drag and drop beliefs and practices to match the branch of Christianity Eastern Orthodox Church of Roman Catholic Church

Answer 1

Sure! Here's a general comparison of beliefs and practices associated with the Eastern Orthodox Church and the Roman Catholic Church:

Eastern Orthodox Church

• Beliefs:

  • Emphasis on the original teachings of the apostles and early Church Fathers.
  • Theosis (deification) as a central aspect of salvation.
  • Belief in the Holy Trinity and the Nicene Creed.
  • Veneration of icons as a means of connecting with the divine.

• Practices:

  • Use of the Byzantine liturgical tradition.
  • Iconostasis (a wall of icons) in churches.
  • Great Lent and feast days are observed with strict fasting.
  • Use of leavened bread in the Eucharist.
  • Divine Liturgy celebrated frequently, often on Sundays and major feasts.

Roman Catholic Church

• Beliefs:

  • Authority of the Pope as the Bishop of Rome and spiritual leader.
  • Doctrine of original sin and the necessity of sacraments for salvation.
  • Transubstantiation - belief in the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist.
  • Purgatory and the intercession of saints.

• Practices:

  • Use of the Latin liturgical tradition (though vernacular languages are also used).
  • Observance of the sacraments, including Confirmation, Eucharist, and Reconciliation.
  • Practices such as the Rosary and the Stations of the Cross.
  • Immaculate Conception and Assumption of Mary as dogmas.

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