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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 version of the Bible does the orthodox church use?
According to the New Testament, there is no earthly head of the church, and therefore each congregation of the Churches of Christ are autonomous. Therefore, there is no policy-making board, congress or convention to declare an "official" version of the Bible for use in Churches of Christ.
However, most members of the Church of Christ would place confidence in the King James Version, New King James Version, the American Standard Version and the New American Standard Version. Gaining more acceptance in recent years has been the English Standard Version. Most members that I know find some potential problems using versions like the NIV, The Living Bible and versions that simply paraphrase the thought rather than directly translate the Greek and Hebrew words in which the Bible was written.
Do Orthodox believe in purgatory?
If by "Orthodox Catholics" you are referring to Catholics who follow the teachings of the Church, then they believe what the Church teaches about it.
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from The Catechism of the Catholic Church, second edition, English translation 1994
The Final Purification, or Purgatory
1030 All who die in God's grace and friendship, but still imperfectly purified, are indeed assured of their eternal salvation; but after death they undergo purification, so as to achieve the holiness necessary to enter the joy of heaven.
1031 the church gives the name Purgatory to this final purification of the elect, which is entirely different from the punishment of the damned. (Cf. Council of Florence (1439): Denzinger 1304; Council of Trent (1563): Denzinger 1820; (1547): 1580; see also Benedict XII, Benedictus Deus (1336): Denzinger 1000) The Church formulated her doctrine of faith on Purgatory especially at the Councils of Florence and Trent. the tradition of the Church, by reference to certain texts of Scripture, speaks of cleansing fire: (Cf. 1 Cor 3:15; 1 Pet 1:7.)
As for certain lesser faults, we must believe that, before the Final Judgment, there is a purifying fire. He who is truth says that whoever utters blasphemy against the Holy Spirit will be pardoned neither in this age nor in the age to come. From this sentence we understand that certain offenses can be forgiven in this age, but certain others in the age to come. (St. Gregory the Great, Dial. 4, 29: J.P. Migne, ed., Patrologia Graeca {Paris, 1857-1866} 77, 396; cf. Mt 12:31.)
1032 This teaching is also based on the practice of prayer for the dead, already mentioned in Sacred Scripture: "Therefore [Juda Maccabeus] made atonement for the dead, that they might be delivered from their sin." (2 Macc 12:46.) From the beginning the Church has honored the memory of the dead and offered prayers in suffrage for them, above all the Eucharistic sacrifice, so that, thus purified, they may attain the beatific vision of god. (Cf. Council of Lyons II (1274): Denzinger 856) The Church also commends almsgiving, indulgences, and works of penance undertaken on behalf of the dead:
Let us help and commemorate them. If Job's sons were purified by their father's sacrifice, why would we doubt that our offerings for the dead bring them some consolation? Let us not hesitate to help those who have3 died and to offer our prayers for them. (St. John Chrysostom, Hom. in 1 Cor. 41, 5: J.P. Migne, ed., Patrologia Graeca {Paris, 1857-1866} 61, 361; cf. Job 1:5
If by "Orthodox Catholics, you are referring to the Eastern Orthodox Christians or the Greek Orthodox Christians, then you need to ask your question in their category.
What is the difference between orthodox and byzantine churches?
Some byzantine churches are Orthodox. And some Orthodox churches are byzantine.
Other than that, there's no difference.
There are Roman Catholic churches which follow the byzantine form of worship, since they ceased being Orthodox in the 1400-1700s but retained their liturgical practices. And there are plenty of Orthodox parishes which have never followed byzantine norms for worship (Russian, for example, or in some places, Western Rite, especially when an entire Anglican or Roman Catholic congregation has become Orthodox).
If you hear someone generically refer to "THE Byzantine Church," they are probably referring generically to the Orthodox Church, giving credence to its roots in Greek thought, culture, and language.
What is the definition of Greek Orthodox?
Orthodox is made up of two Greek words "ortho" which means correct and "doxa" which means worship or glory.
In a secular sense, 'orthodox' can mean traditional or conforming with accepted standards.
In a spiritual context, the word 'Orthodox' means the correct faith or the correct worship and glory of God.
What were religious pictures in Greek church called?
The images were known by the earliest church fathers or ante nicene fathers i.e Polycarp, Melito of Sardis and Ignatius of Antioch as idols and they were and still are a damnable heresy. The apostle Paul also made it clear that we 'walk by faith not by sight', and in John 4:23&24 it says that when we worship, we worship in 'Spirit and Truth'.
The veneration of images or any man made object was a pagan practice, alot of the earliest converts to Christianity wished to continue with this practice of image veneration, resulting in division among christians from the beginning.. The same occurred with the veneration/prayer to saints.. The early christians prior to conversion were involved in polytheism this is the worship of many gods. It was the heretical apostate emperor Constantine (at least until just before he died) who suggested that rather these christians continue venerating/worshipping their many gods of who knows what, they should replace them with the veneration of saints. This is supposedly 'dead christians who were holy'.. Despite the above truth, only God knows who a true christian is - none of us are at liberty to decide beyond the shadow of a doubt on the true condition of a mans heart.
