https://www.reddit.com/r/OrthodoxChristianity/comments/1bohudg/fr_paul_explains_one_of_the_reasons_why_he_chose/
Fr. Paul explains one of the reasons why he chose Orthodox Christianity over Roman Catholicism (@rootsoforthodoxy) ... The father's emphasis on fasting and asceticism is good but I don't think you'll find Roman Catholic saints who didn't also value this. The difference in fasting rules between us is a pastoral matter. ... Here is a link to the

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Fr. Paul explains one of the reasons why he chose Orthodox Christianity over Roman Catholicism ☦️🙏 Priest: Fr. Paul Truebenbach Sts. Peter & Paul Orthodox Church, Salt Lake City, Utah #easternorthodox #romancatholic #catholic #catholicism #orthodoxchristianity #christianity #christian

https://chnetwork.org/story/taking-god-out-of-my-pocket-a-journey-from-methodism-to-orthodoxy-to-rome/
Another matter to which I had to adjust was the veneration of sacred images — mostly icons in Eastern Orthodoxy and statues in Roman Catholicism. Orthodox people are frequently found kissing icons. I came to realize that Christianity is truly an incarnational faith. We believe the Divine comes to us "in the flesh."

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theological_differences_between_the_Catholic_Church_and_the_Eastern_Orthodox_Church
The Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church have been in a state of official schism from one another since the East-West Schism of 1054. This schism was caused by historical and language differences, and the ensuing theological differences between the Western and Eastern churches. The Byzantine Empire permanently withdrew from the

https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2017/11/14/qa-a-closer-look-at-orthodox-christians/
Q&A: A closer look at Orthodox Christians. By David Masci. Along with Roman Catholicism and Protestantism, Orthodox Christianity is one of the world's three major Christian traditions. But unlike the other two large branches of Christianity, which have spread throughout the developing world, Orthodoxy remains largely confined to Europe.

https://onepeterfive.com/from-catholicism-to-orthodoxy-and-back-again-a-spiritual-journey/
By age 25 I discovered Eastern Orthodoxy, and the stalemate was broken by the unexpected third choice. I saw in Orthodoxy a pure form of Christianity; mystical as opposed to rational, a living tradition with a rich spirituality and holy priests and monks. I was "Re-Baptised" at age 26.

https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2017/11/08/key-takeaways-about-orthodox-christians/
Here are key takeaways about Orthodox Christians, based on the report: Orthodox Christians have decreased as a share of the overall Christian population even as their numbers have more than doubled since 1910, when there were 125 million of them. This decrease in share is due to the fact that the worldwide populations of Catholics, Protestants

https://pintswithaquinas.com/why-be-catholic-instead-of-orthodox/
Orthodox Christians appear more firmly rooted in Tradition, while Catholics (especially Roman Catholics) have seemingly compromised too much with the modern world. But is Orthodoxy really a valid option for Catholics? Here's why the answer is a firm "no.". Orthodoxy is more ethnic than universal. The different branches of Orthodoxy are

https://www.npr.org/2016/04/10/473735385/the-great-schism-when-the-catholic-and-eastern-orthodox-churches-split
Really, the Catholic Church and the Orthodox Church date back to the western and eastern halves of the Roman Empire. The west was centered on Rome. The east was centered on Constantinople. They

https://academic.oup.com/edited-volume/28110/chapter/212242543
This chapter charts the history of the Roman Catholic Church's relations with the various Orthodox Churches of the Christian East. It examines examples of communion or unity among these churches, as well as formal breaks in communion or schisms, and attempts at ecclesial reunion and ecumenical dialogue. Mention is made of the early roots of

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2.8K Likes, 174 Comments. TikTok video from Roots of Orthodoxy (@rootsoforthodoxy): "Fr. Paul explains one of the reasons why he chose Orthodoxy over Roman Catholicism ☦️🙏 #catholic #catholicism #catholicchurch #catholiclife #catholicfaith #catholicsoftiktok #catholictiktoker #catholictok #christianity #christiantiktok #christiansoftiktok #christiantiktoker #christianitytiktok #

https://greekreporter.com/2024/03/24/catholic-church-orthodox-church-differences/
However, yet again, there are important differences and distinctions. Regarding the relationship between a believer and the saints, Orthodox believers emphasize synergy, whereas Catholics favor intercession. In Orthodox Christianity, the concept of synergy is central to the idea of the works and dignity of the saints. Synergy means that the

