by Reader John Malov Origin Jesus Christ, girding Himself with a towel, washed the feet of his disciples (John 13: 4-5) and commanded them to do the same (13: 14-15). This was likely the genesis of the Orarion, a distinctive part of diaconal liturgical vestments. A deacon (διάκονος, … [Read more...]
Priestly Priorities
Christian, Husband, Father, Priest In this video, produced by Orthodox Inter Seminary Movement, Father Josiah discusses the priorities he has learned and maintained since he was first ordained. In particular, Father Josiah emphasizes how important it is for a priest to remember his identity of a … [Read more...]
The Biggest Challenge For Pastors Of Healthy Churches Right Now
By Karl Vaters During this challenging season of pandemic and lockdowns I’ve had conversations with hundreds of pastors. Some of them are trying to keep churches afloat that were already in trouble before the pandemic hit. Others are seeing their congregation respond well during this … [Read more...]
To the Deniers of the Clergy
by Priest George Maksimov People have been asking me how I would respond to someone who claims that that the clergy is not necessary and that they do not want anyone to stand between them and God when they pray to Him. The first thing I would say would be this: your willingness to pray and to … [Read more...]
Building Community in the Early Church
by Fr. Lawrence Farley When was the last time you heard a sermon or read an article or blog post on Romans chapter 16? Apart from Rom. 16:1, which describes Phoebe as “a diakonos of the church which is at Cenchrea” (the darling verse of those advocating the restoration of an order of … [Read more...]
Make THE Difference, where you are, right now
I want you to join our team, and make a difference in every corner of the globe. Did you know that half of the first class of graduates of the Greatmartyr Euphemia Orthodox Theological Academy have already been ordained? By four different national churches/jurisdictions? We need your help. If you … [Read more...]
Why Is It That Two or Even Three Passages from the Holy Scripture Is Read at the Divine Services?
by Priest Andrei Chizhenko This is due to the fact that the worship services in the Orthodox Church are harmoniously integrated into a single whole, consisting of several parts. Generally speaking, they can be called divine service cycles: a daily divine service cycle, a weekly one, and an annual … [Read more...]
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