August 1, 2022 Church Candle. How to Correctly Light Candles for the Living and the Reposed? Church Candle The history of the candle can be traced since the very inception of the Church. This can be seen from the Holy…
July 24, 2022 What is Holy Water and How to Use It? What is holy water symbolism in the Bible? Where does holy water come from? How to use it correctly and for what purpose? Find…
July 15, 2022 Why Do the Altars of Orthodox Churches Face the East? In the architectural tradition of the Eastern Orthodox Churches, the altar part is located on the eastern side of the church building. In view…
June 17, 2022 Autocephaly, Autonomy and Self-governance in the Eastern Orthodox Churches Autocephaly Autocephaly is the status of the Church that allows it to govern itself (from the Greek autos – self, and kephalē – head)….
June 6, 2022 The Feast of the Holy Trinity: Facts about the Orthodox Pentecost The Feast of the Holy Trinity, or Pentecost, commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit on the apostles that bestowed on them the spiritual…
May 22, 2022 Monastic Clothing in Orthodoxy Orthodox monks are required to wear distinctive vestments designed to remind them of the purpose and essence of their ministry. Some of these clothing…
May 14, 2022 7 Liturgical Colors and Their Meanings Church Statutes have no rules about the colours of the liturgical vestments. In practice, however, it is customary for the clergy to wear certain…
May 13, 2022 What Is a Tabernacle, and What Purpose Does It Serve? A tabernacle is a sacred vessel for keeping the Holy Gifts — the Body and Blood of Christ. The Holy Gifts are prepared on…
May 5, 2022 Liturgical Vestments of the Clergy The Orthodox Church uses the term Liturgical vestments in reference to garments worn by the Orthodox clergymen and ministers exclusively while performing religious rites….
