Oriental Orthodoxy refers to the communion of Eastern Christian churches that recognize only the first three ecumenical councils and reject the Chalcedonian Definition, maintaining a Miaphysite Christology. It is distinct from Eastern Orthodoxy and Roman Catholicism, and includes churches such as the Coptic, Armenian, and Syriac Orthodox Churches.

Oriental Orthodoxy

Eastern Christian churches

first three ecumenical councils

The Chalcedonian Definition, established at the Council of Chalcedon in 451 AD, is a Christian doctrinal statement that defines the dual nature of Christ as fully divine and fully human in one person, without confusion or division. This definition aimed to resolve theological disputes about the nature of Christ and is a cornerstone of Christological orthodoxy in many Christian traditions.

Chalcedonian Definition

Miaphysite Christology

Eastern Orthodoxy is one of the three main branches of Christianity, alongside Roman Catholicism and Protestantism, characterized by its rich liturgical traditions and the centrality of the Eucharist. It emphasizes the continuity with the early Christian church, the importance of the seven ecumenical councils, and the mystical experience of God through theosis.

Eastern Orthodoxy

Roman Catholicism is the largest branch of Christianity, characterized by its adherence to the authority of the Pope and its rich tradition of sacraments and liturgy. It emphasizes the importance of faith and works, the veneration of saints, and the belief in the transubstantiation of the Eucharist.

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