So the interior of orthodox churches is often covered with icons painted on walls and domed roofs. The greek orthodox archdiocese of america, with its headquarters located in the city of new york, is an eparchy of the ecumenical patriarchate of constantinople, the mission of the archdiocese is to proclaim the gospel of christ, to teach and spread the orthodox christian faith, to energize, cultivate, and guide the life of the church in the. Pdf an introduction to the christian orthodox churches. Official documents greek orthodox archdiocese of america.
The divine liturgy the resource for the greek orthodox. As a church, we must provide a safe and secure environment where young people. Catechism of the orthodox faith saint george greek. Church services are available in pdf for your ipad, surface, kindle, nook, or other ereader. The website of saint katherine greek orthodox church. Orthodox christian church origins traces its origins to jesus christ and the apostles born on day of pentecost 50 days after christs resurrection when the holy spirit descended upon the apostles apostles went throughout the world proclaiming the good news of the risen christ to all who would listen. Saint basil greek orthodox church stockton home facebook. This catecism guide is also available as a pdf download. Nicholas greek orthodox church is to be a devoted parish where we. The dogmatic tradition of the orthodox church theology. Orthodox social service and the role of the orthodox church in the greek.
Church services in pdf saint katherine greek orthodox church. To proclaim, preserve and practice the orthodox christian faith, to glorify god, serve our community, and grow our parish, for the salvation of all. Mission to grow and deepen our relationship and union with god through scripture and active. Eastern orthodox christianity yale university press. The sunday of orthodoxy is the first sunday of great lent. Divine liturgy combined greek orthodox archdiocese. Orthodox east, the roman catholic church systematically attempted to expand its religious. Introduction to orthodox christianity holy trinity orthodox church. Pdf the founding of the greek autocephalous church marked a significant stage in the creation of nationalized churches in the balkans. The divine liturgy of our father among the saints john chrysostom i theia leitourgia tou en agiois patros imon ioannou tou chrysostomou. Create a spiritual atmosphere of worship, engagement, fulfillment and. Archangel michael greek orthodox church pdf documents. In the following pages we hope to help explain how the eastern orthodox church understands the church, god, and our place in relationship with them both. The word symbol comes from the greek words syn and balo.