The Orthodox Church

The Orthodox Church is a major branch of Christianity with ancient traditions, icons, and beautiful worship services.

What It Means

The Orthodox Church traces its roots to early Christian communities in the eastern Roman world. Orthodox worship often uses chanting, candles, incense, and painted holy images called icons.

How People Practice or Remember It

Many Orthodox Christians live in Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and other regions. Easter is one of the most important Orthodox celebrations.

Things to Remember

• The Orthodox Church traces its roots to early Christian communities in the eastern Roman world.
• Orthodox worship often uses chanting, candles, incense, and painted holy images called icons.
• Many Orthodox Christians live in Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and other regions.
• Easter is one of the most important Orthodox celebrations.

Did You Know?

People learn about Orthodox Church in different ways, including family traditions, teachers, books, art, music, and visits to important places.