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...]
On the Meaning and Power of a Priest’s Blessing
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 … [Read more...]
July 10-13, 2022 – Liturgical Practicum
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...]
Priestly Priorities
Christian, Husband, Father, Priest In this video, produced by Orthodox Inter Seminary Movement, Father Josiah discusses the priorities he has learned and maintained since he was first ordained. In particular, Father Josiah emphasizes how important it is for a priest to remember his identity of a … [Read more...]
To the Deniers of the Clergy
by Priest George Maksimov People have been asking me how I would respond to someone who claims that that the clergy is not necessary and that they do not want anyone to stand between them and God when they pray to Him. The first thing I would say would be this: your willingness to pray and to … [Read more...]
The Holy Oblation
The place where heaven and earth are united by Abbot Tryphon As a priest, I bear the awesome burden of offering the Holy Oblation before the Throne of God, on behalf of all the people whose names are submitted to the monastery, and who are Orthodox. I offer for my spiritual children, and even … [Read more...]
Awards for Priests in the Russian Orthodox Church
by John Nichiporuk There are quite a few church awards for clergy in the Russian Orthodox Church. These awards are intended to acknowledge the skill and hard work of the priest in his ministry for the glory of God and His Holy Church. Little by little, a certain hierarchy of awards has evolved. … [Read more...]
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