Eastern Catholic

The Apocrypha is inspired Scripture.

Bible / stronglyAgree

The Pope can speak infallibly on faith and morals.

Bible / stronglyAgree

Church councils can make binding doctrinal decisions.

Church History / stronglyAgree

The Pope is the head of the universal church.

Church Leadership / stronglyAgree

Jesus died on the cross for our sins.

Jesus / stronglyAgree

Jesus is the only way to salvation.

Jesus / stronglyAgree

Jesus never sinned during His earthly life.

Jesus / stronglyAgree

Jesus rose from the dead on the third day.

Jesus / stronglyAgree

Jesus was born of a virgin.

Jesus / stronglyAgree

Mary remained a virgin her entire life.

Mary / stronglyAgree

Code of Canons of the Eastern Churches

The 1990 Code is the primary source of canonical legislation for the twenty three Eastern Catholic Churches sui iuris. Drawing on the shared heritage of the first millennium it codifies governance sacramental discipline and the rights and obligations of the faithful while preserving legitimate liturgical diversity. It complements but does not replace the Latin Code of Canon Law. The text fosters unity with Rome while safeguarding each Church’s spiritual patrimony.

Source: Code of Canons of the Eastern Churches

Instruction for Applying the Liturgical Prescriptions of the Code of Canons of the Eastern Churches

Issued by the Congregation for the Eastern Churches in 1996 this instruction provides practical norms for implementing the CCEC’s liturgical vision. It calls Eastern Catholic communities to reclaim authentic rites avoid Latin influence and foster active participation of the faithful. The document also addresses ecumenical sensitivity in mixed contexts.

Orientale Dignitas

Leo XIII’s 1894 apostolic letter defends the rights and liturgical patrimony of Eastern Catholics against pressures to adopt Latin practices. It affirms the equal dignity of Eastern rites and calls for the establishment of appropriate institutions to foster their theology and canon law. The letter laid early groundwork for later codification efforts.

Orientale Lumen (Light of the East)

John Paul II invites Latin Catholics to breathe with ‘both lungs’ by appreciating Eastern Christian spirituality. He highlights icons liturgy monasticism and the theology of deification as gifts for the whole Church. The apostolic letter urges practical steps toward fuller communion with the Orthodox while encouraging Eastern Catholics to remain faithful to their identity.

Orientalium Ecclesiarum (Decree on the Catholic Churches of the Eastern Rite)

Promulgated by Vatican II this decree honors the equal dignity of the Eastern Catholic Churches and encourages them to preserve their liturgical languages disciplines and spiritual heritage. It clarifies that unity with Rome does not require Latinization and it urges the restoration of authentic Eastern traditions. The document also promotes dialogue toward unity with the Orthodox Churches.

Source: Orientalium Ecclesiarum, §2