Worship & Services
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Worship & Services
Is it okay to arrive late to Liturgy?
No, you should plan to arrive on time. But life happens, and if you must arrive late, enter quietly and reverently without drawing attention to…
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Can I leave before the service ends?
You can, but you shouldn’t plan to. The Divine Liturgy is a single, complete action from beginning to end, and we’re called to be present…
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Why do people stand for most of the service?
We stand because we’re servants in the presence of our King. But there’s more to it than just protocol. When you walk into an Orthodox…
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Is it okay to sit during Orthodox services?
Yes, it’s okay to sit when you need to. But the tradition is to stand. The longer answer requires understanding what we’re doing when we…
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What if I have a disability and can’t stand?
Sit down. The Orthodox Church welcomes you to participate fully in the Divine Liturgy whether you stand, sit, or need any other accommodation because of…
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What time should I arrive for Divine Liturgy?
Get there when Orthros starts. Most Antiochian parishes begin Orthros (also called Matins) about an hour before Divine Liturgy. If the schedule says “Divine Liturgy…
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Why do some women wear head coverings?
Some women cover their heads in church because they’re following an ancient Christian practice rooted in Scripture and Holy Tradition. Others don’t. Both are welcome…
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Do women need to cover their heads in Orthodox churches?
No, there’s no universal rule in the Antiochian Archdiocese requiring women to wear head coverings. But you’ll see plenty of women at St. Michael’s wearing…
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What should I wear to an Orthodox church?
Come dressed modestly and respectfully. Think of what you’d wear to a nice dinner or a professional event, and you’ll be fine. In practice, women…
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What is the Divine Liturgy?
The Divine Liturgy is the central worship service of the Orthodox Church, where we celebrate the Eucharist and receive Christ’s Body and Blood. It’s what…
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How long is a typical Orthodox service?
Sunday Divine Liturgy at St. Michael’s begins at 10:00 a.m. and ends around noon. But there’s more you should know if you’re planning to visit.…
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Why are Orthodox services so long?
They’re long because we’re doing something that can’t be rushed. We’re not attending a lecture or watching a performance. We’re participating in the worship of…
