0
What are the differences and similarities of greek orthodox and catholics?
Wiki User
∙ 14y ago
The three main differences are: 1) Papal claims of supremacy, 2) the change to the Creed (filioque), and 3) papal teachings about purgatory and indulgences.
In addition to these, there were a few other lesser reasons, such as the use of unleavened bread, the laity receiving communion as bread only, rather than bread and wine together, the separation of baptism and confirmation, the compulsory celibacy of Catholic clergy, the the use of statues, and not allowing divorced people to re-marry.
The main similarities are: 1) belief in Jesus Christ as the Son of God, Messiah, God and Saviour, 2) belief in the virgin birth of Christ and the Resurrection of Christ, 3) belief in the Blessed Virgin Mary (Theotokos) as the Mother of God, 4) belief in saints, angels and demons, 5) belief in baptism to become part of the church, 6) belief in regular church attendance, 7) belief in regular Confession and Communion being essential, 8) belief in the seven Ecumenical Councils, 9) the acceptance of holy icons, 10) belief that abortion is against The Bible, 11) belief in male-only clergy (from Apostolic times) and 12) shared a common history for the first 1,000 years until the Schism (split) of 1054 AD.
Wiki User
∙ 14y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What religion is the orthodox church?
christian but not catholicANSWER 2Two religions have orthodox branches: Jewish Orthodox and Greek Orthodox Catholics (as compared with Roman Catholic).
The Great Schism was between who?
The Great SchismThis was a split of the Christian church between the Roman Catholics and the Greek Orthodox.Reasons include:disagreement as to who is the head of the church, the Pope or Jesus?differences in the way in which religious rites were administeredCatholic Church spoke Latin, the Greek Orthodox spoke Greek
What was the authority of the pope in the greek orthodox church?
The pope does not have any authority in the Orthodox Church. The pope only has authority over Roman Catholics.
Do only Catholics fast during Lent?
Catholics fast for Lent and so do Greek Orthodox. Some Protestants do to but that seems to be an individual choice.
Is Russian orthodox the same as greek orthodox?
No, it is considered a sub-group. "Eastern Orthodox" is a broad term used to edscribe the group of chruches that split with the Roman Catholics in the 11th century
What religion predominated in Russia?
Prior to the fall of the Romanovs and the rise of Communism, Russians were predominantly Russian Orthodox Catholics (as compared to Greek Orthodox or Roman Catholicism).
If a Catholic happens to attend a Greek Orthodox Mass does he or she receive the Eucharist or just wait?
Catholics and others are welcome to attend an Orthodox service, but they are not permitted to receive the Eucharist, as this is reserved for members of the Orthodox Faith alone.
Can greek orthodox marry Coptic orthodox if so what is involved?
Since 1981 theologians from the Coptic and Orthodox churches have been meeting to resolve differences, and have concluded that many of the differences are caused by the two groups using different terminology to describe the same thing.In the summer of 2001, the Coptic Orthodox and Greek Orthodox Patriarchates of Alexandria agreed to recognize the sacrament of marriage (and baptisms) of one another.
What is the difference between Greek Orthodox and regular Christianity?
A: There are many differences between Greek Orthodox Church and Russian Orthodox Church, so posing the question that broadly is meaningless. Regular Christianity is too heterogeneous if at all useful notion.
May Greek Orthodox people receive Holy Communion in the Catholic Church?
Yes, they may receive Holy Communion in a Catholic Church. Members of the Orthodox Churches are the only non-Catholics who may do so.Orthodox view:No, the Orthodox Church does not allow its members to receive Holy Communion in any other church. Whilst the Roman Catholics allow the Orthodox to do this, the Orthodox themselves are not allowed to partake, as they are not in communion with the Roman Catholics. Perhaps this situation may change in the future, but for now it is not permitted.
How do you become a Greek Orthodox?
Talk to a Greek Orthodox Priest about it.
Can a Catholic become a godparent in the Greek Orthodox church?
No. The Godparent must be of Greek Orthodox faith. Some churches allow Catholics to stand at the alter with a Greek Orthodox godparent as an honorary godparent....They can hold and change the baby but can not participate in the actual sacraments...i.e. rubbing the oil on the baby.
