Eastern Orthodox Church - Wikipedia The Eastern Orthodox Church is defined as the Eastern Christians which recognise the seven ecumenical councils and usually are in communion with the Ecumenical Patriarchate, the Patriarchate of Alexandria, the Patriarchate of Antioch, and the Patriarchate of Jerusalem The Eastern Orthodox churches "are defined positively by their adherence to the dogmatic definitions of the seven [ecumenical
#site_title Portland, Oregon He sought negotiated peace with the Mongols and helped established an Orthodox diocese among them After his fourth visit to Mongolia, he fell ill on the way home, and received the monastic schema with the name Alexis in 1263
Eastern Orthodoxy | Definition, Origin, History, Facts . . . 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
ORTHODOX Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster An orthodox religious belief or interpretation is one handed down by a church's founders or leaders When capitalized, as in Orthodox Judaism, Orthodox refers to a branch within a larger religious organization that claims to honor the religion's original or traditional beliefs
What is Orthodox Christianity? - Greek Orthodox Archdiocese . . . The Orthodox Christian Faith proclaims the Gospel of Jesus Christ, the teachings of the Apostles, and the tradition and life of the living Church worldwide through worship, communion, witness, and service
Orthodox Church Pews Are Overflowing With Converts “In the whole history of the Orthodox Church in America, this has never been seen,” a priest said about the surge of young men drawn to the demanding practice of Christianity
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