Plural of exarchy; multiple exarchates or territories governed by exarchs.
From 'exarchy' + '-ies' (standard English plural); follows the pattern of 'patriarchy' to 'patriarchies' with the same Greek roots.
The plural 'exarchies' reminds us that the Orthodox Church never had just one leader—it was a network of quasi-independent exarchies spread across continents, making it more resilient when parts were conquered.
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