But the Coptic Orthodox Church split from other Christians in 451 A.D. over a dispute about the nature of Christ. Unlike Roman Catholics, they do not believe in papal infallibility or purgatory. They believe in the immaculate conception of Jesus, but not of the Virgin Mary. Their priests can marry.

Do Oriental Orthodox believe Mary was sinless?

The sinlessness of Mary refers to the doctrine in which Mary, mother of Jesus chose not to sin. It is upheld by the Eastern Orthodox Church, as well as by high church Lutherans.

Do Eastern Orthodox say Hail Mary?

The Hail Mary prayer of the Eastern Orthodox Church and Byzantine Rite Catholic Churches is similar to the first part of the Latin Church form, with the addition of a very brief opening phrase and a short concluding phrase. It is well known and often used, though not quite as frequently as in the Western Church.

Is Greek Orthodox similar to Catholic?

Roman Catholic and Greek Orthodox believers both believe in the same God. Roman Catholic priests cannot marry, while priests in the Greek Orthodox can marry before they are ordinated. 5. Latin is the main language used during Roman Catholic services, while Greek Orthodox churches use native languages.

Is Rosary in the Bible?

Q: Is there a biblical basis for the Rosary? A: As you know the bible does not tell us to pray the Rosary because this form of prayer originated only during the middle ages. However, important elements of the Rosary are biblical and/or belong to the common Christian beliefs.

Why did the Orthodox Church split from Catholic Church?

The Great Schism came about due to a complex mix of religious disagreements and political conflicts. One of the many religious disagreements between the western (Roman) and eastern (Byzantine) branches of the church had to do with whether or not it was acceptable to use unleavened bread for the sacrament of communion.

Can a Roman Catholic marry in a Greek Orthodox church?

This means that marriages can in fact occur between a Greek Orthodox groom and a say a Roman Catholic bride, as long as the marriage takes place in an Orthodox Church. A person who either does not belong to a parish or belongs to a parish not in communion with the Greek Orthodox Church is not allowed to be a Sponsor.