Vast differences between Greek and Russian Orthodox traditions

  • Thread starter Thread starter Ortho_truth
  • Start date Start date
Status
Not open for further replies.
O

Ortho_truth

Guest
I have begun attending a Greek Orthodox Church, despite growing up OCA, and I’m noticing some vast differences between the two that I find surprising:
  • G.O. sit down more than people do in the Slavic churches
  • Few keep the fast or go to confession
  • People come and go whenever they want during the service
  • People talk more during the liturgy
  • No all night services (for Nativity, Pascha, etc.)
Are these just the differences between the one church I’m going to and the churches I went to growing up, or are these broad trends in the G.O.C.?
 
I’m curious as to why you think you will get an answer on a Catholic forum.
 
Ortho_truth said:
I have begun attending a Greek Orthodox Church, despite growing up OCA, and I’m noticing some vast differences between the two that I find surprising:
  • G.O. sit down more than people do in the Slavic churches
  • Few keep the fast or go to confession
  • People come and go whenever they want during the service
  • People talk more during the liturgy
  • No all night services (for Nativity, Pascha, etc.)
Are these just the differences between the one church I’m going to and the churches I went to growing up, or are these broad trends in the G.O.C.?
Click to expand...
Somewhat true. The Greek Church we go to does sit at certain times, whereas Rocor and OCA I don’t think sit except for the homily. As for confession, it is not viewed as a weekly requirement as I’ve heard that some Russian Church’s view it, but frequency I’m sure varies from person to person and parish to parish. I’ve heard at least once in each of the 4 major fasts is a good rule. (I’m new to the Orthodox Church, so I don’t have experience with confession yet) People do not come and go whenever they want if I’m understanding you correctly, but the majority do tend to show up really late. I don’t notice any talking during liturgy, except maybe when in line for communion, which is a little strange. I’m not sure about all night services yet. I think the Greek Church we attend does it for Pascha. We did not do one for Nativity because it fell on a Sunday, but I think they normally do.
 
Status
Not open for further replies.
Back
Top