whats is ORTHODOX?

Answer 1

orthodox (small "o") means completely faithful to the original doctrines and authority of the Church.

Orthodox (big "O") means a member of one of the Eastern Orthodox churches which believe many of the same things as Catholics do except that they are not in full communion with Rome, and they don't accept that the Pope has primacy over all other bishops.

I'm an orthodox (small "o") Catholic Christian which means I accept completely the authority of the Catholic Church, and especially the Pope, to teach infallibly in all formal declarations regarding faith and morals. The reason I do accept this is because I believe that Jesus gave this authority to the Church, and I believe that Jesus is God.

I say that I am a Christian because the first Christians belonged to the Catholic Church.

"Father K" has a good answer for this as well.

Answer 2

Usually, it's used to refer to any of the Eastern Orthodox churches, or to Orthodox Judaism. But generically, the first respondent had it right: it's a strict adherence to a religion.

Answer 3

the second largest Christian organization in the world (or third if one sees Protestantism as a single entity). They claim to be the unsullied continuation of the original church established by Christ and the Apostles. They do not accept innovation within their doctrines which contradict earlier established doctrine. Their doctrines were clarified (and consequently, certain heresies were defined) at seven ecumenical councils held between the 4th and the 8th centuries. Other churches (Roman Catholic and Oriental Orthodox) are seen as breakaways who either did not accept the pronouncements of the seven councils, or as innovators, introducing new ideas not supported by the early church. Despite various national labels (Greek, Russian, Serbian Orthodox, etc) it officially calls itself, “The One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church” according to its “Symbol of Faith” (the Nicene Creed). The Church does not have a single leader. It is organized into numerous “jurisdictions” following national and historic lines. Each autocephalous group is governed by councils of bishops (Synods) who all have equal authority and who do not interfere in one another’s Episcopal Sees. If it ever becomes necessary to convene a universal ecumenical council again, the Patriarch of Constantinople holds the position of “First among Equals” (i.e. He acts as president for an otherwise democratic council).

Answer 4

Ortho = correct or right

Doxy = belief or worship

Right Belief

Answer 5

true worship, following the laws and commandments that where given to us by YAHWEH

Answer 6

strict adherance to a religion

Answer 7

What the first person said! = )