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About the Orthodox Faith

The Orthodox Church is evangelical, but not Protestant. It is orthodox, but not Jewish. It is catholic, but not Roman. It isn't non-denominational, it is pre-denominational. It has believed, taught, preserved, defended and died for the Faith of the Apostles since the Day of Pentecost 2000 years ago.

The Christian Church has been here a long time. Some of the following articles and links will give you a glimpse into historic Christianity. It is important to remember, however, that the Christian faith is a living faith – you don’t get it from a Book, even a book as glorious as the Bible!
You get it from living persons.
You get it from the Body of Christ.
You get it from the Church, the one thing that Christ left behind to teach His doctrine.
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This is the Faith of the Apostles. This is the Faith of the Fathers.
This is the Faith of the Orthodox.
This is the Faith that has established the universe.
from The Synodikon of Orthodoxy

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An Introduction to the Orthodox Faith
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Videos on Orthodox Theology, Spirituality, and Life
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The Classic Introduction to the Faith by Fr. Thomas Hopko

We are building this section; Links in Red are 'live'

  • Church History
    • A History of the Orthodox Church
    • Orthodoxy in America
    • Orthodoxy in the World
  • Feasts of the Church
    • The Feast of Feasts – Pascha
    • The Twelve Great Feasts
    • Various Other Feasts
  • Orthodox Dogma and Doctrine
    • Holy Tradition
    • The Beatitudes
    • The Christian Ethic
    • The Mother of God
    • The Symbol of Faith
    • The Ten Commandments
    • Commemoration of the Saints  (1) (2)
  • Orthodox Icons
    • Holy Icons  (1)  (2) 
    • Explanation of Icons for Children
    • Icon Not-Made-By-Hands
    • Icons of the Mother of God
  • Orthodox Monasticism  (1) (2) 
    • The Role of Monasticism in the Church  (1)
    • The Monastic Grades
    • The Monastic Tonsure
  • Orthodox Prayer
    • Communing with God in Prayer
    • The Church’s Prayer for the Dead
  • Orthodox Scripture
    • The Holy Bible (1) 
    • The New Testament
    • The Old Testament
    • The Old Testament Apocrypha
    • Used in Church
    • How to Read the Bible
    • Where to Find
  • Orthodox Symbolism
    • The Cross
    • The Other Symbols
  • Orthodox Worship
    • Fasting
    • Fasting Rules
    • Fasting Seasons and Days   
      • The Apostles Fast
    • Glossary of Liturgical Terms
    • Great Lent and Pascha
    • Liturgical Books
    • Liturgical Gestures
    • Liturgical Music
    • Services of the Daily Cycle
    • The Divine Liturgy
    • The Five Cycles
  • Sacraments of the Church
    • Church Mysteries
    • Holy Baptism
    • Holy Chrismation
    • Holy Communion
    • Holy Matrimony
    • Holy Orders
    • Holy Repentance
    • Holy Unction
  • The Church Building and Its Servers
    • The Altar and Its Furnishings
    • The Bells
    • Incense
    • The Candles and Their Symbolism
    • The Church Building
    • The Clergy
    • The Iconostasis
    • The Sacristy and Vestry
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  • Home
  • Services
    • The Divine Liturgy
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    • Other Services
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    • The Archdiocese
    • The Patriarchate
    • The Orthodox Faith >
      • Joining the Church
      • Discovering Orthodox Christianity
      • Saints and Daily Readings
      • The Great Feasts
      • Glossary of Orthodox Terms
      • FAQ
      • Links We Love
  • Contact