Did the Orthodox Church persecute?
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Did the Orthodox Church persecute?
Eastern Orthodox bishops and priests were persecuted, arrested and tortured or killed (several hundreds) and hundreds (most) of Eastern Orthodox churches were closed, destroyed, or plundered by the Ustashe.
Does the Russian Orthodox Church allow cremation?
The Eastern Orthodox Church forbids cremation. Exceptions are made for circumstances where it may not be avoided as in when civil authority demands it, during epidemics or other similar necessary cases.
What should you do when visiting a Russian Orthodox church?
However, there are some rules that one should know before visiting.
- Do not quarrel with believers.
- Dress appropriately.
- Enter the church correctly.
- Do not speak on the phone.
- Move about gracefully.
- The altar is a forbidden spot.
- Light a candle.
- And don’t eat.
What happens at a Russian Orthodox funeral?
The Russian Orthodox funeral service observes quite a strict structure. It contains readings from scripture, hymns and the Psalms. During the funeral service, the mourners circle the open coffin in an anti-clockwise direction, taking the time to kiss the person who has died, or lay flowers upon them.
Do Russian Orthodox fast?
Lent, the solemn weeks before Easter, is a time when Russian Orthodox believers fast and prepare their bodies and minds for the most important Church celebration. On the first and last day of Lent, complete fasting is recommended. On the second day, only bread and water are allowed.
Why are so many Catholics turning to Eastern Orthodoxy?
The reason for this exception is that, worn out from the intense spiritual battle, a number of people — especially recent converts — are struggling in their Catholic Faith and are being tempted to turn to Eastern Orthodoxy, which presents itself as an appealing alternative.
What does it mean to be an Orthodox Christian?
Simply put, the word means dogmatically correct. The opposite of orthodoxy is heterodoxy, which means heresy. So an orthodox Christian is one who adheres to the correct doctrines revealed by Christ. Interestingly, the “Orthodox” are actually not so orthodox after all, as we shall point out.
How does Orthodoxy tempt the weak?
Reminiscent of the tree with the forbidden fruit in the Garden of Eden, Orthodoxy tempts the weak in Faith with its beautiful externals: “And the woman saw that the tree was good to eat, and fair to the eyes, and delightful to behold” (Gen 3:6).