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There is not one specific language used in the Eastern Orthodox Church. The language which should be used in the services depends on which country the Orthodox Church is in, and also on the language spoken by the majority of the people in a congregation. For example, Orthodox Churches in Japan use Japanese for their services, and Orthodox Churches in the USA, Britain and Australia should use English for their services. However, where there is a specific need to accommodate the needs of a particular parish, the language spoken by those parishioners can also be used.
The Orthodox Church does not believe that there is such a thing as a 'holy language' or a 'liturgical language' because The Bible states that the language to be used in the church must be one that is understood by the people (I Corinthians 14:19).
Although they ended up speaking many languages, the official language of the Eastern Orthodox Churches was mostly Greek, although there have always been others: Serb-Croatian, Aramaic, etc. (Remember there is no "one" Eastern Orthodox Church) The Catholic Church's official language has been Latin since the fourth century.
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Is Bulgarian orthodox the same as Greek orthodox?
Yes, both are of the Eastern Orthodox faith. The only major difference is the language of the liturgy (Bulgarian or Greek).
What language did the mi' kmaq speak?
The Mi'kmaq people speak the Mi'kmaq language, which is an Algonquian language indigenous to Eastern Canada.
How do you convert to the Eastern Orthodox church?
The Orthodox Church welcomes people of all backgrounds who wish to become members of the Eastern Orthodox Church. You do not need to be Greek and you do not need to speak Greek to become an Orthodox Christian. You will need to speak to an Orthodox priest or bishop first, and then they will advise you about the procedures and whether a period of catechism (instruction in the Faith) is required before a baptism can take place. You should telephone and then visit an Orthodox church to begin the process.
How many books are there in the Eastern Orthodox Bible?
I believe their are about 75 books in the Eastern Orthodox bible. Below is a link to Wikipedia. org that shows the different books, their names, and whether or not they are from the Jewish, Protestant, Catholic, and/or Eastern Orthodox traditions (they also list the original language it was written in).
What language did the Eastern Orthodox church use?
That depends on which country you live in and which language is spoken by the majority of the congregation. There is not one specific language used in the Eastern Orthodox Church. The Orthodox Churches in Japan use Japanese for their services, and Orthodox Churches in the USA, Britain and Australia should use English for their services. However, where there is a specific need to accommodate the needs of a particular parish, the language spoken by those parishioners can also be used. The Orthodox Church does not believe that there is such a thing as a 'holy language' or a 'liturgical language' because the Bible states that the language to be used in the church must be one that is understood by the people (I Corinthians 14:19).
What do you call to the followers of eastern orthodox?
They are called Eastern Orthodox Christians or just Orthodox Christians.
Is Eastern Orthodox a religion?
Eastern Orthodox is a branch of Christianity.
Did the eastern church become the Greek Orthodox church?
No, the Greek Orthodox church is a part of the Eastern Orthodox Churches.
What are the Eastern Orthodox religions?
greek orthodox
What do most people in Eastern Europe speak?
the largest spoken language is Russian
Who is the eastern orthodox church not in full union with?
Anyone other than Eastern Orthodox eg Oriental Orthodox, Catholic, Protestant
What city was the capital of eastern orthodox church?
Constantinople was the capital of the Eastern Orthodox Church.
