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How does one "join" the Greek Orthodox Church? The answer is that first, you must attend the Greek Orthodox (or any) Christian church to become a member of that church. The Greek Orthodox Church is an organization, not just the one church on the corner. As a whole, it has specific beliefs that one must agree with:
*You must believe that the Holy Bible is the word of God
*You must believe that Jesus Christ is the Messiah and Savior Sent by God, and is God's Holy Son
*You must believe that the Holy Spirit was sent by Jesus to comfort mankind in the absence of Jesus Christ
*You must believe that God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit are One, Indivisible God - a Trinity
*You must be willing to be baptized according to the Greek Orthodox Church's proceedures
*You must be willing to take communion
*You must be willing to make a confession of your sins to a Priest of the Orthodox Church
*You must be willing to turn away (repent) from your sins and attempt to change your lifestyle
Once you are willing to do these things, then you make an appointment with your Priest and tell him that you want to join the Greek Orthodox Church - your priest will make arrangements for your education in Christianity per the Greek Orthodox Church, and help you to arrange to do the things listed above that you need to do, and then do these things to or for you, so that you become a member of the Greek Orthodox Church. Really, to become a member, you must work with your Priest to arrange it, as in any church.
Most churches have some proceedures that people go through to join up. Usually these things are arranged by a group of volunteers or office workers who operate under the direction of the Head Minister or Priest. They "know" what to do, how to arrange things, and so on. Usually, before any church will permit you to join, they want to ensure that you understand and agree with what they teach and how they teach it. After you know what the beliefs are and you agree with them, then these people will assist you in the rest of your journey in membership. It also may depend on whether you are already a Christian, or if you are a convert from a different religion.
The Bottom Line at the Greek Orthodox or any other Church? Attend first, then make an appointment with the Priest or minister for instructions about what to do next. You will be gently guided through the rest of the process.
What else can I help you with?
Do you have to be Greek to join the Greek orthodox church?
No.
Did Christian Russians adhere mainly to the Catholic Church?
No. When Prince Vladimir chose to become a Christian, he joined the Orthodox Church. His pagan subjects were therefore required to join the Orthodox Church.
How do you join an orthodox church?
By first discussing the matter with an Eastern Orthodox priest or bishop. Then you may need to receive instructions in the beliefs of the Orthodox Church, and later you may need to be Baptized/Chrismated into the Faith.
Why do people join an orthodox church?
People join an Orthodox Church because it is the only church that directly leads to Jesus Christ himself. So people who search for the true faith will evetually end up in the One Holy Catholic and Apostolic church. This does not mean that all other christian sects will not find salvation.
Does the American Orthodox Catholic Church worship on Saturdays?
There is an Orthodox Church and a Catholic Church. There is no Catholic Orthodox Church.
Greek orthodox church is also known as the?
Eastern Orthodox Church (or the Christian Orthodox Church).
Did the eastern church become the Greek Orthodox church?
No, the Greek Orthodox church is a part of the Eastern Orthodox Churches.
When was Anglican Orthodox Church created?
Anglican Orthodox Church was created in 2001.
People in Greece belong to what church?
The Orthodox Church of Greece (Eastern Orthodox Church).
What is Bulgarian Orthodox?
Its a faith (church). Bulgarians follow Orthodox church
What is the native orthodox christian church in Africa?
The Coptic Orthodox Church
How can a Roman Catholic join the Greek Orthodox Church?
Catholic AnswerThis is known in the Catholic Church as apostasy and is an automatic excommunication. If there is something you feel drawn to in the Greek Orthodox Church, then you should look into the Greek Uniate Church with is the part of the Greek Church which has always been in union with Rome (even after the Greek Orthodox left the Church). You may attend Greek Uniate Sacraments with no special permission, but to officially change Rites, you would need to apply to your Bishop and their Bishop.
