|With the establishment of the Capital of the Roman Empire
sleepy little Byzantium was thrust into a major role. The city
became not only the First City of the Empire, but also the
second most important See in all of Christianity. Because of
this role the Church of Byzantium played a major role in the
development of Liturgical traditions that would spread
throughout the Middle East. There are fourteen Churches that
follow the Byzantine Liturgy, yet all have their own variations
and history. Each of these Churches may be studied by selecting
the appropriate link from the menu on the left. Contact the
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