You have decided that you would like to convert to Orthodox, but which one? There are at least 3 world religions which have denominations or sects that are called Orthodox: Christianity, Judaism, and Baha'i.
Steps
Method 1
Method 1 of 2:
For Christianity
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Go to your local Orthodox Parish, and tell the priest that you would like to convert to the Orthodox Church.
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The Conversion process will take approximately a year.Advertisement
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The parish priest will choose a godparent for you.
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After much study, the priest will contact the Bishop (of the particular diocese), who will give his blessing for your Baptism into the faith.Advertisement
Method 2
Method 2 of 2:
For Judaism
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Go to your local Orthodox Synagogue, and tell the rabbi that you would like to become an Orthodox Jew.
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The rabbi will do everything he can to discourage you from making your decision to convert, because you have to be 100% committed and Orthodox Judaism is NOT for everyone.
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Develop a close friendship with an Orthodox Jewish family to immerse yourself in the Jewish faith.
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You have to appear before a Jewish court called a Beit Din.
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5If you are a man, and you are already circumcised, you have to go through a ceremony called "Hatafat Dam Brit" which is a symbolic need prick at the circumcision scar and you shed 1 drop of blood.Advertisement
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Tips
- Orthodox Christianity is divided into 2 main sub denominations: Eastern Orthodox and Oriental Orthodox. Eastern Orthodox includes Greek, Russian, Ukrainian divisions, while, Oriental include Coptic, Ethiopian, Indian divisions.Thanks
- Only Orthodox Jewish conversions are recognized by the State of Israel, and Orthodox Judaism is divided into at least 3 sub sects: Chasidic, Haredim, and Modern Orthodox. Orthodox Judaism is a subdivision of Ashkenazi Judaism.Thanks
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Warnings
- Not everyone will be happy with your decision to convert to an Orthodox religion.Thanks
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Things You'll Need
- For Orthodox Christians: a Bible, an Orthodox Catechism, and writings of the Church Fathers.
- For Orthodox Jews: Orthodox synagogue and rabbi, Hebrew Language, Jewish Prayer Books, Torah, Talmud, and the kosher dietary laws.
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