GREEK ORTHODOX

THE GREEK ORTHODOX CREED IS....

FUN FACTS

• Orthodox worshippers stand and face the east during services.
• Most orthodox churches dont use any musical instruments except for singing.
• Greek Orthodoxis a term refering to the body of several churches.
• Greek Orthodox Churches, unlike the Catholic Church, have no Bishopric head, such as a
• Pope and hold the belief that Christ is the head of the Church

THE GREEK ORTHODOX CELEBRATE.....

• In Greece, the "Twelve Days of Christmas" begin on Christmas and continue until.
• the Feast of the Epiphany on January 6th. New Year's Day, or St. Basil's Day, is celebrated on January 1st

GREEK ORTHODOX BELIEVE...

• The faithful of the Holy Orthodox Church participates also in the very Body and Blood of Our
• Savior, ceremony called Holy Communion and often referred to as the Holy Mysteries
• Jesus Christ, the Son of God, came to earth and founded the Church.
• through His apostles and disciples for the salvation of men

WHY IS IT CALLED THE GREEK ORTHODOX

Our Church is called the "Greek Church" because Greek was the first language of the ancient Christian Church from which our Faith was sent.

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