Becoming Orthodox
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Becoming Orthodox
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Becoming Orthodox
What if I don’t feel ready?
You’re probably not. And that’s fine. Nobody feels ready to become Orthodox. If you did, you’d be the first catechumen in two thousand years who…
Becoming Orthodox
Is it normal to have doubts?
Yes. It’s completely normal to have doubts when you’re becoming Orthodox. Most catechumens experience them. You’re not disqualified from the faith because you’re wrestling with…
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What if I struggle with certain teachings?
You’re going to struggle. That’s normal. Almost everyone who becomes Orthodox wrestles with something. Maybe it’s asking the saints to pray for you. Maybe it’s…
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Do I have to believe everything to become Orthodox?
No. You don’t walk in the door with perfect faith and complete understanding. The Church expects you to be sincere. You need to want this,…
Becoming Orthodox
What are common mistakes new converts make?
New converts tend to make the same handful of mistakes. Some are theological. Some are practical. Some are just about getting along with people who’ve…
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What is convert zeal?
Convert zeal is that intense, sometimes overbearing enthusiasm new Orthodox Christians often display in the first year or two after entering the Church. You know…
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How do I avoid being too zealous?
You can’t entirely, and you shouldn’t try to kill your enthusiasm. But you can learn to channel it into humility, patience, and service instead of…
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What should I do first after being received?
Receive Communion. That’s it for your first act as an Orthodox Christian, you’ll commune that same day, probably holding your candle with your sponsor beside…
Becoming Orthodox
How do I settle into Orthodox life?
Start slow. Most new Orthodox Christians don’t want to hear that. You’ve just been chrismated or received into the Church. Maybe you spent a year…
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What if my nearest Orthodox church is far away?
Distance doesn’t disqualify you from becoming Orthodox. It just means the process takes more intentionality. Living far from an Orthodox parish is a real challenge,…
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Can I be Orthodox without a local parish?
No. Not really. You can pray at home. You can read the Fathers. You can keep a prayer rule and fast on Wednesdays and Fridays.…
