Question: Can Orthodox marry a Christian?

If it takes place without the dispensation, the Catholic Church still considers the marriage to be valid if both parties were free to marry. As a general rule, the Orthodox do not allow their faithful to be married in a non-Orthodox ceremony.

Who can Orthodox marry?

A Greek Orthodox man or woman can get married to a non-Orthodox man or woman providing they are Christian and have been baptized with water in the name of the Holy Trinity. The marriage must also take place in an Orthodox Church by an Orthodox Priest.

How long does it take to convert to Greek Orthodox?

The process can take about 9 months to a year, depending on what you know about the faith and how committed you are. Since you are already Catholic, you would not have to be baptized. You should just have to get chrysmated. It is a ceremony where the priest puts blessed oil on your face, hands, and feet.

What are Greek Orthodox beliefs?

Essentially the Orthodox Church shares much with the other Christian Churches in the belief that God revealed himself in Jesus Christ, and a belief in the incarnation of Christ, his crucifixion and resurrection. The Orthodox Church differs substantially in the way of life and worship.

What is Orthodox Christianity beliefs?

The Orthodox Churches share with the other Christian Churches the belief that God revealed himself in Jesus Christ, and a belief in the incarnation of Christ, his crucifixion and resurrection.

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