The differences between Orthodoxy and Roman Catholicism are variously judged by commentators to be either legitimate diversities of interpretation or unsubstantiated distortions or even falsehoods.
Similarities
- The gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ as revealed in the Scriptures and attested to in the other sacred, inspired, biblical writings.
- The teachings of the fathers and saints of the first millennium within Holy Tradition throughout this period.
- The Real Presence of Christ in the Holy Mysteries and the efficacy of sacramental grace.
- We also believe in the Mass every sunday, Virgin Mary, We honour all saints, acknowledge the same sacraments and believe in Heaven and Hell.
Differences
The Trinity:
ROMAN CATHOLIC:
Reason can show that God exists and that his attributes may be logically inferred.
In the Age to come, the righteous will behold with their intellects and assisted by grace the essence of God, the Beatific Vision
ORTHODOXY:
Knowledge of God is planted in human nature. Reason cannot go further than this.No one can ever or will ever see God in Himself. We are the creatures of the Creator. There is an absolution distinction in being here such that communion with God is with his energies, not his essence or nature.
FASTING
ROMAN CATHOLIC:
Starting with the Council of Trent but especially since the Second Vatican Council the requirements concerning weekly fasting and fasting before Holy Communion
ORTHODOXY:
The Orthodox Church still practices fasting and feasting in relation to the Calendar and the Eucharist unchanged from the earliest times.