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  1. www.learnreligions.com › eastern-orthodox-churchEastern Orthodox Church Beliefs and Practices - Learn Religions

    Jan 14, 2019 · Eastern Orthodox Church Beliefs. Authority of Scripture: The Holy Scriptures (as interpreted and defined by church teaching in the first seven ecumenical councils) along with Holy Tradition are of equal value and importance. Baptism: Baptism is the initiator of the salvation experience. Eastern Orthodox practice baptism by full immersion.

  2. orthochristian.com › 786775 Ways Eastern Orthodox Differs From Other Christian ...

    • 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.

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  4. ministryanswers.com › christian-beliefs › how-doHow do Orthodox churches view other denominations or religions?

    Sep 23, 2023 · Recognition of other Christian denominations is a significant aspect within Orthodox Christianity. While the Orthodox Church believes in the primacy of its own tradition, it also recognizes the presence of other Christian denominations. The Orthodox Church acknowledges that there are various paths to salvation within the Christian faith and ...

  5. holy12.org › orthodox-christianityWhat is Orthodox Christianity?

    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 ...

  6. classroom.synonym.com › a-summary-of-the-basicA Summary of the Basic Beliefs of Orthodox Christianity

    Sep 29, 2017 · 4 Beliefs on Death and the Afterlife. Orthodox Christians believe that the Holy Spirit is the force by which God communicates with people, and promises them rewards in the afterlife if they live devoutly in this one. They see this life as a temporary trial for the life to come.Death came to the world because of original sin; Adam and Eve ...

  7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › OrthodoxyOrthodoxy - Wikipedia

    Orthodoxy (from Greek: ὀρθοδοξία, orthodoxía, 'righteous/correct opinion') [1] [2] is adherence to correct or accepted creeds, especially in religion. [3] Orthodoxy within Christianity refers to acceptance of the doctrines defined by various creeds and ecumenical councils in Antiquity, but different Churches accept different creeds ...

  8. berkleycenter.georgetown.edu › responses › orthodoxOrthodox Christian Resistance to Political Power: Reflections ...

    Sep 8, 2020 · Does the Orthodox Church have the potential or the interest to resist political regimes, especially totalitarian and authoritarian ones like the Lukashenko regime? Is the Orthodox Church a factor that can foster a concomitant democratization process?