July 31, 2019 848 1 Confession – Relief or Torture? “Confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed.” James 5:16 “Receive the Holy Spirit! If you…
July 22, 2019 498 0 What If a Layman Is Late for the Service? Question: If a layman is late for the service, how should he act: to pass candles through people to icons, to walk around the…
July 20, 2019 4281 0 What to Do, if There Are no Orthodox Churches Nearby? Question: What should Orthodox Christians do, if they live in an area where there are no Orthodox Churches nearby? Is it OK to go…
July 12, 2019 397 0 Is the Spiritual Father Important in the Life of a Christian? Question: “What is the role of the Parish Priest as Spiritual Father to his people and how does it compare with the role of…
July 10, 2019 16064 5 Becoming an Orthodox Monk: Tips for Beginners Why do people now go to monasteries not from an impoverished life but from a life of comfort, how to find the right monastery,…
June 27, 2019 2073 1 Sign of the Cross on Entering Church: How Many Times and Why We Should Do It As a rule, a believer should cross and bow three times before entering or leaving a church. The number three symbolizes the Holy Trinity….
June 25, 2019 205 0 “They Make Me to Go to Church. But What about My Free Will?” Question: Hello! When I was 14, my mother got churched rapidly and eventually she “churched” me as well. Both then and now my mom…
June 23, 2019 2089 0 How Should an Orthodox Christian Celebrate His Birthday and Name Day? There was a priest who celebrated his birthday, which was the same as his name day. When the Divine Liturgy was over, he went…
June 2, 2019 383 1 Obedience to the Church: Is It Necessary? Question: “Is an Orthodox Christian obliged to follow all that the Church teaches, or is there some leeway that is left to individual choice?”…
May 27, 2019 1084 0 Spiritual Father’s Advice: Should We Pray Aloud or Silently Should I Pray Aloud Or Silently? Question: Father, do the Lord and his saints hear our prayers if we pray silently, not aloud? Should…