Tradition Explorer
The major branches of Nicene Christianity
After the timeline, here are the living traditions today. Each branch is presented on its own terms.
catholic
Catholic Church
The Catholic Church, in communion with the Bishop of Rome, is the largest body of Christians in the world.
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orthodox
Eastern Orthodox Church
A communion of self-governing churches that confess the faith of the seven Ecumenical Councils.
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protestant
Protestant Christianity
A family of traditions originating in the 16th-century Reformation; today extremely diverse.
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