Roman Catholic vs Eastern Orthodox: 60 Differences (Part 2)

In this video we cover many more differences between Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox churches.

00:00 Introduction

00:27 #9 – Numbering the Sacraments
01:32 #10 – Leavening of Eucharistic Bread
02:11 #11 – How Christ is Present in the Eucharist
03:17 #12 – Eucharistic Adoration
04:05 #13 – Eucharistic Miracles
04:41 #14 – Lay Participation in Eucharistic Kinds
05:06 #15 – Age of First Communion
05:25 #16 – Churching
05:50 #17 – Confirmation/Chrismation
07:04 #18 – Tonsure
08:11 #19 – Mode of Baptism
08:54 #20 – Acceptance of Baptisms/Rebaptism
10:19 #21 – Numbering Sins in Confession
10:35 #22 – Absolution Given by a Priest
11:32 #23 – Authority of Priests in Confession
12:07 #24 – Assumption/Dormition of the Virgin Mary
13:20 #25 – Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary
14:49 #26 – Marian Apparitions
15:41 #27 – Stigmata
16:25 Conclusion

[nickpass]

When Catholic and Orthodox theologians met at the Vatican some years back, the Catholics explained Transubstantiation and asked the Orthodox to explain their understanding. They simply replied that they know it happens and they have no need to know how it happens

[Compulsive-Elk]

I am Catholic but i have a lot of love and respect for our Eastern Orthodox brothers and sisters.

Glory to Jesus Christ 🙏☦️♥️

[kayedal-haddad]

You should a video on the differences between Eastern Orthodox vs. Oriental Orthodox vs. Church of the East.

[fazex]

These videos have been unbelievably informative. Thank you.

[johnrules]

I attended Catholic school for 17 years and I never once heard of reserved sins. Now that I have researched the topic, it makes complete sense to me. Thank you for the education!

[jimbobjones]

I think the most basic difference in Eucharistic theology is the question of what consecrates the bread and wine, making it the body and blood of Christ. For (Roman) Catholics, it is the words of institution ("this is my body, this is my blood") which consecrates, while in Orthodox Churches, it is the invocation of the Holy Spirit which follows both the words of institution and the prayer of sacrifice which consecrates the bread and wine as the body and blood of Christ. These differences also express a different understanding of Eucharistic sacrifice. Feel free to contact me for more information.

[jdotoz]

Priests and deacons of the Roman Rite are authorized to wear a black zucchetto, though in practice this seems rare. Officially, the color for episcopal zucchetti is called "amaranth."

As a Latin, I much prefer the Eastern administration of the Sacraments to infants. As a parent, I say get kids all the graces possible as early as possible, especially in this day and age.

In practice, the need to number sins in confession is not strict. The penitent should give enough information to allow the priest to have a reasonable idea of what he is forgiving.

[brandont]

I mean... bro nails it. He's legit unbiased. These are the differences. I've spent hours explaining these... I'm just going to link this video from now on.

[santamanone]

As Orthodox we believe the holy Eucharist is Christ’s body and blood because He said it is. No further explanation was an offered and none is needed.

[tomboyraider]

Love this! Keep up the excellent work, Joshua. So informational and educational.

[Stabu]

Wow, you're doing a really through job on this one! Thanks again for the video! It was really good!

[jamesbarksdale]

I enjoy your channel. This look at Catholicism and Orthodoxy has been particularly interesting. Keep up the good work!

[StamfordBridge]

I am in awe of this video series. So much work here!

I watch and I re-watch, often rewinding 10 seconds here and there as I go.

[Wild_Flower]

Interesting. Thank you for the videos that you make.

[mournblade]

I'm really loving this series of videos. However, I'm still not convinced that there is a significant difference between the two Churches. To me it seems mostly cultural, with a bit of stubbornness on both the Catholic AND Orthodox sides.

[catherinethompson]

I was worried these videos were going to be biased but they were not and simply gave facts. Thank you

[viz]

This is the most informed Christian I have seen online! He runs circles around almost every academic, pastor, or priest! 😂😂🙏✝👍... May God bless him! ... 1 Timothy 4:12 "Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers and example in speech, in conduct, in love, and faith, and purity"!

[traceyedson]

As always, impeccable in intent & execution. He is a master at allowing groups to speak for themselves, and researching deeply enough to communicate nuances. HRs skilled in the art of summary. I was a Stone-Campbell Restorationist before becoming Eastern Orthodox, and have no quibbles whatsoever in how he has presented either tradition.

[jecny]

Excellent video. I would add a couple minor points of clarification on the subject of confession. The Orthodox do not have a single universal formula for absolution. In the Greek tradition which you quoted, the priest tends to avoid any claim of the absolution coming from them. However, in the Slavic tradition the priest often does. The Russian formula concludes with "May our Lord and God, Jesus Christ, by the grace and compassion of His love for mankind, forgive you, my child, [name], all your transgressions. And I His unworthy Priest, through the power given me, forgive and absolve you from all your sins, in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen." Another difference is that confession in the Orthodox church is not anonymous. There is no confessional box with a screen. Confession is typically made in the church temple either to the side or in front of the icon of Christ the Savior. In both the Catholic and Orthodox traditions, the confidentiality of confession is considered inviolable, and a priest may never reveal what he hears from a penitent, even if under a legal order.

[sopadeeletras]

In Portugal, Confirmation is at age 16 or older, at the last year(s) of Catechesis.
At ~13 years-old there is the Profession of the Faith.