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To: mamelukesabre

From what I understand, all Eastern Rites were Catholic before the schism. So, the Coptics were Catholic, actually being so close to Israel, they were one of the first Catholics on earth, before they were Orthodox. Also, I believe that 10% of Coptics are Catholic, the remainder are Orthodox.


12 posted on 01/02/2012 6:06:33 PM PST by Coleus (Happy New Year)
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To: Coleus

Maronites have no Orthodox counterpart.


14 posted on 01/04/2012 3:49:39 AM PST by kearnyirish2
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