Circumcision (Teachings of the Orthodox Church)

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I tell you, my friends, don't be afraid of those who kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do. But I will warn you whom you should fear. Fear him, who after he has killed, has power to cast into Gehenna. Yes, I tell you, fear him. Aren't five sparrows sold for two assaria coins? Not one of them is forgotten by God. But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Therefore don't be afraid. You are of more value than many sparrows. I tell you, everyone who confesses me before men, him will the Son of Man also confess before the angels of God; but he who denies me in the presence of men will be denied in the presence of the angels of God.

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	Circumcision (Teachings of the Orthodox Church)

QUESTION:

What is the Orthodox attitude toward circumcision?

ANSWER:

Thank you for your enquiry.

If you are asking about circumcision for medical or hygenic purposes, the Church does not object.

If you are asking about circumcision for religious reasons, the Church holds to that which is explained in Galatians 6:15, Romans 2:28 and 4:11, and Philippians 3:3 -- namely, that circumcision was a critical element of the Old Covenent, but not of the New Covenant.

Published in January 2011.

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