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Feb 10, 2014 · 1. I believe the Orthodox Church really is the one, true Church of Christ. There’s a lot that could be said here, but the reason why I believe this is that I examined both the Scriptures and the early history of Christianity, and I became convinced that the only church that matches them both is Orthodoxy.
I can’t say that these are the only three reasons why I’m an Orthodox Christian, but I can say that these are part of what informs my daily experience of being an Orthodox Christian. The Orthodox Church provides me with a guide of how to worship God physically and mystically.
- A SPIRITUAL AND MYSTICAL APPROACH TO THE BIBLE: The Orthodox Church uses a spiritual and mystical approach to try to go beyond the literal meaning of the Bible.
- ANCIENT APOSTOLIC TRADITION: The Orthodox Church, also known as the Eastern Orthodox Church, holds a unique place as the original Christian Church. The teachings it follows were first shared by Christ himself with his 12 Apostles.
- ANCESTRAL SIN VS. ORIGINAL SIN. The Orthodox belief in ‘Original Sin’ differs from most Western Churches. Orthodox theology refers to it as ‘Ancestral Sin’ and they view sin and mortality as a consequence of Adam’s actions in the Garden of Eden, whereas most (not all) western churches believe that we inherited the ‘guilt’ of Adam.
- RICH TRADITION – LITURGICAL WORSHIP AND VENERATION OF THE ICONS: Stepping into an Orthodox Church and attending Divine Liturgy feels like you are walking into another realm!
Oct 25, 2023 · Why did you become an Orthodox Christian? I became an Orthodox Christian because I was drawn to the beauty and depth of the ancient liturgical traditions, the rich spiritual heritage, and the strong sense of community. The Orthodox Church offered me a way to connect with God in a profound way and live out my faith in a tangible and meaningful ...
Nov 11, 2015 · There are many reasons why I am Orthodox, but the Church’s uncompromising loyalty to the ancient Christian faith is a major one. I am thankful that it has been preserved over the centuries in order to provide an alternative to today’s empty relativism and the worship of modernity. Pontius Pilate asked,
As an Orthodox Christian, you're often the only one in the room. How do you share your faith in Christ with others? Why are you an Orthodox Christian (rather than part of some other tradition)? Father Andrew Stephen Damick joins Steve again as they share 4 basics reasons they're Orthodox Christians.
Apr 30, 2024 · William Daniel. Apr 30, 2024. 1. The Orthodox Christian faith, which holds to everything that was taught by the Divine Christ and His Holy Apostles (both the Twelve, and the Seventy) from year 27 onwards, was brought to these salubrious South Seas islands by a number of small immigrant communities from the original Orthodox countries.
