What is the difference between Orthodox and Catholic understandings of...
There is indeed a different understanding, but it should be admitted that few are aware of it! For a good discussion, please see here:...
View ArticleWhy does the Orthodox creed omit the sentence “God from God?”
The Orthodox use the Creed of Nicea-Constantinople which was finalized in 381 AD. Although the Creed of Nicea had the clause “God from God” before “Light from Light,” the Greek version of the Creed of...
View ArticleIf Irenaeus and other early Fathers believed in the Millennium on earth and...
Yes, it is true that some of the early Fathers were millenialists (St. Justin the Martyr, for example); Orthodox Christians are well aware of this and of the fact that St Justin acknowledges...
View ArticleAre there dogmas in the Orthodox Church? What are the dogmas and the things...
Yes, Orthodox Christianity has dogmas; however, to truly appreciate what that means, one must understand what the word “dogma” refers to. In our modern era (especially in the United States) the words...
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Orthodox bishops have a strange staff with two snakes around a cross. What...
The episcopal staff has the cross of Christ with two snakes and this may seem disconcerting. There are actual two explanations for this symbolism. The staff reminds us to the brass serpent erected by...
View ArticleDo the Orthodox believe in Sola Scriptura (the Bible alone?) What do you...
This answer has two parts: (1) below, a short reply and (2) a longer reply taken from the forthcoming “Revised Catechism of the Orthodox Faith.” The short answer: Orthodox Christianity understands Sola...
View ArticleIs there an Orthodox pentecostal movement? Do you believe in the gifts of...
Orthodoxy is the pentecostal form of Christianity by excellence: we invoke the Holy Spirit with every opening prayer (“O Heavenly King”) and at every major liturgical acts (this is called the...
View ArticleDo Orthodox believe in the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin which is a Roman...
Orthodox Christians observe the feast of the Dormition or Falling Asleep of the Theotokos on the same day (adjusted to calendar if applicable) as the Roman Catholic Church, and some Orthodox parishes...
View ArticleWhat does it mean that ‘Christ descended into Hell?’
This is misunderstood and misleading expression. The King James Bible translated the Greek work ‘Hades’ by ‘Hell’ – and also translated Gehenna (the Lake of Fire) as ‘Hell’ which is very confusing....
View ArticleAre not icons images or idols that are forbidden by the ten commandments? Why...
This answer will have 2 parts with input by 2 contributors: Reply Part #1 Obviously, Orthodox Christians do not think that commandment to abstain from idols and idolatry (10 commandments and 3 John for...
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