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When did oriental orthodox start?
The oriental orthodox,eastern orthodox and roman catholic churches all started when various apostles spread mainly the middle east and eastern Europe. Soon the churches started to split the oriental orthodox then eastern orthodox and catholics together. Its hard to say when oriental orthodox started because it consists of several apostolic churches in communion which each other all founded at different times by different apostles
Are the Orthodox churches most related to Catholics or Protestants?
Orthodox churches are much closer in belief to Catholics than to Protestants. The Eastern Orthodox Church broke off of the Catholic Church in 1054 A.D. and kept basically all the same beliefs except the supremacy of the pope. Protestants, however, broke during the Protestant Reformation, which can be considered to start around 1517. The Protestant split involved much deeper doctrinal changes that make Protestantism farther from Catholicism than Eastern Orthodoxy.
Is the Pope head of all Catholic Churches or only Roman Catholic Churches?
The term "catholic" is claimed by both the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church. The Roman Catholic Church includes all the Churches that accept the authority of the pope in Rome, including certain Eastern Churches. The Eastern Orthodox Church does not accept the authority of the pope in Rome. The pope is the spiritual leader of all Christians. However, the Protestants and Orthodox do not recognize that leadership.
Why is All Souls Day celebrated after All Saints Day?
It is a celebration by the Catholic Church and Eastern Orthodox Churches to celebrate the dead. The Catholic Church celebrates it the day after All Saints Day and the Eastern Orthodox churches celebrate All Souls Day several times in the year.
What came first Orthodox Christians or Catholic Christians?
The Greek Orthodox and Coptic Orthodox Churches are now theologically the same but are separate because of the misunderstanding that happened in 451AD however both now see each others view on the nature of christ as truly ORTHODOX They both have apostolic succesion the Greek Orthodox founded by St.Andrew and the Coptic Orthodox founded by St.Mark.Both have presevered their native traditions and beliefs something that is sacred to all eastern churches
How many greek orthadox churches are there?
There is one Orthodox Church. Many of the parishes of the Orthodox Church happen to be Greek, especially in Greece. ... The Orthodox Church has a similar structure to the Catholic Church. Churches are divided mainly on ethnic groups, without any differences on belief. They have autonomy but they are all (spiritual) subjects of the Patriarchy (the father Church) located in Istanbul. The Patriarch is like the Pope. Almost all of the churches are dedicated to a saint.
Are there Eastern Orthodox Churches in Egypt?
Yes, mainly in Cairo and Alexandria. The head office is known as the (Greek Orthodox) Patriarchate of Alexandria and All Egypt, and is based in Alexandria.
Do you agree that Christians share many of the same beliefs so should they forget their differences?
While Christians do share many similarities in their beliefs, there are some beliefs which are fundamentally different between many of the churches. So, while this is simply my opinion, i feel that it is neccisary that all churches should share the SAME beliefs or they should call a spade a spade and simply split up. There is no point in attempting to reconcile and unify what is irreconcilable and broken.
Do Russian orthodox believe in Jesus?
Absolutely! You will never attend a Russian Orthodox service, hear a Russian Orthodox prayer, or talk theology with a Russian Orthodox Christian without Christ. His resurrection is the very basis of everything we Orthodox Christians do.
When is Christmas celebrated in Europe?
All western churches (Catholic, Protestant) celebrate Christmas on the same day, 25th December. Orthodox churches celebrate Christmas later. Pedantically, they all celebrate Christmas on 25th December, they just use a different calendar and disagree which day is the 25th December.
Where are All Saints Day and All Souls Day celebrated?
The feasts are celebrated where ever there are Catholics or members of the Eastern Orthodox churches.
What does the Orthodox church think about gay people?
as of 2013 All Orthodox churches teach that gay people are sinners, and most will not allow gay people as members unless they are celibate.
