by Fr. Lawrence Farley After over four decades of ordained priestly ministry, one does get a feel for what it means to be a priest. There are many verses in Scripture about this. Moreover, throughout the long length of my experience I have also found many men who were exemplary priests and for … [Read more...]
Pagans Are Doomed to a Life of Unhappiness
Priest Nicolas Francois Xavier came to Moscow from Côte d’Ivoire, a country where few people have heard of Christianity. Bringing the Good Tidings to a land where paganism is predominant is a very complicated task. But, responding to the Lord’s call: Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing … [Read more...]
Orthodox Priest’s Tips for New Deacons
One of the many blessings I enjoy in my present assignment (St. Michael the Archangel Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Woonsocket, RI) is that I have three deacons serving with me. It’s the sign of the health of our parish that we have grown three diaconal vocations within our parish over the last few y … [Read more...]
The Good Priest
by Archimandrite Gregorios (Estephan) Christian priesthood is a Heavenly, not an earthly occupation, because the true priest is appointed by God, not by men, and the goal is first and foremost to lead the people of God to the Kingdom of Heaven. It’s every Christian’s duty to seek his salva … [Read more...]
WEBINAR: The Path to the Priesthood
The Orthodox Church in North America is in the middle of a worsening clergy crisis. Statistically enduring a deficit of over 100 priests per year, it is time to ask the Holy Spirit to actively recruit men who are willing to serve, suffer, and die for Christ to Holy Orders. Candidates have a lot … [Read more...]
The Necessity of Speaking Out for the Faith
by Bishop Luke of Syracuse (UMP Conference, Q&A session) "Yes, you should speak out. Don't be didactic about it, but otherwise, you end up being indifferent or lukewarm. If you have the opportunity to stand up and express your displeasure; if you don't do that, it's a great danger. It's a … [Read more...]
The Melody of Faith: Singing the Creed in Orthodox Liturgy
by Archpriest Andrey Chizhenko The Introduction of the Symbol of Faith during the Divine Liturgy and Its Purpose To unravel the intricacies of why the Symbol of Faith, or Creed, is sung during the Divine Liturgy, a journey through history becomes essential. In the relentless battle against … [Read more...]
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