church traditions
Liturgical practices inherited
Church traditions are the established beliefs, practices, rituals, and customs passed down within religious denominations over generations.
These include liturgical forms, sacramental practices, doctrinal interpretations, and ceremonial observances that distinguish one branch of Christianity from another: The Eastern Orthodox church traditions differ significantly from Protestant ones.
The term often appears in debates about scriptural authority versus inherited practice: Some denominations rely heavily on church traditions; others claim to follow Scripture alone.
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