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What are Orthodox Catholics?
There are Eastern or Byzantine Rite Catholics but they are in full union with Rome as opposed to the Eastern Orthodox Churches which are not. There was a brief period in the 20th century, when a separate Orthodox Church broke away from the Eastern Orthodox Church in America and formed the America Orthodox Catholic Church. But it was yet another splinter of an already splintered Church. orthodox (small "O") means right belief, and thus is synonymous with Catholic. Now, there is also an Orthodox Catholic Church of America, also not in Communion with the Catholic Church. . You may read about the American Orthodox Catholic Church at the links below.
What were the two types of Christianity that existed in Europe before the Protestant Reformation?
There were two main churches: Roman Catholic and Orthodox. - UPDATE - Actually there were three main churches at the time, the Roman Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox Church and Oriental Orthodox Church. The Oriental Orthodox Church was the first church to break away from the Orthodox Church (Eastern Orthodox Church) in 451AD followed by the Roman Catholic Church in 1054AD.
What is the name of Rome's eastern church?
It is called the Orthodox Catholic Church, also known as the Eastern Orthodox or Greek Orthodox Church. It is not however affiliated with Rome or the Roman Catholic Church. They are 2 separate, but similar religions. They believe God is the ultimate head of the Church and recognize no Pope.
Are you considered Catholic if you are a Greek Orthodox?
A:You are what you wish to be. Your own personal religious beliefs can only be decided by you, so you could choose to be Roman Catholic, Greek Orthodox, or indeed not hold any religious commitment at all. It is entirely up to you..Catholic AnswerYou follow the rite of either parent, most likely the rite in which you were baptized. However, the Orthodox Churches are not technically separate rites, they are in schism. If you mother is Catholic, and you were baptized in the Catholic Church, then you follow whatever rite that she is. If you baptized in the Greek Orthodox Church, your baptism is valid, but you need to convert, so you need to speak with a priest.
What two branches of Christianity were formed in 1054?
In 1054 Christ's which (except for small groups of heretics and the Oriental Orthodox) was generally undivided and truly one split into the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church. The Orthodox would see the division this way: before 1054 there was just the Orthodox Church. After 1054 there was the Orthodox Church and the heretical church of the Patriarch of Rome, which would eventually call itself the Roman Catholic Church. The Romans would say that prior to 1054 there was just the Roman Catholic Church and then the Orthodox split off becoming a separate church. The way I, an Anglo Catholic, see it was that they both split from each other creating the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox churches. Neither church really existed as a separate denomination before. The denominational terms came into existence because of the tragic split.
Is the Eastern Orthodox Church one with the Roman Catholic Church?
No, unfortunately they are not one. There are just a few differences that separate them and no one wants to budge on these issues.
Why are the sacraments of eucharist and confirmation often celebrated to gether?
Actually the question assumes facts incorrectly. Most Catholics do not receive these two sacraments together. Part of the challenge is logistical-only a Bishop can confirm a catholic while ordinary priests can perform first eucharist. The majority of Catholics are born into the church and the normal process is to have First Eucharist and Confirmation as separate events years apart.
What is Eastern Orthodox Catholic?
You have your wording incorrect. There is Eastern Orthodox, and Eastern Catholic. Both are different Churches. Eastern Orthodox: The Eastern Orthodox Church was once one Church along with the Roman Catholic Church until the Great Schism in 1054. After 1054, they have been two separate Churches. The difference easiest to recognize is their view of the Bishop of Rome (the Pope). The Roman Catholic Church believes that the Bishop of Rome has the final say in defining doctrine whereas the Eastern Orthodox Church believes Church doctrine can only change when it has been decided in an Ecumenical Council such as the seven that were held before the churches split. Eastern Catholic: The Eastern Catholic Churches are former Eastern Orthodox Churches that have enter back into communion with the Holy See. They still practice using Eastern Rites, however. (Ex. Married men can be ordained Priests, the Nicene Creed is read without the Filioque clause, etc.) Hope I answered your question. ~God Bless
Is Greek Orthodox part of the Catholic Church?
