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3 days ago · The Eastern Orthodox jurisdictions with the largest number of adherents in modern times are the Russian and the Romanian Orthodox churches. The most ancient of the Eastern Orthodox communities existing today are the churches of Jerusalem, Antioch, Alexandria, Constantinople, and Georgia.
Eastern Orthodox churches follow dyophysitism, maintaining that Jesus Christ has two distinct natures (one divine and one human) that are united in one person (hypostasis). They emphasize the mystery of the Holy Trinity and the incarnate Word of God.
For a while I have felt a calling to eastern orthodoxy, I saw a video explaining eastern orthodoxy and it pretty much summed up what I believe as a Christian. I struggle with understanding the theotokos and the intercession of saints.
3 days ago · KYIV, Ukraine — Increasing numbers of Orthodox Church leaders have been speaking out against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and all of them — with the notable exception of the Orthodox patriarch of Moscow and his ecclesiastical allies — have condemned the military operation and urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to halt the war.
May 27, 2024 · The Orthodox Church, also known as the Eastern Orthodox Church, is independent from both the Catholic Church and the Protestant Church. It originated in the East-West Schism of 1054 when the Eastern and Western branches of Christianity separated.
May 13, 2024 · Officially, the Moldovan Orthodox Church is still committed to remaining under the Russian patriarchate, though it does condemn Russia’s war in Ukraine. Meanwhile, the Estonian Orthodox Church under the Moscow Patriarchate is also seeking to distance itself from Kirill’s pro-war statements.
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6 days ago · Orthodox believers are called to pursue deification, or divine qualities, according to a Russian Orthodox leader. The most powerful way to do this, he says, is through the Eurcharist. Metropolitan Hilarion Alfeyev spoke with EWTN about the importance of the Eucharist at the 52nd International Eucharistic Congress in Budapest, Hungary, on Sept. 6.
