Term
Autocephalous
An Eastern Orthodox church that possesses total canonical and administrative independence, electing its own primates and bishops.
Filed underEcclesiology
Definition
In the modern usage of Eastern Orthodox canon law, a church that enjoys total canonical and administrative independence and elects its own primates and bishops.
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Sources
- 1.“Autocephalous Church.” Encyclopaedia BritannicaLinkOriginal citation: "Autocephalous Church." Encyclopaedia Britannica. November 2, 2021. https://www.britannica.com/topic/autocephalous-church.
Last revised August 14, 2026