The Orthodox Christian belongs to the Body of Christ, the Church of Christ. This Eastern Orthodox Church is organically the same congregation (or ecclesia) which was born at the outpouring of the Holy Spirit in Jerusalem on Pentecost, a direct continuation from the Apostles by laying on of hands from each generation of priests to the next. The Orthodox Christian recognizes the rich Christian heritage and proclaims that he belongs to this Church, which corresponds to the Church of the Apostles as does a grown-up person correspond to a picture taken of him as a child.
The Orthodox Christian has been baptized in the name of the Holy Trinity and follows the ideals and beliefs of both the Scriptures and Sacred Tradition. He believes in a living and loving God, Whose Grace protects and guides him in the path of redemption. He believes that God has revealed Himself in the Bible through the Prophets and especially in the Person of Jesus Christ, His only-begotten Son who is man's Savior. He especially believes in the Incarnation of Christ as God-Man, in His Crucifixion and Resurrection, in His Gospel and Commandments, and in the world to come.
(Excerpts from THE FAITH WE HOLD by Archbishop Paul of Finland)
Listed below are links to some very interesting and informative web pages on the Orthodox way of life. We hope they answer any questions you may have.
GENERAL ORTHODOX INFORMATION
About the Orthodox Faith (Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America)
The Orthodox Page in America (Orthodox Christian Foundation)
About Orthodoxy (Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Austraila)
Monasteries, Seminaries and other resources (Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Austraila)
Orthodox Christian Radio
THE BIBLE
Daily Bible Readings (Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America)
Reading the Psalter (Sts. Peter and Paul, OCA)
The Bible Gateway
CHURCH HISTORY
History of the Orthodox Church (Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America)
Brief Summary of Byzantine History(Metropolitan museum)
WRITINGS OF THE CHURCH FATHERS
Christian Classics Etherial Library(Wheaton College, IL)
Father, Give Us a Word (St. Gregory Palamas Monastery, GOA)
St. Pachomius Library
LIVES OF THE SAINTS
Calendar of the Saints (Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America)
Lives the Saints (Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia)
ICONS
Orthodox Ministry Access Icon Collection (Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America)
Orthodox Icons (Orthodox Christian Foundation)
Tanenbaum Gallery of Byzantine art
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