The Orthodox family of churches claims direct descent from the church of the Apostles, as the One True Church. Best known for its Greek and Russian branches it is now growing in Britain, too. with almost a quarter of a million members here. Who are these ' holy, remote and changeless congregations ' ? Among their members and admirers heard in this report are Metropolitan Anthony. Archbishop
Methodios. the composer John Tavener and the new Archbishop of Canterbury, The Most Rev Robert Runcie.
Compiled and presented by Gerald Priestland Producer CHRIS REES