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How to become Christian:
Becoming a Christian involves a journey of faith and personal transformation. It starts with a sincere desire to understand and embrace the teachings of Jesus Christ. The first step is usually to learn about Jesus' life, teachings, and the core beliefs of Christianity through reading the Bible, attending church services, and talking with believers. This is followed by repentance, where one acknowledges their sins and asks for God's forgiveness. The key moment is accepting Jesus Christ as your Savior and committing to follow Him. This often involves a public declaration of faith, such as baptism, which symbolizes dying to the old self and being reborn in Christ. From there, it's a continuous path of growing in faith, participating in the church community, and striving to live according to Christian principles.
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Below is a list of sects and their description. Keep in mind that Orthodoxy is the only true faith
List of sects
Catholic Church:
Roman Catholic Church: The largest Christian denomination led by the Pope, centered in Vatican City.
Byzantine Catholic Church (Eastern Catholic Churches in communion with the Pope): Eastern Christian churches that recognize the Pope’s authority while maintaining their own liturgical traditions.
Palmarian Catholic Church: A small schismatic group with its own Pope, based in Palmar de Troya, Spain.
Old Catholic Church: A group of churches that split from the Roman Catholic Church over the doctrine of papal infallibility.
Society of Saint Pius X: A traditionalist group that opposes modern changes in the Church since the Second Vatican Council.
Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter: A society of apostolic life for priests dedicated to preserving traditional Latin Mass.
Hebrew Catholicism: A Catholic movement that emphasizes following the Old Testament and Hebrew law. It is basically the High Church version of Messianic Judaism.
Eastern Orthodox Churches:
Greek Orthodox Church: The national church of Greece, part of the wider Eastern Orthodox communion. Led by the Patriarch of Constantinople. It is corrupted by ecumenism and modernism.
Russian Orthodox Church: The largest autocephalous Orthodox Church, headquartered in Moscow. It has become politicized and corrupted.
Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia: A Moscow-guided ministry that is for all the Russian Orthodox churches that aren't located in Russia.
Russian Church Abroad: A traditionalist ROCOR branch that fell to the heresy of ecumenism in 1994.
Serbian Orthodox Church: The national church of Serbia, also part of the Eastern Orthodox communion.
Bulgarian Orthodox Church: The national church of Bulgaria.
Romanian Orthodox Church: The largest church in Romania.
Georgian Orthodox Church: The national church of Georgia, one of the oldest Christian communities.
Albanian Orthodox Church: The national church of Albania.
Polish Orthodox Church: The national church of Poland.
Orthodox Church in America: An autocephalous Orthodox Church primarily in the United States.
Antiochian Orthodox Church: One of the oldest Christian communities, headquartered in Syria.
Greek Orthodox Patriarchate in Jerusalem: One of the oldest Christian communities, based in Jerusalem.
Church of Cyprus: The national church of Cyprus.
Esphigmenou Monastery: An independent Orthodox monastery on Mount Athos, known for its traditionalist stance and righteous resistance to modern changes within Orthodoxy
True Orthodoxy/Genuine Orthodoxy: An Orthodox zealot Old Calendrist movement followed by multiple Orthodox monasteries and churches that famously uses the phrase "Orthodoxy Or Death!". TrueOrthodoxy.org is the website of the Genuine Orthodox Church of the USA.
Vicariate of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church Kyivian Patriarchate of USA and Canada: An independent Orthodox patriarchate that is led by Bp. Bohdan Luke Zhoba after a schism from the OCU and the Genuine Orthodoxy movement. It is based in Pennsylvania.
Palestinian Orthodox Church: A Pennsylvania-based Orthodox Church that is independent and has traveled to and from Jerusalem, and all around the world. It is led by His Beautitude Abp. Ramzi Abina Melchizdeck Musallam. The POC originates from the True Orthodoxy movement and the Arabic Catholic Church of the East and was previously in communion with the ROCOR. The POC is in partial communion with the Assyrian Church of the East. They have a growing number of parishes in America and Britain and the Middle East. The POC is also known as the Greek-Palestinian Orthodox Patriarchate of America. The church is a growing presence in Jerusalem and Georgia (the country), but has had problems with the Jerusalem Patriarchate due to Abp. Melchizdeck not being a member of the Assembly of Canonical Bishops. The POC is mostly made up of former ROCOR priests and Jerusalem Orthodox Priests, and former Catholic priests. They have been recently doing charity in Palestine, Jerusalem, Latin America, and Africa.
Canadian-Alaskan Orthodox Vicariate: A schismatic group from Canada. This group became involved in crime and was shutdown by Bp. Elan Bolton, influenced by law enforcement.
Covenantal Orthodox Church: A (now disbanded) independent church that was led by a Pope whos identity was kept secret. The church was disbanded due to internal controversy and issues with communion. The church had a Synod called the ACMAB (Apostolic Council of Major Archbishops) and wrote its own catechism. This church was then broken up into multiple ministries and independent churches, including the Orthodox Outreach Ministry, the Virtual Catholic Church, the Catholic Outreach Ministry, the Independent Orthodox Patriarchate of Texas, the Independent Antiochian Patriarchate of the Texas Republic, the Autocephalous Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of the Southern United States, and the Canadian-Alaskan Orthodox Vicariate.
