by Metropolitan Hierotheos of Nafpaktos (The cassock) has a history connected with sacrifices, struggles, tears and blood. … To clergy the cassock reminds them that they are spiritual physicians and not just social workers. The life of the cleric is sacrificial, an ongoing offering that requires … [Read more...]
Refresher for the Orthodox Pastor
by Metropolitan Philaret (Voznesensky) 1. Having accepted the grace of ordination, bear in mind of what a gift and of what mercy the Lord has found you worthy – and what responsibility you now bear. A priest is an apostle to his flock. "I do not belong to myself, but to others," said the great … [Read more...]
Advice 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 … [Read more...]
Christian Priesthood and Ecclesial Unity
Some Theological and Canonical Considerations by Professor Contantine Scouteris School of Theology of the University of Athens 1. The records of the early Christian tradition leave no doubt that Christian priesthood is not a "function" necessary for the institutional being of the Church. Nor is … [Read more...]
Five Reasons I Love Serving with Deacons
Hierodeacon Vasyl and Deacon Paul lead Subdeacon Michael into the altar for ordination.One of many blessings that come with serving at St. Michael's in Woonsocket is that we have three good deacons. Our senior deacon is Hierodeacon Vasyl. He was assigned here in 2014 after retiring from his … [Read more...]
The Liturgy and the Deacon in the Orthodox Church
From a talk by Fr. Deacon Photios Touloumes During the liturgy, the deacon stands in the midst of the faithful as master of ceremonies, directing them in the proper posture and movements of the service. Let us bow our head unto the Lord and (Lock) the doors, the doors are examples of this. It was … [Read more...]
The Ministry of the Deacon in the Orthodox Church
From a talk by Fr. Deacon Photios Touloumes The ministry of the deacon is based in the ministry which Christ performed for us. This ministry is one of service and is expressed by Christ with these words: I am among you as one who serves. With these words Christ reversed the order of things, … [Read more...]
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