In Orthodox circles the term '''''convert''''' is often used to describe someone who had:

# no religious beliefs (i.e. , atheism)# non-Christian religious beliefs (e.g. , [[Islam|Muslim]], Buddhist)# non-Orthodox or heterodox Christian beliefs (e.g. [[Roman Catholic Church|Roman Catholic]], [[Protestantism|Protestant]])

and decided to become a Orthodox Christian. In the later case, the individual may be received in the church Church by [[chrismation]]. In the two former cases, individuals would be received by [[baptism]].

== See Also also ==

[[Category:Church_LifeChurch Life]]