German Orthodox Metropolis: A growing autocephalous Orthodox church in Germany and Luxembourg.
Genuine Orthodox Church of the USA: An Old Calendarist zealot church that owns the TrueOrthodoxy.org website.
Genuine Orthodox Church of Texas: A theoconservative Old Calendarist church based in The Woodlands, TX. They are distinct from the GOCUSA. They are an organization starting from members of the IAPTR and Texan Orthodox Church who wanted an Eastern Rite ministry and members of the OCA and GOCUSA who were Texan historians and wanted an Orthodox Church that is specific to Texas. The GOCTX is a new organization. The GOCTX is very conservative and traditional, some going to and coming from pilgrimages in Jerusalem and Antioch and some being Southern Baptist converts to Orthodoxy. The GOCTX has apostolic succession, but its legitimacy is questioned by some Orthodox Christians.
Western Rite Orthodoxy:
Independent Antiochian Patriarchate of the Texas Republic (IAPTR): A small rural independent patriarchate led by Abp. Elan Bolton, known for being smaller than the Celtic Orthodox Church.
Western Rite Antiochian: A vicariate under the Antiochian Orthodox Church using Western liturgies like the Mass of St. Gregory and Liturgy of St. Tikhon.
Celtic Orthodox Church: Known for its monastic spirituality and Celtic liturgical heritage. Founded in 37AD by St. Joseph of Arimathea. It was restored in 1866.
French Orthodox Church (Orthodox Church of France): Uses the Gallican Rite and emphasizes preserving Western liturgical traditions.
CWOC (Communion of Western Orthodox Churches): A communion of churches including the Celtic Orthodox Church, French Orthodox Church, and the Orthodox Church of the Gauls.
Autocephalous Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Southern United States: A patriarchate formed by Patriarch Maximus with the blessing of the synod associated with the Covenantal Orthodox Church.
Texan Orthodox Church: A disbanded church that was very closely related to the GOCTX and IAPTR and IOPTX and Harmonia Monastery. The Texan Orthodox Church was led by Bishop Rev. Elliot Esch and Abp. Elan Bolton. It is a direct continuation of the Covenantal Orthodox Church. It was previously in partial communion with the Orthodox Church of America but then became independent. The Texan Orthodox Church has only one parish but has evangelization travels around America. It was disbanded along with the Covenantal Orthodox Church but was reinstated when Rev. Elliot Esch became Orthodox again and was consecrated a bishop by Abp. Elan Bolton. The Texas Orthodox Church is currently in dialogue with the Greek Palestinian Orthodox Church of America. The church is in partial communion and ecumenical dialogue with Rome.
Oriental Orthodox Churches:
Coptic Orthodox Church: The largest Christian church in Egypt, led by the Coptic Pope.
Armenian Apostolic Church: The national church of Armenia.
Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church: One of the largest Christian denominations in Ethiopia.
Eritrean Orthodox Tewahedo Church: The national church of Eritrea.
Syriac Orthodox Church: An ancient church with a significant presence in the Middle East.
Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church (Indian Orthodox Church): One of the oldest Christian communities in India.
Protestant Denominations:
Lutheranism: A major branch of Protestantism founded on the teachings of Martin Luther. Split from the Catholic church.
Anglicanism: A tradition within Christianity comprising the Church of England and other churches in communion with it.
Presbyterianism: A Protestant denomination governed by a system of church elders (presbyters).
Methodism: A Protestant denomination founded by John Wesley, known for its emphasis on social justice.
Baptists: A diverse group of Protestant Christians known for their practice of believer's baptism.
Reformed Churches (e.g., Calvinist): Protestant churches that follow the theological traditions of John Calvin.
Pentecostalism: A movement within Protestant Christianity emphasizing the direct experience of the Holy Spirit.
Adventism (e.g., Seventh-day Adventists): A Protestant denomination emphasizing the imminent return of Jesus Christ.
Anabaptists (e.g., Mennonites, Amish): Groups known for their practice of adult baptism and simple living.
Evangelicalism: A broad movement within Protestantism emphasizing the authority of the Bible and personal conversion.
Restorationist Movements:
Churches of Christ: A movement seeking to restore the original Christian church as described in the New Testament.
Jehovah's Witnesses: A Christian denomination known for its nontrinitarian beliefs and door-to-door evangelism. They are considered as not Christian by Orthodox Christianity.
Latter-day Saint movement (Mormons): A movement founded by Joseph Smith, known for the Book of Mormon. They are considered as not even Christian by Orthodox Christianity.
