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 ArticleWhat is the Old Calendar and which calendar (old or new) is most correct?
The Old or Julian calendar is used by all the Orthodox Churches for the Paschal cycle and by some for the rest of the year (except in Finland and Mexico). As a result, the feast of Nativity (Christmas)...
View ArticleHow can I become an Orthodox priest?
Only a canonical diocesan bishop in good standing can ordain a presbyter or priest. The synod of bishops and the diocese may have rules and guidelines on the qualification (in additional to the...
View ArticleDoes the Orthodox Church believe in Apostolic Succession? Are Anglican orders...
Orthodoxy believes in form of Apostolic Succession, as discussed here: http://www.orthodoxanswers.org/answer.aspx?ID=3 Orthodoxy does not have concept of validity that is similar to the Roman Catholic...
View ArticleAre bishops successors to the Apostles? Are they still successors?
In a sense, yes, the bishops have inherited certain prerogatives which were apostolic. However, we must make a few definitions and distinctions: ‘apostle’ can mean the 12 (often capitalized) or the...
View ArticleWhy do the Orthodox not use musical instruments in worship?
While there are parishes throughout the U.S. that have organs and use organs, traditionally, Orthodox Christian worship uses only the human voice (the greatest musical instrument given to humanity by...
View ArticleWhy are there so few Orthodox, at least in America, and fewer than Roman...
This article by Jimmy Akin has been replied to at: http://www.orthodoxanswers.org/catholicorthodoxdebate1 (copied below) There is a discussion of the “size” issue in reference to the Northern and...
View ArticleI thought priests could not marry? Why are Orthodox priests married?
Apparently there is some confusion between the requirements for priesthood in the Roman Catholic Church, and the requirements in the Eastern Orthodox Church. In Orthodoxy it is true that priests...
View ArticleWhat is the difference between Greek Orthodox and Russian Orthodox? Is it or...
The “Greek Orthodox Church” and the “Russian Orthodox Church” are members of the same worldwide communion, or to use your language, they are the “same Church.” This is expressed in many visible ways,...
View ArticleWhat is the difference between Chrismation and Confirmation?
The mystery of anointing or laying hands to invoke the Holy Spirit after baptism is called Chrismation in Eastern Tradition and Confirmation in Roman Catholicism and other Western traditions. It is...
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