Eastern Orthodox Christianity predates Protestantism by about 500 years. Their core beliefs are similar to those of Catholicism. In fact, the creeds of the two denominations are nearly identical.

A.D. 120-150, since Irenaeus, the orthodox Bishop of Lyons ... but as spiritual guide sound more Eastern than Western? Some scholars have suggested that if the names were changed, the "living ...

(Luke 2:10-11) The Feast of the Nativity of Jesus is one of the most joyful days of the Orthodox Church. It ranks next to the greatest holiday, the Resurrection of Jesus. The Feast of the Birth of ...

Is it just that they should abase the Orthodox Eastern Church, whose infallibility is based not on any one representative, but on the Gospel and Apostolic teachings and on the canons and decisions of ...

Her other big area of interest is Wisdom Literature with its uniqueness against the backdrop of the Ancient Near Eastern ... biblical canon, its fluidity, and the history of "comings and goings" of ...

For the agreed statements between Oriental and Eastern Orthodox Churches, see, Restoring the Unity in Faith: The Orthodox-Oriental Theological Dialogue (Holy Cross Press, 2007). Dr. Vrame is director ...

Eastern Orthodox Churches are self-governing bodies of Christians adhering to a pure and unbroken line from the first days of the Apostles and the disciples of Jesus. Originally in communion with the ...

There are very few contemporary issues that are as prominent in the Christian world today as the problem of divorce. These ...

The Middle Eastern Festival ... in the St. George Orthodox Church Social Hall, 1900 S. Fourth St. In this dinner of delicacies, visitors will feast on nutritious foods from biblical times.

The drive for Ukrainian Orthodox independence intensified in 2014, when Russia annexed Crimea and Russia-backed separatists seized a big swathe of territory in eastern Ukraine. The Moscow branch ...

onion and spices filled the air of the Holy Spirit Orthodox Church on Thursday as members prepared the main dish for their annual Middle Eastern Dinner, set for Sunday, Oct. 27. People can buy ...

Eastern European countries are often overlooked in favor of popular Western European destinations, but they really shouldn't be. With rich history, gorgeous architecture and a variety of cultures ...