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1. www.britannica.com › topic › Eastern-OrthodoxyEastern Orthodoxy | Definition, Origin, History, & Facts

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   May 10, 2024 · Eastern Orthodoxy, one of the three major doctrinal and jurisdictional groups of Christianity. It is characterized by its continuity with the apostolic church, its liturgy, and its territorial churches. Its adherents live mainly in the Balkans, the Middle East, and former Soviet countries.

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2. www.logos.com › grow › what-is-the-orthodox-faith-9What Is the Orthodox Faith? 9 Facts about the Orthodox Church

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   • They split from the West for several reasons. On a basic level (whole books are written on these matters), the divisions between the East and West boiled down to doctrine, culture, and authority.
   • The Orthodox Church affirms the Nicene Creed, but with one exception. The Orthodox Church affirms the Nicene Creed, but slightly different from the Western church.
   • Orthodox means “straight teaching” The word Orthodox literally means “straight teaching” or “straight worship,” being derived from two Greek words: orthos, meaning “straight,” and doxa, meaning “teach­ing” or “worship.”
   • The Orthodox Church doesn’t have a pope. Whereas the head of the Roman Catholic Church, the bishop of Rome (the pope), resides in the Vatican, the Orthodox Church does not necessarily have one primary leader.

3. www.goarch.org › - › the-fundamental-teachings-ofThe Fundamental Teachings of the Eastern Orthodox Church

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   Aug 12, 2015 · A concise presentation of some fundamental teachings of faith, worship, norms of living and principles of administration of the Eastern Orthodox Church.

4. www.goarch.org › - › introduction-what-is-the-greekIntroduction: What Is The Greek Orthodox Church?

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   Aug 26, 2015 · Introduction: What Is The Greek Orthodox Church? Published 8/26/15. Volumes have been written on the inexhaustible treasures of our Greek Orthodox heritage. It is not the purpose of this guidebook to instruct its readers in Orthodox theology or Church history.

5. en.orthodoxwiki.org › Orthodox_EducationOrthodox Education - OrthodoxWiki

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   Sep 24, 2015 · Orthodox Christians are the True Believing Christians who have continued in the ways of Christ since the first Christian century, in the way Christ passed it on to His apostles and disciples, and their subsequent true followers. In the first five Christian centuries there developed five great centres in the Mediterranean world.

6. www.goarch.org › - › the-churchBecoming an Orthodox Christian - Greek Orthodox Archdiocese ...

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   Jan 9, 1996 · Library. Introduction to Orthodoxy Articles. Becoming an Orthodox Christian. Published 1/9/96. Rev. Fr. Thomas Fitzgerald. The life of the Orthodox Church perpetuates and fulfills the ministry of Jesus Christ.

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   Who are Orthodox Christians?

   • Orthodox Christians are the True Believing Christians who have continued in the ways of Christ since the first Christian century, in the way Christ passed it on to His apostles and disciples, and their subsequent true followers. In the first five Christian centuries there developed five great centres in the Mediterranean world.

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   What is the Eastern Orthodox Church called?

   • The official designation of the church in Eastern Orthodox liturgical or canonical texts is “the Orthodox Catholic Church.” Because of the historical links of Eastern Orthodoxy with the Eastern Roman Empire and Byzantium (Constantinople), however, in English usage it is referred to as the “Eastern” or “Greek Orthodox” Church.

   Eastern Orthodoxy | Definition, Origin, History, & Facts

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   What are some facts about the Eastern Orthodox Church?

   • Here are nine facts about the Eastern Orthodox Church. 1. They split from the West for several reasons On a basic level (whole books are written on these matters), the divisions between the East and West boiled down to doctrine, culture, and authority.

   What Is the Orthodox Faith? 9 Facts about the Orthodox Church

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   Is Orthodox education formal or non-formal?

   • In these places, formal education is largely not apparent. The current world scene for Orthodox education therefore is largely non-formal, and almost tribal, in much the same way as a lot of remote barrios in the Philippines pass on their tribal history and traditions.

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