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Orthodoxy 101: Questions and Answers [VIDEOS]

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Welcome to the Orthodox Church! Join Frederica Mathewes-Green on a journey into the Eastern Orthodox Church. Learn about Orthodox teachings and dogma, Orthodox architecture and terminology, and what it means to live an Orthodox life.

From the introduction:

Welcome to the Orthodox Church—its history, theology, worship, spirituality, and daily life. Mathews-Green provides commentary and explanations on everything from how to “venerate” an icon, the Orthodox understanding of the atonement, to the Lenten significance of tofu. It’s the perfect book for inquirers and newcomers, but even readers who have been Orthodox all their lives say they learned things they never knew before.

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An Introduction to the Orthodox Worship Space


What Do You Mean, ‘Pray to the Saints?’


The Sign of the Cross, Icons, and Tradition


The Role of the Virgin Mary in the Orthodox Church


Why Do Orthodox Christians Call Mary the Theotokos?


What Does Unity Mean in the Orthodox Church?


Division in Christendom: The Great Schism & Reformation


The Empowerment of the Laity in Orthodoxy


Why So Many Different Orthodox Churches?


Why Aren’t There Pews in Many Orthodox Churches?


One Thing That Surprised Me About Orthodoxy


The Choir and the Chanters in the Orthodox Church


The Liturgical Calendar and the Twelve Great Feasts


Theosis Part I: Glowing with the Light of Christ


Theosis Part II: The Goal of Orthodox Christianity


Theosis III: The Energy of God in You


Theosis IV: God as Light and Fire


The Condition of Sin According to the Orthodox Church


God as Light and Fire: The Hellfire of God’s Love


Understanding the Atonement in the Orthodox Church


A Little More About the Orthodox Worship Space


The Vespers Service in the Orthodox Church


The Sacrament of Confession in the Orthodox Church


Frederica Mathewes-Green on the Jesus Prayer


Why Orthodox Christians Practice Closed Communion


Exploring the Orthodox Household


Eastern Orthodox Fasting and Coffee Hour


Relics in the Orthodox Church: Why Do We Have Them?


Why Orthodox Use Incense in Worship


Why Do Orthodox Christians Repeat ‘Lord Have Mercy’?


An Overview of the Orthodox Divine Liturgy


Frederica’s Story: Experiencing More of God


Why Eastern Orthodox Christianity? – Series Conclusion


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