Greek Orthodox Church

noun

1. the branch of the Orthodox Church constituting the national church of Greece.
2. Orthodox Church ( def 2 ).

Greek Orthodox Church

noun

1. Also calledGreek Church the established Church of Greece, governed by the holy synod of Greece, in which the Metropolitan of Athens has primacy of honour
2. another name for Orthodox Church

Example Sentences

The 48th celebration of Greek culture, dance, food and music will be held from noon to 9 p.m. at the St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 9501 Balboa Blvd.,

From Los Angeles Times

More than 500 people are sheltering at the Holy Family Church and approximately 300 others are at the historic Saint Porphyrius Greek Orthodox Church nearby, Father Meli said.

From New York Times

But the legislation has divided the country, with fierce resistance being led by the powerful Greek Orthodox Church.

From BBC

After a deadly Israeli air strike hit an outbuilding of the Greek Orthodox Church of St Porphyrius - the site of one of the world's oldest churches - all sense of security was lost.

From BBC

Palestinian officials said at least 500 Muslims and Christians had taken shelter from Israeli bombardments in the Greek Orthodox Church of St. Porphyrius, and the Hamas-run government's health ministry said 16 were killed.

From Reuters