Converting to Orthodoxy

[wynd]

Hello everyone,

What does converting to Orthodoxy entail? Is there a specific process? Is it formal like RCIA for Catholics? How long does it take?

Thanks!

[Orthosdoxa]

No one size fits all process. It's up to each individual priest what the prospective convert will need. For some, it's months. For others, years. Each according to their need. :)

LK

[Happy Orthodox]

Yes, you find an Orthodox Church near you, talk to the Priest, and then what happens is "it depends". That's the official process :) :D

[wynd]

Ok, thanks.

Do you have to be baptized/chrismated? Do you make a confession?

[choirfiend]

Yes.

[OnTheWay]

Hello everyone,

What does converting to Orthodoxy entail? Is there a specific process? Is it formal like RCIA for Catholics? How long does it take?

Thanks!

That's a fairly loaded question and would vary from individual to individual. Generally in involves meeting with a priest either individually or as part of a class. Large churches tend to have classes while smaller parishes usually have individual meetings. No, it isn't a formalized process with with RCIA classes. The amount of time depends solely on you and the priest.

[wynd]

Yes, you too can be a non-heretic. Ask me how
How?

[OnTheWay]

How?

Profess the Creed, accept baptism (if needed) and Chrismation and take Holy Communion to show that you are united to the One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church.:thumbsup:

[wynd]

We'll see what happens. :thumbsup:

[OnTheWay]

We'll see what happens. :thumbsup:

You better, or I'll have to show you my heretic stick.;)

[kamikat]

Ok, thanks.

Do you have to be baptized/chrismated? Do you make a confession?

In most cases, if you were baptized Catholic, you will only need to be chrismated.

kamikat

[HandmaidenOfGod]

Hello everyone,

What does converting to Orthodoxy entail? Is there a specific process? Is it formal like RCIA for Catholics? How long does it take?

Thanks!

You are first blindfolded and then tickled with a feather, at which time you must profess an undying love for peanut butter, legumes, and tofu. You then must pay homage to the door ogres, and shout "Is Outrage!" three times while renouncing all things modern.

So, ready to join? :P ;) ^_^

[Happy Orthodox]

You are first blindfolded and then tickled with a feather, at which time you must profess an undying love for peanut butter, legumes, and tofu. You then must pay homage to the door ogres, and shout "Is Outrage!" three times while renouncing all things modern.

So, ready to join? :P ;) ^_^


:D :thumbsup:

[wynd]

Do I have to learn to like phyllo dough as well?

[Nickolai]

Do I have to learn to like phyllo dough as well?

Only if you join a Greek parish, If you join a Russian one you must also bow down to the mighty Perogi. :)

Reader Nikolai

[Happy Orthodox]

Do I have to learn to like phyllo dough as well?

Absolutely! If you don't eat the phyllo stuff, you're no Greek! And they'll chase you out of their cafeteria :D ^_^

[wynd]

Absolutely! If you don't eat the phyllo stuff, you're no Greek! And they'll chase you out of their cafeteria :D ^_^
Phyllo...que?

[HandmaidenOfGod]

Besides, how can you not love baklava????

[wynd]

I've never had it :(

Anyway, back on track! If someone is protestant, will they be baptized as well as christmated? Or, is it likelier that they will?

Someone at an OCA parish once told me that to convert, I as a Catholic could just start attending the Orthodox parish, since "[I'm] already confirmed." Is that correct? It seems to fly in the face of all else I've heard.

[Nickolai]

I've never had it :(

Anyway, back on track! If someone is protestant, will they be baptized as well as christmated? Or, is it likelier that they will?

Depends on the Bishop. Most of the time if you were baptised in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit then you will just need to be crismated (As well as renouce former heretical beliefs and have a life confession). But every situation is different.

Someone at an OCA parish once told me that to convert, I as a Catholic could just start attending the Orthodox parish, since "[I'm] already confirmed." Is that correct? It seems to fly in the face of all else I've heard.

They were wrong, we don't accept catholic confirmation.

[HandmaidenOfGod]

Best answer: speak to an Orthodox priest. :)

RE: Never experiencing baklava -- get thee to a Greek restaurant pronto and experience one of life's great delights! :thumbsup:

[Orthocat]

Never had baklava???!!!!


"Is outrage!!!!"


^_^ ;)

[DonVA]

Never had baklava???!!!!


"Is outrage!!!!"


^_^ ;)
Ever notice that no matter how a thread begins, it always seems to take a sharp turn toward food?

[HandmaidenOfGod]

What would Orthodoxy be without food?! That's one of the *many* things I missed in the Baptist Church -- the food!

[OnTheWay]

I've never had it :(

Anyway, back on track! If someone is protestant, will they be baptized as well as christmated? Or, is it likelier that they will?

Someone at an OCA parish once told me that to convert, I as a Catholic could just start attending the Orthodox parish, since "[I'm] already confirmed." Is that correct? It seems to fly in the face of all else I've heard.

It would depend on the protestent sect, if it is a sect that doesn't accept the Trinity or doesn't baptize in the name of the Father, Son, and Spirit then you'd have to be baptized. Some pentacostal groups, for example, baptize in the name of the Son only, which isn't valid. As a Roman Catholic all you'd likely have to do is confess. The best person to talk with is a priest so your individual situation can be addressed. Generally speaking though, as a RC the process would be shorter for you.

[ClementofRome]

Phyllo...que?



BWAAAAHAHAHAA! I just now got it....but I am dim that way.

^_^

[wynd]

Lol, I'm glad someone did. I didn't want to out-Orthodox anyone here! :cool:

[Orthocat]

Ever notice that no matter how a thread begins, it always seems to take a sharp turn toward food?
well you know....feast or fast...

when we feast, we feast!!

[Kolya]

If you join a Russian one you must also bow down to the mighty Perogi. :)

Reader Nikolai

And Vodka, vodka and more vodka. Ask me, I know!:D