Q & A - What is the Nature of the Church?

Question:  Dear Father Joseph.   I am wondering  if you can give me a one sentence description of  what the nature of the Orthodox Church is - what  its purposes is in the life and salvation of the world.

Answer: Thank you for your question - this is a rather tall order, but let me attempt to answer you with the following:  "The Orthodox Church is a Spiritual Hospital for Sinners."