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No. In some Americanized Greek Churches organs have been put in to try and blend in with Western culture. This practice is very forbidden in Eastern Orthodox churches, therefore the Greek Churches with organs are breaking church rules. This practice probably won't last.
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What is the kremlin used for?
The Kremlin was and is USSR (now Russia) government offices. Many of the buildings were originally built a Russian Orthodox churches.
Is orthodox the same as mormons?
No. Orthodox refers to members of Greek Orthodox, Russian Orthodox, and similar churches. These are very old traditional churches usually based in the central Europe area. Mormons are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, a religion that is only 150 years old and based in the United States. Both churches are branches of Christianity, but they do not have identical beliefs and practices.Orthodox can also be used to describe a person's level of commitment to their faith. If someone is an "orthodox Mormon" for instance, this means that they are very conservative and exact in their religious practice.
What language did the Eastern Orthodox church use?
That depends on which country you live in and which language is spoken by the majority of the congregation. There is not one specific language used in the Eastern Orthodox Church. The Orthodox Churches in Japan use Japanese for their services, and Orthodox Churches in the USA, Britain and Australia should use English for their services. However, where there is a specific need to accommodate the needs of a particular parish, the language spoken by those parishioners can also be used. The Orthodox Church does not believe that there is such a thing as a 'holy language' or a 'liturgical language' because the Bible states that the language to be used in the church must be one that is understood by the people (I Corinthians 14:19).
Is Russian orthodox the same as greek orthodox?
No, it is considered a sub-group. "Eastern Orthodox" is a broad term used to edscribe the group of chruches that split with the Roman Catholics in the 11th century
What is the unique architectural structure used on Russian churches?
The onion dome
Which term appplies to a specific type of image used in Orthodox churches?
Mosaics, as well as Icons are used.
What Organ was used in homes and small churches?
Church organ and Digital organs
What do Russian orthodox people substitute for palm branches on palm Sunday?
Russian Orthodox have traditionally used pussy willow branches instead of palm branches, since the latter do not grow in Russia. However, when palm branches are available they may be used, and are sometimes tied together with pussy willow branches.
What is a christian - greek orthodox?
A ‘Greek Orthodox’ Christian is a Christian who comes under the Orthodox Church of Greece. In the rest of the world, he or she would be known as an Orthodox Christian. The name "greek orthodox" should not be used to describe Orthodox Christians in other countries outside of Greece. There is no nationality in the Orthodox Church. It is open to people of all backgrounds, races and cultures. Orthodox Christians in Japan are Japanese Orthodox, Orthodox Christians in Russia are Russian Orthodox, Orthodox Christians in America are American Orthodox, etc.
What language did the eastern orthodox speak?
There is not one specific language used in the Eastern Orthodox Church. The language which should be used in the services depends on which country the Orthodox Church is in, and also on the language spoken by the majority of the people in a congregation. For example, Orthodox Churches in Japan use Japanese for their services, and Orthodox Churches in the USA, Britain and Australia should use English for their services. However, where there is a specific need to accommodate the needs of a particular parish, the language spoken by those parishioners can also be used. The Orthodox Church does not believe that there is such a thing as a 'holy language' or a 'liturgical language' because the Bible states that the language to be used in the church must be one that is understood by the people (I Corinthians 14:19).
Must you be Russian to be considered Russian orthodox?
it's a religion, and like most there is a certain amount of intake from converts from other denominations. Three times around the horn ( l080 degrees of arc) is a Russian Orthodox wedding custom, both parties orbit the altar three times- said to resemble the trinity. By the way a l080 degree (turn) is used as a compass orientation procedure in electronic compasses used in Jeeps.
What is the primary difference between the Russian Orthodox Church and the Coptic Orthodox Church?
It's just a difference in administration. The beliefs are identical. If a Greek moves to Russia, he worships in a Russian Orthodox church, and vice versa. In the US, there will ultimately be only one administration, an American Orthodox church. At the moment there are several administrations, each under the supervision of the national church of another country. The Greek and the Russian are the largest of those administrations. Orthodox Christians in the US are free to worship at any Orthodox church, regardless of national origin. Those who are from an Orthodox country have so far tended more often to choose a church under the supervision of that country's national church. In addition, there may be some local variations in custom and tradition. For instance, compare the iconography of Russia with Greek icons, and both of those with Coptic. They are all icons, but look a little different based on local tradition. The Faith is one, but the Orthodox Church does not shy from embracing (and transforming) native cultures. Yeah theres realy not much of a difference just the languge,everything is the same icons church equipment and church dates.
