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How old is the greek orthodox religion?
The Orthodox Christian Church is over 2,000 years old, however, the name for this Church in Greece and some other parts of the world started to become known as "Greek Orthodox" from about 1821. The Greek Orthodox are part of the Orthodox Christian Church (sometimes called the Eastern Orthodox Church) which is the same Church that Jesus founded in 33 AD.
Can a Catholic become a godparent in the Greek Orthodox church?
No. The Godparent must be of Greek Orthodox faith. Some churches allow Catholics to stand at the alter with a Greek Orthodox godparent as an honorary godparent....They can hold and change the baby but can not participate in the actual sacraments...i.e. rubbing the oil on the baby.
What are some important cultural events in Cyprus?
New Year's Day, New Year's Eve., Christmas Eve., Christmas Day, Greek Orthodox Good Friday, Greek Orthodox Easter Monday, Assumption, and possibly Pentecost.
How does religion in eastern Europe reflect divisions within Chistianity?
Eastern Europe is mostly Orthodox, which is a branch of Christianity (Greek Orthodox and Russian Orthodox are some examples). However, there are also large Catholic populations throughout.
How long after the death of a parent can a Greek Orthodox person attend a wedding?
A Greek Orthodox person may attend a wedding 40 days after the death of a parent. Though some do not wish to party, and are mourning, they are allowed to go to weddings and parties.
What are some important holidays in Cyprus?
Some important holidays in Cyprus include Independence Day (1st of October), Greek Cypriot National Day (25th of March), and Orthodox Easter. Another significant holiday is Christmas, which is celebrated by both Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots.
Why are Greek Orthodox priests celibate?
Some Greek Orthodox Priests are celibate. They do have the option of getting married prior to ordination. However, once ordained, even if their wife passes away, they are forbidden to taking a second wife. Disregarding this may result in revocation of the office of Priesthood.
What are some Greek celebrations?
On new year, they eat a bread or cake or something that has a coin in it, and whoever gets the piece with the coin has good luck for the year.
What are the celebrations of Spain?
Type your answer here... what are some of Spain's celebrations or festivals
What is difference between Mormon and orthodox?
It depends on which 'Orthodox' you are referring to. "Orthodox" simply means someone who is very strict in their religious observance. There are 'orthodox' in almost every religious group. "Orthodox Christians" usually refers to the eastern European Christian churches including the Russian Orthodox and Greek Orthodox, among others. There are also Orthodox Jews. There are even some that you could call Orthodox Mormons, although they tend to belong to the main body of the church rather than splitting off into their own group.
Are organs used in Russian orthodox churches?
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.
Why does a Greek Orthodox Church charge 300 yr to become a member is this the small fee to become Orthodox?
There is no fee payable to become a member of the Orthodox Church. Some parishes in the USA have adopted a practice of charging a fee to become a member of a Parish, but this is not compulsory. However, anyone can attend an Orthodox church without paying anything.
