Orthodox Christianity

ORTHODOX CHRISTIANITY is comprised of the Churches that trace the ordination of their bishops directly back to the Christ through His Holy Apostles, and which have faithfully maintained the teachings of this Apostolic Lineage unadulterated. The term “Orthodox” means “right teaching,” and through the Orthodox faith we are witnesses to the full revelation of God’s Word, and are responsible to live and abide fully in His teachings. The Apostolic Succession of the Antiochian Church traces to the episcopacy of Saint Peter in Antioch. Saint Peter ordained Eudoius his successor, Eudoius ordained Ignatius his, and so forth to the present day. We are the historic Church spoken of in the Acts of the Apostles 11:26 where it reads that the “disciples were first called Christians in Antioch.”

Orthodox Christian churches in America consist of several jurisdictions including the Antiochian Orthodox Archdiocese of North America, the Orthodox Church in America, the Ukrainian Orthodox Church in America, and the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, all affiliated with the Standing Conference of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of America or SCOBA. Orthodox Christian Churches in America have a broad range of traditions, ethnicities and cultures. The Antiochian Archdiocese has over 260 parishes across the United States and Canada, many of which were originally established to support the needs of many Middle Eastern (Syrian and Lebanese) immigrants, but to which have been added converts from numerous Christian denominations. For resources to learn more about Orthodox Christianity, visit:

www.antiochian.org/discoverorthodoxchristianity

"And the disciples were first called Christians in Antioch." Acts 11:26

The Nicene - Constantinopolitan Creed

I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible.

And in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the Son of God, the Only-begotten, Begotten of the Father before all ages. Light of Light, True God of True God, Begotten, not made; of one essence with the Father, by Whom all things were made;

Who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven, and was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary, and became man.

And was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate, and suffered, and was buried.

And the third day He rose again, according to the Scriptures;

And ascended into heaven, and sits at the right hand of the Father;

And He shall come again with glory to judge the living and the dead; Whose kingdom shall have no end.

And I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, and Giver of Life, Who proceeds from the Father, Who with the Father and the Son together is worshipped and glorified; Who spoke by the Prophets.

And I believe in One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church.

I acknowledge one Baptism for the remission of sins.

I look for the Resurrection of the dead,

And the Life of the world to come. Amen.

The Lord's Prayer

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

For more information contact:

V. Rev. Dr. Joseph F. Purpura

FrJoseph@OrthodoxYouth.com

Kathleen A. Purpura

Kathleen@OrthodoxYouth.com