January 30, 2018 Liturgical Origin of the Words “A Mercy of Peace…” Q: I have heard it argued that the phrase in the Liturgy “A mercy of peace, a sacrifice of praise” is both nonsensical and…
January 29, 2018 An Orthodox Christian Perspective: Overcoming Difficulties in Life A mountain ahead. Hurray? As a rule, when running up against difficulties in our ordinary, daily life, we try to get around them however…
January 26, 2018 The Appropriate Way to Use Incense while Praying at Home Question: What is the appropriate way for laypeople to use incense in prayer? Answer: Historically, it has probably been exceptional for a laymen…
January 26, 2018 Why Orthodox Christians Have a Closed Communion Table? One of my biggest struggles on my journey into Orthodoxy was the closed communion table. It seemed quite unfair that someone else could deem…
January 22, 2018 Сonsumer-Like Behavior in Church People like that say one thing, but something else is in their heart; on their tongue it is, “Lord, have mercy!” but inside, “Have…
January 18, 2018 Local Orthodox Traditions: Throwing the Cross in the Waters On the sixth of January each year we celebrate the feast of the Epiphany or more accurately, Theophany, which is the manifestation of the…
January 18, 2018 Can One Wear a Cross if They are not Baptized? Q: Can One Wear a Cross if They are not Baptized? A: A cross is not just a piece of jewelry, but a symbol…
January 17, 2018 Why do we Bless Homes on Theophany with Holy Water? Why do we bless houses (and almost anything else that we can sprinkle) with water? Many years ago, when I was yet a…
January 17, 2018 Ancient Seal Found Belonging to a Jerusalem ruler who lived 2700 years ago On Monday, January 1, 2018, the Department of Antiquities of Israel announced a unique discovery: during the excavations near the Wailing Wall, a unique…
January 12, 2018 How to Baptize a Person in Case of Mortal Danger? In case of mortal danger, the Orthodox Church allows a simple layman (who is supposed to be an Orthodox Christian) to perform the Sacrament…
January 12, 2018 Eating Food that has Blood in It according to Canon Law Question: I wonder if it is ok to eat food that has blood in it? What about Acts 15 where the Apostles forbid it…
January 10, 2018 An Introduction to Matins: Part 2 The Canon The miracle of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ enlightened human nature. In the canon, the portion of the Vigil which follows the…
