Formation and Key Features of Orthodox
Author-Michael Jury
- Orthodox: a Christian Church or federation of Churches arising in the Greek-speaking Church of the Byzantine Empire, not accepting the authority of the Pope of Rome, and using elaborate and obsolete forms of service. The foundation of the Orthodox Church was established on the Day of Holy Pentecost in Jerusalem in 33 AD, fifty days following the Holy Resurrection of Jesus Christ our true God. It has preserved the original teachings of Jesus Christ and His Apostles form that time until the present.
Key Beliefs
-In addition to the key beliefs common to all Christians, Orthodox Christians believe:
-Holy Tradition is an important and distinct source of faith. It describes how the Holy Spirit infuses the life of the church, providing continuity and unity among the faithful. Tradition consists of:
Holy Tradition consists of:
-the Bible.
-the full liturgical life of the church.
-the full sacramental life of the church. The seven sacraments are: baptism, confirmation, communion, penance, holy orders, marriage, and Holy unction (anointing of the sick). Of these, the first four are essential for salvation.
-the dogmatic decisions and acts of the councils, including the creeds, the writings of the church fathers, the lives of the saints and iconographic traditions.
-Holy icons (consecrated pictures) are important elements in both public and private devotion.
-Orthodox Christians believe that saints, created through the process of canonisation, can intercede with God on behalf of people who are alive and petition for their memory.
-Orthodox Christians do not believe in the Catholic teaching of the eucharist or of the immaculate conception of Mary.
-The Virgin Mary is honoured as theotokos (Mother of God).
Types Of Orthodox
- Eastern Orthodoxy and Oriental Orthodoxy.
- The Orthodox Church is a communion of 14 autocephalous (that is, administratively completely independent) regional churches, plus the Orthodox Church in America, which is recognised as autocephalous only by the Russian, Bulgarian, Georgian, Polish, the Czech-Slovak churches. Each has defined geographical boundaries of its jurisdiction and is ruled by its Council of Bishops or Synod presided by a senior bishop its Primate (or First Hierarch). The Primate may carry the honorary title of Patriarch, Metropolitan (in the Slavic tradition) or Archbishop (in the Greek tradition).
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-In addition to the key beliefs common to all Christians, Orthodox Christians believe:
-Holy Tradition is an important and distinct source of faith. It describes how the Holy Spirit infuses the life of the church, providing continuity and unity among the faithful. Tradition consists of:
Holy Tradition consists of:
-the Bible.
-the full liturgical life of the church.
-the full sacramental life of the church. The seven sacraments are: baptism, confirmation, communion, penance, holy orders, marriage, and Holy unction (anointing of the sick). Of these, the first four are essential for salvation.
-the dogmatic decisions and acts of the councils, including the creeds, the writings of the church fathers, the lives of the saints and iconographic traditions.
-Holy icons (consecrated pictures) are important elements in both public and private devotion.
-Orthodox Christians believe that saints, created through the process of canonisation, can intercede with God on behalf of people who are alive and petition for their memory.
-Orthodox Christians do not believe in the Catholic teaching of the eucharist or of the immaculate conception of Mary.
-The Virgin Mary is honoured as theotokos (Mother of God).
Types Of Orthodox
- Eastern Orthodoxy and Oriental Orthodoxy.
- The Orthodox Church is a communion of 14 autocephalous (that is, administratively completely independent) regional churches, plus the Orthodox Church in America, which is recognised as autocephalous only by the Russian, Bulgarian, Georgian, Polish, the Czech-Slovak churches. Each has defined geographical boundaries of its jurisdiction and is ruled by its Council of Bishops or Synod presided by a senior bishop its Primate (or First Hierarch). The Primate may carry the honorary title of Patriarch, Metropolitan (in the Slavic tradition) or Archbishop (in the Greek tradition).
Comparison Videos Of Baptism
Catholic Baptism (In Lebanon) Coptic Orthodox Baptism
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References
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