Monday, October 15, 2007

Top 10 things to know about Eastern Orthodox

  1. INTRODUCTION - Introduces the non Orthodox to Orthodox Christianity.
  2. HOUSE OF GOD - Describes the interior of the church building.
  3. WORSHIP - Discusses the form and characteristics of Orthodox worship.
  4. LITURGY - Describes the meaning and celebration of the Eucharist.
  5. SACRAMENTS - Describes the meaning and importance of liturgical life.
  6. SPECIAL SERVICES AND BLESSINGS - Describes the non-sacramental services which contribute to spiritual life.
  7. TEACHINGS - Outlines the salient points of doctrine and basic credal affirmations.
  8. SPIRITUALITY - Discusses the meaning of theosis as the goal of Christian life.
  9. HISTORY - Sketches the great epochs of Orthodoxy.
  10. THE CHURCH - Outlines the procedure for becoming a member of the Orthodox Church

(http://www.goarch.org/en/ourfaith/articles/article7102.asp)

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