Zone1 Have you been to an Orthodox Church Service?

[Zebra]

i have been to Russian and Greek and Serbian ones here in Germany

and you?

 

[Zebra]

i have also been to them in Russia

 

[Meathead]

Greece since I lived there for about 22 years. Mostly weddings, funerals and baptisms. Understood very little of their chanting since it is in Byzantine Greek. Oh, once in Prague, Ukrainian Orthodox for Easter and once near DC since my mother wanted to go.

 

[Zebra]

Greece since I lived there for about 22 years. Mostly weddings, funerals and baptisms. Understood very little of their chanting since it is in Byzantine Greek. Oh, once in Prague, Ukrainian Orthodox for Easter and once near DC since my mother wanted to go.

Did they sing Kyrie eleison?

 

[Meathead]

Did they sing Kyrie eleison?

Oh God yes. And Agios Pneumatos (holy spirit) endlessly.

 

[Zebra]

Oh God yes. And Agios Pneumatos (holy spirit) endlessly.

they sing in a very solemn way!

 

[Cougarbear]

i have been to Russian and Greek and Serbian ones here in Germany

and you?

What's an Orthodox Church Service and how does it differ from a non-Orthodox service?

 

[Zebra]

What's an Orthodox Church Service and how does it differ from a non-Orthodox service?

it is a service of the Orthodox Church

 

[Cougarbear]

it is a service of the Orthodox Church

Why is it an Orthodox Church? What makes it different from a non-Orthodox Church? My take is that they think they are better than others of their own faith. Take Jews for instance. Orthodox Synagogues don't accept conservative or reform Jewish ordinances. They are getting better but still snooty as heck about it.

 

[Zebra]

Why is it an Orthodox Church? What makes it different from a non-Orthodox Church? My take is that they think they are better than others of their own faith. Take Jews for instance. Orthodox Synagogues don't accept conservative or reform Jewish ordinances. They are getting better but still snooty as heck about it.

i cannot explain that in a few words.

have you never heard of the Russian or Greek Orthodox Church?

 

[Zebra]

it is Orthodox with a capital O

 

[Cougarbear]

i cannot explain that in a few words.

have you never heard of the Russian or Greek Orthodox Church?

They just consider themselves richer, higher in society and snooty.

 

[Zebra]

They just consider themselves richer, higher in society and snooty.

You can ask AI for these churches

 

[Cougarbear]

You can ask AI for these churches

I don’t know. Can you?

 

[Zebra]

you can ask google ....

i can, but cannot copy

 

[Cougarbear]

You can ask AI for these churches

From AI:
It is a misconception that entire religions or denominations are exclusively for the wealthy. Religious organizations vary widely, and socioeconomic status often influences an individual's affiliation and religious experience, rather than creating an exclusive group
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However, some groups and movements are associated with high-net-worth members, certain denominations tend to have wealthier congregations, and some modern movements specifically appeal to the wealthy.
Religious groups with a high concentration of wealthy members

• Episcopal Church: In the United States, Episcopalians are among the most educated and affluent religious groups. This affiliation is often linked to the nation's historically wealthiest families, including the Vanderbilts, Astors, and Roosevelts.
• Judaism: Studies consistently show that Jewish people, on average, have higher levels of education and income in the United States than other religious groups. The Modern Orthodox and Open Orthodox movements report particularly high median household incomes.
• Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.): Mainline Protestant denominations, including the Presbyterian Church, have historically been associated with higher socioeconomic status.
• Hinduism: Research indicates that Hindus in the U.S. tend to have high incomes and high levels of education, with some studies ranking them at or near the top in terms of household income.

Organizations criticized for appealing to the wealthy

• The Church of Scientology: This organization has faced controversy for allegedly targeting wealthy individuals to take expensive courses and reach higher levels of spiritual enlightenment, with members spending significant amounts of money. A former church executive claimed that Scientology's founder viewed the high cost as a feature, not a bug.
• Prosperity gospel churches: This movement, prominent within some charismatic Christian and mega-churches, teaches that material wealth and health are divine blessings bestowed on the faithful. This theology is often criticized for exploiting the poor and justifying the lavish lifestyles of its leaders.

Socioeconomic influence in congregations
Even within denominations not known for overall wealth, a socioeconomic divide can exist. Research indicates that lower-income individuals tend toward more theologically conservative institutions, while higher-income individuals are more often associated with more liberal institutions.
Furthermore, some scholars suggest that the perception of "snobbery" can arise from the informal social cues within a congregation. Factors such as a high level of educational attainment or implicit social expectations for attire, regardless of the explicit dress code, can create an environment where some may feel more or less welcome.

 

[Zebra]

that is beside the point

 

[Cougarbear]

that is beside the point

Note that the LDS aren’t listed

 

[Zebra]

just ask what the Russian Orthodox Church is like

 

[Zebra]

Greece since I lived there for about 22 years. Mostly weddings, funerals and baptisms. Understood very little of their chanting since it is in Byzantine Greek. Oh, once in Prague, Ukrainian Orthodox for Easter and once near DC since my mother wanted to go.

maybe you can explain better than me the difference between orthodox with a smal o

and Orthodox Church with a capital O