As Christians, we both believe that Jesus Christ is God incarnate—our Savior. God loves everyone. The differences between us as churches are significant, although we share some similarities:
Some Similarities
Apostolic
Biblical
Holy Sacraments
Veneration of St. Mary, the angels, and the saints
Some Differences
| Orthodox |
Catholic |
| No Purgatory |
Purgatory |
| St. Mary is venerated and exalted |
Immaculate Conception of St. Mary |
| Pope is not infallible—subject to Confession |
Infallibility of the Pope |
| Baptism by immersion |
Baptism by sprinkling |
| Confirmation by Chrismation after Baptism |
Confirmation by affirmation as teens |
For additional information, please visit:
http://www.suscopts.org/resources/literature/orthodox-faith/difference-between-catholicism-and-orthodoxy/
