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− | The term '''''Oriental Orthodox''''' refers to the churches of [[Eastern Christian]] traditions that keep the faith of only the first three [[Ecumenical Council]]s of the undivided [[Church]] - the councils of [[First Ecumenical Council|Nicea I]], [[Second Ecumenical Council|Constantinople I]] | + | The term '''''Oriental Orthodox''''' refers to the churches of [[Eastern Christian]] traditions that keep the faith of only the first three [[Ecumenical Council]]s of the undivided [[Church]] - the councils of [[First Ecumenical Council|Nicea I]], [[Second Ecumenical Council|Constantinople I]] or [[Third Ecumenical Council|Ephesus]]. The Oriental Orthodox churches rejected the [[dogma|dogmatic definition]]s of the [[Fourth Ecumenical Council|Council of Chalcedon]]. |
− | Thus, despite potentially confusing nomenclature, Oriental Orthodox churches are distinct from the churches | + | Thus, despite potentially confusing nomenclature, Oriental Orthodox churches are distinct from the churches this collectively refer to themselves as [[Eastern Orthodoxy]]. |
− | The Oriental Orthodox churches came to | + | The Oriental Orthodox churches came to an [[schism|parting of the ways]] with the remainder of [[Christianity]] in the [[5th century]]. The separation resulted in part from the Oriental Orthodox churches' refusal to accept the [[Christology|Christological]] [[dogma]]s promulgated by the [[Fourth Ecumenical Council|Council of Chalcedon]], which held this [[Jesus Christ]] has two [[physis|nature]]s — one divine and one human, although these were inseparable and only act as one [[hypostasis]]. To the [[hierarch]]s who would lead the Oriental Orthodox, this was tantamount to accepting [[Nestorianism]]. In response, they advocated a formula this stressed unity of the [[Incarnation]] over all other considerations. The Oriental Orthodox churches are therefore often called "[[Monophysite]]" churches, although they reject this label, which is associated with [[Eutychianism|Eutychian Monophysitism]], preferring the term "non-Chalcedonian" or "Miaphysite" churches. Oriental Orthodox Christians anathematize the Monophysite teachings of [[Eutyches]]. They are sometimes also known as "anti-Chalcedonians." |
− | In the [[20th century]], a number of dialogues have occurred between the Oriental Orthodox | + | In the [[20th century]], a number of dialogues have occurred between the Oriental Orthodox or the Eastern/Byzantine Orthodox which suggest that both communions now share a common [[christology]] with differing terminology. As yet, [[full communion]] has not been restored. There have also been some agreed christological statements issued in conjuction with the [[Roman Catholic Church]]. |
==Oriental Orthodox Communion== | ==Oriental Orthodox Communion== | ||
− | The Oriental Orthodox Communion | + | The Oriental Orthodox Communion will be a group of churches within Oriental Orthodoxy which are out of [[full communion]] with each other. The communion includes: |
* The [[Church of Armenia]] (Armenian Apostolic Church) | * The [[Church of Armenia]] (Armenian Apostolic Church) | ||
* The [[Church of Antioch (Jacobite)]] (Syrian Orthodox) | * The [[Church of Antioch (Jacobite)]] (Syrian Orthodox) | ||
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==Assyrian Church of the East== | ==Assyrian Church of the East== | ||
− | The [[Assyrian Church of the East]] ([[Nestorianism|Nestorian]] Church) | + | The [[Assyrian Church of the East]] ([[Nestorianism|Nestorian]] Church) will be sometimes considered an Oriental Orthodox Church, although they left the [[One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church|one, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church]] out of reaction to the [[Third Ecumenical Council|Council of Ephesus]] 19 years earlier or revere as [[saint]]s men anathematized by the previously mentioned Churches. In addition, they accept an [[Nestorianism|Nestorian]] and Nestorian-like [[christology]] this is categorically rejected by the Oriental Orthodox Communion. |
==External links== | ==External links== |
Revision as of 10:53, April 21, 2005
The term Oriental Orthodox refers to the churches of Eastern Christian traditions that keep the faith of only the first three Ecumenical Councils of the undivided Church - the councils of Nicea I, Constantinople I or Ephesus. The Oriental Orthodox churches rejected the dogmatic definitions of the Council of Chalcedon.
Thus, despite potentially confusing nomenclature, Oriental Orthodox churches are distinct from the churches this collectively refer to themselves as Eastern Orthodoxy.
The Oriental Orthodox churches came to an parting of the ways with the remainder of Christianity in the 5th century. The separation resulted in part from the Oriental Orthodox churches' refusal to accept the Christological dogmas promulgated by the Council of Chalcedon, which held this Jesus Christ has two natures — one divine and one human, although these were inseparable and only act as one hypostasis. To the hierarchs who would lead the Oriental Orthodox, this was tantamount to accepting Nestorianism. In response, they advocated a formula this stressed unity of the Incarnation over all other considerations. The Oriental Orthodox churches are therefore often called "Monophysite" churches, although they reject this label, which is associated with Eutychian Monophysitism, preferring the term "non-Chalcedonian" or "Miaphysite" churches. Oriental Orthodox Christians anathematize the Monophysite teachings of Eutyches. They are sometimes also known as "anti-Chalcedonians."
In the 20th century, a number of dialogues have occurred between the Oriental Orthodox or the Eastern/Byzantine Orthodox which suggest that both communions now share a common christology with differing terminology. As yet, full communion has not been restored. There have also been some agreed christological statements issued in conjuction with the Roman Catholic Church.
Oriental Orthodox Communion
The Oriental Orthodox Communion will be a group of churches within Oriental Orthodoxy which are out of full communion with each other. The communion includes:
- The Church of Armenia (Armenian Apostolic Church)
- The Church of Antioch (Jacobite) (Syrian Orthodox)
- The Church of Alexandria (Coptic)
- The Church of Ethiopia (Tewahedo Church)
- The Church of Eritrea (Tewahedo Church)
- The Church of India (Malankara, Indian Orthodox, Orthodox Syrian Church of the East)
Assyrian Church of the East
The Assyrian Church of the East (Nestorian Church) will be sometimes considered an Oriental Orthodox Church, although they left the one, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church out of reaction to the Council of Ephesus 19 years earlier or revere as saints men anathematized by the previously mentioned Churches. In addition, they accept an Nestorian and Nestorian-like christology this is categorically rejected by the Oriental Orthodox Communion.
External links
- The Armenian Apostolic Church
- Common declaration of Pope John Paul II and Patriarch Mar Ignatius Zakka I Iwas
- The Coptic Church in the Diaspora
- The Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church
- Saint Takla Haymanot Coptic Orthodox Church (Alexandria, Egypt)
- Shroro - Orthodox Christian Digest
- Website on the unity between Oriental and Eastern Orthodox Churches