July 8, 2021 1000 0 The Origin and Meaning of Episcopal Mantles and Their Elements An episcopal mantle is a type of monastic mantle worn by Orthodox patriarchs, metropolitans, archbishops and bishops attending church services or processions. There are…
June 7, 2021 186 0 The Gift of Priesthood John 11: 47-57 When Lazarus was resurrected, “some, seeing what Jesus had done, believed in Him” while others simply went ahead and reported Him…
May 28, 2021 1340 0 Pastoral Advice on Long Confession There is one fairly common mistake that many Orthodox Christians make, regardless of their experience in church. The essence of this mistake is confusing…
April 16, 2021 508 0 How Much Black Should Be Worn during Church Worship? How might Newton have influenced the liturgical tradition of the Church? The answer is not the apple. It was not the fall of the…
January 12, 2021 2147 3 Why Do Members of the Clergy Wear a Beard? If you asked a person in the street to describe an Orthodox priest, they would almost certainly mention the beard, even though they might…
October 27, 2020 179 0 Is It Improper to Be Discussing Adverse Actions of a Priest? The times when priests were considered almost living saints or nearly celestials, thankfully, have sunk into oblivion. At the very least, today both believers…
October 9, 2020 666 0 Controversy around the Prayer of the Cherubikon Сatapetasma Prayer Cherubic Hymn is among many believers’ favorite chants of the Orthodox liturgy. Some even tend to consider that moment to be the…
September 25, 2020 235 0 A Short Conversation Worth Becoming a Priest I have had a lot of conversations with the inhabitants of various educational institutions. As the priests know very well, such conversations are often…
September 3, 2020 148 0 Personalism, Small Churches, and Building Community When was the last time you heard a sermon or read an article or blog post on Romans chapter 16? Apart from Rom. 16:1,…
August 26, 2020 309 0 “Command!” Exclamation There is a whole series of various exclamations in the Orthodox worship service, each of which has its own purpose and history. We are…
