Worship and Sacraments

An introduction to Orthodox Christian worship and an explanation of the Church building. Introduction Orthodox Christian liturgy (the worship of God) is patterned after theheavenlyliturgy, i.e. the wo

Church  Etiquette The Holy Orthodox Church is perhaps one of the last social institutions where dignity, protocol, respect, and reverence are maintained. This is primarily because when we come to the

Gordon Atkinson, pastor of Covenant Baptist Church in San Antonio, TX Mon, 06/01/2009 - 16:48 Last Sunday was the 4th of 13 in my sabbatical time. Each of them is precious to me. Each week I am choo

The following is a response to an sentiment that is often heard in our day. Statement: “Form of worship is not important, just our desire for God’s presence.” Response: Forgive me my friend, but I am

Note : Clergy are not personally looking to be "honored" or looking to see if you honor them properly. The honor given to the Priest is honor given to the Church and to Christ. Appropriate clergy e

Part 2, Faith and Worship:   http://www.fatheralexander.org/booklets/english/history_timothy_ware_2.htm

Nobody would dispute that the most important day in a person’s life, after his birth and baptism, is that of his marriage. It is no surprise, then, that the aim of contemporary worldly and institution

Preparing the Heart The time spent prior to attending Church Services will have an effect on your ability to experience God’s presence through the Liturgy or prayers of the Church.  Whenever possible,

Lazarus Saturday and Palm Sunday : Great Lent technically ends on Friday evening when we serve Small Compline with the Canon of St. Lazarus in preparation for Lazarus Saturday. While maintaining the

MARCH 7, 2014 BY FR.MICHAEL From: http://www.stvladimiraami.org/faqs.shtml#w-services With some additions and edits by Fr. Michael Shanbour Q:  Is it necessary to attend weekday services, or is Sund