Think you know Christianity?
You might have been to church before, or known someone who has. Or you might even be a regular church-going Christian. No matter your background, Frederica Matthewes-Green introduces a version of Christianity that is radically different from the Christianity you may think you know.
The Orthodox Faith is older, deeper, and more mystical than regular versions of Christianity. It's a timeless Christianity with such depth, breadth, beauty and grandeur that it’d take lifetimes to exhaust.
Topics
Frederica provides a range of short introductions to the Orthodox Faith.
What Orthodox Christians believe about:
What you can expect to see in church:
- The worship space
- The choir and chanters
- Icons & the sign of the cross
- Incense in worship
- Why Orthodox Christians repeat, “Lord, have mercy”
- Asking our friends to pray for us
- The Role of the Virgin Mary
Orthodox worship services:
One thing that surprised me
What was it that surprised Frederica about the Orthodox Church?
What do Orthodox Christians believe about sin?
Ever heard it said that there’s nothing good about you? That’s not how God sees you!
What do Orthodox Christians believe about salvation?
“How can I be saved?” is one of the oldest, most apt questions anyone could ask.
What is the goal of Christianity?
The goal of Christianity is broader than personal salvation.
The Light of God’s Presence
God works in Christians by lighting them with His Presence.
Hellfire & God’s Love
How can a Loving God send someone to hell? He doesn’t.
The Orthodox Vespers Service
We meet for Vespers at 5:00pm on Saturday. Discover what Vespers is all about.
The Orthodox Divine Liturgy
Divine Liturgy starts at 10:00am Sunday morning. Here’s what happens.
The worship space
The Orthodox worship space is so filled with beauty and grandeur, it's fit for a King!
The choir and chanters
It is the choir who leads an Orthodox worship service.
Incense in Orthodox Worship
Believe it or not, incense has always been used in the worship of God.
Asking our friends to pray for us
Most Christians ask a friend to pray for them.
We all need someone’s help from time to time …
Why Orthodox Christians repeat, “Lord, have mercy”
“Lord, have mercy” might sound like groveling and begging. But it is meant in a very positive way. It is a translation of the Greek words “Kyrie Eleison,” meaning “Lord, free us” and “Lord, heal us”!
The Role of the Virgin Mary in the Orthodox Church