2006-09-12 02:15:27 · 13 answers · asked by pattywacker65 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The real answer--to receive Jesus in the Eucharist at a Roman Catholic Church would imply that you (and the Orthodox Church) are in union with the Roman Catholic Church, which is not yet a reality. Hopefully someday it will be--both Churches need to accept that we are still the one, catholic, holy and apostolic Church.
2006-09-12 02:26:45 · answer #1 · answered by CatholicMOM 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many of the Orthodox churches are of apostolic origin, have valid sacraments, and also share most Catholic beliefs, but they are in a state of schism with the Latin church, due to events that happened around a thousand years ago.
If an Orthodox Christian cannot attend mass elsewhere, he is properly prepared spiritually, and it's OK with the Catholic priest, it may be acceptable to receive communion (and even reconciliation and other sacraments) under some circumstances.
But since one is not required to receive communion at mass, it's usually simpler and more practical to just avoid communion on that day.
2006-09-12 02:57:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As an earlier reply said, some Eastern churches like the Orthodox are not in communion with Rome. I am Catholic and generally the reasons one cannot Communion is if you're of a Church not in Union with Rome, in a state of known Mortal sin, or in schism or excommunication.
The Eastern and Western Churches have been at odds for some time despite some moves towards unification.
2006-09-12 02:24:50 · answer #3 · answered by Robert B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some can. Communion implies that we are in unity of belief especially about the Eucharist.
There are ongoing talks that are closer than they have been for a thousand years to bringing this about with the Greek Orthodox and I believe the Russian Orthodox. We already have full Communion with several Eastern Orthodox.
2006-09-12 02:19:09 · answer #4 · answered by Makemeaspark 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Last Easter, some friends and I atteded a Catholic worship, and we beig protestants were DENIED the Holy Communion !! That was right about the most annoying and dejecting thing for us ! Is it that only Catholics have the right to Communion?? Just because they fast and confess, they are better children of God?? I really felt hurt at this- and i wish children of God didn't create divisions among themselves.
2006-09-12 02:26:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
The orthodox religion believes the body must be cleansed before receiving the sacrament. We fast for 4 days, but at the least, no food or drink should pass your lips from midnight until you receive communion.
2006-09-12 02:19:03 · answer #6 · answered by Lynn S 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
in the catholic church, you need to be catholic to receive the eucharist, or communion. and its not just cause your not catholic, there are many different beliefs among the different churches. in a way its disrespectful to partake if you dont know what it means. if your not catholic, or too young, meaning you havent yet received your first holy communion, you are welcome to still go up and receive a blessing, just cross your hands over your heart. you need to receive the sacraments, baptism, first holy communion, confirmation to become catholic
2006-09-12 02:29:36 · answer #7 · answered by loveboatcaptain 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because lots of churches are into labelling and naming people (churches are worldly affairs even though they have the Holy Bible in them. I support Christianity as a whole but I would not like to go to some denominations).
It should be up to the person if they want to take communion in light of how well they are following the commandments.
2006-09-12 02:22:46 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
This is true of several denominations. True conservative Lutherans practice closed communion; we don't commune in other churches & non-members are not permitted to commune at our church unless they speak first with the pastor and belief the Lutheran confessions. It has to do with sharing beliefs about communion and the pastor being responsible for those communing. God bless you. ~Nisa
2006-09-12 02:23:43 · answer #9 · answered by newfsdrool 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The eucharist is the true body and blood of Christ and the Mass is our wedding feast with him. In effect, Christ giving us his body is as much a consumation of the marriage between heaven and earth, between Christ and his bride, the Chruch, as physical relations are consumation of a marriage for a man and woman.
Catholics simply do not belive in sex outside of marriage.
2006-09-12 02:23:47 · answer #10 · answered by ManOfPhysics 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