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From the perspective of Roman Catholicism, what do Orthodox churches have to do to become "Eastern Catholic Churches"?
The Vatican II document which talks about the Eastern Churches is Orientalium Ecclesiarium. In it, the Conciliar Fathers turn their attention to these Churches and their Orthodox counterparts.
In ...
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How was Queen Keran, wife of Leo II of Armenia, able to become a nun?
While not specific to Queen Keran's situation, this section from Medievel English Nunneries 1 may provide some clues.
Motives for taking the veil: a refuge for widows and occasionally for wives.
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Is it appropriate (as a Catholic) to make the sign of the cross when passing an Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox or Church of the East church?
Is it appropriate for a Catholic to make the sign of the cross when passing an Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox or Church of the East church?
Of course it is!
It is also a tradition for some ...
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Do Orthodox churches offer daily Mass?
The short answer is yes, they do.
In the Eastern Orthodox Church, what is called "Mass" is usually referred to as "Divine Liturgy" or "Liturgy", although I have seen a Prayer Book from the Antiochian ...
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In the Catholic or Orthodox tradition, did Jesus appear to his mother after death?
The only reference that I am aware of is from St. Ignatius of Loyola’s Spiritual Exercises, written in 1524. (See also the Spanish original.)
In his meditation on the apparitions of the Lord after ...
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In the Catholic or Orthodox tradition, did Jesus appear to his mother after death?
The Catholic Church holds to a pious belief that the Resurrected Christ did indeed appear to the Virgin Mary first, before appearing to others. I have believed this since my childhood.
An ...
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What are the differences in belief regarding Hesychasm between the Chalcedonian (Eastern) and Non-Chalcedonian (Oriental) Orthodox Churches?
As a Coptic Orthodox Christian, many of the differences between the two Churches results in the language and definitions of some key orthodox concepts. In fact, much of the Christology of both ...
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Is it appropriate (as a Catholic) to make the sign of the cross when passing an Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox or Church of the East church?
Of course Eastern Orthodox church, like Russian, or Greek, have the tabernacles of Eucharist gifts in their churches. Orthodox christians called it as kibot (ru: Кивот, gr: κῑβωτός). It is always ...
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Is the Patriarch of Alexandria an Eastern Orthodox or an Oriental Orthodox?
St Mark the Evangelist is recognised as the first Patriarch of Alexandria. The twenty-fifth was Dioscorus. In 449 he presided over the Second Council of Ephesus. Two years later another Council, ...
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What are some uses of the Magnificat, Benedictus and Nunc Dimittis in the Eastern Rites?
For the Eastern Orthodox Church:
Magnificat: Sung at daily Matins, after the Psalter readings and Psalm 50 (LXX)
Benedictus: I don't believe is sung regularly at any service. It is, however, the ...
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Is it appropriate (as a Catholic) to make the sign of the cross when passing an Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox or Church of the East church?
Although the Orthodox are, in the traditional Catholic view, schismatic, they do have valid priestly orders, which means they are able to validly consecrate the Eucharist, so I don't see what would be ...
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What are the differences between Eastern Orthodoxy, Oriental Orthodoxy, and Nestorianism?
I am an Oriental Orthodox Christian myself but am freethinking. By this I mean I do not follow my faith blindly or like a robot; but rather study it to the T and compare it to that of the Eastern. ...
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What are the major problems that Chalcedonians have with Miaphysite Christology?
My understanding is that Divine nature and human nature cannot 'merge' but are united in the Person of Christ. The union is in his Person, not in an attribute : 'nature'.
I assume that I would be ...
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Is there a different way (without spoon) to receive Holy Communion in the Orthodox Church?
Well, technically, yes. If you are very sick and can't stand from your bed, you can invite a priest to give you Communion personally, so you'll be the only person to Commune this day. However, lying ...
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How do Orthodox Christians celebrate Christ's resurrection on Easter Sunday?
How do Orthodox Christians celebrate Christ's resurrection on Easter Sunday?
The most obvious and almost universally Orthodox one is that they celebrate Easter on a different date than Churches in the ...
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How do Orthodox Christians explain that the Father and the Son are not two different Gods?
The Father is θεος in a unique sense. He possesses qualities or traits that are unique to him alone:
(a) absolute authority - everything else came from the Father (the Monarchy of the Father)
(b) ...
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Did any of the Early Church Fathers use the Orthodox canon?
Being one of the only Eastern Catholic saints I know St. Gregory of Nazianzus (4th century, so on the upper end of the spectrum) references something that is technically (there weren't chapters in ...
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Bishop of Antioch?
The simple answer is that Peter was Bishop of Rome last. That's the last ecclesial province he had control of, and so his successor is whoever is Bishop of Rome.
The Antiochian argument, in my ...
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Does the bible support Ethno-Nationalism?
For The Ancient Israelites, living under the Old Covenant, yes. For Christians, no.
The book of Deuteronomy is one of the books of the Bible written by Moses, describing the terms and conditions of ...
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What are some comprehensive, reliable resources to learn about the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church?
The Oriental Orthodox Church is comprised of six sister churches all of which are in communion with one another. These six churches include
Armenian Orthodox Church
Coptic Orthodox Church
Ethiopian ...
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Are Zerachiel and Sariel the same angel (according to orthodox churches)?
Are Zerachiel and Sariel the same angel (according to orthodox churches)?
The Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church and the Eritrean Orthodox Tewahedo Church are the only churches that hold that their ...
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How different is the Orthodox Church and the Assyrian Church of the East?
On the issue of Mariology, the Assyrian Church of the East does not accept the term "theotokos" as the Orthodox Church does. Formally, it accepts only the first two Ecumenical Councils. Its ...
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How different is the Orthodox Church and the Assyrian Church of the East?
How different is the Orthodox Church and the Assyrian Church of the East?
How different are the Orthodox Churches and the Assyrian Church of the East will depend on what one is looking for!
The ...
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What do the large Christian organisations teach about the origins of the Samaritans?
Well, I'm not catholic... Eastern Orthodox, but we are really big so I'll give you our answer.
Long Answer:
In the final stage of the fulfilling of Isaiah’s prophecy
“Within sixty-five years Ephraim ...
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Can There Be valid Apostolic Succession in multiple Churches?
Can There Be valid Apostolic Succession in multiple Churches?
The short answer is yes.
Apostolic Succession has been maintained in some Christian denominations such as within the Catholic Church, ...
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Did any of the Early Church Fathers use the Orthodox canon?
Did any of the Early Church Fathers use the Orthodox canon?
The short answer seems to be yes. Some quoted these books and were favourable to them prior to the Biblical Canon being established.
The ...
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How common are manifestations of charismatic gifts among saints venerated in Orthodox and/or Catholic Churches?
How common are manifestations of charismatic gifts among saints venerated in Orthodox and/or Catholic Churches?
I would venture to say that they are somewhat common, but not extremely common. Most ...
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How common are manifestations of charismatic gifts among saints venerated in Orthodox and/or Catholic Churches?
It is extremely common within the Eastern Orthodox Church. Some examples from the 20th century:
St. John Maximovich (1896-1966), Russian Orthodox bishop of San Francisco and, before than, of ...
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In Oriental Orthodox sacramental theology can a mixed marriage be valid?
From The Sacrament of Holy Crowning in the Armenian Apostolic Orthodox Church
Today, this Eucharistic tradition is confronted with many challenges.
In our pluralistic society the great diversity of ...
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