0
they believe slightly different things
Both faiths use several variants of a cross for specific situations. The standard Catholic Cross is the simple short horizontal bar over the long vertical bar, and is a representation of the cross on which Jesus was crucified. The Russian Orthodox Cross has three crossbars, a short one and a longer one at the top and a crooked one at the bottom. What these bars represent depends upon various beliefs and interpretations.
Wiki User
∙ 13y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Can a christian orthodox marry a Catholic?
The Russian Orthodox Church is in communion with other Eastern Orthodox Churches, and with the Patriarch of Constantinople (the city whose name was changed to Istanbul inthe 1920s). The Greek Catholic Church (which is maybe what you mean by 'Catholic Orthodox') have the same liturgy as the Russian and other Eastern Orthodox Churches. But they are in communion with the Pope of Rome and thus part of the Roman Catholic Church. There are, for instance, quite a lot of Greek Catholics in the Ukraine. The Orthodox cross is different than the Christian cross. The reason being is that the Orthodox cross has another strike. Also their main holidays are also different. First of all, there is no such thing as Greek Catholic to my knowledge. There are Greek Orthodox and other Eastern ORthodox as you mentioned including the Russian ORthodox but they are no way ion communion for the Pope of Rome. The Pope means nothing to the Orthodox and are strictly in communion with the Roman Catholics ONLY. You may be thinking of the Byzantine Catholics and the only relationship they to the Orthodox is the Byzantine Cross. And the Byzantine cross is not different from the Christian cross - It is a Christian cross. However, you are right that the cross looks different. It is a typical cross, but with 2 extra crosses, one on top for the sign, and one the bottom which is tilted so that it one end is up towards the right and the other end tilting to the ground. There are alot of Ukrainian Catholics yes. Main holidays are only different by date. Jan. 7 is Xmas and Easter is generally around Passover, only due to the fact that they follow the Julian calendar (from ancient apostolic times) as opposed to following the Roman calendar. All Liturgy's are basically the same in practice, but they do differ s lightly.
What is the orthodox cross?
The Catholic cross has two bars, with the bottom vertical bar being longer than the top bar. The Orthodox cross has three bars, as it has an extra slanted bar at the bottom.
Can Catholic women marry and divorce orthodox men in the orthodox church?
No,In The Orthodox Church cant be married with different Reiligions.
Can a Catholic wear a Coptic cross?
.Catholic AnswerThe Coptic cross was adopted by early gnostic heretics, and is now a symbol of the Orthodox Coptic Church. I would discuss this with my confessor.
Does the American Orthodox Catholic Church worship on Saturdays?
There is an Orthodox Church and a Catholic Church. There is no Catholic Orthodox Church.
How is the Eastern Orthodox Church different from the Catholic Church?
Orthodox priests can be married before they are ordained whereas Catholic priests cannot ever be married (except when a priest/minister of another denomination converts and wishes to be in the Catholic clergy).
Russian Orthodox Church sign of the cross why is it different from Roman Catholic sign of the cross?
As opposed to an "open handed" crossing guesture in the RC church, The Russian Orthodox/ OR ANY EASTERN ORTHODOX RITE uses the sign of the cross by: Joining the 3 fingers of the right hand, (thumb,forefinger and index finger together.) This symbolises the Holy Trinity. The parishioner then crosses himself in the manner of touching the Head (Father), the chest,(son), then RIGHT breast then LEFT breast (Holy Spirit). People in the Catholic church go LEFT breast then RIGHT.
What are all the books in the Bible?
It depends on what denomination's Bible you are referring to as each has a different set. Here is a list that addresses mainstream Protestant, Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Bibles. Unless otherwise specified, the book appears in all three (though the name, interpretation and translation may vary slightly by tradition).PentateuchGenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyBooks of History:JoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel (Catholic: 1 Kings)2 Samuel (Catholic: 2 Kings)1 Kings (Catholic: 3 Kings)2 Kings (Catholic: 4 Kings)1 Chronicles2 Chronicles1 Esdras (Orthodox)Ezra (Catholic: 1 Esdras)Nehemiah (Catholic: 2 Esdras)Tobias/Tobit (Catholic/Orthodox)Judith (Catholic/Orthodox)Esther1 Maccabees (Catholic/Orthodox)2 Maccabees (Catholic/Orthodox)3 Maccabees (Orthodox)4 Maccabees (Orthodox)Books of Wisdom:JobPsalmsOdes (Orthodox)ProverbsEcclesiastesSong of Solomon (Catholic: Canticle of Canticles)Wisdom (Catholic/Orthodox)Ecclesiasticus/Sirach (Catholic/Orthodox)Books of Prophecy:IsaiahJeremiahLamentationsBaruch (Catholic/Orthodox)Letter of Jeremiah (Orthodox)EzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiGospels:MatthewMarkLukeJohnNew Books of History:ActsEpistles of Paul:Romans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonOther Epistles:HebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeApocalypse of St. John/Book of Revelation
Is Rooney orthodox or Catholic?
Catholic
I was baptized a Roman Catholic but confirmed Orthodox and I married a Greek Orthodox can I have my nephew baptized in a Catholic Church?
Since you are confirmed Orthodox and married a Greek Orthodox, the Orthodox Church requires that any children you may have should be baptized Orthodox. Also, as an Orthodox, you are not allowed to baptize your nephew or any other person in a catholic church. From the Catholic point of view, unless your nephew is to be reared a Catholic, he may not be baptized in the Catholic Church. If he is to be reared Catholic, either by his parents or godparents, the Church will receive him. No you are GREEK orthodox u must not I reapeat not baptisma your child at a catholic church.
If you are a Catholic and then convert to the Greed Orthodox church are you still considered a Catholic?
No. You would be Greek Orthodox then.
When was Orthodox-Catholic Church of America created?
Orthodox-Catholic Church of America was created in 1892.
