelism
gptkbp:has_origin	gptkb:Eastern_Christianity
gptkbp:has_programs	Adult education
gptkbp:has_publications	gptkb:Christian_literature gptkb:Christian_theology gptkb:sacred_texts
gptkbp:has_relationship_with	gptkb:Eastern_Orthodox_Church gptkb:Roman_Catholic_Church gptkb:the_United_Nations gptkb:Romanian_Orthodox_Church gptkb:other_Christian_denominations gptkb:Orthodox_Church_of_the_Czech_Lands_and_Slovakia gptkb:Vatican gptkb:Bulgarian_Orthodox_Church international organizations local governments the state Other Christian denominations other Orthodox Churches the Orthodox diaspora
gptkbp:has_role	gptkb:Christian_theology gptkb:Interfaith_dialogue gptkb:Social_Services gptkb:administration gptkb:clergy gptkb:educators gptkb:leadership gptkb:mentorship gptkb:missionary_work gptkb:music_production gptkb:spiritual_leader cultural preservation Russian national identity Youth Leader Choir Director Civic matters global Orthodox unity Orthodox ecumenism Liturgist Volunteer Coordinator Coptic youth programs Coptic Orthodox education Coptic liturgical practices Children's Ministry Leader Cultural Preserver Pastoral Caregiver Women's Ministry Leader
gptkbp:has_soundtrack	Liturgical music traditions
gptkbp:has_symbol	gptkb:Spirit gptkb:altar gptkb:cross gptkb:chamois gptkb:Holy_Water gptkb:Liturgical_Vestments Icons Bread and Wine Nayrouz Censer Bishop's Staff
gptkbp:has_tradition	gptkb:Feast_of_the_Nativity_of_St._John_the_Baptist gptkb:Feast_of_the_Nativity_of_St._John_the_Evangelist gptkb:Anointing_of_the_Sick gptkb:Baptism gptkb:Eastern_Orthodox_Church gptkb:Eucharist gptkb:cultural_practices gptkb:marriage gptkb:Feast_of_the_Cross gptkb:Feast_of_the_Virgin_Mary gptkb:Christian_liturgy gptkb:iconography gptkb:monastery gptkb:pilgrimage_site gptkb:prayer gptkb:Feast_of_the_Holy_Family gptkb:Palm_Sunday gptkb:Byzantine_Rite 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_John_the_Baptist 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_Great_Martyr_Timothy gptkb:Feast_of_the_Holy_Innocents gptkb:Feast_of_the_Holy_Trinity gptkb:Feast_of_the_Nativity_of_the_Theotokos gptkb:Feast_of_the_Presentation_of_Christ gptkb:Feast_of_the_Transfiguration gptkb:Holy_Week gptkb:Feast_of_the_Resurrection Confession Ordination Fasting Sacraments Apostles' Fast Dormition Fast Feast Days Feast of the Holy Archangels Feast of the Holy Great Martyr Clement. Feast of the Nativity Great Lent Holy Tradition Liturgical Calendar Liturgical traditions Nativity Fast Theophany Slava Liturgical Music Coptic liturgical music Daily prayer and kosher dietary laws Feast of the Martyrs Liturgy of Saint Basil Feast of the Dormition of the Virgin Mary 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. Mary Feast of the Nativity of St. Mina
gptkbp:have	gptkb:clergy gptkb:feminism gptkb:Coptic_calendar gptkb:the_Divine_Liturgy gptkb:sacraments gptkb:the_Book_of_Hours gptkb:the_Church_Fathers gptkb:the_Holy_Synod gptkb:the_Orthodox_Christian_Fellowship gptkb:the_Orthodox_Church_in_America gptkb:the_Orthodox_Study_Bible gptkb:Coptic_Pope monasteries the Nicene Creed liturgical services canonical books church councils the Great Lent theosis Coptic art Coptic churches Coptic festivals Coptic icons Coptic liturgy Coptic monasteries Coptic music Coptic schools Coptic traditions Coptic literature Coptic hymns Coptic charities Coptic community centers Coptic family traditions Coptic historical manuscripts Coptic historical sites Coptic pilgrimage sites Coptic prayer services Coptic relics Coptic spiritual leaders Coptic theological schools Coptic youth organizations
gptkbp:have_rite	gptkb:Roman_Rite gptkb:Alexandrian_Rite gptkb:Antiochian_Rite gptkb:Armenian_Rite gptkb:Byzantine_Rite gptkb:Chaldean_Rite gptkb:Syro-Malabar_Rite gptkb:Syro-Malankara_Rite
gptkbp:head	gptkb:feminism autocephalous churches
gptkbp:headquartered_in	gptkb:Cairo,_Egypt gptkb:Istanbul gptkb:Moscow gptkb:Belgrade gptkb:Constantinople
gptkbp:headquarters	gptkb:Cairo gptkb:Cairo,_Egypt gptkb:Moscow gptkb:Addis_Ababa gptkb:Belgrade gptkb:Constantinople
gptkbp:historical_documentation	patriarchal letters
