by Fr. Stephen DeYoung As mentioned previously, the fact that the animal sacrifices of the Old Testament are no longer observed within Christian communities, beginning with the apostolic community, has been used to marginalize the commandments of the Law regarding worship in toto. While the idea … [Read more...]
Why Do the Orthodox Sometimes Celebrate Pascha (Easter) on a Different Day from Roman Catholics?
by Fr. Basil Biberdorf Sigh. It's time for that annual round of ABSOLUTELY WRONG "Why Orthodox Pascha [Easter] doesn't line up with Western Easter every year" articles. It's very simple. The basic principle is: Pascha happens the first Sunday following the first full moon following the vernal … [Read more...]
Stump the Priest: Raising Hands at the Liturgy
by Fr. John Whiteford Question: "Is it proper for laymen to raise their hands in prayer during the consecration of the Eucharist and the Lord's Prayer?" No. Raising hands in prayer is a very ancient practice, and following this practice is private prayer is certainly acceptable. However, even … [Read more...]
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