Category Archives: Church Services

The Orthodox Faith – The Sacraments (1C)

Posted on March 29, 2020 by gldstrm

Finally, why are we baptized? One reason, as mentioned above, is forgiveness of sins. Another reason is to become a member of the church. But perhaps the greatest reason to be baptized is to become a partaker of Christ’s death … Continue reading →

Posted in Church Services, Sermons | Comments Off on The Orthodox Faith – The Sacraments (1C)

The Orthodox Faith – The Sacraments (1B)

Posted on March 7, 2020 by gldstrm

In earlier days it was thought, for example, that a funeral, monastic tonsure, the blessing of icons and the blessing of water at Theophany were sacraments. In this sense the church is a universe of symbols. One aspect of baptism … Continue reading →

Posted in Church Services, Lent Services, Sermons | Comments Off on The Orthodox Faith – The Sacraments (1B)

The Orthodox Faith – The Sacraments (1A)

Posted on February 20, 2020 by gldstrm

In the Orthodox Church, the Roman Catholic Church and in some other churches, it is said that there are seven sacraments: Baptism, Chrismation, Holy Communion, Confession, Marriage, Ordination and Anointing. The last named sacrament is sometimes called Extreme Unction or … Continue reading →

Posted in Church Services, Sermons | Comments Off on The Orthodox Faith – The Sacraments (1A)

The Orthodox Faith – The Church Building (5B)

Posted on January 19, 2020 by gldstrm

Light is associated with the coming of Christ. In the Old Testament, the prophet Isaiah points forward to the coming of the Messiah in the world.“The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in … Continue reading →

Posted in Church Services, Sermons | Comments Off on The Orthodox Faith – The Church Building (5B)

The Orthodox Faith – The Church Building (5A)

Posted on January 4, 2020 by gldstrm

In the Orthodox Church, bishops, priests, deacons and altar servers wear special clothing during the services These special clothes are called vestments. They are usually beautiful and ornate. The vestments of bishops are especially ornate. There is a reason for … Continue reading →

Posted in Church Services, Sermons | Comments Off on The Orthodox Faith – The Church Building (5A)