I will say, I don't know of your familiarity with it, but as a Western-rite Orthodox Christian who converted from being a Traditional Catholic, I actually have found a greater appreciation for these traditions I thought I wouldn't be able to experience in Orthodoxy.
Loving it. Here, in Japan, the Orthodox liturgical readins are based on a Bible that was translated back in the Meiji period (late 1800's) . The chinese characters are very old and non-standard today. It was a point of high cuiriousity when I showed Japanese acquianitnces around me. The missus said if they want more converts they are going to have to update their Bible. FWIW>
I am a coward, I haven't told most of my Catholic friends. I am 2000 miles away, but they will have to know soon. My biggest problems is that I am godmother to some of their children. Children I have not ceased praying for. This is a very difficult situation. St John Cassian proved my bridge to Orthodoxy, but I was having such difficulty finding an Orthodox priest to take me seriously that I ended up praying to St Rita (my Catholic patron) for it to happen, if it were God's will. The rest is history and her statue is still on my dresser.
That's a tough one! I have never known what to do with Catholic godchildren after conversion. I think I would want to talk it over with their parents to see what they want to do.
@@bengensiejewski5002 No talking statues pls, I have never gone in for that sort of stuff, I have always been governed by the Eastern concept of 'prelest'.
I am an English speaking Trad Cath who converted to Orthodoxy in Romania. I would like to add that here too, women are more involved in the Liturgy and the first time I saw female monastics acting as thurifers in a procession, my mind threw a hissy fit! On the other side, the designation of men on the right and women on the left of the narthex is very well adhered to and the order for receiving Communion; infants, children, men then women would have even some Trad Caths turning into feminists! Incidentally I have heard three different Romanian versions of the Our Father whilst I have been here, the translation thing is not confined to being an English issue.
Coming from Novis Ordo to Byzantine Catholic and this past year, fully Orthodox. It’s been a very lonely road but I would never go back. Just found your channel and it is a comfort as most converts I meet are former Protestants. Thank you.
Thank you for dropping by! I am sure as a Byzantine Catholic turned Orthodox, there are even MORE challenges (like having the divine liturgy explained to you despite having attended it for years).
@@TheRomanOrthodox It was only for a year that I attended a local Byzantine mission and the services there were quite limited. I couldn’t take the local RCC parish liturgies anymore even though I still believe they consecrate the true body and blood of Christ. I not only lost most of my contacts in the parish ( my dear beloved husband still remains there as a deacon), but I also lost friends from the local charismatic Catholic gatherings which I avoid now like the plague, even though they are good ,truth seeking people. I found a wonderful monastery 40 minutes from home and I love their English Byzantine chanting, but most people who attend there live at least an hour away in all directions so it is difficult to form close friendships. All the losses though are worth it to me as I finally feel that I can put my trust in truth of Orthodoxy and of course with the Lord, I am never really alone in this world. God bless you.
I'm happy you have found your home amongst the other thousands of churches you could have chosen. But as someone who once attended a Russian Orthodox Church, I still have a hard time believing the Orthodox Church is the one true church. Eastern Orthodoxy is purely and exclusively Byzantine (and further divided amongst nationalistic lines) that it's difficult for me to accept that in order to be in Christ's one true church everyone must surrender to this single isolated liturgical rite.
Well, two points. First, I am Antiochian, and the term for my Church is the "Rûm Orthodox" Church of Antioch, meaning "Roman" or "Greek." Second, Constantinople was the capital of the Eastern Roman empire, which spoke Greek. I am also a Latin-speaker. So, the name just seems to fit. "Eastern" Orthodoxy has as much right to be called "Roman" as the Latin church does. Hence the name. Thanks for dropping by!
Why change from catholic to orthodox? especially if you are not Eastern European or from the more eastern countries of the world? I dont understand why want for someone else to do this?
Thanks for dropping by! The simple fact is that I believe Eastern Orthodox to be the true Church founded by Jesus Christ for all people in all nations. I do not believe that the Roman Catholic Church is that Church. And, I believe that the Orthodox Church has the way of eternal life, and the Roman Catholic Church doesn't.
@@TheRomanOrthodoxI have no issues with your conversion away from Roman Catholicism. But your reasoning is puerile beyond belief. If you really want to be Orthodox then your only reason should be: (1 and only 1) the Holy Ghost does NOT proceed from the Father AND the Son. Everything else pales into insignificance (including the issue of "Supreme Pontiff". No generalities. And I sincerely wish you well in your new home! HC-JAIPUR (26/06/2024) .
Sorry, to see you become Orthodox, well the Catholic Church is the True Church. I attended the SSPX parish in Canada. I will pray for you and all who have left the church.
@@bengensiejewski5002 By default, the use of contraceptives is wrong, but there are some exceptions that one should navigate with the help of a spiritual father.
@@TheRomanOrthodox Where has the Orthodox Church spoken about this? "Exceptions" is another way of saying the Orthodox lacks a clear understanding and teaching regarding this issue.
@@javierduenasjimenez7930 ROCOR is under the Moscow Patriarchate and not really part of that movement. It is a strict jurisdiction, for sure, but a wonderful, blessed one. As for the schismatic groups, I am not a huge fan.
