Orthodox
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Have you ever been inside an Orthodox Church? This was my first time visiting an Orthodox Church. The first thing that struck me or stood out, was the pictures of saints, and of Jesus Christ, present inside the church. Much more than any typical Baptist or Pentecostal type church. I found this interesting. Another thing I noticed was the absolute cleanliness of the interior (and exterior). Spotless and beautiful. The word Orthodox means: Adhering to the accepted traditions of the Christian faith (in general terms). What is your faith, if any?
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‘You shall not make for yourselves idols, nor shall you set up for yourselves an image or a sacred pillar, nor shall you place a figured stone in your land to bow down to it; for I am the Lord your God. Isaiah 44:9-20.
Yes, agreed.
I would imagine that the images you saw in the Orthodox Church are similar to those you would find in a Catholic Church. They are likely used as reminders, just as keeping a photo of your mother in your home might bring her to mind when you see it.
God himself commanded the creation of some three dimensional images, or statues. For example, gold Cherubim (Ex. 25:18-20) and a bronze serpent on a staff (Num. 21:8-9). I believe that even some Protestant Churches display Nativity scenes with statues during the Christmas season. Not for worship, but as a visual reminder of the event.
As for bowing to an image, there is bowing in respect, and then there is bowing in worship. Like in Japan, people often bow when meeting someone, out of respect, not worship.
Well said!
Beautiful. I was in an Orthodox church with some Ukrainian friends. It was during service, it was very full with people & there was a lot of incense!
My faith you ask, put simply; I believe in good. I believe in love. ❤️✨
I see. Did you grow up with any specific "faith"?
Wow good friend, your experience in the Orthodox church was really eye-opening and special. I admire how you connected with the environment and the traditions there.
It was an interesting experience that I enjoyed. Thanks.
You're most welcome and hoping for more experiences like this for you
Greetings @daveks ,
Lovely photographs and post regarding this Orthodox Church....it is quite interesting...appreciated hearing how clean it was.
To answer your query...What is your faith..if any?
Protestant...studying under a Pastor who teaches from the original languages in the Bible...of Hebrew, and Greek. Psalm 119...Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light into my path.
Thank you for this post.
Cheers, Bleujay
Keeping it simple. Follower of Jesus, and whatever the Bible teaches us. Thanks for stopping by @bleujay.
I was married in one. My ex wife was Greek.
I see, thanks for stopping by.
Interesting, I've never been in an Orthodox. You got some interesting pictures out of it. I'm not particularly religious, but I find it fascinating to learn about religious history. Mostly because the world we have today was forged out of religion, and always has been.
That is exactly true. An interesting topic to say the least. Thanks.
That's a beauty of a church, well photo graphed.
Thanks for looking bos.
Im an Orthodox Christian myself most churches are like this.
I see, thanks for stopping by.
I've been to this church before. The Eastern Orthodox have very similar outward appearances to the Catholic Eastern Church (e.g. Ukrainian Catholic Church), which is just a part of the one Catholic/Roman Catholic Church. I am a traditional Latin rite Catholic, so we have different imagery in our part of the Church.
I see. Thanks for stopping by.
Nice shots, I remember when I lived in Spain and going into many Cathedral's and witnessing the pure beauty.
A experience to remember!
Nice photo looks really iconic
It was an eye opening experience. First time inside an Orthodox Church.
I can understand that had a similar thing at Batu Caves in KL my first ever Hindu Temple or temples to be exact as there are 3 or 4 built int the caves. Really took my breath away but that could just have been the 270 odd steps to get up to them. No pain no gain
I don't remember but did you post any pics of it?
...ok you did a year ago....
Still getting my breath back I did one June 2023 you voted on it 🤣
Yeah....super cool photos!
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