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  • Icons & Sacred Art

Church Etiquette: Reverencing Icons

How to venerate an icon or relic, where to kiss it, and when not to go up.

 

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  • Becoming Orthodox

Thursday Night Inquirer Class Sessions

Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. through the fall and spring seasons, led by Fr. Michael. September's session is Thursday the 17th.

 

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  • Worship & Services

Church Etiquette: How to Greet an Orthodox Priest

Laity traditionally greet priests and bishops by kissing them on the right hand.

 

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  • The Church Calendar

Elevation of the Holy Cross, September 14

On September 14 the Holy Orthodox Church commemorates the Universal Elevation of the Honored and Life-giving Cross.

 

  • The Church Calendar

10 Tips for Holy Week and Pascha

 

  • Worship & Services

How do Vespers, Orthros, and Divine Liturgy together tell the whole story of salvation?

 

  • Worship & Services

What if my child is being disruptive during Liturgy?

 

  • Worship & Services

Why is coffee hour important in Orthodox parish life?

 

  • Worship & Services

Why do Orthodox Christians call their priests Father when Jesus said to call no man father?

 

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