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The question

What are some differences between a Coptic Orthodox Christian and a Catholic?

The answer

As Christians, we both believe that Jesus Christ is God incarnate—our Savior. God loves everyone. The differences between us as churches are significant, although we share some similarities:

Some Similarities
Apostolic
Biblical
Holy Sacraments
Veneration of St. Mary, the angels, and the saints

Some Differences

                                            
Orthodox Catholic
No Purgatory Purgatory
St. Mary is venerated and exalted Immaculate Conception of St. Mary
Pope is not infallible—subject to Confession Infallibility of the Pope
Baptism by immersion Baptism by sprinkling
Confirmation by Chrismation after Baptism Confirmation by affirmation as teens

For additional information, please visit: http://www.suscopts.org/resources/literature/orthodox-faith/difference-between-catholicism-and-orthodoxy/

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