Eastern Orthodox Church

B. W. · Post by **B. W.** » Thu Jan 11, 2007 10:00 am

Greetings everyone!

I have a question — is anyone on this forum apart of the Eastern Orthodox Church Tradition?

Can anyone summarize their belief in a living relationship/union with Christ Jesus and the role of the church?

Now as for me, I have been away from the forum to long for my likes. I enjoy this forum and missed posting but had to leave for a short time due to computer woes, work, and then Christmas season - family etc...

Anyways - I am back and will try to catch up on the forum where I left off!

Also - I am investigating the Eastern Orthodox Tradition as they have a very unique perspective that in my personal opinion the Western Church Traditions have neglected and forgotten which in turn has caused much consternation in the Western Church amongst itself as whole. I am seeking more info on the Eastern Orthodox Tradition from someone that knows it or belongs to it. Any impute or help would be appreciated.

God Bless!
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bizzt · Post by **bizzt** » Thu Jan 11, 2007 11:06 am

I think that is Byblos?? Maybe??

Byblos · Post by **Byblos** » Thu Jan 11, 2007 2:17 pm

bizzt wrote:I think that is Byblos?? Maybe??

Eastern, yes. Orthodox no. I'm Catholic from the Eastern rite. Our church is in full communion with the Roman Catholic Church, which basically means we follow where we choose to and don't where we deem necessary (we have some autonomy, for example our priests can marry).

I believe there are two main Eastern Orthodox branches, one is the Greek Orthodox and the other that's in Turkey (where Pope Benedict recently went in an effort to re-unite both churches).

And B.W., it's good to see you back. We missed you.

Turgonian · Post by **Turgonian** » Thu Jan 11, 2007 2:24 pm

I know very, very little of the Eastern Orthodox Tradition. I believe it can be said generally that whereas the Western church has stressed Christ's death and His forgiveness of sins, the Eastern church has emphasized the Resurrection, the new creation and the purging of sins. On the Cross, Christ defeated the dark powers that held humanity in thrall, and in so doing provided us with strength and an example to do the same.

B.W., you might want to take a look at the Soteriology thread in the Christian Theology forum. I think your interests and knowledge would be of use there.

B. W. · Post by **B. W.** » Fri Jan 12, 2007 1:07 pm

Turgonian wrote:I know very, very little of the Eastern Orthodox Tradition. I believe it can be said generally that whereas the Western church has stressed Christ's death and His forgiveness of sins, the Eastern church has emphasized the Resurrection, the new creation and the purging of sins. On the Cross, Christ defeated the dark powers that held humanity in thrall, and in so doing provided us with strength and an example to do the same.

B.W., you might want to take a look at the Soteriology thread in the Christian Theology forum. I think your interests and knowledge would be of use there.

Thanks for the info - I'll look into this more and will post some of my own findings about the eastern Church here a little bit later on. Byblos, I'll send a PM to you regarding the Church as I have some questions...

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bizzt · Post by **bizzt** » Sun Jan 14, 2007 11:09 pm

Byblos wrote:
bizzt wrote:I think that is Byblos?? Maybe??

Eastern, yes. Orthodox no. I'm Catholic from the Eastern rite. Our church is in full communion with the Roman Catholic Church, which basically means we follow where we choose to and don't where we deem necessary (we have some autonomy, for example our priests can marry).

I believe there are two main Eastern Orthodox branches, one is the Greek Orthodox and the other that's in Turkey (where Pope Benedict recently went in an effort to re-unite both churches).

And B.W., it's good to see you back. We missed you.

ahhh my bad