May 2, 2018 The Origins of Orthodox Crosses with a Crescent The main parts of the Cross were two bars: one was vertical (the longer one), while the other one was horizontal and was joined…
May 1, 2018 Developing a Proper Understanding of Monastic Life “They wandered about in sheepkins and goatskins, being destitute, afflicted, tormented – of whom the world was not worthy. They wandered in deserts and…
April 30, 2018 Being a Reader in the Orthodox Church: Ordination, Terminology, Vestments and Duties A reader, also called a Lector, Cantor, or Psalti, the Reader is the first order comprising participation in the Priesthood of Christ, and is…
April 17, 2018 On the Meaning of Radonitsa “On this day, the Tuesday of St. Thomas week, according to the order instituted by our Holy Fathers, we call to remembrance, in Paschal…
April 12, 2018 5 Questions You May Have About Artos On the Bright Saturday, the believers have an opportunity to get Artos in churches. What is the origin of the tradition of taking Artos…
February 26, 2018 What Does the Orthodox Church Say about Tattoos? There is no canon, at least to my knowledge that teaches Christians should not get a tattoo. However, we do find the following in…
February 9, 2018 Why Do We Abstain from Meat during the Cheesefare Week? Cheesefare Sunday received it’s name because the previous week we did not eat meat, but only dairy products, such as milk, cheese, etc., as…
February 9, 2018 What Does the Chant “Eternal Memory” Mean at Memorial Services? When we chant “eternal memory” (“αἰωνία ἡ μνήμη”) at the end of Memorial Services and Funerals, it is often falsely assumed that this memory…
February 9, 2018 Commemoration of the Reposed in the Orthodox Liturgical Tradition How can we help our loved ones who have departed this life? Hieromonk Job (Gumerov) talks about the commemoration of the dead. According…
February 8, 2018 Concerning Women Singing or Directing in Church Choirs Question: What does St Paul mean when he says “Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them…
February 8, 2018 What is Polyeleos in an Orthodox Christian Service? Polyeleos is the most festive part of the matins. It name is Greek in nature: polyeleos from polys – many, and eleos – grace….
February 5, 2018 Concerning Having Icons in Cars Lately, I have payed attention to the fact that people often put icons in their cars. These icons can be various: folding icons, triptychs…
