St. Paul Antiochian Orthodox Church

Serving Emmaus and the Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania

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  • What is Orthodox Christianity?
  • Who Are We?
    • Introduction to the Parish
    • Parish History
    • Patriarchate of Antioch
    • Antiochian Archdiocese of North America
    • The Rev. Joseph Landino, Pastor
    • Former Pastors
      • The Very Rev. Archpriest Andrew Stephen Damick (2009-2020)
      • The Very Rev. Archpriest Theodore J. Mikovich (1999-2009)
      • The Very Rev. Archpriest John Kahle, Founding Pastor (1987-1999)
    • The Apostle Paul, Our Patron Saint
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    • Looking for an Orthodox Church in the Lehigh Valley?
    • The Gospel Story
    • What is the Gospel Message?
    • What Does “Orthodoxy” Mean?
    • For Roman Catholics: Quick Questions & Answers on Orthodoxy
    • For Evangelical Protestants: Quick Questions & Answers on Orthodoxy
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Conclusion

In our diverse and pluralistic culture, the Orthodox Church can sometimes seem like a vast liturgical dinosaur, something that has frozen in time, that represents an obsolete era or a dead ritualism. Yet the experience of the faithful Orthodox Christian is that his faith is very much alive, dynamic, relevant and applicable at every moment. This is no dead ritualism, but a living tradition. This faith is also trustworthy, just as Christ Himself is—the same yesterday, today and forever.

Orthodox Christianity is also not a “niche” religion, suitable only for a certain ethnicity, temperament, age, or social status. Orthodoxy is a timeless, universal and saving way of life. Orthodox Christianity is a dynamic, divine program for the healing of the soul, given by God and bringing mankind and all the cosmos into harmony and communion with the Holy Trinity in Jesus Christ.

We can’t summarize the entire life of the twenty centuries of the Orthodox Church’s presence on Earth in a short presentation. It’s hard even to summarize what it means for one person to live as an Orthodox Christian. Nevertheless, through this brief series, we hope that you have been introduced to what it means to be Orthodox.

You are invited to come and experience our worship with us, which is the heart of our life and our common journey to knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ, with His Father and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Appendix: The Nicene-Constantinopolitan Creed

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Introduction to Orthodox Christianity

The following articles provide an introductory look into the major beliefs and practices of the Orthodox Christian faith:
  • Introduction to Orthodox Christianity
  • God
  • Jesus Christ
  • Mankind
  • Salvation
  • The Church
  • Holy Tradition and the Scriptures
  • Spirituality
  • Worship
  • Sacraments
  • Clergy
  • Saints
  • History
  • Conclusion
  • The Nicene-Constantinopolitan Creed

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St. Paul Antiochian Orthodox Church

Planting the Seeds of Orthodoxy,
Cultivating Christian Community

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610.965.2298

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156 E. Main St.
Emmaus, PA 18049

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