So in answer to your question, these images were first known as idols, but over years of debate, they became officially known as icons.. This is what is now known as the 'great victory for orthodoxy'.. Now I must be clear here, but the Eastern Orthodox Church is only called the orthodox church by name.. it is largely inconsistent with the teachings of scripture and the earliest church fathers hence it is not the true orthodox church in the slightest..
The true Church of God is the body of Christ.. It is not a denomination, it is simply the body of Christ.. It consists of those who have been saved by the Grace of God through faith in Jesus Christ. These members of the body of Christ acknowledge their corrupt and sinful nature and recognise the wonderful atoning work done by Jesus Christ through the shedding of his blood and death on the cross, and then His triumphant resurrection. As death could not hold Him down.
What role does a priest play in a Greek Orthodox church?
A priest performs the sacraments (Mysteries) of the Church, and he also does pastoral work, such as visiting the sick, the prisoners, the widows, plus counselling and many many other duties.
What does the name jessica mean in greek?
There is not a Greek meaning for the name Jessica as it is a Hebrew name. The Hebrew meaning is rich and God beholds.
In Greek Orthodox culture Easter eggs are traditionally painted what colour?
In the Eastern Orthodox Church, (which includes Greek Orthodox Christians and Russian Orthodox Christians, etc.) Easter eggs are painted red, as this colour represents the blood that Christ shed for our sins during His crucifixion.
How can a Roman Catholic join the Greek Orthodox Church?
Which was a disagreement about Christianity between Eastern and Western Europe?
Over the past 2000 years, the churches of the world have divided into different communities over questions of doctrine and authority.
The Orthodox community, under the archbishop of Constantinople, separated from the Catholic community, under the Pope (the bishop of Rome), in 1054.
This ostensibly arose because the Catholics had made a change to the Nicene Creed without the authority of an ecumenical council. There was a theological question at the centre of the dispute as well.
This controversy brought into sharp focus the difference between the eastern and western positions on authority within the Church.
The Catholic branch of the Church considers that all authority in the Church vests in the Pope. This position is not accepted in most of the non-western parts of the Church. This issue was also an important part of the Protestant reformation, and led to western churches rejecting the ultimate authority of the Pope, and seeking authority elsewhere.
When was Ukrainian Orthodox Greek Catholic Church created?
St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church was created in 1906.
What is the greek orthodox church and why is it important?
The ‘Greek Orthodox’ church only exists in Greece. In the rest of the world, it is known as the Orthodox Christian Faith. The words "greek orthodox" should not be used to describe the Eastern Orthodox Church. Those people who are Greek and Orthodox are Christians and they belong to the Orthodox Christian Faith. There is no nationality in the Orthodox Church. It is open to people of all backgrounds, races and cultures. It is very important because it brings salvation to its members through belief in the Lord Jesus Christ as Son of God and Saviour of the world.
When was Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America created?
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America was created in 1921.
When do Orthodox Christians go to mass?
They should go every Sunday, and at other times during the week when the Divine Liturgy (mass) is held. Not all Orthodox Christians go each week, but it is a requirement that they should not miss a Liturgy for more than 3 Sundays in a row.
How many Greek Orthodox Christian followers are there world-wide?
There are about 20,000,000 Greeks in the world on the basis of their ethnicity. Eleven million of them are officially 'Greeks' who live in Greece and have the Greek nationality. An additional three million in the US claim Greek ancestry, as do two million people in Turkey. Add to that an educated guess about every other person of Greek descent who is at least 25% Greek (many countries simply don't keep track) living elsewhere in the world, and "somewhere over twenty million" is a conservative guess.
What is the Salary of an Orthodox priest?
A Greek Orthodox priests salary can range anywhere from $40,000 to $100,000 depending on what the parish wants/can afford to give him. Some parishes are wealthier than others, so that also plays a factor in the salary
Can Anglicans marry in a Greek orthodox church?
Generally this is not allowed, as the Orthodox Church only accepts marriage between Orthodox Christians as the correct way. However, especially in Western countries, some Orthodox Churches will allow a mixed marriage to take place, for example between an Orthodox and a Catholic or Protestant, so long as the couple agree to baptize and raise any children in the Orthodox Faith.
Can unmarried parents baptize their baby in the greek orthodox church?
Yes, so long as they agree to raise their children according to the beliefs of the Orthodox Christian faith.
Can two siblings have the same godfather in the greek orthodox church?
In most faiths, yes. Having different godparents is usually because of a desire to honor more than one person.
Do people of the Eastern Orthodox church wear special clothing?
Women should dress rerspectfully as thay are ina holy place.
They should never wear pants like jeans, only skirts which should be at the knee in length(not too high above the knee). They should wear tops that don't show cleavage and are respectful. Any shoes can be worn but not too high as that is uncomfortable and you dont want to be uncomfortable at church, a place where we come to pray and heal our souls.
