December 9, 2021 311 1 Do the Catacombs of the Early Christians Have Anything in Common with the “Catacomb Church?” Many will be aware of the role of catacombs in the early history of the Christian Church. Yet the nature of this role was…
December 8, 2021 508 0 The Most Precious Vessel in Church This article is concerned with an Artophorion, a vessel designed to reserve the Eucharist, the Body and Blood of Christ. In the Orthodox Church,…
December 4, 2021 659 0 Formation and Manner of Reciting Liturgical Prayers in Ancient Church The Anaphora (or the Eucharistic canon) is the main set of prayers offered by the priest during Liturgy. Its purpose is asking God to…
December 1, 2021 1131 0 History, Symbolism and Modern Use of Orarion Origin Jesus Christ, girding Himself with a towel, washed the feet of his disciples (John 13: 4-5) and commanded them to do the same…
November 26, 2021 729 0 The Art of Sewing Liturgical Vestments in Russia: Artifacts of the Past and Present The traditions of decorating church vestments, as well as the history of Russian Orthodoxy in general, are rooted in Byzantium. Unlike secular clothing, the…
November 17, 2021 577 0 Incense: Theology, History and Modernity Theological Symbolism of Using Incense God is unknowable in essence, but cognizable by His actions (energies) to the extent that He Himself sets for…
November 11, 2021 313 0 Gospel Covers: from Antiquity to Modern Times The appearance of manuscripts (which later began to be compiled in books) introduced the challenge of protecting important documents from damage, resulting in the…
October 29, 2021 194 0 The Beginnings of Monasticism As you know, the early Christians were in constant expectation of the Second Coming of the Lord Jesus Christ, which defined their spirit to…
October 26, 2021 618 0 Influence of Climate on Clerical Vestments Anyone who has ever encountered church ministers is familiar with their vestments, designed and worn to distinguish the clergy from the laity. Many people…
October 19, 2021 711 0 Excerpts on the History of the Pectoral Cross Today the pectoral cross is deeply associated with the image of a priest. It is hard to believe that this element of the priestly…