gptkbp:historical_event	gptkb:Council_of_Nicaea gptkb:Russian_Revolution gptkb:Establishment_of_the_Greek_Orthodox_Archdiocese_of_America gptkb:Great_Schism gptkb:Council_of_Chalcedon gptkb:Fall_of_Constantinople Formation of the Ecumenical Patriarchate Copts in the Roman Empire
gptkbp:historical_persecution	Persecution of Copts
gptkbp:historical_role	gptkb:missions gptkb:Council_of_Chalcedon gptkb:Byzantine_Empire Christian unity Byzantine history Christianity in the Middle East Christianity in Europe
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 Icons Mosaics Coptic icons
gptkbp:includes	gptkb:Syrian_Catholic_Church gptkb:Eastern_Orthodox_Church gptkb:Ukrainian_Greek_Catholic_Church gptkb:Hungarian_Greek_Catholic_Church gptkb:Romanian_Greek_Catholic_Church gptkb:Slovak_Greek_Catholic_Church gptkb:Chaldean_Catholic_Church gptkb:Moravian_Church gptkb:Alexandrian_Rite gptkb:Armenian_Rite gptkb:Syro-Malabar_Church gptkb:Syro-Malankara_Church gptkb:Belarusian_Greek_Catholic_Church gptkb:Ethiopian_Catholic_Church gptkb:Georgian_Catholic_Church gptkb:Greek_Catholic_Church_of_Croatia_and_Serbia gptkb:Italo-Albanian_Catholic_Church gptkb:Russian_Greek_Catholic_Church gptkb:Byzantine_Rite gptkb:Antiochene_Rite gptkb:Chaldean_Rite gptkb:Coptic_Catholic_Church
gptkbp:influence	gptkb:Cultural_exchange gptkb:Eastern_Orthodox_Church gptkb:Interfaith_dialogue gptkb:cultural_heritage Human rights advocacy Social justice advocacy Russian literature Russian culture Environmental stewardship Russian art Russian music Christian ecumenism Ethiopian culture Ethiopian history Ethiopian literature Coptic architecture Coptic art Coptic music Coptic culture Coptic literature Orthodox theology Ethiopian art Ethiopian music Religious diplomacy Global Orthodox unity
gptkbp:influence_on	gptkb:Catholic_Church gptkb:Christianity gptkb:Eastern_Orthodox_Church
gptkbp:influences	gptkb:Eastern_Orthodox_Church
gptkbp:involved_in	community outreach social issues
gptkbp:is	a subject of theological study involved in social justice initiatives recognized by the Vatican influenced by local cultures 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 practiced in various countries the largest Orthodox church in Russia
gptkbp:is_a	gptkb:Bishop gptkb:New_Year's_Eve gptkb:feminism gptkb:local_government gptkb:spiritual_center gptkb:spiritual_leader spiritual authority ecclesiastical leader religious holiday center of Orthodox Christianity 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 Social justice initiatives human rights advocacy Advocacy charitable work humanitarian efforts
gptkbp:is_associated_with	new beginnings spiritual renewal
gptkbp:is_based_in	gptkb:Ethiopia gptkb:Constantinople
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in	gptkb:Eastern_Orthodox_Church gptkb:Ethiopia gptkb:community_gatherings gptkb:community_service gptkb:decorative_arts gptkb:educational_programs gptkb:fireworks gptkb:storytelling gptkb:theatrical_performances gptkb:Sudan gptkb:traditional_music art displays charity events community feasts community outreach programs cultural events cultural exchanges cultural exhibitions cultural heritage preservation cultural performances cultural workshops gifts historical reenactments interfaith dialogues music and dance poetry readings family traditions special church services traditional dances traditional foods traditional games youth activities 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:Bulgaria gptkb:Georgia gptkb:Greece gptkb:North_America gptkb:Romania gptkb:Russia gptkb:Eastern_Europe gptkb:Middle_East 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:Education gptkb:Interfaith_dialogue gptkb:Social_issues gptkb:community_building gptkb:community_development gptkb:community_service gptkb:cultural_exchange gptkb:economic_development gptkb:education gptkb:international_relations gptkb:mentorship gptkb:missionary_work gptkb:social_justice gptkb:youth_ministry gptkb:Christian_liturgy gptkb:Humanitarian_efforts Social justice initiatives advocacy arts promotion charity work civic engagement community development projects community organizing community