Scripture & Tradition
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What is the Orthodox view of creation and Genesis?
Orthodox Christians read Genesis as true history that also carries deeper spiritual meaning. We don’t have to choose between literal and allegorical. We hold both.…
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Do Orthodox have to believe in a literal six-day creation?
No. Orthodox Christians aren’t required to believe in a literal six-day creation with 24-hour days. The Church has never made this a dogma. You won’t…
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What is the Orthodox view of evolution?
The Orthodox Church hasn’t issued a binding dogmatic statement on evolution. There’s no ecumenical council decree, no universal creed-level pronouncement that tells you exactly what…
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How did the Ecumenical Councils define who Christ is?
The Seven Ecumenical Councils are the seven universal gatherings of bishops between 325 and 787 AD whose decisions the Orthodox Church receives as the authoritative…
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Why are the Councils important?
The Councils settled what Christians believe about Jesus Christ. Without them, we wouldn’t know for certain that Jesus is fully God and fully man, that…
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What did each Council address?
The seven Ecumenical Councils settled the Church’s teaching on who Christ is and how we understand the Trinity. Each one met because someone was teaching…
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What is a creed?
A creed is a short, authoritative statement of what Christians believe. The word comes from the Latin credo , “I believe.” When we say the…
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Why do Orthodox use the Nicene Creed?
We say the Nicene Creed every Sunday because it’s the Church’s official definition of what Christians believe. It’s not optional. It’s not one statement among…
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What is the difference between the Orthodox and Catholic creeds?
The main difference is one Latin word: filioque , meaning “and the Son.” Catholics added it to the Nicene Creed in the section about the…
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What is the filioque controversy?
The filioque is a single Latin word, “and the Son”, that the Western church added to the Nicene Creed without permission from an ecumenical council.…
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What are the canons of the Church?
Canons are the Church’s rules. They’re the guidelines bishops have issued throughout history to organize church life, address problems, and help Christians grow in holiness.…
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What is canon law?
Canon law is the Church’s collection of rules and guidelines that help us live the Orthodox faith in practical ways. Think of it as the…
