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Greek Orthodoxy
A category with questions on Greek Orthodoxy, one of the many branches of the Orthodox Church.
378 Questions
What is the time line of the Catholic and Orthodox churches?
Both the Orthodox and Catholics started at the same time, in the year 33 AD, when there was no such thing as Orthodox and Catholic, and there was only the Universal Christian Church. So they both shared a common foundation for the first 1,000 years of their history.
The year 1054 AD is generally regarded as the final date of the split in the Universal Church, which began to separate from the year 800 AD when Charlemagne set himself up as a rival king to the Eastern Roman Emperor. The year 800 marks the beginning of the separation between the Latin West and the Orthodox East, which concluded in 1054 with the mutual excommunications by Cardinal Humbertus and Patriarch Michael Cerularius of Constantinople in the Church of Hagia Sophia.
From 1054 the Western Christians became known as Roman Catholics and the Eastern Christians became known as the Orthodox 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 a childs name is Jessica what would she be christened as in the greek orthodox church?
Hi, I have a niece whose name is Jessica. She is named after my mother whose Greek name is Thoukissa. A very common name from the island of Symi in the Dodecanese. Another variation of Thoukissa (Doukisa) is also Thikea (Dikea) for which I named my daughter Justine. A more complicated explanation is I took the word DikeaStretched it to Thikio (which means justice) and took it from there. But if you want a real biblical name, according to the Book of Saints (Greek Orthodox) the name Jessica is a variation from the greek name Ieska. Hope this helps
Why do greek orthodox wait 40 days when you give birth before getting out?
According to certain precepts recorded in Chapter 12 of the book of Leviticus, a woman who had given birth to a male child was to endure a period of 40 days in her purfication. However, a woman who had given birth to a female child was to endure a period of 80 days in her purification According to certain precepts recorded in Chapter 12 of the book of Leviticus, a woman who had given birth to a male child was to endure a period of 40 days in her purfication. However, a woman who had given birth to a female child was to endure a period of 80 days in her purification
Difference of the greek orthodox and Buddhism?
We, the Greek Orthodox believe in God, we don't make up things, we believe what is TRUE..... we believe the original things..... etc...
Buddhism is all about peace, charma, nature, and stuff like that...... they believe in buddha's, and that ANYONE can become a buddha...... they have many buddha's, but we only have 1 God, and that's just the basics...
What is the holy book of the shona?
Shona Bible (or chiShona) is a Bantu language, native to the Shona people of Zimbabwe and southern Zambia; the term is also used to identify peoples who speak one of the Shona language dialects, namely Zezuru, Karanga, Manyika, Ndau and Korekore. Shona is a principal language of Zimbabwe, along with Ndebele and the official language, English. Shona speakers comprise more than 80% of Zimbabwe's population and number about 6,225,000
What are the 12 churches under the Orthodox Church?
There are not 12, but 15 autocephalous (self-governing) Eastern Orthodox Churches, all of which are in communion with each other.
They are: 1) Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople, 2) Patriarchate of Alexandria, 3) Patriarchate of Antioch, 4) Patriarchate of Jerusalem, 5) Moscow (Russian) Patriarchate, 6) Belgrade (Serbian) Patriarchate, 7) Romanian Patriarchate, 8) Bulgarian Patriarchate, 9) Georgian Patriarchate, 10) Church of Greece, 11) Church of Cyprus, 12) Church of Poland, 13) Church of Albania, 14) Church of Czech & Slovak, and 15) Orthodox Church in America.
What is the nymphios service in the greek orthodox church.?
"Blessed is that Servant whom He Shall Find Waiting" An Exhortation to Vigilance Sermon on Vigilance by Fr. William Chiganos "Be dressed in readiness," Jesus begins in Luke 12, "and keep your lamps alight" (v. 35), because at any moment, He can step through the door of history and return to us for good. As His bride, will we be eagerly waiting for Him? Will He find a ready home and a tender, welcoming heart? Or will He return to an empty, run-down house, where people grew tired of waiting and moved somewhere else? -- A place where the people He people He loved forgot all about Him? Will He find joy or uneasy surprise? Jesus, of course, would rather find joy. Let's look again at His counsel in verse 35, so we can live in bright anticipation instead of trembling dread:
"Be dressed in readiness, and keep your lamps alight."
Excerpted from Source:
http://www.goarch.org/archdiocese/departments/outreach/resources/sermons/2005/vigilance
On PALM SUNDAY EVENING, as well as on the evenings of Holy Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, the faithful gather for the Nymphios or Bridegroom Services that include readings, hymns, and commemorations that anticipate the Passion of Christ.
Source:
http://www.goarch.org/news/2007-03-21-archbishopexhorts
Separation of Greek Church from Latin Church 1054?
from A Catholic Dictionary, edited by Donald Attwater, 2nd Edition, revised.
Who is the greek orthodox saint of sport?
Saint Nektarios is the patron of gymnasts and Saint Nestor is the patron of athlets
Do altar boys in the Greek Orthodox church represent a seraph?
No; seraphim are seen as the highest class of angels. While they are important on the alter, alter boys are just there to help out; they are there out of necessity and there is not much, if any, symbolism attached to them.
