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The Eastern Orthodox Church considers Jesus Christ to be the head of the Church and the Church to be his body.
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!
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?
The Orthodox Christian Church, also called the “Eastern Orthodox,” “Greek Orthodox” Church, or simply “the Orthodox Church,” is the oldest Christian Church in the world, founded by Jesus Christ and with its beginnings chronicled in the New Testament.
The Mission of The Orthodox Church in America (OCA), the local autocephalous Orthodox Christian Church, is to be faithful in fulfilling the commandment of Christ to “Go into all the world and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit…”
Orthodox Christians are not under the authority of the Pope. They are under the authority of the Ecumenical Councils and God as the Persons of Christ and the Holy Spirit directly. Laity and monastics are commanded to keep an eye on their bishops.
This overview of Eastern Orthodox Church beliefs explains how early followers sought to preserve the "right beliefs" of the first-century church.
What is Orthodox Christianity? 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.
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.
The Orthodox Church is often referred to as Eastern Orthodox Church in order to distinguish it from Oriental Orthodoxy (despite the fact that eastern and oriental are synonyms). The (Eastern) Orthodox Church strives to keep the faith of the seven Ecumenical Councils.