What is the honorable tradition that we appear to be, in the eyes of a segment of Christians, backward, even misguided, simply because we adhere to it and make it a pillar […]
1-1: The first answer comes from understanding the noble tradition Continue reading »
Jehovah's Witnesses say that our only reference is the Bible, and they reject the Church's interpretation of this book and reject the holy councils that clarified the faith.
Beliefs of Jehovah's Witnesses in the church tradition Continue reading »
The idea that the Orthodox Church adheres to the principles and piety of the ancient, universal, indivisible Church is the central principle of this Church.
Essential characteristics of the Orthodox Church Continue reading »
The truth of salvation in Christ is not a rigid letter that can be preserved in a book. It is a treasure that the Lord gave to the apostles so that their union would be the sure guarantee of their possession of the truth of salvation. The apostles passed this treasure on to the bishops so that they might complete the mission, in their union with the Church - the Body of Christ, where the Holy Spirit works. In doing so, they do not express their own opinion, but the will of the Holy Spirit who dwells in the Church.
Chapter Thirteen - The Holy Deposit of the Church Continue reading »
