Do they consider each other heretical? Are they civil to each other? I've seen pictures of Orthodox patriarchs with various Popes, so it seems they are on working terms with each other. Lastly, is going to each other's churches against each denomination's beliefs?
2007-10-17 02:20:49 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Although the two churches are similar there are some very important differences. These differences separate the churches to the extent that a Roman Catholic can not take part in the Orthodox Church's sacraments, except for marriage when the other spouse is Orthodox.
Even though we have differences the Roman Catholic church is the closest church to the Orthodox church so if for some reason there is no Orthodox church available the Orthodox will attend a Roman Catholic mass.
Both churches are trying hard to mend the rift that's been between us for hundreds of years. Maybe one day we can join together to become one church.
Also, because we believe slightly different things we have arguments but of course we treat each other civilly- for the most part :)
2007-10-17 09:35:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doctrinally, no longer very plenty. The Orthodox church homes and the Roman Catholic Church spilt over the authority of the Holy See of Rome, or the Pope. The Orthodox church concept to Pope became into given too plenty Authority. the only different important distinction bewtween the two is the Holy Trinity. The Orthodox have faith the divinity of the Holy Spirit comes purely from God, the daddy. The RC believes the Holy Spirit comes from the daddy and Son. There are different minor adjustments, yet purely a non secular student ought to realy describe what they are.
2016-12-18 09:51:07 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep in mind - I am not positive about this info, but I found this:
As it stands now, The Holy Roman Catholic and Apostolic Church allows its faithful, under certain conditions, to receive the Sacraments of the Eucharist and Reconciliation, among others, from the Orthodox Catholic Church. It also welcomes, under certain conditions, the Orthodox faithful to partake of said Sacraments within the Roman Church. However, reciprocity from the Orthodox Church is not possible in accordance to the Canons of the Eastern Orthodox Catholic Church. It is forbidden for an Orthodox Catholic to access the Roman Catholic Sacraments as it is forbidden to the Orthodox clergy to dispense such Sacraments to anyone who is not in full communion with Orthodoxy.
Speaking for myself, I consider them my brothers in Christ, with the Eucharist as our bond. I do not consider them heretical at all. I pray for the union of our churches soon!
2007-10-17 02:30:12 · answer #3 · answered by SpiritRoaming 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Right now, relations are cordial as both sects are laying the foundation for the one phone call which will re-unify them. The Orthodox will likely call a heretical Ecumenical Council to bring the Catholics back into the fold.
2007-10-18 06:01:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Heretics, no.
Civil, yes.
No, not against belief...but both withhold The Eucharist from non-members.
2007-10-17 02:29:40 · answer #5 · answered by lundstroms2004 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can probably find out more here:
http://foru.ms/f145-the-ancient-way-eastern-orthodox.html
2007-10-19 02:09:36 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