Veneration of Holy Relics and Relics of Saints in the Orthodox Tradition
Chapter One: The Theological Concept of the Relics of Saints A- A General Concept of the Phrase “Relics of Saints”: The word “relics” in Greek and in Latin […]
16:24-25 – Carrying the cross and denying oneself
The text: 24 then, Jesus said to his contact with him: “If someone wants to come and my pierce, let him deny himself and carry his prayer
05:1-11 – Jesus calls the first disciples
1 Now as the multitude pressed on him to hear the word of God, he stood by the lake of Gennesaret. 2 And he saw two boats standing by the lake,
Miracles in the Orthodox concept
The true concept of a miracle is that it is a “sign” that can only be perceived by faith. A miracle has two aspects: a visible aspect: the event that every human being can see.
There I don't know how to pray
Some say: “In this small, reverent church I live the Divine Liturgy, while in the big church I do not. And if it is
Inauguration of the church
In the ritual of our Orthodox Church, the church is inaugurated with special prayers and rituals, in addition to readings from the Holy Bible, Psalms, letters, and the Gospel, as well as
The priest's blessing
Symbolic drawings and movements constitute an important element in the Orthodox Church because they bring the believer closer to God... When the priest gives peace, he raises his hand.
Using light in worship
The use of light in worship in general, stems from God’s command to Moses: “Command the children of Israel to bring to you beaten olive oil.”
Introducing the child to church
It is customary in our church for a mother to come with her child forty days after his birth, so he can enter the church with her. accompanies
Liturgy in our church
It is known that the liturgy is the greatest thing in Orthodoxy. Our church is primarily a liturgical church, and believers relate primarily to liturgy. But
Confession is a necessary need, as there is no salvation without it
This is taught to us by the holy fathers, including Bishop Isaiah, who says: “If there is no repentance, no human being will be saved. Just as we purified
Infant baptism
Christians often ask the question: Why infant baptism? Especially when it is said that baptism is for the forgiveness of sins and children are born “like angels.”