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Introducing the Orthodox Church: Its Faith and Life

Introducing the Orthodox Church is a short guide for readers who want to understand the Eastern Orthodox Christian tradition. It outlines the church's history and the core beliefs that shape its faith, then turns to worship, the sacraments and the liturgical year. The book also looks at how Orthodox Christians live their faith day to day, including prayer, fasting and the role of the church community. Written for newcomers as well as for members who want a clearer account of their own tradition, it offers an accessible overview of a church with deep roots in the early centuries of Christianity.

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