5 sentences with 'orthodox'
Example sentences and phrases with the word orthodox and other words derived from it.
• « After the iconoclasm, the leaders of the orthodox church, the patriarchs of Constantinople, claimed that innovations in Christian theology or practice were heresies. This attitude extended to secular learning as well - it was acceptable to study classical literature and even philosophy, but new forms of philosophy and academic innovation were considered dangerous. »
• « Finally, especially in Byzantine territories, high taxes and ongoing struggles between the official orthodox form of Christianity and various other Christian sects led many Byzantine citizens to welcome their new Arab rulers; taxes were often lowered and the Arabs were indifferent to the variety of Christians their new subjects had. »
• « Suleiman strongly supported the orthodox Sunni ulama (clergy), insisting on strict religious observance, but he also insisted on the sultan's prerogative to rule without interference from the religious authorities. »
• « The orthodox congregations in Finland possessed irreplaceable art treasures, most of which were saved from destruction during the war and taken to Finland. »
• « More orthodox in their claims, some scientists blame the stranding of cetaceans on water pollution, the activity of large ships, as well as shark attacks. »