The
one, undivided Church is said to have begun on the day of
Pentecost, 50 days after the Resurrection of Christ. Already
by the 4th century the term "Orthodox Christian" was used to
designate those Christians who remained faithful to the
totality of the teaching of Jesus Christ and the apostles,
as opposed to those who were known as "heretics" who
promoted false doctrines and beliefs. [The term "orthodox"
means "correct believing" or “correct, true glory.”]. We
believe that we are the continuation of the ancient One,
Holy, Catholic Orthodox Christian Church, that we trace our
history back to Christ and the apostles.
