Is there an Orthodox Pope?
Is there an Orthodox Pope?
The current holder of this position is Pope Tawadros II, who was selected as the 118th pope on November 18, 2012….Pope of the Coptic Orthodox Church.
| Bishop of Alexandria | |
|---|---|
| First holder | Saint Mark |
| Rite | Alexandrian rite |
| Established | 42 AD |
| Cathedral | Saint Mark Cathedral in Alexandria Saint Mark Cathedral in Cairo |
Why do Orthodox not believe in pope?
The Catholic Church believes the pope to be infallible in matters of doctrine. Orthodox believers reject the infallibility of the pope and consider their own patriarchs, too, as human and thus subject to error. In this way, they are similar to Protestants, who also reject any notion of papal primacy.
Which country is Orthodox?
Russia
Religion > Christian > Orthodox > Orthodox population: Countries Compared
| # | COUNTRY | AMOUNT |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Russia | 58.19 million |
| 2 | Ethiopia | 45 million |
| 3 | Romania | 18.82 million |
| 4 | Ukraine | 13.03 million |
Why did Catholicism and Orthodox split?
The Great Schism came about due to a complex mix of religious disagreements and political conflicts. One of the many religious disagreements between the western (Roman) and eastern (Byzantine) branches of the church had to do with whether or not it was acceptable to use unleavened bread for the sacrament of communion.
How do Orthodox view the pope?
It is the position of the Eastern Orthodox Church that it has never accepted the pope as de jure leader of the entire church. All bishops are equal “as Peter”, therefore every church under every bishop (consecrated in apostolic succession) is fully complete (the original meaning of catholic).