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| Field | Greek Orthodox tradition |
|---|---|
| Type | Tradition |
| Origin | 1st millennium onward Greece |
| Overview | Greek Orthodox traditions are Eastern Orthodox churches and communities shaped by Greek-speaking Byzantine inheritance. |
| History | They are associated historically with the patriarchates and churches of the Greek-speaking Eastern Mediterranean and with diaspora communities. |
| Beliefs and emphases | They share Eastern Orthodox doctrine, conciliar reception, sacramental theology, and the Byzantine theological tradition. |
| Worship and practice | Worship is characteristically Byzantine, with the Divine Liturgy, icons, chant, feasts, and fasts. |
| Organisation and life | Governance is episcopal within the relevant autocephalous or patriarchal jurisdiction. |
| Broader traditions | Eastern Orthodox Christianity |
| Variants | — |
| Related | — |
| Contrasting positions | — |