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This overview of Eastern Orthodox Church beliefs explains how early followers sought to preserve the "right beliefs" of the first-century church.
Discover an overview of the meaning, history, and beliefs of Orthodoxy from the Great Schism to the present day. Learn more about what makes the Orthodox Church unique!
A concise presentation of some fundamental teachings of faith, worship, norms of living and principles of administration of the Eastern Orthodox Church.
Orthodox Christianity is a profound and ancient faith with a rich tapestry of beliefs, practices, and traditions. Its emphasis on the Holy Trinity, sacred Tradition, and sacraments sets it apart as a unique expression of Christian faith.
What are some key beliefs and practices that define Eastern Orthodox Christianity? How does the structure of the Eastern Orthodox Church differ from other Christian denominations? What role do icons and religious art play in Eastern Orthodox worship? How is the liturgy conducted in Eastern Orthodox churches, and what makes it unique?
In the teachings of Orthodoxy, the Eastern Orthodox Church is the authentic continuation of the original church established by the Apostles shortly after the resurrection of Jesus Christ at Pentecost. Discover more about the history, beliefs, and modern membership of Eastern Orthodoxy and its claims of being the one true apostolic Christian church.
As Orthodox Christians we believe that the Holy Orthodox Church preserves the fullness and completeness of the teaching of Jesus Christ and His Apostles. Western Christian churches, Protestant and Roman Catholic, have departed from some of the fullness of the truth.
The Nicene Creed, which was formulated at the Councils of Nicaea in 325 and of Constantinople in 381, has been recognized since then as the authoritative expression of the fundamental beliefs of the Orthodox Church. The Creed is often referred to as the "Symbol of Faith."
A few of the fundamental tenets upon which our Holy Orthodox Church functions are as follows: I. Holy Scripture and Holy Tradition. The Orthodox Church has two great sources of authority: Holy Scripture comprises the writings of both the New and the Old Testaments.
The Orthodox Church is the one Church founded by Jesus Christ and his apostles, begun at the day of Pentecost with the descent of the Holy Spirit in A.D. 33. It is also known (especially in the contemporary West) as the Eastern Orthodox Church or the Greek Orthodox Church.