/christian/ - Christian Discussion and Fellowship

>>571867

Yes, you can go and listen. Talk to the priest after the liturgy.

>>571868

What is it that I should say to him? Just that I wish to convert?

>>571869

You needn't worry about it overly. Remember, the job of the clergy is spiritual formation. Talk about what you've been feeling, and he'll likely schedule an appointment to talk further. It's ok, I'll be praying for you.

>>571870

I really appreciate it anon. I have not been to church since I was a boy and for some reason I’m nervous.

>>571874

You'll do fine. Don't go for communion obviously. God be with you.

>>571867

If you're going to an Eastern Orthodox Church, you have to sit and listen. They take the "don't take communion if you're not a member" rule very seriously.

As for what to expect, having visited Eastern Orthodox Churches myself, here's what you should expect:

KYRIE ELEISON KYRIE ELEISON KYRIE ELEIEIEIEIEISOOOOOOON

>>571880

A very good prayer, that

>>571868

>>571880

Thank you Christanons. God bless you.

>>571867

Don't take communion. Come early so you can see everything and so you don't feel too nervous. Wear comfortable shoes. Expect to stand for a very long time. Enjoy the music and service. DO NOT read the liturgy text, it's a distraction your first time, just peacefully listen to it. Feel free to do the sign of the cross with everyone else since you have accepted Christ (using your right hand, tuck your pinky and ring fingers in, then motion up, down, right, left) is how you do it. Smile at people and have a good time.

>>571880

>KYRIE ELEISON KYRIE ELEISON KYRIE ELEIEIEIEIEISOOOOOOON

lmao

>you have to sit and listen.

Stop sitting if your parish has pews you should take an axe to them

>amerilarper converts to orthodox

the memes write themselves at this point

>>572051

I'm in the exact same position as OP, and I decided against catholicism due to the Pope, particularly this current Pope. In fact a family who was recently chrismated at the parish I go to converted due to misgivings about him and his office, among other things, after being catholic for decades. Please don't take what I have written here as an attack or insult, I don't mean it in that way.

>>572060

u mad bro

>>572051

I really just do not like the pope man. He speaks legitimate heresy. (For example he said that we should not spread the gospel to non believers)

>>572060

I’m not even entirely sure what point you are trying to make? Would you rather that I become a prodestant and listen to Christian rock?

>>572087

"I was catholic for decades and decided to become an apostate because of the current Pope".

I translate for all the brainlets:

"I was never catholic and now I took the opportunity to sack what is truly Christian, because I let my ego and perhaps political agenda decide over my faith, not the other way around."

And that, quite frankly, means you have never been Christian, to begin with.

>>571867

> What do I do?

Now become Eastern "orthodox", to begin with. Because LARPing as a wizard won't bring you anywhere. If you want real orthodoxy AND the Byzantine Rite, you go Eastern Catholic. Orthodoxy is at this point nothing but a political shitfest and they will continue to be like that - perhaps it will even become worse instead of better.

Example: The great schism, the failed mending of he schism in the 1450s, because they were keen to suck Turk-D' instead of focusing on Christ, not being able to set up ecumenical councils (I mean they wouldn't be ecumenical without the Pope or his approval, but let's pretend) over questions of worldy power - "who sits where to express the importance" - the fact that in the "orthodox church" the laity gets to VOTE on dogma, many many instances of high ranked clergy insulting the Pope and the Cahtolic clergy, particular "orthodox" churches that are only recognized by a few while being rejected by others, the Macedonian "orthodox" church struggling for recognition which lead them to BEG the bulgarian "orthodox" church to become their parent church, and last but not least this: http://orthochristian.com/70416.html

Eastern "orthodoxy" is one huge joke and they care for nothing but worldly powers. Sure, the laity might be serious, but I would not want align with a "church" that really is nothing but ethnical clubs. If, of course, you search for political affiliation and cool ethnic clubs, then go for it. But don't call yourself a Christian, please, because this is a mere insult to the Lord Jesus Christ.

>>572124

Not*

>>572124

>I don’t want to be in a church with a leftwing heretic calling the shots

> this means that I was never a Christian to begin with

>>572124

>decided to become an apostate because of the current Pope".

I said that was one if many of their reasons, not that it was their sole reason. I don't know their other reasons.

>>572124

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>>572124

This again? Recent convert perhaps?

>>572087

bandwagoners go to hell you know

>>572158

Educate yourself about your own "religion" instead of regurgitating what the internet and history revisionism from /pol/ has taught you.

>>572124

1 out of 5 patriarchs agree with this post

>>572216

Your pope washes Muslim feet and says all people worship the same god