Orthodoxy
The ancient Christian faith, unchanged for two millennia
Orthodox Christianity is the oldest Christian confession, tracing its origins directly to Christ and His Apostles. The Orthodox Church preserves the fullness of the Christian Faith as it was delivered to the saints (Jude 1:3).
What Makes Orthodoxy Distinctive
- Apostolic Succession — Unbroken line of bishops from the Apostles
- Holy Tradition — Scripture, Councils, Fathers, Liturgy as living witness
- Theosis — Participation in the divine nature (2 Peter 1:4)
- Seven Sacraments — Baptism, Chrismation, Eucharist, Confession, Holy Orders, Marriage, Holy Unction
- Iconography — Sacred images as windows to heaven
- Liturgical Life — The Church year as a school of salvation