The Holy Mysteries (Sacraments)
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The Holy Mysteries (Sacraments)
What is the common cup in the wedding?
The common cup is a small cup of blessed wine that the bride and groom share during the Orthodox wedding ceremony. It’s not Holy Communion.…
The Holy Mysteries (Sacraments)
Can Orthodox get married during Lent?
No. The Church doesn’t celebrate weddings during Great Lent or any of the major fasting seasons. It’s about the character of the season itself. Great…
The Holy Mysteries (Sacraments)
When can Orthodox weddings take place?
Orthodox weddings can’t happen just any day you want. The Church restricts when the Mystery of Crowning can be celebrated, and if you’re planning a…
The Holy Mysteries (Sacraments)
What does the Orthodox Church teach about divorce?
The Orthodox Church believes marriage is meant to be permanent but recognizes that some marriages die. When that happens, the Church may grant an ecclesiastical…
The Holy Mysteries (Sacraments)
Can divorced Orthodox Christians remarry?
Yes. The Orthodox Church permits divorced Orthodox Christians to remarry in the Church, though it’s not celebrated as a right but granted as an act…
The Holy Mysteries (Sacraments)
What is ecclesiastical divorce?
An ecclesiastical divorce is the Church’s official recognition that a marriage has ended. It’s separate from civil divorce, which is a legal matter handled by…
The Holy Mysteries (Sacraments)
How many times can an Orthodox Christian marry?
The Orthodox Church permits up to three marriages. A fourth is absolutely forbidden by canon law. But that bare answer needs context. The Church holds…
The Holy Mysteries (Sacraments)
What does Holy Unction do?
Holy Unction is the sacrament where priests anoint Orthodox Christians with blessed oil for the healing of soul and body. It’s not last rites. It’s…
The Holy Mysteries (Sacraments)
When is Holy Unction given?
Holy Unction isn’t just for the dying. That’s the first thing you need to know, because most people coming from a Protestant or Catholic background…
The Holy Mysteries (Sacraments)
Is Holy Unction only for the dying?
No. Holy Unction isn’t “Last Rites.” It’s for healing. Physical healing, spiritual healing, the healing of your whole person when you’re sick or struggling. The…
The Holy Mysteries (Sacraments)
What is the Holy Wednesday Unction service?
The Holy Wednesday Unction service is when the whole parish gathers to receive the Mystery of Holy Unction, anointing with blessed oil for the healing…
The Holy Mysteries (Sacraments)
What is Holy Orders?
Holy Orders is the Mystery through which Christ sets apart men to serve as deacons, priests, and bishops in His Church. It’s not just a…
