1. Introduction
Start with the basic framing for the Coptic Church, Oriental Orthodoxy, and what this guide means by Orthodoxy.
2. Becoming Orthodox
Learn about catechism, classes, baptism, and the practical path of entering the Orthodox Church.
3. Orthodox Life, Creed, and Prayer
Read about the Creed, confession, personal prayer, fasting, reverence, and daily Orthodox Christian life.
4. The Divine Liturgy
Understand the liturgical shape of Orthodox worship, the Offering of the Lamb, Scripture readings, Communion, hymns, incense, and reverence.
5. The Seven Sacraments
Explore Baptism, Chrismation, Confession, Communion, Unction of the Sick, Marriage, and Priesthood.
6. Church Seasons, Feasts, and Fasts
Follow the rhythm of the Orthodox year through fasts, feasts, Holy Week, and major church seasons.
7. Church Services
Learn about Vespers, Matins, Raising of Incense, Midnight Praises, the Divine Liturgy, and other liturgical services.
8. Church Building and Icons
Read about church architecture, eastward prayer, the sanctuary, nave, narthex, iconostasis, and the role of icons in Orthodox worship.