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Awards for Priests in the Russian Orthodox Church

May 16, 2020 Filed under: Leave a Comment

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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The Epitrahilion

May 13, 2020 Filed under: Leave a Comment

by John Nichiporuk One of the main attributes of an Orthodox priest during a divine service is the epitrachelion. It is worn during all sacraments and ceremonies. What is the historical background of this liturgical item and its symbolic meaning? The Prototype of Epitrachelion in Antiquity The … [Read more...]

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What is The Pledge?

May 12, 2020 Filed under: Leave a Comment

When a priest is being ordained, the bishop hands over to him the so-called Pledge (Greek: παρακαταθήκη), a particle of the Body of Christ. This term has sometimes been used in Byzantine liturgical terminology to refer to the Holy Gifts. The priest must hold this Pledge with fear and trembling, … [Read more...]

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During Times of Plague, Priests Do What Priests Need To Do

March 5, 2020 Filed under: Leave a Comment

by Terry Mattingly The second wave of influenza in the fall of 1918 was the worst yet. By the time Father Nicola Yanney reached Wichita, Kansas, a citywide quarantine was in effect. A 16-year-old girl had already died, creating a sense of panic. The missionary priest -- his territory reached … [Read more...]

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Astonishing Church growth in Russia Sees Record Number Training for Priesthood

June 20, 2019 Filed under: Leave a Comment

The Russian Orthodox Church is seeing the highest numbers ever training for priesthood , according to an independent Russian news agency. The sharp rise in seminary admissions across the church's 261 dioceses, known as eparchies, means 1,593 ordinands are expected to begin studies this summer, a … [Read more...]

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What is it that Priest does that is not done by Another? – Part 1

June 10, 2019 Filed under: Leave a Comment

An excellent presentation by Bishop Alexander (Golitzin) … [Read more...]

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13 Obstacles on the Way to Becoming a Priest

March 11, 2019 Filed under: Leave a Comment

Ecclesiastical hierarchy plays a very important role in the life of the Church. The Church cannot exist or perform Her salvific ministry in the world without the hierarchy that traces its origins to the holy apostles and was laid out by the Lord Jesus Christ himself. That is why it is vital that … [Read more...]

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