July 11, 2020 The Ministry of Subdeacons This article is devoted to the ministry of subdeacons – the highest degree of lower clergy, followed by the actual three-tier hierarchy of the…
July 10, 2020 Can I Pray for Animals? In the Book of the Prophet Joel, we read: “The beasts of the field cry also unto Thee…” (1:20). Therefore, if God accepts their…
July 10, 2020 The Usual Beginning of Prayers This article will deal with the topic of the usual beginning of the divine services. What is the meaning and purpose of these initial…
July 5, 2020 Is St. Peter’s Fast “Easy”? Apostolic feat and “vacation season” St. Peter’s Fast, or as it is commonly called, the Apostolic Fast, dates back to the very early days…
July 4, 2020 Church Awards for the Deacon Over time, the Russian Orthodox Church has developed a system of special awards for the clergy. These awards are designed to recognize the zealous…
July 3, 2020 Cuffs – Symbol of Christ’s Hands Orthodox clerics wear cuffs during the service. This is the smallest element of the Orthodox vestment, but according to tradition all services should be…
July 1, 2020 Why Did the Holy Church Set Up the Days of Remembrance for Saints? The Orthodox Church honors the saints who have pleased God every day, performs special services in honor of them and reminds us about them…
June 21, 2020 The Kingdom of David is the Kingdom of Priests, p. 2 In Part 1 we attempted to read one of the key passages of the Old Testament through the lens of the liturgical life of…
June 20, 2020 How to Defeat Evil? Evil is not an abstract philosophical category. It is always tied to a specific spiritual entity. You can defeat it if you know one…
June 19, 2020 The Kingdom of David Is the Kingdom of Priests The importance of reading Holy Scripture in the life of an Orthodox Christian is enormous. However, while many people are familiar with the advice…
