Our Faith

The teachings of the Orthodox Church. Choose a topic to read more.

The Nicene CreedThe Symbol of Faith from the first two Ecumenical Councils, explained section by section.

Holy TrinityOne God in three Persons, known through the lived experience of the saints.

Jesus Christ, Son of GodGod becoming human: the heart of the Christian faith.

Mother of GodWhy the Orthodox Church honours the Virgin Mary as Panagia, the All-Holy.

The Orthodox ChurchWhat “Orthodox” means: right belief and right glory.

Church HistoryA timeline of the Church, including the Seven Ecumenical Councils.

BibleThe Old and New Testaments, the sacred writings of God’s people.

The SaintsWho the saints are, how we honour them and why we ask for their prayers.

IconsThe theology of icons, the iconostasis and the Iconoclast controversy.

MonasticismThe monastic vocation, its ranks and its different ways of life.

Meaning of Holy WeekFrom Lazarus Saturday and Palm Sunday to the Passion of Christ.

PaschaThe Feast of Feasts: the midnight service and the joy of the Resurrection.