What Is A Greek Orthodox Church and Its Beliefs
An overview of Eastern Orthodoxy contrasts with Roman Catholicism. It covers church structure, creeds, sacraments, ordination, liturgy languages, practices, divorce, marriage, birth control, icons, and calendars, noting the 1054 schism and ongoing doctrinal differences and similarities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Athenagoras I
New Rome
Americas
United Church of Christ
Rome
God
God the Son
God the Holy Ghost
Lord Jesus Christ
Nicaea
Jesus Christ
Pontius Pilate
Mysteria
Heaven
Hell
Pius XII
Orthodoxy
Patriarchate of Constantinople
Europe
Japan
Korea
Far East
Africa
Asia
Holy Synod
Do the Orthodox Have Divine Liturgy Seats and Practices
An article explains Orthodox Divine Liturgy structure from Great Entrance to Dismissal with prayers and rites. It notes the anaphora, anamnesis, and the Holy Communion, plus how liturgy may involve the bishop or patriarch and altar boys. It discusses standing vs sitting, gendered seating, multiple liturgies, and Holy Communion frequency and confession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
America
James of Jerusalem
Saint Mark
Alexandria
Saint Chrysostom
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Council of Bishops
Synod
United States
Mary
Rasofori
Els