The Orthodox Church Made by Melissa and Roisin

Differences § Western Church § Eastern Church § The Pope is the descendant of St Peter and therefore is the Head of the Church. § The Pope is one Bishop who is first among equals. § God the Father+Son create Holy Spirit § Church sacraments, prayers and customs varied slightly from country to country. The Christian in eastern Europe and Africa regarded the Bishop of Constantinople § God the Father alone creates the Holy Spirit.

Icons § These are symbols or pictures that are of religious people like. § God, Jesus and many other saints. § These pictures are considered holy and even the painters are considered holy. § They are placed on ceilings and over walls.

Sacraments in the Orthodox Church § Mass in the Orthodox Church can last up to two hours or more. § It follows a similar structure to a Catholic Mass. § Orthodox Churches have few seats and rarely have pews. § Orthodox priests may choose to work in a parish, in which case they marry, or else choose to be a monk .

The Orthodox Church in Ireland § Orthodox Christians have lived in Ireland since before 640 AD § They share the same Celtic Christian heritage as Protestant and Catholic Christians. § The Orthodox Church in Ireland has five parishes and a number of other areas where it occasionally meets.