Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church

Orthodox church. Orthodox Church represents one of Christianity’s oldest traditions, dating to the apostolic era and formally separating from Western Christianity in 1054. Orthodox Christianity emphasizes mystical theology, apostolic tradition, and the unchanged faith of the early church. Worship centers on the Divine Liturgy with rich symbolism, iconography, and ancient prayers. Orthodox theology focuses on theosis (becoming like God through participation in divine nature) and maintains seven sacramental mysteries. The church structure includes several autocephalous (self-governing) churches organized along national or regional lines, led by patriarchs or metropolitans who gather in councils. Orthodox spirituality balances communal worship, personal prayer, fasting, and almsgiving while maintaining distinctive practices like the Jesus Prayer and veneration of icons.