Are Catholic/Greek Orthodox compatible?
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Same shoe different name
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You would probably have to see exactly what each religion says about Saints. It isn't a term that belongs just to Christianity. If you are really interested in what other religions consider Saints.
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That's a tough one. The priest that will conduct the ceremony, will have to cheat (in essence), because it is against the rules of the doctrine (as far as I know) so that is why one of the two in the couple usually submits him/herself to the demands of the other's doctrine (he will have to be baptized orthodox Christian, in your case). There are exceptions but always in a personal level, and with the fear to get everybody in trouble. I live in an officially greek orthodox country and I grew up as one too (but I don't consider myself as one anymore) so I've heard many occasions like this. I can recall few marriages like the one you're seeking to have, but they are very rare and the couples said afterwards how kind the priest was (so, you see it gets personalized) that he did not demand anything like being baptized. Good luck
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The answer is yes and no.  For starters, except in the United States, the liturgies have always been in the vernacular.  Only Eastern Catholics have the Eastern liturgies in English.  Even there, there are minor differences.\n\nNonetheless, like the Latins, Eastern Christians have highly uniform services.  As the Byzantine service is really the service of James shortened to 1-2 hours, it is fairly uniform.  Since it appears that you are not Orthodox, I would suggest an Eastern Catholic service if you live near one so you can hear it in English. \n\nSome Orthodox, like the Copts use a different service and scripture readings as theirs is from the service by Mark.  So it would also depend upon the jurisdiction.\n\nThe Orthodox are a single church with multiple juridictions.
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I would suggest Lutheran and Episcopal churches.  They are the protestant denominations that are the closest to Catholics historically.  I know a few protestant/catholic couples who were able to find one of these they both felt comfortable in.
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Like most Roman Catholics I pay lip service to my faith and am terrible about attendance.  Orthodox members take seriously the obligations of the sacriments and of course the holy days of obligation.  The orthodox do not recognize the Holy Father as Christ's Vicar on Earth.
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Contact your local Catholic diocesan office for lots of choices.\n\nWith love in Christ.
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We have a copy of the canon law (Roman Catholic).  Have you checked your local Christian book store? Even if they don't have a copy they can order one for you.\n\nI assume when you say Orthadox you mean Eastern.  Here's a link that I found which my help: http://experts.about.com/q/Eastern-Orthodox-1456/canon-versus-inspired.htm
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Yes.  It is a form of Eastern Orthodox Christianity.
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this question has brought out the degree of dogmatic pig headedness that if have come to expect here!!!!\n\nto answer your question, i once new a catholic priest who left the church to marry a buddhist lady. although he remained catholic, they respected each other and were secure enough in their beliefs to accept the differences. I don't thinkk that many who answeed this question are mature enough to manage this.
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You don't say! I'm greek too and I totally agree with you. But in our country there is a huge misconception of the church's role throughout history. It is thought to be one of the nation's "saviours" during the "Greek Independence". Of course that never happened, but it's a big discussion...I'll just confine myself to say that greek state and church MUST be separated, but I'm afraid that this won't ever happen...The Church is a very strong lobby and even worse it has an intimate relationship with the present government. State and Church share the same interests...Τόσο απλά.
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Here is a good link about Russian Orthodox beliefs and history. They are not Catholics.\n\nhttp://countrystudies.us/russia/38.htm
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you have to get an ecclesiastical divorce if you want to marry again in the greek orthodox church.
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Well, it's certainly not orthodox Christianity, but I must admit it makes a kind of sense. You're wrong about worship, though. IF the Holy Spirit co-created Jesus before the universe began, then She is just as worthy of worship as the Father and the Son. \n\nKinda makes you wonder what's planned for the Bride of Christ, doesn't it?
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Yes. \n\nThe Catholic Church allows marriage between Catholics and non-baptized persons. \n\nThey will have to get permission from the bishop. This is because the Church recognizes the tremendous challenge they have ahead of them.\n\nWith love in Christ.
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I live in the United States and the Eastern Orthodox churches are few and far between. Besides, I did a little research on their beliefs and I'm not to impressed. They are very big into icons and I know that that can lead to other things. Other then that i respect all Eastern orthodox Christians. In fact, I hope to one day actually go to one of their services and see what it's like.
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Bless you! You have found a key to Truth, NOT compromise.\n\nThe Messianic congregations avoid all the heresies of the Constantinian Cult which the pagan emperor called ~Christianity~ (& the world bought the lie lock, stock & barrel).\n\nI believe it is God's will for His chosen people to reject the man-made barriers to True Faith and return to the faith of Abraham, trusting God completely for His Salvation. I believe it is God's will for the Westernized, Gentile, Christian followers of Constantine's & the Popes 'traditions of men' to reject those heresies and return to the faith of the original disciples & apostles - who followed the 100% Torah-observant Son of God, Yeshua/"Jesus" (which means 'God's Salvation').\n\nThe truth of your situation is that both of you must believe that same will of God. It won't work if your BF maintains the Jewish anti-Messiah theology (because He ONLY spiritually delivered believers from sin, & didn't save His chosen people in a show of temporal power -- YET). It won't work if you maintain the traditional ~Christian~ Judeophobia.\n\nYeshua the Messiah is the Way, the Truth & the Light. But He warned that belief in Him & discipleship to His Lordship will divide family & friends who do not share the belief & faith. Neither mainline Christians nor traditional Jews understand the secret you just learned - it will cause conflicts from both sides of the family, if you marry in a Messianic congregation!\n\nWhat you have found is a pearl of great price. Embrace it for your Salvation. If your BF sees the Light, you will have a wonderful transformation in your relationship - Hallelujah! If he choses his old religion, his family and rejects the fulfillment of the Messianic prophesies (and you go your separate ways), Praise God! Give glory to God for all things in all times & places. May God's will be done.