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Bible Question:
Dear All: I feel a call, of more than a passing interest, in Russian Orthodoxy. By this I do not mean Roman Catholicism, but to Eastern Orthodoxy, of which Catholicism broke off in the Great Schism of 1054 AD. I can clearly see, historically, how this Church is the true apostolic Church handed down from the Apostles. I would be interested to know if any here are of that Church. I would also be interested for any references on reading about this Church. If this is the wrong forum for a discussion about this, please point me in a direction that is more appropriate. Thank you for your kind responses. In Christ, Beensetfree |
Bible Answer: Dear Searcher, Makarios, and CDBJ: Thank you for your kind responses. All of them have been most helpful, truly. In ways you couldn't imagine! Good point about my question being posted on Sunday and people attending their respective services! Thanks to Searcher, I have found some delightful discussion groups via a search engine to join and will follow up in that arena. My prayer is that should I convert to Orthodoxy, God will lay His compassion on Protestant hearts to not be bashing about "worshipping idols" and such nonsense, but all will respond as kindly. Just as an FYI for future readers, Eastern Orthodox don't consider themselves a "denomination" but the one, true Apostolic Church handed down from the Apostles to present day. The bishop lineage can be traced back to those Apostles who founded churches. Amazing! God bless you all as you live out Christ's love. In Christ's service, Beensetfree |