Orthodox cross themselves from right to left. first we will describe the mechanics of making the cross, then explain why it is indeed important that we make the sign of the cross correctly. Placing the cross on oneself 1) We place our thumb and first two fingers together in a point, and our last … [Read more...]
Are You the Right Priest in the Wrong Place?
by Rick Warren The original title of this article was "Are You the Right Pastor in the Wrong Place," but since Orthodox pastors are also priests, and with apologies to Rick Warren, I thought I'd tweak it. Truthfully, this is a very important reality in pastoral work and often not appropriately … [Read more...]