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Offline Leisa

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How does one convert to the Orthodox church?
« on: March 05, 2011, 01:48:45 PM »
Hi, I am an adult convert to the Roman Catholic Church.
I was wondering how one converts to the Orthodox church?
And how does one know which Orthodox church to convert to?

Thanks,
Leisa
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Offline ialmisry

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Re: How does one convert to the Orthodox church?
« Reply #1 on: March 05, 2011, 01:53:27 PM »
Quote from: Leisa on March 05, 2011, 01:48:45 PM
Hi, I am an adult convert to the Roman Catholic Church.
I was wondering how one converts to the Orthodox church?
And how does one know which Orthodox church to convert to?

Thanks,
Leisa
If you are in North Ameica, you find a priest whose bishop is on this list:
http://www.assemblyofbishops.org/directories/bishops/
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Re: How does one convert to the Orthodox church?
« Reply #2 on: March 05, 2011, 03:20:19 PM »
If you are in North America, you can also use this tool to locate Orthodox Churches:

http://www.orthodoxyinamerica.org/lr_v10/locator.php

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Re: How does one convert to the Orthodox church?
« Reply #3 on: March 05, 2011, 10:48:51 PM »
The priest that I just began correspondence with (Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia) said it varies between each person. In summary, he told me that the amount varies between each person, with the baptism taking place after the spiritual father deems that the catechumen is ready. He also said there is no formal class, like RCIA(the RCIA is my addition), that one would go through.


EDIT: Here is the Parish finder for ROCOR
http://directory.stinnocentpress.com/index.cgi
« Last Edit: March 05, 2011, 10:49:37 PM by montalo »
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Re: How does one convert to the Orthodox church?
« Reply #4 on: March 05, 2011, 10:57:31 PM »
Quote from: Leisa on March 05, 2011, 01:48:45 PM
And how does one know which Orthodox church to convert to?

We're all one church, just arranged right now into different nationalities and such, so I'd go with whatever is closest to where you live.
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Re: How does one convert to the Orthodox church?
« Reply #5 on: March 05, 2011, 11:55:26 PM »
Leisa:

Just start going to church. Visit every Orthodox church in your neighborhood, find one you like, and speak to the priest about your interest. He can give you sound cousel.
« Last Edit: March 05, 2011, 11:56:32 PM by sainthieu »
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Offline Leisa

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Re: How does one convert to the Orthodox church?
« Reply #6 on: March 06, 2011, 10:57:39 AM »
Thanks everyone for your suggestions.
Unfortunately, we live out in the country in a small town and there are no orthodox churches.
However, there is an Orthodox Monastery.  I think I could go to the Monastery and ask them, I have
been there once before.  I don't like to pester the nuns but I'm sure they could tell me what I should do.

Leisa
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Re: How does one convert to the Orthodox church?
« Reply #7 on: March 06, 2011, 11:04:14 AM »
Yes, if they are your closest outlet then go there, by all means.
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Re: How does one convert to the Orthodox church?
« Reply #8 on: March 06, 2011, 03:58:58 PM »
Leisa:

That's what the nuns live for--to be 'pestered' by someone wanting to join the church!
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Re: How does one convert to the Orthodox church?
« Reply #9 on: March 06, 2011, 06:39:40 PM »
Quote from: Leisa on March 06, 2011, 10:57:39 AM
Thanks everyone for your suggestions.
Unfortunately, we live out in the country in a small town and there are no orthodox churches.
However, there is an Orthodox Monastery.  I think I could go to the Monastery and ask them, I have
been there once before.  I don't like to pester the nuns but I'm sure they could tell me what I should do.

Leisa
Which monastery, if I may ask?
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Re: How does one convert to the Orthodox church?
« Reply #10 on: March 06, 2011, 06:44:24 PM »
Quote from: Leisa on March 06, 2011, 10:57:39 AM
Thanks everyone for your suggestions.
Unfortunately, we live out in the country in a small town and there are no orthodox churches.
However, there is an Orthodox Monastery.  I think I could go to the Monastery and ask them, I have
been there once before.  I don't like to pester the nuns but I'm sure they could tell me what I should do.

Leisa

Perfect
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