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catholic%E2%80%93Eastern_Orthodox_relations
e. Catholic-Eastern Orthodox relations have warmed over the last century, as both churches embrace a dialogue of charity. The Second Vatican Council (1962-1965) ushered in a new era of relations for the Roman Church towards the Orthodox Church, fondly describing the Orthodox as "separated brethren" with valid sacraments and an apostolic

https://www.pewresearch.org/religion/2017/11/08/orthodox-christianity-in-the-21st-century/
Today, just 12% of Christians around the world are Orthodox, compared with an estimated 20% a century ago. And 4% of the total global population is Orthodox, compared with an estimated 7% in 1910. The geographic distribution of Orthodoxy also differs from the other major Christian traditions in the 21st century.

http://web.mit.edu/ocf/www/orthodox_qna.html
Well, the Orthodox Church is "catholic" in the fullest meaning of the word: "whole and not confined." But some 500 years before the reformation split western Europe into Protestant and Roman Catholic, Orthodox Christians protested against the Pope of Rome and his attempts to become supreme over the Church in the 11th century, as well as some

https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/church-history/twentieth-century/the-roman-catholic-church
In 1959, Pope John XXIII (r. 1958-1963) announced the convocation of an "ecumenical council" of the Roman Catholic Church. This council, called Vatican II, was opened in 1962 by Pope John. Upon his death in 1963, Pope Paul VI (r. 1963-1978) followed him. The Council continued under Pope Paul's leadership until it finished its work in

https://greekreporter.com/2021/06/08/new-opportunities-in-catholic-and-orthodox-quest-for-unity/
New opportunities may be presenting themselves in the quest for unity between the Catholic and Orthodox Churches. Credit: Nikos Manginos, Ecumenical Patriarchate. By Stephen Ryan, a postgraduate student at Trinity College Dublin. The surprising prospects regarding the dialogue between the Roman Catholic and Orthodox Churches on a possible path

https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-030-55458-3_8
The themes of Eastern Catholic Churches and the phenomenon of Uniatism remain quite painful for the Orthodox. This issue has already been addressed in the official Orthodox-Catholic theological dialogue, but the result of discussions represented by the Joint International Commission's Balamand document cannot be called successful.

https://blogs.ancientfaith.com/asd/2014/02/10/12-reasons-why-i-became-andor-remain-an-orthodox-christian/
1. I believe the Orthodox Church really is the one, true Church of Christ. There's a lot that could be said here, but the reason why I believe this is that I examined both the Scriptures and the early history of Christianity, and I became convinced that the only church that matches them both is Orthodoxy. Particularly formative for me were

http://christianityinview.com/comparison.html
Comparison between Orthodoxy, Protestantism & Roman Catholicism: T he table below aims to given an outline of some of the key issues in Christian belief and how the three traditions view these issues. We have tried to state what might be called the 'representative' view of each tradition, though there are obviously differing views within each of them e.g. the diverse range of opinions on the

https://medium.com/@mayahaydenn/all-about-catholic-and-orthodox-christianity-4877f145e1c6
One major difference between the Orthodox and Catholic churches lies in their doctrine, especially regarding the Holy Trinity. The "Filioque controversy" disagreement revolves around the Holy

https://infuwiki.medium.com/how-catholic-protestant-and-orthodox-christians-differ-and-agree-on-key-doctrines-c06a466b3ede
This ancient statement of Christian faith outlines the core beliefs in the Holy Trinity, the divinity of Jesus Christ, and the foundational tenets that unite Christians worldwide. Differences in Doctrine: 1. Papal Authority: Catholicism: The Pope, as the Bishop of Rome, holds a central role in Catholic doctrine.