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5 days ago · Today, the various Eastern Rites are organized under the four eastern patriarchates. The Alexandrian Rite is officially called the Liturgy of St. Mark. (St. Mark is traditionally considered the first bishop of Alexandria.) Their present liturgy contains elements of the Byzantine Rite of St. Basil and the liturgies of Sts.
3 days ago · 3) There are more people in the Roman Church than in all 23 other Churches combined. Click here for chart. 4) There are six different rites among the 24 Churches. See the chart above! 5) Eastern Catholic priests can get married before ordination. Celibacy is mandatory for the priesthood only in the Roman Catholic Church with some exceptions.
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1 day ago · New moves by Pope Francis mean changes for Catholics dedicated to the Traditional Latin Mass —and for the priests and bishops responsible for these communities. Even though these Catholics represent a relative small minority of believers, the changes have ramifications for the entire Church. Here’s what you need to know about the rules the ...
3 days ago · The East–West Schism, also known as the Great Schism or the Schism of 1054, is the break of communion between the Catholic and Eastern Orthodox churches since 1054. [1] A series of ecclesiastical differences and theological disputes between the Greek East and Latin West preceded the formal split that occurred in 1054.
5 days ago · The Catholic Church teaches that the Holy Trinity is the central mystery of the Christian faith. But how much do we know about this mystery? What is its history?
May 21, 2024 · Orthodox, Catholic representatives issue ‘challenging recommendation’ on interfaith marriage. The document recommends that the Orthodox Church recognize Catholic marriage and the Catholic ...
