October 5, 2017 78 0 Why Do We Have Confession with a Priest Present? Question: If we can make confession to God without the priest, then why do we have confession with a priest present? Answer: In…
September 27, 2017 170 0 Is the Cross a Symbol of Death? Question: Is the Cross a symbol of death? An answer by Hieromonk Job (Gumerov): We refer to the Cross as life giving, because…
September 25, 2017 5959 4 The Question of Long Hair in Orthodox Christianity Question: How do you reconcile the Orthodox practice of clergy and monastics not cutting their hair with 1st Corinthians 11:14, which says: “Does not…
August 15, 2017 543 0 Why Are Orthodox Christian Priests Allowed to be Married? Apparently there is some confusion between the requirements for priesthood in the Roman Catholic Church, and the requirements in the Eastern Orthodox Church. In…
July 14, 2017 808 1 An Orthodox Christian Perspective on Cosmetic Surgery Question: What the Church have to say about cosmetic surgery? I’m thinking of reconstructing my nose, but do not wish to violate my faith….
May 1, 2017 379 0 Common Questions and Answers About The Myrrhbearers Who is commemorated the 3rd Sunday of Pascha? Name ALL the names. The Church commemorates seven myrrh bearing women on the third Sunday…
March 23, 2017 994 0 The Proper Understanding and Use of Antidoron Question: Please help me to understand the significance of antidoron. How should one receive it and handle it? If one takes it home during…
March 7, 2017 172 1 Relics and Mummies Question: My daughter has pointed out to me that the incorrupt bodies of Saints are not unlike mummies or the unembalmed remains of certain…
February 19, 2017 71 0 Why Go to Church if I Have God in My Heart? Each one of us has some acquaintances, or even relatives, who regard our gathering in church with puzzlement. Profound lack of understanding is written…
October 13, 2016 666 0 Questions that are Often Asked About The Mother Of God “Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word” (St. Luke 1:38) During the Holy Divine Liturgy the…