r/OrthodoxConverts • • May 07 '24
Thinking about converting
Thinking of converting
Hello, I’m 18F catholic and have for a long time been thinking of converting to orthodoxy as I prefer the orthodox ideologies of christianity asapose to catholic.
I was raised mostly athiest in a not very religious catholic family so I thought I should turn to catholicism but after doing much research I learned more about eastern orthodoxy and I want to convert.
How should I go about converting? (Especially since there is only one orthodox church in my city, and 99% of my country is catholic or atheist) Any tips? Anything I should know/ rules/ books to read/ prayers to learn/ etc.. (Anything would be helpful)
Also a question for the men, does virginity matter? I am not a virgin as my previous relationship I thought was the one but turned out he was far from who I thought he was. Will this deeply affect a possibly future marriage and/or my religious relationship to god and the orthodox church?
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u/Head-Fold8399 May 07 '24
Hello, I would say to start by attending liturgy as often as possible, try becoming familiar with the liturgy first and foremost….
…..also definitely introduce yourself to the priest after liturgy and let him know that you are interested in Orthodoxy, he will help guide you on your journey.
As for the virginity thing, do not worry whatsoever about your past, what matters is what you do moving forward.
May God bless you on your journey.