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Orthodoxy traces its roots back to the apostolic church and its liturgy. Constantinople (East) and Rome (West) had differences for centuries and in 1054 a division happened. Orthodox churches were  primarily in Russia, eastern Europe and western Asia, and are now global in presence. Orthodoxy is a federation of churches united by common history and beliefs. God's grace is conveyed through the Bible,  holy traditions, and icons. Patriarchs give spiritual leadership to the churches.

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Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA Carpatho Russian Orthodox Diocese in the USA Orthodox Church in America    Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America Representative of the Moscow Patriarchate in the USA Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia Serbian Orthodox Church in North and South America Romanian Orthodox Archdiocese in the Americas Bulgarian Eastern Orthodox Church Byzantine Art - Ocha Nach (The Lord's Prayer) - another YouTube presentation     Note: The majority of Orthodox Christians in North America and throughout the world use the Revised or New Julian Calendar. A minority use the Old Julian Calendar. This clarification is from the Communications Director of the Orthodox Church in America.