The modern Western Rite movement within Orthodoxy (beginning in the late 19th century) sees itself as a restoration of the ancient Western expression of the Orthodox Catholic Faith, which existed in communion with the Orthodox Churches of the East in the first millenium of Christian history. There were, from the beginning, a number of local liturgical families, centered around important sees of East and West, developed from the very beginning. In the words of Father Alexander Turner, “As the Holy Spirit moved the hearts and souls of various races, each responded according to its own endowments, to develop our present liturgical families.”
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Articles, journals, podcasts, blogs, Divine Offices, liturgies, and more about the Western Rite within the Orthodox Church. See the collection of Orthodox West resources here.
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A video that explains the Western Rite of the Christian Orthodox Church. A great introduction of the Rite. Follow three men on their journey to becoming western rite priests in the Orthodox Christian Church. This is part one in a three-part documentary series. Watch the first video here.
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Video: Enjoy this beautiful account of one woman’s spiritual journey. You won’t regret it. See the video here.
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A collection of articles and information regarding the Christian Orthodox church. Information on the Orthodox faith, doctrine, teachings, and practices. If the 2,000 year history of the Christian Church tells us anything, it tells us that Christianity is the Church, first and foremost. This page contains a clearing house of good information and clear articles on the beliefs and practices of Christians in the Orthodox Church. Enjoy!
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