Western Orthodox churches

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Western Orthodox churches are Christian communities that follow Eastern Orthodox theology and liturgy while using Western (Latin) liturgical traditions and calendar customs.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Christian denomination
Orthodox church body
religious community
accepts Nicene Creed without the Filioque
the first seven Ecumenical Councils
aimsTo preserve Western Christian heritage within Eastern Orthodox faith
differsFrom Roman Catholic Church in doctrine of papal infallibility
Roman Catholic Church in ecclesiology
follows Eastern Orthodox ecclesiology
Eastern Orthodox sacramental theology
Eastern Orthodox theology NERFINISHED
geographicDistribution Australia NERFINISHED
Latin America NERFINISHED
North America NERFINISHED
Western Europe NERFINISHED
parts of Africa
governedBy bishops of Eastern Orthodox jurisdictions
hasClergy bishops
deacons
priests
hasOriginPeriod 19th century
20th century
hasPractice Western devotional customs compatible with Orthodoxy
Western-style parish organization under Orthodox bishops
observance of Western saints recognized by Orthodoxy
use of Western liturgical music adapted to Orthodox norms
hasTheologicalOrientation Chalcedonian
languageOfLiturgy Latin
vernacular languages
liturgicalFamily Western Rite Orthodoxy NERFINISHED
mayUse adapted Anglican liturgical forms
adapted Roman Rite
originatedFrom movements to restore Western liturgy within Orthodoxy
partOf Eastern Orthodoxy NERFINISHED
rejects papal supremacy as defined by the Roman Catholic Church
relatedConcept Eastern Orthodox Church NERFINISHED
Latin liturgical tradition
Western Rite Orthodoxy NERFINISHED
sharesBeliefWith Eastern Orthodox churches in the doctrine of the Trinity
Eastern Orthodox churches in the sacramental life
Eastern Orthodox churches in the veneration of icons
sharesCommunionWith some Eastern Orthodox jurisdictions
uses Latin liturgical traditions
Western Rite liturgies adapted to Orthodox theology
Western forms of the Divine Office
Western forms of the Mass
Western liturgical calendar customs
Western liturgical traditions

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All Saints’ Day observedBy Western Orthodox churches