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Is the cross the holy symbol for greek orthodox?
It is. Since the Greek Orthodox Church is under Christianity, the cross is a "holy symbol".
Why do greek orthodox do there cross different from Coptic orthodox?
Greek Orthodox Christians typically make the sign of the cross by touching their forehead, chest, and then their right and left shoulders, symbolizing the Holy Trinity. In contrast, Coptic Orthodox Christians often touch their forehead, chest, and then their right shoulder followed by the left, which reflects their own theological and cultural traditions. These differences in the cross-signing practices illustrate the unique liturgical customs and interpretations of faith within the broader Orthodox Christian tradition. Both practices, however, express a deep reverence for the cross and the central beliefs of Christianity.
What does the cross on the Greek flag stand for?
The cross represents the country's deeply rooted tradition in orthodox christianity.
What does the cross on the Greek flag mean?
The Greek flag contains the colors blue and white.
Do Orthodox use the plain cross?
Well, honey, let me break it down for you. Orthodox Christians typically use the Byzantine cross, which has an additional horizontal bar at the top symbolizing the inscription that hung on Jesus' cross. So, no, they don't use the plain cross like your basic run-of-the-mill cross. It's all about that extra flair, darling.
What are the two important symbols for christians?
The Bible, the cross.
Do greek orthodox have stations of the cross in the church?
They have a similar burial procession on 'Good Friday' (called Holy and Great Friday in the Orthodox Church) where a funeral bier (Epitaphion) of Jesus is carried in the streets.
Why do you focus on the cross as an important symbol Christians for us as?
We look up at he cross, as a sign where Jesus died for the sins of the world.
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.
Why are the sacraments important?
The sacraments are important to christians as they remind us of the body and blood of christ that was shed for us on the cross.
Why are sacramentals important?
The sacraments are important to christians as they remind us of the body and blood of christ that was shed for us on the cross.
Why do orthodox christians cross themselves differently than roman catholics?
It is really a matter of tradition. Western catholics use the whole open hand ( five wounds of Christ) and often three fingers( 1st , middle, ring) for Trinity and cross shoulders left to right. Orthodox ( or Eastern Catholics) use the first and middle fingers and thumb (Trinity) and cross shoulders right to left.
