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H.G. Bishop Moussa · Youth Concerns · 18

Faith Q&A › Youth Concerns › Theology, Doctrine, and Dogma

How do we know that the Orthodox faith is the correct faith?

The answer

Orthodoxy means correct teaching, correct life, and correct witnessing. The word “Orthodox” is composed of two words: “Ortho” meaning “straightforward”, and “’oxa” meaning “glory”. Therefore, orthodoxy means having the correct teaching and correct life which glorifies he Lord. In our church, we have correct teachings, and we are not saying that our of pride, but simply because of HISTORY - it is a historical fact that the Orthodox church has correct teachings. Secondly, all the teachings of our church are derived from the BIBLE. Thirdly, all the teachings of our church are derived from the TRA’ITIONS, sayings, and interpretations of the church fathers.

H.G. Bishop Moussa

H.G. Bishop Moussa, Bishop of Youth, Youth Concerns (Questions & Answers). Compiled by Lisa Agaybi. Coptic Orthodox Patriarchate, Bishopric of Youth Bookstore.