by Metropolitan Hilarion of Volokolamsk In the ancient Church priests did not wear crosses on the breast. The four-ended, gold breast cross was introduced in the Russian Orthodox Church as an award for deserving priests by the decree of Emperor Paul I on December 18, 1797. On February 24, 1820, … [Read more...]
Supplications for Vocations (during the Litany of Fervent Supplication)
Again we pray to You, All bountiful and loving God, to open the hearts and minds of the men and women of our parish family to hear the call of our Lord to the priestly and monastic life in service to our Holy Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA, dedicated to the Holy Gospel and the salvation of our … [Read more...]
GGWB Episode 15: The Priest as Shaman?
In this episode, Fr. Anthony begins by talking about the need to build joy into our routines. Then, after a (satirical) commercial break, he calls for Orthodox priests to consider taking on the role of Orthodox shaman as well. … [Read more...]
What is a Reader, and How Can You Become One?
by Fr. John Whiteford We learn a great deal about what it means to be a Reader from the admonition that the bishop gives to a Reader after he is tonsured (i.e., made a Reader): "My son, the first degree in the Priesthood is that of Reader. It behooveth thee therefore to peruse the divine … [Read more...]
Advice to Potential Monastics
A slight departure from vocations strictly to Holy Orders, this excellent interview with an Archbishop about vocation to monastic life is worthy of inclusion at GGWB. If you are considering monastic life, please enjoy this article. Why do people now go to monasteries not from an impoverished life … [Read more...]
The High Calling of the (Royal) Priesthood
Christians make a profound ontological claim. Joining St. Paul, we say that “it is no longer I who live but Christ (i.e. the God who is the Logos and Creator) who lives in me!” (Galatians 2:20) Being a Christian is more than a change of clothes, or even a change of heart… it is the creation of a … [Read more...]
GGWB Episode 14: the Priest as Pastor AND Prophet
In this episode, Fr. Anthony begins by talking about things you can learn about priests from the way the keep the altar. Then, after a commercial break for a cool new liturgical gadget, he talks about the trade-offs between the pastoral and prophetic ministries and how they are made one in love. … [Read more...]
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