ORTHODOX CATECHISM

Basic Teachings of the Orthodox Faith

by Metropolitan Archbishop Sotirios

A publication of The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Toronto (Canada)


"Now so it was that after three days they found Him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, both listening to them and asking them questions. And all who heard Him were astonished at His understanding and answers. (Luke, 2: 46-47"

My child, listen to Jesus Christ, the only Catechist, by reading this Catechism. By the time you reach the end of this book, I pray that you will experience His Metamorphosis and that you will exclaim as did Peter on the Mountain, "It is good for us to be here."

My child, be always with Christ, and may He be always with you.


Table of Contents

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Foreword

Introduction

Religion. Christianity.

Other Religions and Christianity

God Exists

What God Is

The Holy Trinity

God the Father

The Son Is God

The Holy Spirit is God

Some Attributes Of The Holy Trinity

The Creation Of The World

The Creation Of The Spiritual World

The Creation of Man

Origin of the Soul and the Condition of Primitive Man

Original Sin And Its Consequences

The Salvation of Fallen Man

The Incarnation of the Logos

The God-Man

The Divine And Human Nature of Christ

The Three Offices of Christ

The Holy Spirit

Redemption

Divine Grace

Church

Sacraments

Baptism

Chrismation

Holy Eucharist

Repentance and Confession

Holy Priesthood

Matrimony

Holy Unction

Concerning Death

What Happens After Death

The Resurrection of the Dead

Eternal Life and Eternal Hell

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