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The '''Independent churches of Eastern Christianity''' separated from the patriarchal see of Constantinople over a period of several centuries, but primarily during the 5th and 6th centuries. They developed bodies of [[canon law]] that reflected their isolated and—after the Arab conquests in the 7th century—secondary social position. Among these churches are the [[Syrian Orthodox Patriarchate of Antioch]] (in Syria), the [[Assyrians#See Also|Ancient Church of the East (the Assyrians)]], the [[Armenian Apostolic Church]], and the [[Coptic Church|Coptic Orthodox Church]] (in Egypt). Another independent church is the [[Ethiopian Orthodox Church]].

The '''Independent churches of Eastern Christianity''' separated from the patriarchal see of Constantinople over a period of several centuries, but primarily during the 5th and 6th centuries. They developed bodies of [[canon law]] that reflected their isolated and—after the Arab conquests in the 7th century—secondary social position. Among these churches are the [[Syrian Orthodox Patriarchate of Antioch]] (in Syria), the [[Assyrians#See Also|Ancient Church of the East (the Assyrians)]], the [[Armenian Church|Armenian Apostolic Church]], and the [[Coptic Church|Coptic Orthodox Church]] (in Egypt). Another independent church is the [[Ethiopian Orthodox Church]].

See [[Orthodox Church]]

See [[Orthodox Church]]