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Welcome to the website of Saint Barnabas Antiochian Orthodox Church. We are an Orthodox Christian parish community from all walks of life, age groups and imperfections located in Costa Mesa, California, half-way between Los Angeles and San Diego, California. Whether you are a guest, an inquirer, or a visitor from another parish, we are pleased you are here! The purpose of our web site is to introduce you to our parish community, and to provide you with a brief overview of the Orthodox Church and faith. Our priests, Father Wayne Wilson and Father Michael Reagan are also personally available to answer any questions you may have about Orthodox Christianity, or about your spiritual experience, or personal faith journey. |
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What is the “The Orthodox Church”? The Orthodox Church, also known as the Eastern Orthodox Church, is a communion of Local Churches worldwide bound together by apostolic succession (from the Apostles), history, faith, creed, Ecumenical Councils, canons and liturgy. It is the second-largest Christian group in the world after the Roman Catholic Church, unless you consider Protestant groups and denominations as one entity. | | |
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Are non-Orthodox visitors welcome?
Yes! We are a community largely comprised of converts to the Orthodox Church, and are very comfortable with newcomers, inquirers and visitors! We come from all racial, age, ethnic, and economic backgrounds. Every sincere lover or seeker of Christ, or inquirer is welcome! We can probably anticipate many of your questions about the Orthodox Christian faith! We’ve all been there! |
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