Our Faith

What is Orthodox Christianity?

  • It is Christianity in its original, pre-medieval form, without doctrinal change or adulteration.
  • It’s Orthodox, but not Jewish.
  • It’s Catholic, but not Roman.
  • It’s Evangelical, but not Protestant.
  • It’s not denominational; it’s pre-denominational.
  • It’s not ancient, it’s not modern…it is Eternal.

What Do We Believe in as Orthodox Christians?

Orthodox Christians believe in the Triune God-the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. The Nicene-Constantinopolitan Creed summarizes and expresses fundamental Orthodox beliefs.

  • Iconography is part of Orthodoxy.
  • Prayer, fasting and almsgiving are elements of Orthodox life.
  • The Holy Sacraments – Baptism, Chrismation, Confession, Communion, Marriage, Holy Orders and Holy Unction – are fundamental to Orthodox life.
  • The Holy Scriptures have an integral place in Orthodoxy.
  • Apostolic Succession gives expression to the continuity of Orthodox Christianity.
  • Repentance is a recurring principle of Orthodoxy.
  • The lives of the saints instruct, inspire and are celebrated as fundamental to Orthodox life.
  • Order in the liturgical life of Orthodoxy enables the believer to worship, give glory to God.