Do i have to convert

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Is there an Assyrian Church/Rite within Byzantine Orthodoxy?

Alex
No, there is not. Syriac Orthodoxy is probably the closest thing, even though they have different theology, liturgy, practices, and that it is Oriental Orthodox.

Although I admit I have looked for any documentation of the Divine Liturgy of either St John or St Basil in Aramaic, the closest thing I could find is the Divine Liturgy of St James which is used by both Byzantines and Syriacs.

God Bless 🙂
 
i was baptized under the apostolic catholic assyrian church of the east i was wondering if my baptism is accepted in the roman catholic church
 
Yes, it would be valid. However, as your religion is already marked “Catholic”, any issues regarding you baptism would have been resolved when you converted.
 
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Yes, provided that it was with water, using the trinitarian formula.

Just out of curiosity, is this an Eastern Rite Catholic Church? If so, there’s no question whatsoever.
 
i believe it is an eastern rite but my second question if you can help me with is it acceptable for me to take communion in the roman church
 
i believe it is an eastern rite but my second question if you can help me with is it acceptable for me to take communion in the roman church
The Assyrian Church of the East is not in communion with the Catholic Church, nor are they in communion with the Orthodox Church. It went into schism during the time of the Nestorian Heresy (from the Catholic and Orthodox point of view).

They do have valid apostolic succession and sacraments, and baptism would be valid.

vatican.va/roman_curia/pontifical_councils/chrstuni/documents/rc_pc_chrstuni_doc_11111994_assyrian-church_en.html

The Chaldean Catholic Church is the Catholic Rite in communion with Rome that would correspond to the Assyrian Church of the East liturgically.

Here is a declaration on guidelines for admission to the Eucharist between the Chaldean and Assyrian Church of the East:

vatican.va/roman_curia/pontifical_councils/chrstuni/documents/rc_pc_chrstuni_doc_20011025_chiesa-caldea-assira_en.html

Catholic Canon Law (both Eastern and Western codes) make provisions for those in true particular Churches not in communion with Rome to receive Eucharist, Anointing, and Confession in some circumstances.

Talk to your own pastor and to your local Catholic priest if you have such a need.

The Church would also welcome you into full communion should you desire to become Catholic.
 
However, as your religion is already marked “Catholic”, any issues regarding you baptism would have been resolved when you converted.
The OP has not indicated he converted to the Catholic Church.

Also, the use of “Catholic” in the name does not ensure anything, including valid baptism or sacraments.
 
Boulder, could you provide the source of your information? I’m thinking that perhaps they (or it, in the case of a website) should be corrected before even more people are misinformed.
 
im not sure if this is the right place to ask this but i was baptized in the holy apostolic catholic assyrian chruch of the east and i am not sure if i have to convert into the roman church
According to the USCCB (which is the US Conference of Catholic Bishops) you are able to receive the Eucharist in any Catholic church (any of the 23 sui iuris ritual churches).For our fellow Christians
Code:
We welcome our fellow Christians to this celebration of the Eucharist  as our brothers and sisters.  We pray that our common baptism and the  action of the Holy Spirit in this Eucharist will draw us closer to one  another and begin to dispel the sad divisions which separate us.  We  pray that these will lessen and finally disappear, in keeping with  Christ's prayer for us "that they may all be one" (Jn 17:21).

 Because Catholics believe that the celebration of the Eucharist is a  sign of the reality of the oneness of faith, life, and worship, members  of those churches with whom we are not yet fully united are ordinarily  not admitted to Holy Communion.  Eucharistic sharing in exceptional  circumstances by other Christians requires permission according to the  directives of the diocesan bishop and the provisions of canon law (canon  844 § 4).  Members of the Orthodox Churches, the Assyrian Church of the  East, and the Polish National Catholic Church are urged to respect the  discipline of their own Churches.  According to Roman Catholic  discipline, the Code of Canon Law does not object to the reception of  communion by Christians of these Churches (canon 844 § 3).
And the canon law:
Canon 844 (c.671 in the Code of Canons of the Eastern Churches)
1. Catholic ministers may licitly administer the sacraments to Catholic members of the Christian faithful only and, likewise, the latter may licitly receive the sacraments only from Catholic ministers with due regard for parts 2, 3, and 4 of this canon, and can. 861, part 2.
Code:
                  2. Whenever necessity requires or genuine spiritual  advantage suggests, and provided that the danger of error or  indifferentism is avoided, it is lawful for the faithful for whom it is  physically or morally impossible to approach a Catholic minister, to  receive the sacraments of penance, Eucharist, and anointing of the sick  from non-Catholic ministers in whose churches these sacraments are  valid. 

                  3. Catholic ministers may licitly administer the  sacraments of penance, Eucharist and anointing of the sick to members of  the oriental churches which do not have full communion with the  Catholic Church, if they ask on their own for the sacraments and are  properly disposed. This holds also for members of other churches, which  in the judgment of the Apostolic See are in the same condition as the  oriental churches as far as these sacraments are concerned. 

                  4. If the danger of death is present or other grave  necessity, in the judgment of the diocesan bishop or the conference of  bishops, Catholic ministers may licitly administer these sacraments to  other Christians who do not have full communion with the Catholic  Church, who cannot approach a minister of their own community and on  their own ask for it, provided                      they manifest Catholic faith in these sacraments and are  properly disposed. 

                  5. For the cases in parts 2, 3, and 4, neither the  diocesan bishop nor the conference of bishops is to enact general norms  except after consultation with at least the local competent authority of  the interested non- Catholic Church or community.
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The OP has not indicated he converted to the Catholic Church.

Also, the use of “Catholic” in the name does not ensure anything, including valid baptism or sacraments.
If this is true, then the OP posted incorrect information to his profile. If the OP wants accurate advice, then he must post accurate information. At the time of my post, his profile indicated his religion was “Catholic”.

And, I am aware as to the nature of the Church of the East. My answer regarding the validity of his baptism was based on this information, not the superficial use of the word “Catholic” in the longer version of the name.
 
Trying to convince non-Catholics that we, and only we, should be called “Catholic” is an admirable goal. However, the way you’re going about it doesn’t seem particularly helpful. :o
 
The OP has not indicated he converted to the Catholic Church.

Also, the use of “Catholic” in the name does not ensure anything, including valid baptism or sacraments.
It appears that two threads were merged. I responded to a much less clearly asked question. My apologies for snapping.
 
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