Orthodox-Catholicism: Orthodox-Catholics are classified as a sort of "High Church Non-Denominationalism" and try to practice the Early Church teachings. Most of the Orthodox-Catholics are baptized in either Eastern Rite Catholic Churches or Eastern Orthodox Churches. Some try to worship by themselves by setting up altars in similar fashion to cave monasteries. Some independent ministries, such as Global Orthodox-Catholic Ministries, go by this type of Christianity, and try to unite Orthodox Christians and Catholic Christians. Most Orthodox-Catholics are very conservative but very friendly. Their beliefs and traditions can vary, but they are mostly originating from traditional Christianity, most of the time being Eastern Christianity.
Non-denominational Organizations:
Hillsong Church/Hillsong United: A global evangelical church known for its contemporary worship music.
Elevation Worship: A ministry of Elevation Church, known for its modern worship music.
Kenneth Copeland Ministries: A ministry known for its prosperity gospel and WOF teachings.
Universal Life Church: An organization offering free ordination and performing weddings.
Orthodox Outreach Ministry (Formerly VCC): A ministry that teaches about Orthodoxy and offers acolytic assistance to small Orthodox parishes.
Christians United (associated with Orthodoxy): A group associated with Orthodox Christianity that seeks to unite all Christians.
Calvary Chapel Association: A network of evangelical churches known for their expository Bible teaching.
Saddleback Church: A megachurch led by Rick Warren, known for its purpose-driven model.
Lighthouse Church: Various churches named Lighthouse, often evangelical in nature.
New Life Church: Various churches named New Life, often evangelical in nature.
Victory Church: Various churches named Victory, often evangelical in nature.
Bethel Church: A church in California known for its charismatic worship and music.
International Fellowship of Christians and Jews: An organization promoting cooperation between Christians and Jews.
World Vision: A Christian humanitarian organization focused on helping children and communities.
Samaritan’s Purse: A Christian relief organization led by Franklin Graham.
Miscellaneous Ancient Churches:
Assyrian Church of the East: An ancient Christian church with its own unique liturgical traditions.
Ancient Church of the East: A group that split from the Assyrian Church of the East.
Old Christianity (Far-Right Old Catholics, Old Orthodox, Independent Orthodox sects such as Esphigmenou Monastery, and Conservative High Church Non-Denominationals): Various traditionalist and conservative Christian groups maintaining older practices and beliefs.
Independent Orthodox Patriarchate of Texas: A schismatic group of missions and monasteries associated with Global Orthodox-Catholic Ministries and the Covenantal Orthodox Church but is declared even more canonically irregular by the Russian Orthodox Church and a "cult" and has a lot of controversy. Some non-denominational GOCM priests are members of this patriarchate. The IOPTX is to the Orthodox Church as the Palmarian Church is to the Catholic Church.
Christ the Good Shepherd Church: An independent church overseen by Bp. Mar Mari Emanuel, that split from the Assyrian Church of the East after Emanuel had disagreements with the patriarch and got suspended. This church is recognized as fully valid by the Covenantal Orthodox Church.
Harmonia Monastery: A monastery that split with the Catholic half becoming the VCC and the Western Rite Orthodox half forming the IOPTX. Both halves eventually went back into communion with each other and became the Covenantal Orthodox Church, but some missionaries in communion with IOPTX still identify with the original name.
Russian Orthodox In Communion With Rome: A group of Russian Byzantine Catholic Churches that claim to be Orthodox.
Ukrainian Orthodox Greek Catholic Church (UOGCC): An independent Eastern Catholic religious movement that separated from the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church in 2009. It is dedicated to evangelization and follows the Eastern Christian tradition.
Secret Societies:
Knights Templar: A medieval Catholic military order known for their significant power and influence. They operated openly but had certain rituals and practices kept from the public.
Rosicrucians: A philosophical and mystical movement with Christian influences, shrouded in symbolism and esoteric practices.
Freemasonry: A fraternal organization with roots in medieval stonemason guilds. While not exclusively Christian, Freemasonry has been associated with Christian symbolism and has had notable Christian members. The group is known for its secretive rituals and emphasis on moral and ethical teachings.
Philorthodox Society: A secret political and revolutionary organization established in 1839. It aimed to strengthen the position of the Eastern Orthodox Church within the Kingdom of Greece and expand its borders.
Honorable Mentions:
Rastafarianism: Rastafarianism is a religious and social movement that originated in Jamaica in the 1930s. It emphasizes the worship of Haile Selassie I, the former emperor of Ethiopia, as the messianic figure who will lead black people to liberation, believed to be the fulfillment of the second coming of Jesus Christ. The movement promotes peace, love, and the spiritual use of cannabis.
Messianic Judaism: A movement of Jewish believers in Jesus as the Messiah. They combine elements of Judaism and Christianity. Adherents of Messianic Judaism believe that Jesus (Yeshua) is the Jewish Messiah and the Son of God, and they incorporate his teachings into their faith. They observe traditional Jewish customs, holidays, and rituals, while also embracing New Testament beliefs. Messianic Jews seek to retain their Jewish identity while following Jesus as their Messiah. A notable Messianic Jewish ministry is SO BE IT
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