[iowamark]

I doubt that most Americans even know what the Eastern Orthodox Churches are. Most Americans know that the Catholic Church is the one with the Pope, and that the other churches are Protestant. But I would guess that that is about as far as their knowledge goes.

[Carpe Cerevisi]

I believe you are absolutely correct.

[MosesKnows]

I doubt that most Americans even know what the Eastern Orthodox Churches

I fear you are correct.

The "One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church" is the first Christian church.

Rome’s claim of a universal papal supremacy caused the creation of “The Roman Catholic Church”. Martin Luther’s 95 theses started the Protestant Reformation and creation of the “Church of England”.

The "One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church" continues today virtually unchanged as "The Orthodox Church”.

Religions, like all organizations once institutionalized, are prone to corruption over time. This is true of unions, governments, and churches.

The Eastern Orthodox Church avoided the corruption by following the New Testament Covenant without making up or adding rules not in accordance with scripture.

[redhead]

The Byzantine Catholic Church is Catholic in every way, is loyal to the Throne of St. Peter in Rome. But it is ceremonial, traditional, and unique. If you like smells and bells, come check us out! PS: There are something like 22 recognized RITES in the Catholic Church.