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_What is Orthodox Christianity?
In short, the Orthodox Church embodies Christianity in its fullest sense, having preserved the faith “handed once to the saints” (Jude 3), passed on in Holy Tradition to the Apostles by Jesus Christ, and then handed down from one generation to the next, without addition or subtraction. The word Orthodox literally means “True Belief,” and this name was established among the early Christian Church as a sign that it was the true and historic Church of Christ. One of the best ways to learn and develop a better understanding of the Orthodox Church is to come visit and experience life in an Orthodox Church firsthand! You will find that our parish is a welcoming community of people who come from diverse backgrounds, so there’s no need to feel out of place.
As you may seek to learn more about the Orthodox Faith, be sure to read some of the reflections about the first visits of some of our members, for you may find them to be similar and helpful to your own first visit. Links to FAQ and other information can be found on our site as well to help you discover more about the Orthodox Christian faith!
Related content on our site
First Visits, reflections from our parishioners
Frequently Asked Questions
Glossary
Links to related content on other sites
12 Things I Wish I Had Known, article by Frederica Mathewes-Green
Discover Orthodox Christianity, articles by the Antiochian Archdiocese
Journey to Orthodoxy, stories from converts
Orthodoxy and Heterodoxy, a podcast from Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick, about how Orthodox Christianity and non-Orthodox doctrine differ and why it matters to your spiritual journey
In short, the Orthodox Church embodies Christianity in its fullest sense, having preserved the faith “handed once to the saints” (Jude 3), passed on in Holy Tradition to the Apostles by Jesus Christ, and then handed down from one generation to the next, without addition or subtraction. The word Orthodox literally means “True Belief,” and this name was established among the early Christian Church as a sign that it was the true and historic Church of Christ. One of the best ways to learn and develop a better understanding of the Orthodox Church is to come visit and experience life in an Orthodox Church firsthand! You will find that our parish is a welcoming community of people who come from diverse backgrounds, so there’s no need to feel out of place.
As you may seek to learn more about the Orthodox Faith, be sure to read some of the reflections about the first visits of some of our members, for you may find them to be similar and helpful to your own first visit. Links to FAQ and other information can be found on our site as well to help you discover more about the Orthodox Christian faith!
Related content on our site
First Visits, reflections from our parishioners
Frequently Asked Questions
Glossary
Links to related content on other sites
12 Things I Wish I Had Known, article by Frederica Mathewes-Green
Discover Orthodox Christianity, articles by the Antiochian Archdiocese
Journey to Orthodoxy, stories from converts
Orthodoxy and Heterodoxy, a podcast from Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick, about how Orthodox Christianity and non-Orthodox doctrine differ and why it matters to your spiritual journey
