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...]
10 Questions About Priesthood and Priests
How well do we know who priests are and what do we know about their ministry? Where did it originate from, has it become obsolete? Who can become a servant of God? Finally, do we really need a mediator between God and people like this, if Christ Himself became such a mediator 2000 years ago? We … [Read more...]
Support Your Priest
Honor and love him, and refrain from judging him by Abbot Tryphon Parish priests feel pressures that are found in no other profession. The type of man that generally is drawn to the holy priesthood is one who has a heart for serving others, yet priests are often expected to do far more than is … [Read more...]
Your Lack of Work Ethic
Admittedly, this is a provocative title, but it is intended to be. The priest must not be outdone by the layman in persistence - in work, in prayer, in effort, in sacrifice. Persistence, passion, patience, and a solid work ethic. Got one? Unless you do, you'll never experience the glory of … [Read more...]
What is a Priest? An Orthodox Statement
by Thomas Hopko The following remarks are intended as a brief apologia for what I understand to be the theological and spiritual vision of the sacrament of the priesthood in the Christian Church. I believe that this vision is rooted in the Church’s understanding of God as the Holy Trinity, with … [Read more...]
The Orthodox Priesthood and the Love for God
A deep study of the Orthodox priesthhood by Archimandrite (now Bishop) Irenei Steenberg. Enjoy! The Orthodox Priesthood and the Love for God … [Read more...]
The Origins of Priesthood and Orthodox Doctrine
An interview with Fr. Seraphim Cardoza Fr. Seraphim Cardoza (www.StInnocentOrthodoxChurch.org) talks about the Early Church worship, the spread of Christianity in the first centuries after Christ, and the origins of priesthood on the program Focus Today. The Origins of … [Read more...]
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