Are the three Hypostases or Persons of the Most Holy Trinity all of equal majesty? Why then does Jesus say, “the Father is greater than I?”
The First Article: God
The Father, the Son, and the Holy …
Read the answer →A revised and expanded catechism, in questions and answers
The Catechism of the Orthodox Christian Faith is a revised and expanded catechism based on the Longer Catechism of St Philaret of Moscow and on the Orthodox Confession approved at Jassy (1642) and Jerusalem (1672). In the manner of the classic catechisms, it teaches the faith by questions and answers, drawing at every step on Holy Scripture, the Fathers, the councils and the liturgical life of the Church.
After an opening section on catechesis, divine revelation, Holy Tradition and the books of the Bible, the catechism follows the ancient pattern of faith, hope and love. Part I, On Faith, explains the Creed article by article, together with the holy Mysteries. Part II, On Hope, is devoted to prayer, the Lord’s Prayer and the Beatitudes. Part III, On Love, sets out the law of God and the Ten Commandments.
A selection of questions can be read here, and the Catechism can be searched by word or theme. The present text is the pre-publication edition, released for the comments of clergy and faithful before the completion of the hierarchical review.
Twelve questions chosen at random. A new selection appears at each visit.
The First Article: God
The Father, the Son, and the Holy …
Read the answer →The First Article: God
Holy Scripture speaks in this way …
Read the answer →The Second Article: Jesus Christ
God the Father created all things …
Read the answer →The Fourth Petition: “Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread”
It is the Lord’s teaching that we …
Read the answer →The Books of the Bible
As we have seen, many of the Fathe…
Read the answer →The Ninth Article: The Church
Because the Church is the Body of …
Read the answer →The Creed of the Orthodox Christian Faith
All Orthodox Christians recognize …
Read the answer →On the Fifth Commandment
“Give therefore to everyone as you…
Read the answer →Holy Communion: The Eucharist
The Entrance with the Gospel recal…
Read the answer →On the Tenth Commandment
By the words ‘Thou shalt not covet…
Read the answer →On the Unity between Faith and Love
It is impossible for a person who …
Read the answer →The Eighth Article: The Holy Spirit
Both the divinity and the personho…
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