About Orthodoxy

Orthodox Christianity represents the unbroken continuation of the Apostolic Church since New Testament times, preserving "the Faith once delivered to the saints" through generations. Rather than attempting to recreate the ancient Church, Orthodox Christians participate in its living tradition—a spiritual lineage tracing back to Jerusalem, Alexandria, Antioch, Constantinople, and other early Christian communities. This authentic preservation of timeless Truth, embodied in Jesus Christ, has made Orthodoxy the fastest-growing Christian body in the United States as people seek meaningful alternatives to entertainment-focused worship.

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The Orthodox Christian life follows a sacred calendar where believers don't merely commemorate historic events but participate in them as eternal and temporal realities converge. Within this tradition, every moment contains the possibility of transformation and transfiguration, with opportunities for repentance and renewal always at hand. This living tradition offers an authentic encounter with God through mystical worship practices that have sustained saints and countless Christians for over two millennia.

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Holy Ascension Church provides evolving opportunities to love and serve Christ, His Church, and fellow human beings. As a Christian family acknowledging God's providential care, the parish has worshiped "in the beauty of holiness," welcomed new members, witnessed healings, changed lives, and reached out to proclaim the Gospel while providing for those in need within the Norman community and beyond. The parish warmly invites visitors to join in worship and experience the living tradition of Orthodox Christianity in Norman, Oklahoma.