Yes, but only in moderation, as The Bible states that we should 'not be drunk with wine' (Ephesians 5:18).
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.
Most Greeks are Greek Orthodox Christians.
All Orthodox christians go to church on Sundays.
Greek Orthodox Christianity or particularly "the Greek Orthodox Church of Cyprus/ Cypriot Orthodox Church" It's part of Eastern Orthodox Christianity. Not forgetting the Turkish community, whch would follow Islam.
Ah, come on! Greeks are Greek-Orthodox Christians.
Greek Orthodox only exists in Greece. In the rest of the world, it is known as the Orthodox Christian Faith. Its purpose is to bring salvation to its members through belief in the Lord Jesus Christ as Son of God and Saviour of the world. The words "greek orthodox" should not be used to describe the Eastern Orthodox Church. Those people who are Greek and Orthodox are Christians and they belong to the Orthodox Christian Faith. There is no nationality in the Orthodox Church. It is open to people of all backgrounds, races and cultures.
In the Eastern Orthodox Church, (which includes Greek Orthodox Christians and Russian Orthodox Christians, etc.) Easter eggs are painted red, as this colour represents the blood that Christ shed for our sins during His crucifixion.
Most Orthodox Christians are part of the Eastern Orthodox Church (commonly referred to as the Greek, Russian, Serbian churches, etc) but a smaller group exists of Oriental Orthodox (such as the Coptic and Armenian churches).
evangelical luthern 84% greek orthodox 1% christians 1% none14%
The ‘Greek Orthodox’ church only exists in Greece. In the rest of the world, it is known as the Orthodox Christian Faith. The words "greek orthodox" should not be used to describe the Eastern Orthodox Church. Those people who are Greek and Orthodox are Christians and they belong to the Orthodox Christian Faith. There is no nationality in the Orthodox Church. It is open to people of all backgrounds, races and cultures. It is very important because it brings salvation to its members through belief in the Lord Jesus Christ as Son of God and Saviour of the world.
The constitution of Greece recognizes the Orthodox faith as the "prevailing" of the country, while guaranteeing freedom of religious belief for all.The Greek Government does not keep statistics on religious groups and censuses do not ask for religious affiliation. According to the State Department, an estimated 97% of Greek citizens identify themselves as Orthodox Christians, belonging to the Greek Orthodox Church.
95% of Greeks belong to the Greek orthodox church; the rest are members of other Christian groups or are Muslims