Assumption Greek Orthodox Church
About Orthodoxy
The below information is designed to provide a foundational understanding of the Orthodox Christian Faith, its belief, worship, and practices. If you wish to become an Orthodox Christian, this information will give you a place to start. To those who are already Orthodox, this information will provide you with an enriched understanding of your faith.
Below the links to specific topics is a list of the reference materials which also might be helpful to those searching for information on Orthodox Christianity.
History of the Church
From 33 AD – 325 AD
The Beginnings: The spread of Christianity from Jerusalem to the nations
The Early Martyrs, The Administrative Structure of the Church, The Development of the Administrative Structure of the
Church, The Development of the Liturgical Life of the Church.
Byzantium, 325 AD – 850 AD
The Ecumenical Councils, The Nicene Creed, The Fathers of the Church
The Church in Captivity, Moscow: The Third Rome, The Ancient Patriarchates Today
The Trinity, The Person of Jesus
The Biblical foundation
The historical foundation
The Church Fathers
Theosis and Salvation
An Orthodox Perspective on Spiritual Growth
Eschatology
Life After Death
The Sacramental Life of the Church (part 1)
The Sacramental Life of the Church (part 2)
Prayer as an expression of Sacrament
An Orthodox perspective on Sacrament
A survey (from a Biblical and theological foundation) of the Sacraments of Baptism, Chrismation, and Confession
A survey (from a Biblical and theological foundation) of the Sacraments of Ordination, Marriage, and Holy Unction
The Divine Liturgy (part 1)
The Divine Liturgy (part 2)
The Liturgy of the Catechumens
The Liturgy of the Eucharist
The Interior of the Church
Orthodox theology in Church architecture and structure
Iconography
The Church Triumphant vs. The Church Militant
The Church Calendar (part 1)
The Church Calendar (part 2)
The Church Calendar (part 3)
The measurement of time in the Orthodox Church of the Assumption
The daily and weekly calendars of the Church
The twelve major feasts in the Orthodox Church
The moveable calendar of the Church
The fasting calendar of the Church
The calculation of the day of Pascha (Easter in Orthodoxy)
The New vs. the Old Calendar
Holy Week and the Journey to Pascha (Easter)
Contemporary Moral Issues
The Orthodox position on contemporary moral issues such as contraception, abortion, artificial insemination, in vitro
fertilization, homosexuality, capital punishment, euthanasia, and more. A brief discussion on each.
Living an Orthodox Lifestyle
Beginning to Pray
On fasting, prayer and almsgiving
Living the Liturgical life of the Church
The role of monasticism in the Orthodox Church
The Eastern and Western Churches
The differences between Eastern Orthodoxy and Western Catholicism and Protestantism
The relationship of the Orthodox Church with the churches of the West
The Orthodox Church and the World Council of Churches
Recommended Texts:
The Holy Bible, including the Old Testament and deutero-canonical books (Apocrypha). The Revised Standard Version or the New Revised Standard is recommended.
Welcome to the Orthodox Church , by Frederica Mathewes-Green
The Orthodox Church, by Bishop Kallistos Ware
Contemporary Moral Issues, by Fr. Stanley Harakas
Making God Real In The Orthodox Christian Home, by Fr. Anthony Coniaris
Beginning to Pray, by Archbishop Anthony Bloom
The Divine Liturgy Service Book
We welcome all visitors who may wish to come and experience an Orthodox Christian Liturgy. For those who wish to become Orthodox Christians, please call the parish office at (206) 323-8557 to speak with Fr. Dean Kouldukis.
The schedule of worship services is as follows:
Saturday: Great Vespers – 4:00 pm
Sunday mornings: Orthros - 8:45 am, Divine Liturgy - 10:00 am