+The **Orthodox Church**, officially the [Orthodox Catholic Church](/wiki/orthodox_catholic_church), is one of the oldest Christian traditions, tracing its apostolic roots back to the earliest Christian communities. Distinct from [Western Christianity](/wiki/western_christianity), it is characterized by its ancient liturgies, veneration of icons, and preservation of early church doctrines across various autocephalous churches.
+## See also
+- [Christianity](/wiki/christianity)
+- [Eastern Church](/wiki/eastern_church)
+- [Byzantine Empire](/wiki/byzantine_empire)
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