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| − | In Orthodox circles the term '''convert''' is often used to describe someone who: | + | 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. Muslim, Buddhist) |
| − | # | + | # non-Orthodox or heterodox Christian beliefs (e.g. Roman Catholic, Protestant) |
and decided to become a Orthodox Christian. In the later case, the individual may be received in the church by [[chrismation]]. In the two former cases, individuals would be received by [[baptism]]. | and decided to become a Orthodox Christian. In the later case, the individual may be received in the church by [[chrismation]]. In the two former cases, individuals would be received by [[baptism]]. | ||
Revision as of 18:31, November 17, 2005
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. Muslim, Buddhist)
- non-Orthodox or heterodox Christian beliefs (e.g. Roman Catholic, Protestant)
and decided to become a Orthodox Christian. In the later case, the individual may be received in the church by chrismation. In the two former cases, individuals would be received by baptism.
