June 6, 2022 355 0 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 8745 4 Monastic Clothing in Orthodoxy Browse our online store and find the items that inspire you Orthodox monks are required to wear distinctive vestments designed to remind them of…
May 14, 2022 2642 0 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 745 0 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 945 0 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….