The Holy Mysteries (Sacraments)
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The Holy Mysteries (Sacraments)
What are the ranks of clergy?
The Orthodox Church has three major orders of clergy: bishop, priest, and deacon. These aren’t just job titles. They’re sacramental offices that go back to…
The Holy Mysteries (Sacraments)
How does someone become an Orthodox priest?
A man becomes an Orthodox priest through a process of discernment with his bishop, theological formation, and ordination through the Mystery of Holy Orders. It’s…
The Holy Mysteries (Sacraments)
What is a subdeacon?
A subdeacon is an ordained member of the minor clergy who serves in the altar and assists the bishop and priest during the Divine Liturgy.…
The Holy Mysteries (Sacraments)
What is a reader?
A reader is a man who’s been tonsured (set apart through a specific church ceremony) to read Scripture and lead certain parts of our worship…
The Holy Mysteries (Sacraments)
Can women be ordained in the Orthodox Church?
No. Women can’t be ordained to the priesthood or episcopacy in the Orthodox Church. This isn’t up for debate, and it’s not changing. That answer…
The Holy Mysteries (Sacraments)
What is a tonsured reader?
A tonsured reader is a man who’s been set apart by the bishop to read Scripture during services and assist in the sanctuary. It’s the…
