THE ORTHODOX FAITH
We have seen the true light, we have received the heavenly Spirit, we have found the true faith, worshipping the undivided Trinity, who has saved us.
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From the Divine Liturgy
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The Orthodox Christian faith is an ancient path of healing, transformation, and communion. It’s a way of life that leads us into deeper relationships with God, each other, and all of creation. Preserving over two thousand years of Christian wisdom and tradition, Orthodoxy shows us how to live and become fully alive in the love of Christ.​
At the heart of Orthodoxy is the belief that salvation is not simply a change in spiritual status, but an ongoing transformation of the human person. We believe that, through Christ, we are restored to the fullness of our true selves. The Church, in this sense, is a spiritual hospital, where Christ, the Divine Physician, restores us to wholeness.
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A Living Tradition
Orthodox Christianity is a living tradition, passed down and preserved through the ages. While ancient, this tradition is not a static set of practices but a dynamic life in Christ. Through the Divine Liturgy and the sacraments, we participate in the very life of heaven and are nourished by the Body and Blood of our Savior.
Through the cycle and rhythms of the ecclesiastical year—with times for feasting and times for fasting; times for rejoicing and times for reflective repentance—we anchor ourselves to calendar that is sustaining and eternal, not hurried and transitory.
The Orthodox Church has faithfully preserved the teachings of the Holy Apostles who walked with, spoke to, and knew Christ in His earthly ministry. Orthodoxy is deeply biblical, and through it, the fullness of biblical Christianity comes alive. It is not a denomination, but the original Christian Church, which predates the concept of denominations.
Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, is the heart of all our spiritual devotion. The sayings and teachings of the Church Fathers and Mothers help guide our path, while the lives of Saints help us understand what transformed humanity looks like. Today, we journey together as a community, just as the ancient Christian communities did, supporting one another as we grow in faith and love.
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Begin Your Journey
We invite you to explore Orthodox Christianity not just as a set of beliefs, but as a way of life that leads to true healing and transformation in Christ. Through these pages, you'll encounter our basic beliefs and practices, our therapeutic approach to faith life, and the beautiful expressions of tradition found in an Orthodox life.
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As you explore, remember that Orthodox Christianity isn't merely about absorbing information—it's about experiencing the healing presence of Christ and being transformed by His love. Come and see how this ancient faith brings wholeness and transformation to contemporary life.
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