Welcome to Orthodox Christianity
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.
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:
What was it that surprised Frederica about the Orthodox Church?
Video of One of the Things That Surprised Me About the Orthodox Church
Ever heard it said that there’s nothing good about you? That’s not how God sees you!
Video of The Condition of Sin According to the Orthodox Church
“How can I be saved?” is one of the oldest, most apt questions anyone could ask.
Video of Orthodoxy and the Atonement
The goal of Christianity is broader than personal salvation.
Video of Theosis Part I: Glowing with the Light of Christ
Video of Theosis Part II: The Goal of Orthodox Christianity
Video of Theosis III: The Energy of God in You
God works in Christians by lighting them with His Presence.
Video of Theosis IV: God as Light and Fire
How can a Loving God send someone to hell? He doesn’t.
Video of God as Light and Fire: The Hellfire of God's Love
We meet for Vespers at 5:00pm on Saturday. Discover what Vespers is all about.
Video of The Vespers Service in the Orthodox Church
Divine Liturgy starts at 10:00am Sunday morning. Here’s what happens.
Video of An Overview of the Orthodox Divine Liturgy
The Orthodox worship space is so filled with beauty and grandeur, it's fit for a King!
Video of An Introduction to the Orthodox Worship Space
It is the choir who leads an Orthodox worship service.
Video of The Choir and the Chanters in the Orthodox Church
Believe it or not, incense has always been used in the worship of God.
Video of The Sign of the Cross, Icons, and Tradition in the Orthodox Church
Most Christians ask a friend to pray for them.
We all need someone’s help from time to time …
Video of What Do You Mean, "Pray to the Saints?"
“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”!
Video of Why Do Orthodox Christians Repeat "Lord Have Mercy"?
Video of The Role of the Virgin Mary in the Orthodox Church
