Question #53
of An Orthodox Catechism
Question
What believest thou concerning the Holy and Catholick Church of Christ?
Answer
I believe that the Son1 of God doth from2 the beginning of the3 World to the End thereof, gather,4 defend, and preserve unto himself by his Spirit5 and Word, out of6 whole Mankind, a7 Company chosen to everlasting Life, and agreeing in true Faith; and that I am a lively Member of that Company, and so shal8 remain for ever.