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How do you convert to Greek Orthodox Christianity?
Here is an overview of the steps you can take to convert to Orthodox Christianity:
- Talk With an Orthodox Priest. Before you start the process of converting, you will want to speak with a priest in the Greek Orthodox Church.
- Learn About the Religion.
- Experience Church Services.
- Follow Instructions.
What is the real reason that the Roman Catholic Church split and became the Greek Orthodox Church?
The Great Schism came about due to a complex mix of religious disagreements and political conflicts. One of the many religious disagreements between the western (Roman) and eastern (Byzantine) branches of the church had to do with whether or not it was acceptable to use unleavened bread for the sacrament of communion.
Is Greek Orthodox a form of Catholicism?
Historically, the term “Greek Orthodox” has been used to describe all Eastern Orthodox churches in general, since the term “Greek” can refer to the heritage of the Byzantine Empire. Thus, Eastern Orthodox came to be called “Greek” Orthodox in the same way that the Western Christians came to be called “Roman” Catholic.
Do you have to convert to marry a Greek Orthodox?
A Greek Orthodox man or woman can get married to a non-Orthodox man or woman providing they are Christian and have been baptized with water in the name of the Holy Trinity. The marriage must also take place in an Orthodox Church by an Orthodox Priest.
Why do Greek brides get spit on?
Guests will pretend to spit on the Bride and Groom to protect them from any evil spirits on their big day! This is generally done three times for greater luck.
Why did I Make my Way to Catholicism instead of Orthodox?
I come from an incense-scented Byzantine world that would be horrified to see what passes for liturgy in so much of our aching, suffering, post-Vatican II (I find Belloc’s “knavish imbecility” comments somewhat comforting in such times) Holy Mother Church. Why did I make my way to Catholicism instead of reverting to my Orthodox roots?
Do you need to step into an Orthodox Church?
While reading about the Orthodox Christian tradition is certainly important, it is crucial to step—literally—into an Orthodox Christian parish church near you to witness/experience the Church’s worship and fellowship.
Can a Catholic convert to an Eastern Church?
To formally change your Rite from Latin to one of the Eastern Rites may be a little complicated and unnecessary, but it can be done. Before you move from th Catholic Church to one of then Orthodox Churches, consider checking out the 26 “Eastern” or “Byzantine” Catholic Churches.
Why did I not convert to Eastern Orthodoxy?
That is, could a clear answer perhaps appear from studying the internal logical coherence or incoherence of Orthodox claims, rather than from the attempt to accumulate, interpret, and evaluate endless masses of biblical and historical data?