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  1. The purpose of Orthodox Christianity is the salvation of every human person, uniting us to Christ in the Church, transforming us in holiness, and giving us eternal life. This is the Gospel, the good news, that Jesus is the Messiah, that He rose from the dead, and that we can be saved as a result. Historically, the Orthodox Church is the oldest ...

  2. Sep 23, 2023 · Orthodox churches’ approach to interfaith dialogue. Orthodox churches engage in interfaith dialogue with a commitment to understanding and respecting different religious traditions. These dialogues provide an opportunity for Orthodox Christians to learn from and engage with people of other faiths.

  3. Aug 17, 2008 · The theological underpinning of the concept of the people of God in Orthodox perspective is highly dependent on the biblical understanding of God's covenant with the people of Israel and the Christian self-understanding as the new Israel.

    • The Authority of the Pope: Unlike Catholics, Orthodox Christians reject the authority of the pope as Christ's representative on earth. They see the pope as no greater than nor less than any other bishop (the pope is the bishop of Rome).
    • The Communion of Saints: Eastern Orthodox Christians believe that those who have died in Christ are alive today in heaven and that we can communicate with them through prayer.
    • Christ's Presence in the Eucharist: Orthodox Christians believe that the bread and wine of the Eucharist are literally transformed into the real body and blood of Christ.
    • Role of Mary as the Mother of Jesus: Like Catholics, Eastern Orthodox Christians believe that Mary was deserving of veneration as the mother of Jesus.
  4. Aug 14, 1985 · An Orthodox scholar recently observed that there are basically three views that Christians have taken with regard to non-Christian religions. The first is that the non-Christian will be damned because there is no salvation outside the visible Body of Christ, the Church, The second is that the non-Christian may be saved in spite the religion he ...

  5. Feb 27, 2024 · Orthodox Christian and Christian religions are often used interchangeably, but they are different in important ways. This post will delve into the major differences between the two religions and help readers understand which one might be the right fit for them.

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  7. Jun 28, 2023 · Basic Tenets of the Greek Orthodox Church. Firstly, the governing body of the GOC believes that authority comes from the scriptures and from the “Holy Tradition, of which Holy Scripture is a part.”. This tradition includes “the writings, teachings, and acts of the apostles, saints, martyrs, and fathers of the Church,” not to mention ...