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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 Orthodox vestments are worn during holy week?
Purple during holy week, and then white on Resurrection Sunday (Easter Day).
Do greek orthodox color their eggs blue?
Greek Orthodox Church members color their eggs red at Easter. (Red is the color of life.)
The Eastern Orthodox Church rules allow for fish to be consumed on some fasting seasons, such as the Apostles' Fast and the Christmas (Advent) Fast (except on Wednesdays and Fridays), because these fasts are not as strict as Great Lent (before Easter) or the Virgin Mary's Dormition Fast. The Coptic Orthodox Church may have some slight variations to these fasting rules, but essentially they are very similar.
Can a gay person christen a baby in the greek orthodox church?
The Orthodox Church does not divide persons into gay or straight, so neither is a qualification for god-parenting. More pertinent distinctions in the Orthodox Church would be: practicing and non-practicing Orthodox; chaste and unchaste lifestyle; in good standing within the community or lapsed. Consequently, there would be no objection to any person, gay-straight-or otherwise, who is practicing the Orthodox faith, leads a chaste life-style, and is in good standing in her/his local Orthodox community.
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 are Greek Orthodox priests celibate?
Some Greek Orthodox Priests are celibate. They do have the option of getting married prior to ordination. However, once ordained, even if their wife passes away, they are forbidden to taking a second wife. Disregarding this may result in revocation of the office of Priesthood.
What is the title of Greek religious leaders?
They may be called Father, Your Eminence, or You All Holiness.
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.
Symbolic Bird In Greek Orthodox Greek?
You could say that a white dove is the bird used to describe both the Holy spirit and peace.
Who is the Greek Orthodox patron saint of business?
Saint Nicholas... who stressed the importance of drawing material goods for passing them onto the poor.
Who is St. Alexandra the patron saint?
We do not know when she was born but she was burned to death about the year 300 at Amisus, Paphlagonia (modern Samsun, Turkey). She was a martyr for her faith and a saint but is not listed as a patron saint.
Which day Christ was crucified Thursday or Friday?
Thursday because he rose on the 3 daywhich would be Sunday! Christ was crucified on Friday (Good Friday). When counting, Friday is the first of the three days.
Do Greek Orthodox celebrate masses?
as far as i know they share everything with the roman catholic church except priests can marry and the pope is not the head of there church
A suspended Orthodox priest is still a priest, however, he is not allowed to perform any of the functions of a priest while he is under suspension. So he cannot solemnize a marriage if he has been suspended.
If he has been defrocked, this is much more serious, and means that he is no longer a priest. If you are in doubt about whether he is suspended or defrocked, you should contact his bishop or the Archdiocese office to confirm his status.
Why does a Muslim converting to Orthodoxy keep his lastname as a Muslim?
The same reason that when Muhammad Aly Clay converted to Islam changed his first name to Muhammad Aly and didn't change the family name 'Clay'. The family name is representative of the grand family. It should remain without change as the same grand family could have more than one religion believers.
Why do Orthodox Christians light candles when entering the church?
As a sign of faith in the saints and in Gods heavenly power. Also symbolic of Jesus being the light unto the world, that we (through faith) can also illuminate the world by joining together with fellow Christians.
Most important bishop in the Eastern Orthodox Church is the patriarch of?
The Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople.
Can greek orthodox christians drink alcohol?
Yes, but only in moderation, as the Bible states that we should 'not be drunk with wine' (Ephesians 5:18).
Can a person who has been divorced and remarried take communion in the eastern orthodox faith?
Yes, so long as the person is an Orthodox Christian. Some priests require divorced people to go to confession first, and then they can receive Communion each week.
What are the authorities in Greek Orthodox churches?
Priests, at the parish level, and they are answerable to their local Bishop.
Why would you be declined to be baptised in a Orthodox church?
Generally speaking, no one should ever be denied baptism in an Orthodox Church, as baptism is necessary for salvation.
