by Metropolitan Hilarion Alfeyev The love that exists between a man and a woman is an important theme in many books of Scripture. The Book of Genesis, in particular, tells us of holy and pious couples, such as Abraham and Sarah, Isaac and Rebecca, Jacob and Rachel. A special blessing, bestowed on … [Read more...]
Forget Your Talent
By Dan Miller Thank you Fr. Wade Fahnestock for bring this to my attention. From 48 Days blog. Okay, here’s a sticky theological question from a reader: Dan, I love to share my faith with others and I seem to have many natural talents, skills and abilities suited for being a minister. However, … [Read more...]
On The Functions Of The Priesthood
by St. Macarius of Jerusalem And how are the (hierarchical) orders of the holy Church regulated? Let overseers at established posts be given authority to guide into goodness those for whose supervision they have been called. And let those receiving (guidance) from them be not puffed up with … [Read more...]
Procedure To Become A Priest
From the OCA Website Dear Father, I am a twelve year old an I wish to be a priest. I was wondering if perhaps you could tell me a procedure which would help me do so. Thank you for writing, and I was happy to hear that you are interested in becoming a priest!! In order to become a priest, … [Read more...]
Priestly Attire
by a Priest of the Russian Orthodox Church Abroad. With no judgment on clergy who do not follow these injunctions, I have always found that dressing appropriately as an Orthodox priest was also a great mission and outreach tool. The opportunities it presents are without equal. In issue no. 6 … [Read more...]
D.Min. Questions and Answers with Fr. Sergius Halvorsen
by Fr. John A. Peck Some time ago, I contacted Fr. John Behr at St Vladimir Seminary to ask about the dormant D.Min. program, and to inquire about the possibility of renewing it, maybe for a homiletics program, to which he responded, "It's not dormant, it was terminated some time ago!" How happy I … [Read more...]
Read This Before You Think About Seminary…
by Fr. George Aquaro I’ve known a lot of men who have deeply yearned to go to seminary. They can all describe in great detail how they felt ‘called’ to become priests, something they sometimes also refer to as ‘ministry’ or ‘ordination to the Holy Priesthood.’ But as we all know, just because you f … [Read more...]
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