Becoming Orthodox
54 writings in Becoming Orthodox. Clear
Becoming Orthodox
What does a sponsor do?
A sponsor stands with you at the font, vouches for you before the Church, and promises to help you live as an Orthodox Christian for…
Becoming Orthodox
Do I need to be married in the Orthodox Church if I’m already married?
No, you don’t need to be remarried in the Orthodox Church. If you’re already married when you become Orthodox, the Church recognizes that marriage as…
Becoming Orthodox
What if my spouse doesn’t want to become Orthodox?
You can still become Orthodox. Your marriage won’t end, and the Church won’t demand your spouse convert as a condition of your reception. This situation…
Becoming Orthodox
What if my family opposes my conversion?
It happens all the time. You’re drawn to Orthodoxy, you’ve been attending liturgy, you’re meeting with a priest, and your family thinks you’ve lost your…
Becoming Orthodox
What classes are available for catechumens?
Here at St. Michael, catechumens meet weekly with Fr. Michael for instruction that typically lasts about a year. You’ll also attend services, do spiritual reading,…
Becoming Orthodox
Why should I become Orthodox?
Because the Orthodox Church is where you’ll find the fullness of the Christian faith as it’s been lived since the apostles. Not a version of…
