Definition of Orthadoxy
Or"tho*dox`y (?), n. [Gr. &?;: cf. F.
orthodoxie. See Orthodox.] 1.
Soundness of faith; a belief in the doctrines taught in the
Scriptures, or in some established standard of faith; -- opposed to
heterodoxy or to heresy.
Basil himself bears full and clear testimony to
Gregory's orthodoxy. Waterland.
2. Consonance to genuine Scriptural
doctrines; -- said of moral doctrines and beliefs; as, the
orthodoxy of a creed.
3. By extension, said of any correct doctrine
or belief.
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
- the state of being orthodox
- orthodox customs
- The beliefs and practices of the Eastern Orthodox Church, Greek Orthodox Church, Russian Orthodox Church, Serbian Orthodox Church, or of Orthodox Judaism
- The Nuttall Encyclopedia
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