Holy Tradition in the Orthodox Church
One of the most important parts of Orthodox theology is adherence to what is known as ‘Holy Tradition’, expressed through changelessness – even timelessness – and a sense of living continuity with the ancient Church (2 Thess 2:15).
Tradition, in the Orthodox Church, refers to the Holy Bible, the Creed of Nicaea and Constantinople, the decrees of the Ecumenical Councils, the writings of Church Fathers, the Canons, service books, icons… each addition found in comformity with what came before, and primarily, in conformity with the centre of our Tradition, Holy Scripture. There is no conflict between Scripture and Tradition – God, the source of revelation, gave us the former and guides us with the latter…
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