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a warm welcome to this web site.
This website examines the Orthodox Church, with its rich and ancient tradition. There are perhaps over 250 million Orthodox Christians worldwide, and they are found in many countries around the world. The largest community of Orthodox Christians is found in Russia.
Let us remind ourselves of the words of Christ:
"That they all may be one, as thou, Father, in me, and I in thee; that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me. And the glory which thou hast given me, I have given to them: that, they may be one, as we also are one."
John 17:21-12 (Douay Rheims Bible - DRB)
Orthodox Church, Druskininkai, Lithuania.
Credits
I am very grateful to Father Gregory Hallam, who has been extremely helpful and patient in answering my questions about the Orthodox faith. Father Gregory is the parish priest of Saint Aidan's Church, Levenshulme, Manchester. You can find out much more by following the link on the right.
A Prayer for Unity
A personal prayer:
Lord, thank you for making us part of the Body of Christ. We praise you for your mercy, your goodness and your unfailing love. Throughout the ages, countless peoples have given testimony of your grace and mercy. We pray that this same grace and mercy may be given to us today. Though your church has faltered, it can never fail because you uphold it. May all of us, no matter what our individual denominational reasonings lead us to believe, serve you with openness of heart, gentleness of spirit and keenness of mind. Your prayer was that we may be one: may we strive for that oneness today, recognising our common bond as Brothers and Sisters in Christ.
Amen
Christian Denominations
Also recommended are the web sites of the Roman Catholic and Protestant denominations respectively. A Comparison table between Orthodoxy, Protestantism and Roman Catholicism is also available.
May God bless you as you read these pages.
Iain
