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Quiz Questions 1. What is the view of afterlife according to Orthodox Christianity? 2. Who founded Orthodox Christianity? 3. What is one similarity between Orthodox Christianity and Confucianism?

Introduction to Orthodox Christianity The current estimate for the population of Orthodox Christians is between 225-300 million members. This makes it the second largest single Christian denomination behind the Catholic church. Orthodox Christianity originated at the time of schism in 1054 between Rome and Constantinople. It spread throughout the Middle East, the Balkans and Russia and its Centre was Constantinople, also known as “New Rome” The founder of Orthodox Christianity is said to be Paul the Apostle.

Orthodox Christianity Paul the Apostle Similarly to other Christian Churches, Orthodox Christians believe that “God Revealed himself in Jesus Christ and they have a belief in the incarnation of Christ, his crucifixion and resurrection. The Old Testament of the Bible.

Practices and Rituals Form of Prayer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICnHiJ bmjLI Form of Worship https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=ch ristian+orthodox+christmas+choir&&view=d etail&mid=5AAB0D864C29A0CACEB35AAB0D 864C29A0CACEB3&FORM=VRDGAR Happiness is found by believing in Jesus Christ and living your life as he did. Repentance allows them to obtain forgiveness from their mistakes that are made so that happiness can be obtained once again. Heaven and Hell: They do believe in Heaven and Hell. The main belief is that if you believe in Jesus you will be saved in Heaven. Living righteously is important as well. Hell is for those that live lives of crime, violence, hate and unbelief. They base these beliefs on the bible and teachings of Jesus and his apostles.

Form of Dress by Orthodox Christians

Comparison of Orthodox Christianity to Confucianism Founded by Confucius Temple worship Extreme respect for ancestors and elders Confucius philosophy, The Analects Belief in humanity Value book learning and social relationships Values true intent of individual goodness Did not encourage followers to seek eternal life, did not discuss gods, death or afterlife. Orthodox Christianity Believed to be founded by Paul the Apostle Temple Worship Respect for all Holy Bible Tries to live as Jesus did Purpose of faith is to reach Heaven and live with God and Jesus, rather than be in Hell forever.

Traditional Orthodox Christian food Egg cracking Whoever’s egg withstands cracking will have good luck for the coming year Magheritsa (Easter Soup) Red eggs (symbol of renewal of life and blood of Christ) The tsoureki bread is a sweet, orange zesty Greek Easter bread that has the light and fluffy consistency

Quiz Questions 1. What is the view of afterlife according to Orthodox Christianity? 2. Who founded Orthodox Christianity? 3. What is one similarity between Orthodox Christianity and Confucianism?

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