outreach community outreach programs cultural diplomacy cultural exchanges cultural festivals cultural heritage preservation cultural preservation disaster relief disaster relief efforts economic development initiatives education initiatives environmental issues environmental stewardship global health initiatives global issues healthcare initiatives historical research human rights advocacy interfaith dialogue leadership development leadership training mental health advocacy peace initiatives peacebuilding efforts scholarship programs social issues social justice initiatives social justice issues social services spiritual retreats youth leadership youth leadership programs youth programs charitable activities community health humanitarian efforts religious education social entrepreneurship Cultural preservation counseling cultural heritage protection refugee support religious tourism arts and culture promotion Ecumenical dialogue Charitable works ecumenical movements sports initiatives interfaith relations pastoral care spiritual formation theological education advocacy for religious freedom family ministry interreligious dialogue prison ministry social outreach programs women's issues inter-religious dialogue mission work intergenerational ministry dialogue with Islam Coptic charitable organizations Coptic cultural events
gptkbp:is_known_for	gptkb:iconography its historical significance. its rich traditions its ancient churches Coptic music its ancient manuscripts 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:Australia gptkb:Egypt gptkb:India gptkb:North_America gptkb:Eastern_Europe gptkb:Middle_East
gptkbp:is_observed_in	gptkb:Eastern_Orthodox_Church gptkb:Lent gptkb:Holy_Week gptkb:Copts_in_Europe gptkb:Copts_in_North_America Liturgical calendar Great Lent fasting periods the Feast of the Cross the Feast of the Nativity of the Theotokos the Feast of the Presentation the Great Lent Feast days Coptic churches Coptic monasteries the Sacraments Coptic communities worldwide Coptic families Copts in the Middle East
gptkbp:is_organized_by	gptkb:Eastern_Orthodox_Church gptkb:Greek_Orthodox_Archdiocese gptkb:World_Council_of_Churches gptkb:Georgian_Orthodox_Church gptkb:Romanian_Orthodox_Church gptkb:Orthodox_Church_in_America gptkb:Antiochian_Orthodox_Christian_Archdiocese gptkb:Bulgarian_Orthodox_Church gptkb:Orthodox_Church_in_Japan gptkb:Syrian_Orthodox_Church Parishes Dioceses Archdioceses
gptkbp:is_part_of	gptkb:Bishop gptkb:Eastern_Orthodox_Church gptkb:Oriental_Orthodoxy gptkb:Eastern_Orthodox_hierarchy gptkb:Eastern_Orthodox_Christianity Christian ecumenism the global Christian community Byzantine tradition Global Catholic community Orthodox Christian tradition Eastern Orthodox communion Coptic liturgical calendar Coptic tradition Orthodox communion
gptkbp:is_practiced_in	fasting Sacraments Liturgical worship
gptkbp:is_recognized_as	first among equals martyrdom of the Romanovs
gptkbp:is_recognized_by	gptkb:Eastern_Orthodox_Church gptkb:World_Council_of_Churches gptkb:Egyptian_government gptkb:Vatican gptkb:Eastern_Orthodox_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:Christian_theology gptkb:the_Holy_Trinity
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:iconography gptkb:Church_Slavonic gptkb:Coptic Greek Veneration of saints Chanting Processions Liturgical liturgical in churches Liturgical worship Icon veneration
gptkbp:issues	social issues encyclicals Pastoral letters
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:Eastern_Orthodox_Church gptkb:President_of_the_United_States gptkb:Patriarch_of_Serbia gptkb:Coptic_Orthodox_clergy gptkb:Pope_of_Alexandria Coptic community affairs
gptkbp:level	gptkb:Bishop gptkb:clergy gptkb:feminism gptkb:diocese gptkb:Deacons gptkb:Pope_of_Alexandria Bishops and Patriarchs
gptkbp:location	gptkb:Egypt gptkb:Istanbul Various countries
gptkbp:maintains	gptkb:tradition monasteries ancient traditions
gptkbp:major_holidays	gptkb:Christmas gptkb:Easter gptkb:Pentecost gptkb:Feast_of_the_Cross gptkb:Dormition_of_the_Theotokos Theophany
gptkbp:media	Coptic television channels
gptkbp:members	Coptic Orthodox faith
