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Are Greeks called Orthodox's?
no they are called greek one is only orthodox if they follow the orthodox religion
What Religion do Greeks Believe in?
Greek people are part of the Christian faith. Their religion is Greek Orthodox.
What typy of religion do Greek people follow?
Mostly Greek Orthodox which is christian.
Who were important people in the Greek Dark Ages?
Greek orthodox church officials
What is the purpose of greek orthodox?
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.
What religion are most Greek people?
Most Greek people are adherents of the Greek Orthodox Church (a form of Christianity), 95% and 98% of the Greek population. This is certainly true in Greece itself as well as outside to a somewhat lesser extent. Most Greek Cypriots are adherents of the Greek Orthodox Church aswell, 77% of the Cypriot population.
What religion are people in Cyprus?
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.
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.
How do you become a Greek Orthodox?
Talk to a Greek Orthodox Priest about it.
What is called the Son of God in the greek eastern orthodox church?
The name of the Son of God of Christianity is in the Greek [Eastern] Orthodox Church Ιησούς Χριστός [Jesus Christ].
What is the greek orthodox church and why is it important?
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.
What year did the Greek Orthodox Religion begin?
If by 'Greek Orthodox' you mean the Eastern Orthodox Faith (of which Greek Orthodoxy is a part) then it began in the year 33 AD. If you are referring to the Church of Greece, then it began in the year 1850. However, Orthodox Christianity existed in Greece since New Testament times (from St Paul's travels to Athens) and for most of its history, Greece came under the jurisdiction of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople. The name "Greek Orthodox" should not be used to describe the whole Eastern Orthodox Church. People who are Greek and Orthodox belong to the same Orthodox Christian Faith. There is no nationality in the Orthodox Church. It is open to people of all backgrounds, races and cultures.
