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Orthodox Christianity 101
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items A Primer on Orthodox Christianity, the Ancient Faith
Orthodox Christians believe in one God who exists as three co-equal persons: Father, Son (Jesus Christ) and the Holy Spirit.
The Holy Trinity
Orthodox Christians believe Jesus is the Word of God, who became human to save humanity from sin and death through His death and resurrection.
Jesus Christ is the Word of God
The Orthodox Church is seen as the Body of Christ on earth, a community of believers united in faith and sacraments.
The Orthodox Church
The Orthodox Church practices seven sacraments, including baptism, confirmation, holy communion, penance, anointing of the sick, ordination and holy matrimony.
Sacraments of the Orthodox Church
In Orthodox Christianity, salvation is understood as "theosis" or becoming like God through a process of grace and cooperation, ultimately aiming for union with God, not just forgiveness of sins.
Salvation as Theosis
Orthodox Christians venerate saints as role models and intercessors, but they do NOT worship them.
Orthodox Christian Saints
In Orthodox Christianity, icons are sacred images, not idols, that serve as "windows to heaven," facilitating spiritual connection and devotion to Christ, the Virgin Mary, saints and other holy figures. They are expressions of faith, teaching and wor...
Orthodox Christian Icons
Orthodox Christianity emphasizes a tradition centered around the sacraments, liturgical worship and the veneration of icons and saints. There is a strong emphasis on the Divine Liturgy and the concept of "theosis" or becoming like God through grace.
Orthodox Christian Tradition
Orthodox Christians believe the church is the direct continuation of the church founded by Jesus Christ and His apostles, as described in the New Testament.
Orthodox Christianity - Direct Lineage to the Apostles
The Orthodox Church preserves the teachings and practices passed down through generations of bishops and leaders.
Guardians of the Apostolic Faith
Early church writings from before the schism, like those of Saint Basil and Saint John of Damascus, describe religious practices that are more reflected in the modern Orthodox Church than in any other Christian Church today.
Orthodox Christian Early Church Writings
Orthodox Christians adhere to the Nicene Creed, which was formulated at the First Council of Nicaea in 325 AD, as a foundational statement of Christian belief.
Orthodox Christianity: The Nicene Creed
Jesus Christ, the Son of God, became human through the Virgin Mary, fully God and fully man, and lived a perfect life, died on the cross and rose again for the salvation of humanity.
The Incarnation of Jesus Christ
In Orthodox Christianity, the Resurrection of Jesus Christ is a central and foundational belief, signifying the victory over death and the promise of eternal life. It is celebrated annually during Pascha (Easter) and every Sunday as a "little Pascha".
The Resurrection of Jesus Christ
The Divine Liturgy transcends time and the world. All believers are united in worship in the Kingdom of God along with the departed saints and the angels of heaven.
The Orthodox Christian Divine Liturgy