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Religion in Greece is dominated by Christianity, in particular the Greek Orthodox Church, which is within the larger communion of the Eastern Orthodox Church. It represented 90% of the total population in 2015 and is constitutionally recognized as the "prevailing religion" of Greece.
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 ...
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The Orthodox Christian Church, also called the “Eastern Orthodox,” “Greek Orthodox” Church, or simply “the Orthodox Church,” is the oldest Christian Church in the world, founded by Jesus Christ and with its beginnings chronicled in the New Testament. All other Christian churches and groups can be traced historically back to it.
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 ...
Orthodoxy (from Greek: ὀρθοδοξία, orthodoxía, 'righteous/correct opinion') 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 and ...
Feb 27, 2024 · 1. Orthodox Christianity: A Unique Branch of Christianity. 1.1. Distinctive Features of Orthodox Christianity. 1.2. Orthodox Christian Worship. 1.3. Conclusion. 2. History of Christianity: From its Inception to Modern Times. 2.1. The Early Church: Growth and Persecution. 2.2. The Middle Ages: Rise of the Catholic Church. 2.3.
Nov 8, 2017 · Yet despite these increases in absolute numbers, Orthodox Christians have been declining as a share of the overall Christian population – and the global population – due to far faster growth among Protestants, Catholics and non-Christians. Today, just 12% of Christians around the world are Orthodox, compared with an estimated 20% a century ago.