Where Did the Orthodox Church Come from? (Part 2)

Fr. Matthias Shehad continues his exploration of the origins of the Orthodox Church, starting with the establishment of the church on the day of Pentecost and the development of its early structure. He explains how key ecumenical councils addressed major heresies concerning the divinity of Christ and the Holy Spirit, highlighting councils of Nicaea, Constantinople, Ephesus, and Chalcedon. Fr. Matthias discusses the resulting schism between the Oriental Orthodox and Eastern Orthodox Churches, as well as ongoing efforts toward their theological reunification. He then examines the Great Schism of 1054, focusing on disputes over authority and the addition of the filioque clause to the Nicene Creed by the Roman Church, which led to the separation of what became the Roman Catholic Church. The talk also touches on the historical persecution of the Coptic Church and its impact on church organization and spirituality. Fr. Matthias clarifies key theological points about the Trinity, the incarnation, and the development of doctrine, contrasting Orthodox and Catholic beliefs