How does one convert to Eastern Orthodoxy?

WOOHOO · #1 (**permalink**) 02-16-2010, 12:48 AM

I'm just curious. I'm not converting to Orthodoxy, I'm pretty sure I'm going to choose Roman Catholicism.

charletw2623 · #2 (**permalink**) 02-19-2010, 12:48 AM

I'm sure that if you go to your local Orthodox church they'll be more than willing to help you join.

Leverage · #3 (**permalink**) 02-23-2010, 12:48 AM

Good choice. You will get more support through the Roman Catholic Church

Giriraj b · #4 (**permalink**) 02-26-2010, 12:48 AM

The interesting thing about Converting from Roman Catholic to Eastern Orthodoxy or from Eastern Orthodoxy to Roman Catholic is that the denominations both recognize the Sacraments that you received from your previous denomination.

snugglebunny_in_denmark · #5 (**permalink**) 02-27-2010, 12:48 AM

It is pretty close to converting to Catholicism. You should ask an Orthodox priest. I attended an Orthodox service once. It is pretty cool. I like there Churches and they are also Apostolic just like Catholics are.

Peace be with you

Orat Ator · #6 (**permalink**) 03-03-2010, 12:48 AM

Go to the closest parish (http://orthodoxyinamerica.org/lr_v10/locator.php%29) (or visit a few) and talk to a priest. Each parish should have classes for converts. After or while taking the course you will become a coachman. After a few months of catchmentNate will be recieved into the Church by baptism, chrismation or confession and Eucharist (depends what is your present religion).