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Is fasting just about food?
No. Food is part of it, but if you’re only changing your diet, you’re missing the point. The Church gives us fasting rules about meat…
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What is the connection between fasting and prayer?
Fasting and prayer aren’t just paired by accident in Orthodox life. They’re meant to work together, like your two legs walking up a hill. When…
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What is almsgiving during fasting seasons?
Almsgiving is giving money or help to the poor. During fasting seasons, it’s the third leg of a stool that won’t stand without all three:…
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What are name days?
Your name day is the feast day of the saint you’re named after. It’s the day you honor your patron saint with prayer and celebration.…
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How do I find my patron saint?
You’ll receive your patron saint when you’re baptized or chrismated into the Orthodox Church. It’s not something you hunt down on your own, it happens…
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What if my name isn’t a saint’s name?
You’ll get one when you’re received into the Church. Problem solved. But let’s talk about how that works, because it’s not as simple as pulling…
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How do Orthodox celebrate name days?
Your name day is the feast of the saint you’re named after. It’s a spiritual birthday. We celebrate it by going to church, honoring our…
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What is a feast day?
A feast day is when the Church stops to celebrate. We commemorate a saving event in Christ’s life, honor the Theotokos, or remember a saint…
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How do I keep a feast day at church and at home?
You celebrate feast days at home by going to church first, then bringing the celebration home through prayer, special meals, and simple traditions that echo…