Can you get married in the greek orthodox church on August15th?
Yes, you are able to be married on August 15th.
Can a member of the Greek Orthodox church marry twice?
No. It is prohibited to marry in a Greek Orthodox church twice. All members of the Orthodox faith, including the Catholic faith are required by religious laws to never allow second marriage in the church. To religous people, this is commiting adultery. You can't marry twice in the Greek, Eastern, and Russian Orthodox faith and you also can't marry in the Armenian,Roman,and Irish Catholic faith.
How many Gods does the Greek Orthodox have?
Greek orthodoxy is a form of Cristian and thus has one god, the Trinity.
What religion should you choose for your kids if your wife is Greek Orthodox and i am not?
I fully understand your dilemma. Both churches have so much to challenge and feed a young mind and give sustenance throughout life. Add to that the family pressure and you are in a pressure cooker without a safety valve. But whyshould you choose? I'm assuming that for your wife to have kept her religion you must have either been married in her church or had a civil ceremony. But I could be wrong. If so I hope not to have caused any offence. Education notwithstanding, as if you intend to send them to a catholic school the argument is moot, both religions have similarly strong themes in terms of the trinity, Christ's ministry and doctrine, but are variant in dogma. I know it is seen, traditionally, to be be the 'right thing' for you to bring them to Christ in your faith, as it is for your wife in hers, but your marriage is not traditional and neither therefore need the religious education of your children be. Don't be cowed by family pressure. The important thing for you both is that the children are brought to Christ. In which church that happens is between you and your wife, they are your children and He is the same Christ. The dogma can wait. It is better that the children are brought up in a balanced and loving environment. Choose their sponsors/godparents from both sides of the family and make your wishes known. Teach the children your combined values, that which you believe and know to be right. Alternate your observances between both churches if you like, but answer their questions without bias. With Christ's help and your guidance they will chose the way that is right for them and you will be proud. The above is my personal view as a free thinking christian with no particular religious affiliation. Yes I have children. Yes they have found their own paths. Yes they have grown to be honest, strong and faithful to Christ and to themselves. Always remember that God said, "This is my Son in whom I am well pleased." not this is my son who is catholic or this is my son who is greek orthodox. Having a particular badge does not make you more christian; just more isolated, if you let it, from those who wear a different badge. If I haven't helped at least I've given you something to think about.
Do the Greek orthodox church consider Mary as a deity or a god?
No, in the Orthodox Church only Jesus Christ is worshipped as God (because He is part of the Holy Trinity). The Virgin Mary is venerated (meaning honored, respected) as being blessed and higher than all the other saints, but she is not a deity or a god.
Why is 3 lucky for greek orthodox?
The Orthodox do not believe in luck or lucky numbers. The number 3 is considered to be a blessed number because it represents the Holy Trinity.
How many times can an orthodox person get married?
An Orthodox person can only get married once, if the marriage ends in divorce. However, if a spouse dies, you can marry again.
Why do greek orthodox have a 40 day service for someone who died?
At the memorial services family members and loved ones pray for forgiveness and mercy for the soul of the deceased. At the Last Judgement, to be held at the time of Christ's second coming, the soul of the deceased will be cast into either an ultimate state of blessedness or damnation. Memorial services enact the belief that prayer can intercede in the granting of forgiveness, thereby providing rest to the soul of the deceased.
The most widely observed memorial service, Mnimosyno, is held on the Sunday closest to the fortieth day after the death. According to Orthodox belief, Christ remained on earth for forty days after the resurrection.
This memorial service, at which the priest prays for forgiveness for the deceased, is part of the regular Sunday church service. Relatives and friends attend the service and family members sit in the front row. The family provides a tray of kollyva - boiled wheat prepared with sugar, walnuts, cinnamon and other spices. Using icing sugar and almonds, the kollyva are decorated with a cross and the deceased person's name and placed on a table with candles at the front of the church.
Kollyva represents the soul of the deceased and symbolise everlasting life. Wheat represents the life cycle of death and regeneration. At the end of the service the kollyva are distributed to the congregation and people attending the memorial service are invited to join the family for a meal. The meal shared on this occasion is similar to the one served at the time of the funeral.
What is a difference in decoration between church and synagogue?
Instead of having los of statues like in the church they have tapestries and absoluteley no statues at all in the synagogue.
Another point that leads away from decoration is that they don't say God in the synagogue. They say G-d or Adoni as the name is too sacred.
They also have the difference in readings such as the Bible in the church and the Torah in the synagogue.
Hope this helped :D
How do you practice greek orthodox?
Practicing Greek Orthodox Christianity typically involves regular attendance at Divine Liturgy and other services, especially during major feasts and holy days. Participating in the sacraments, such as baptism, communion, and confession, is also central to the faith. Additionally, observing fasting periods, engaging in prayer, and celebrating family and community traditions are important aspects of Greek Orthodox practice. Involvement in church activities and charitable works further fosters a sense of community and spiritual growth.
Do you have to stay for the whole 3 hours at a greek orthodox service?
No, although you should be there at least before the reading of the Holy Gospel (Bible), especially if you are Orthodox and you wish to receive Communion.
