Should I bow/genuflect in Eastern Orthodox churches?

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In the thread forums.catholic-questions.org/showthread.php?t=225994, Father Serpa recommends not genuflecting or bowing in Protestant churches because, as understood within Catholicism, neither the Real Presence in the Eucharist nor valid holy orders (allowing the ability to confect the Eucharist) are present.

My understanding is that the Real Presence as well as valid holy orders exist in Eastern Orthodox churches. Is this correct? If so, would it be appropriate to genuflect toward the tabernacle and bow toward the altar in Eastern Orthodox churches?
 
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The Eastern Orthodox Churches are an entirely different matter, though their number in the U.S. is relatively small. They DO have the Real Presence of the Lord in the Eucharist. However, it is not there custom to genuflect. They do bow and it would be appropriate for a Catholic visitor to do the same.

Fr. Vincent Serpa, O.P.
 
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