No, they are two separate Christian groups.Roman Catholic AnswerThey were up until the eleventh century when they broke away. Orthodox AnswerThe Eastern Orthodox Church is not part of the Roman Catholic Church and did not break away. The Orthodox Church was founded in 33 AD, and has existed for over 2,000 years without any changes to its dogmas, beliefs or traditions, and without any splits. Both Roman Catholics and Orthodox shared the same history for the first 1,000 years, until they separated in 1054 AD. There have been recent attempts (since the 1960s) to reconcile the differences between the two churches.
Who really separated from the other Catholic or Orthodox?
Catholic AnswerThe Catholic Church has an unbroken lineage stretching back to the first Pope, St. Peter, who died in Rome. His body is interred under the high altar in St. Peter's Basilica, you may view it today by going to Rome, and going down the stairs. There has been a continuous line of Popes who have occupied his "Chair" in Rome since then. The Orthodox argued with the papacy and broke from it in the eleventh century. The way that you can tell that they broke with Rome is that each Orthodox Church is from a separate Rite of the Catholic Church. In the eleventh century, when they split, half formed the Orthodox and half of each Rite remained with Rome. Thus today you have a Greek Orthodox Church AND a Greek Uniate Rite. Each Orthodox Church has a corresponding Rite within the Catholic Church which has always been there. The Orthodox left the Catholic Church, but they are currently in discussions with Rome, and there is ever hope that the Rites may be reunited in the future, please keep them in your prayers.
Why was Catholicism the first Christian religion?
The very early days of Christianity apparently saw considerable diversity within the Christian community, as evidenced by the comments of authors such as Paul and Matthew. Some of the very early Christian sects include Ebionites, Nazarenes, Nazoraeans, Cerinthians and Carpocratians, as well as what was later to become known as the proto-Catholic Orthodox Church. With the strong support of Emperor Constantine, the Catholic Orthodox Church became the dominant Christian Church and eventually the state religion of Rome. After the Great Schism of 1054, the then universal Catholic Orthodox Church split into the separate Roman Catholic and Orthodox branches of Christianity. So, although Catholicism has roots going back to the very beginning of Christianity, it really only separated from its sister Orthodox Churches in 1054 CE.
Can an Episcopalian receive communion in the Catholic Church?
Yes and No...In order to answer this question, we must first define what a 'Catholic' is. For starters, there are several variations of Catholicism. First is the 'Roman Catholic Church', then there are the 'Old Catholic Churches,' which then lead to the 'Independent Catholic Churches.' Then there are what are known as 'anglo-catholic' churches.The Old Catholic Churches and Independent Catholic Churches are schism churches, that broke from Rome over issues such as papal infallibility, the marriage of priests, and later the ordination of women. 'Anglo-catholic' parishes, are Episcopal and Anglican parishes that have embraced their 'catholic heritage' and are aligned to a 'sacramental theology', as opposed to a more 'reformed' perspective. The Old and Independent Catholic Churches recognize the validity of Anglican/Episcopal ordinations in the same way they recognize the validity of Eastern and Oriental Orthodox ordinations.The Roman Catholic Church however, does not accept Episcopal and Anglican ordinations as being valid. Thus they do not recognize the validity of an Anglican or Episcopal Eucharist. Due to this, The Roman Catholic Church does not permit it's members to receive the Eucharist in the Episcopal Church, since they no longer recognize it as a 'valid' church at this current time.However, the Episcopal Church and Anglican Communion as a whole recognizes itself as a valid member of 'the one holy catholic and apostolic church,' and has maintained apostolic succession, the 3 fold ministry of deacons, priests, and bishops. In addition the Episcopal Church recognizes the REAL PRESENCE of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist and has never doubted that.According to the canons of The Episcopal Church in the United States (ECUSA), all baptized Christians may receive Eucharist in an Episcopal Church if they feel so called to. Episcopalians see the 'table' as being 'God's table'not belonging to any one person or church, but rather, open to all. The Roman Catholic Church recognizes 'the table' as belonging solely to them, and those churches that are in 'communion' with them. This includes certain Orthodox and Old Catholic jurisdictions. As far as the Episcopal Church is concerned, Catholics of all persuasions are always welcome to partake in the Holy Eucharist in an Episcopal Church. There is always room at 'the table' for everyone! Perhaps the Roman Church will reach that understanding as well someday!
