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The Good Priest

October 12, 2024 Filed under: Leave a Comment

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...]

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How to Know that You are Called to be a Priest – 5 Minutes With A Priest

November 8, 2023 Filed under: Leave a Comment

Priesthood is a vocation. What makes priesthood different from many other professions? How does it happen that an Orthodox Christian, a man, receives this special calling to become a priest? Does God appear to him in a dream or knocks on his door and tells him that he is the “chosen one”? Or, maybe, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Preparation, Priest, Video, Vocation

How Do Priests Die?

October 23, 2023 Filed under: Leave a Comment

I will never forget how one day, on call, our team came to an elderly priest who had suffered a heart attack. He was lying on the bed in a dark blue cassock with a small cross in his hands. Objective data indicated cardiogenic shock. His blood pressure was extremely low. The patient was pale, with co … [Read more...]

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On the Mystery of Ordination

May 31, 2023 Filed under: Leave a Comment

A homily by St. Nicolai Velimirovich “And when they had prayed, they laid their hands on them" (Acts 6:6). By laying their hands on the chosen faithful, the Apostles consecrated Bishops, Priests and Deacons. It is apparent from this that the Christian Faith is not only a teaching but also a power. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Bishop, Deacon, Priest, Vocation

Conservative Clergy vs Liberal Clergy?

November 16, 2022 Filed under: Leave a Comment

by Fr. Josiah Trenham Putting this division and categorization to rest, Fr. Josiah clearly states the truth, and gives instruction about what to do about it. Enjoy.  … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Bishop, Deacon, Leadership, Priest

On the Meaning and Power of a Priest’s Blessing

October 27, 2022 Filed under: 1 Comment

by St. Makary (Nevsky), Metropolitan of Moscow and Kolomna In sending His Disciples and Apostles to preach the Gospel, our Lord Jesus Christ gave them this command: “When you enter into some house or city, then say: ‘Peace to this house,’ or: ‘Peace to this city!’ If there is a man of peace there … [Read more...]

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July 10-13, 2022 – Liturgical Practicum

May 26, 2022 Filed under: Leave a Comment

The Orthodox Pastoral School, under the auspices of the Diocese of Chicago and the Midwest are offering a Liturgical Practicum July 10-13, 2022. Taking place in Chicago, this practicum will cover: How to Serve According to the Traditional Practices of ROCOR (Everything every Deacon and Priest … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Deacon, General, Preparation, Priest

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