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Post by simplyorthodox on Jan 5, 2013 18:21:26 GMT 2
Yesterday I received this question:
"Do Orthodox Christians believe that Jesus Christ can audibly speak to them as some Roman Catholics do profess? Also, do they believe that Jesus makes appearances of Himself to them from time to time according to His Will?"
Though I have definatelly formed an answer in my mind, any additions of you could be really useful! Thanks!
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Post by OrthodoxBrit on Jan 5, 2013 19:35:32 GMT 2
Christ has appeared to people in the Orthodox tradition. Think of St. Silouhan the Athonite. Christ appeared to him.
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Post by simplyorthodox on Jan 5, 2013 21:38:13 GMT 2
Thanks, my mind stuck on the "audibly" and "profess" word  It's very difficult to form an answer sometimes, when english is not my mothertongue. Thanks! |
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Post by Vlad on Jan 6, 2013 3:36:25 GMT 2
I'm fairly sure that there was a time when Christ appeared to St. Seraphim of Sarov. There are multiple other instances, and I've heard of converts seeing visions of Jesus Christ. I hope God can grant me that honour one day.
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Post by OrthodoxBrit on Jan 6, 2013 4:56:44 GMT 2
I think the main difference between Catholic and Orthodox appearances is that in Latin ones, Christ always seems to appear and tell the Priest/Monk what to believe (always coinciding with Roman Doctrine) but in Orthodox appearances it is more spiritual advice or comforting, the same as Marian apparitions.
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Post by immerlein on Jan 6, 2013 7:36:46 GMT 2
I've noticed that too about Catholic appearances of Jesus or Mary. Seems a tad suspicious to me, but eh.
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Post by JamesfromTA on Jan 6, 2013 14:41:05 GMT 2
I've noticed the same thing which never makes sense to me. Also, I would definitely say that Christ has appeared to Orthodox Christians; the most famous example (I would assume) would be when He spoke to St. Paul on the road to Damascus.
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It's very difficult to form an answer sometimes, when english is not my mothertongue. Thanks!
