Discussion: Oriental Orthodox and Eastern Orthodox.
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Discussion Description:
What are the similarities and differences between Oriental and Eastern Orthodox? Do they have different traditions or practices, or are they just divided geographically?
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At May 4, 2026, 8:16 p.m. Real_The_Founder said: The real only difference between Oriental Orthodoxy and Eastern Orthodoxy is the Christology (Study of the nature of Jesus Christ). Basically everything else, they are identical, or near identical. Oriental Orthodox believes that the nature of Jesus Christ is Miaphysitism, meaning that Jesus Christ is one united nature made up of two whole natures as well, basically two wholes into one united whole. They believe that Jesus Christ is Fully Divine and Fully Human, and those two natures are united in one nature, that is the incarnate Son of God. Eastern Orthodox Christians hold to the Hypostatic Union of Jesus Christ, meaning that Jesus is 100% God and 100% man (so Fully God and Fully Man) united in one person called Christ. As you can see, the difference here is extremely miniscule and small, but that is the main difference between them both. Other than that difference, they are nearly identical. Both are super cool however!
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At May 5, 2026, 4:54 p.m. Bleed_For_Love said: Ooo ok that's very interesting to know. Thanks for the response!
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