Coptic orthodox church this oriental orthodox group

 Coptic Orthodox Church : This Oriental Orthodox group is primarily found in Egypt and in
parts of Ethiopia. It is known for its long-running monastic communities deep in the
Egyptian desert. As a Christian minority, Coptic-Muslim relations in Egypt continue to be
contentious.

Denominations of Christianity
Western Churches Eastern Churches
Roman
Catholic
Protestant
 Lutheran
 Church of England
(Anglican)
 Calvinist
 Sectarian
o Baptist
o Methodist
o Quaker
o Pentecostal
o Other
Non-Traditional
 Mormon
 Christian
Science
 Jehovah’s
Witnesses
 African
Independent
 Unitarian
 Unity
 Unification
 Other
Orthodox
 Greek
 Russian
 Serbian
 Other
Non-Orthodox
 Armenian
 Coptic
 Ethiopian
 Nestorian
 Other
The Christian Year
 The Christian year is followed in varying degrees by all Christian denominations, but the
complete calendar remains a part of the Roman Catholic, Orthodox, and traditionalist
Protestant denominations (Church of England and Lutheranism). Symbolic colors are
used for clerical garbs during each period.
o Advent : First season of the liturgical year; four-week period ending with
Christmas.
o Christmas : A 12-day period celebrating the birth Jesus; ends with the feast of the
Epiphany , which honors the visit of the wise men to the infant Jesus. The exact
date of Jesus’ birth is unknown; however, the Roman festival for the winter
solstice, Saturnalia , was chosen as the date for celebration.
o Ordinary Time (before Lent) : Since Easter is a moveable feast based on the lunar
calendar, the period of Ordinary Time before Lent (the preparation period for
Easter) can vary in length.
o Lent : A 40-day period of preparation for Easter beginning with Ash Wednesday ; a
time of austerity and sacrifice representing Jesus; 40 days of fasting and prayer.
The holy days of Good Friday , Holy Saturday, and Easter Sunday end this period.
o Easter : Celebration of Jesus’ resurrection with roots to the Jewish festival of
Passover. This 50-day period ends with the festival of Pentecost , which recalls the
first sermons of the apostles through inspiration from the Holy Spirit.
o Ordinary Time (after Easter) : Stretches from Pentecost Monday to the season of
Advent.
Roman Catholicism

 The Catholic Church has seven sacraments , or physical rites that bestow the grace of
God: baptism, the Eucharist, confirmation, reconciliation, marriage, ordination, and
anointing of the sick.
o The only sacrament not open to all is ordination, which is currently reserved only
for men and requires celibacy and obedience to the church hierarchy.
 Roman Catholicism views both scripture and tradition as essential parts of faith.
Emphasis is placed on the church hierarchy and the guidance that it offers. The Bible is
meant to be interpreted with guidance from church authority and the tradition of
interpretation. In addition, good works are meant to accompany faith.