gptkbp:membership	Millions over 10 million approximately 10 million Approximately 300 million
gptkbp:minister	gptkb:Bishop gptkb:clergy gptkb:monastery gptkb:Deacons Monks Coptic priests
gptkbp:music	Chanting Hymnography Ethiopian church music Coptic hymns
gptkbp:national_holiday	gptkb:All_Saints'_Day gptkb:Christmas gptkb:Dormition_of_the_Theotokos gptkb:Ascension gptkb:Feast_of_the_Epiphany Transfiguration
gptkbp:notable_figures	gptkb:Saint_Methodius gptkb:Saint_Athanasius gptkb:Saint_Cyril_of_Alexandria gptkb:Saint_Gregory_of_Nazianzus gptkb:Saint_John_of_Damascus gptkb:Saint_Nicholas gptkb:Saint_John_Chrysostom gptkb:Saint_Nicholas_of_Myra gptkb:Saint_Seraphim_of_Sarov gptkb:Saint_Basil_the_Great gptkb:Patriarch_Bartholomew_I 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:Arabic gptkb:Church_Slavonic gptkb:Pascha gptkb:Coptic gptkb:Eastern_Orthodox_calendar Greek Dormition Fast Great Lent Nativity Fast Paschal cycle Slavic Slavic languages
gptkbp:operates	Schools Patriarchal institutions
gptkbp:ordained	higher clergy
gptkbp:origin	19th century Europe
gptkbp:originated_in	gptkb:Christianity gptkb:Eastern_Christianity gptkb:Egypt gptkb:United_States gptkb:Eastern_Roman_Empire 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 dialogues Ecumenical Councils ecumenical dialogues synods
gptkbp:philosophy	gptkb:Catholic_Church gptkb:Eastern_Orthodox_Church gptkb:Roman_Catholic_Church gptkb:Anglican_Communion gptkb:Orthodox_Church_in_America gptkb:Saint_Mark's_Coptic_Orthodox_Cathedral gptkb:Oriental_Orthodox_Churches gptkb:Eastern_Orthodox_Churches Ecumenical dialogue Ecumenical movement Protestant churches Monastery of Saint Catherine Saint Anthony's Monastery Saint George's Church, Old Cairo Saint Mina's Church
gptkbp:political_position	gptkb:nationalism gptkb:Eastern_Orthodox_theology Conservative Christology Miaphysitism Copts in Egypt
gptkbp:pope_of_alexandria	gptkb:Tawadros_II
gptkbp:practice	gptkb:Baptism gptkb:charity gptkb:confession gptkb:the_Jesus_Prayer fasting spiritual disciplines the sacrament of marriage Traditional observance of rituals
gptkbp:promotes	Christian unity Ecumenism Christian values Coptic heritage
gptkbp:provides	gptkb:spiritual_guidance Spiritual guidance
gptkbp:public_perception	gptkb:Egyptian_Christians
gptkbp:recognizes	gptkb:Papal_authority gptkb:martyrdom
gptkbp:related_to	gptkb:Orthodox_Church_in_America
gptkbp:relationship	gptkb:Catholic_Church gptkb:Roman_Catholic_Church gptkb:Eastern_Orthodox_Churches Protestant Churches
gptkbp:relationship_with_roman_catholic_church	gptkb:Schism_of_1054
gptkbp:represents	gptkb:Eastern_Orthodox_Church gptkb:Eastern_Orthodox_Christianity church in ecumenical matters
gptkbp:residence	gptkb:Phanar,_Istanbul gptkb:Saint_Mark's_Coptic_Orthodox_Cathedral
gptkbp:response_to_arab_spring	increased visibility of Copts
gptkbp:responsible_for	church governance Coptic Orthodox dioceses
gptkbp:revival	1960s
gptkbp:rite	gptkb:Alexandrian_Rite gptkb:Antiochian_Rite gptkb:Armenian_Rite gptkb:Byzantine_Rite gptkb:Chaldean_Rite gptkb:Syro-Malabar_Rite gptkb:Syro-Malankara_Rite
gptkbp:role	gptkb:spiritual_leader
gptkbp:role_in_arab_spring	advocated for religious freedom
gptkbp:sacraments	gptkb:7 gptkb:Anointing_of_the_Sick gptkb:Baptism gptkb:Confirmation gptkb:Eucharist gptkb:Holy_Orders gptkb:Matrimony gptkb:marriage gptkb:Holy_Communion Confession Ordination Chrismation Unction of the Sick
gptkbp:sacred_text	gptkb:Bible gptkb:New_Testament gptkb:Septuagint 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:Bible gptkb:church gptkb:Divine_Liturgy gptkb:Philokalia Holy Tradition
gptkbp:title	gptkb:Byzantine_Empire
gptkbp:tradition	gptkb:Christian_liturgy gptkb:iconography gptkb:monastery gptkb:prayer gptkb:prayers family gatherings fasting Apostolic tradition feasting Fasting Apostolic succession Liturgical music Theosis Almsgiving 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_Anthony gptkb:Saint_George gptkb:Saint_Catherine gptkb:Saint_Mina
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:Catholic_Church gptkb:President_of_the_United_States
gptkbp:bfsLayer	3