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In recent years a new interest in the Eastern Churches has emerged in the Western Churches both Catholic and Protestant. The reader of this work will find answers to such fundamental questions as Who are Eastern Catholics?"" ""How did the Eastern Catholic Churches originate?"" ""Who are Orthodox Christians?"" ""How do Orthodox Christians differ from Eastern Catholics?"" ""Why do so many diverse Eastern Churches exist?"" While it cannot answer all these questions thoroughly, this concise booklet can help interested laity, theological students, and ministers come to understand and respect Eastern Catholicism for its many contributions to the universal Catholic Church.

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Joan L. Roccasalvo, C.S.J., is assistant professor of music in the department of art and music at the University of Scranton. She also coordinates the activities at the Center for Eastern Christian Studies at the university. Sister Joan earned a PH.D. in musicology from The Catholic University of America.

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