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What are the beliefs concerning the marriage of clergy in the Eastern Orthodox Church?
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What is orthodox thinking in modern society?
Orthodox thinking in modern society means the generally prevalent, or widely-held opinions on any given topic. For example, orthodox thinking about heroin addiction is that it is a really bad idea to become addicted to heroin. (And it is.)
Is being greek orthodox the same as being Christian?
The short answer is: "Yes". ( See link below for details "Eastern Orthodox Church Beliefs and Practices")
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.
What are the beliefs concerning marriage of the clergy?
Unlike the Roman Catholic or most Orthodox Churches, Protestant churches allow their ministers to marry. Therefore, within the Methodist Church, ministers are free to marry whom they like.
Beliefs of eastern orthodox?
The Eastern Orthodox Church believes in the Trinity, the divinity of Jesus Christ, the importance of tradition and scripture, sacraments as a means of grace, the veneration of saints and icons, and the concept of theosis, where individuals strive to become more like God. They also prioritize unity with the early Christian Church and emphasize the authority of ecumenical councils in shaping their doctrinal beliefs.
What are the beliefs concerning the pope in the eastern orthodox church?
The Orthodox regard the Pope as being the Bishop of Rome and the leader of Roman Catholics. They do not regard him as the head of all Christians, and they do not regard him as being infallible. Papal claims of 'infallibility' were only made from the year 1870. The word 'Pope' itself derives from Greek word 'pappas' which means 'Father'. This title was first used by the Orthodox Patriarchs of Alexandria, long before it was assumed by the bishops of Rome.
What religion is a orthadox?
"Orthodox" typically refers to Eastern Orthodox Christianity, which is a branch of Christianity that has its roots in the early church and follows traditional beliefs and practices. It is distinct from other Christian denominations, such as Roman Catholicism and Protestantism.
When was the Orthodox Church invented.?
That's a bit difficult to explain. There was one church called 'The Catholic Orthodox church" it split into Orthodox and Catholic. However there are two Orthodox churches which both preserve the ancient teachings and traditions of the original church. Except have a different view of the divintiy of christ. The Eastern "Oriental' Orthodox church believes that christ has two natures but united while the Eastern Orthodox church believes that chirst has two natures but seperate. However,they both are the original church and have not changed the apostolic traditions. So the Roman Catholic Church and Orthodox Churches are equally old since they were both founded by one of the apostles,however the Orthodox church stayed true to the original churches beliefs and traditions. But they became referred to as "Orthodox" in 451 AD (Eastern "Oriental' Orthodox) and in 1054 (Eastern Orthodox)
What are Bulgarians beliefs?
Orthodox Christianity
What are their beliefs that Kickapoo's believe about marriage and love?
their beliefs are love and marriage
Who are orthodox?
AnswerThose who confirm with traditional or generally accepted beliefs are called orthodox.
Main difference between Alexandrian catholic and Antiochian?
No difference in their beliefs. They are both part of the Eastern Orthodox Church, but the Antiochians are mainly Orthodox people from Lebanon, and the Greeks are mainly Orthodox people from Greece.
