Clergy Etiquette
One of things I have noticed is a lack of etiquette with the clergy. I do not think this is intentional but rather it is a lack of education. So the hope is thr...
Author: Fr. Peter
The Divine Liturgy ~ Vestments
In my previous articles, I gave an overview of the Divine Liturgy as well as a look at the prayers of the priest and deacon prior to the Liturgy. In this articl...
Blog Available on the Amazon Kindle
So I have gone to another level with the blog. This blog is now available for the Amazon Kindle. There is a small monthly subscription fee, of which...
New Poll
My friend and fellow blogger Dennis has posted a poll regarding the Islamic Center in New York. Please take a moment to take the poll it is only one ...
One Word at a Time ~ Children
This is my contribution to the One Word at a Time Blog Carnival that I have been participating in off and on for the last few months. Do head on over and ...
The Role of the Church
I have been giving a lot of thought about what the role of the Church is. I have been involved in some pretty passionate discussions on Facebook the last few da...
Coming Late to Church
When I converted to Orthodox I was initially shocked by the number of folks that come late to Church. I know that in Orthodox worship we have a free style of wo...
Exact Language
Language is one of those interesting things to look at. Language and praise and language can punish. Sometimes, if we wish to be understood, we need...
Prayers for +Nikon of Boston
BOSTON, MA (OCA) – Prayers are requested for the ongoing health of His Grace, Bishop Nikon of Boston, New England and the Albanian Archdiocese, who recent...
The Divine Liturgy ~ The Entrance Prayers
In my last post, I gave an overview of the Divine Liturgy and briefly listed some of the elements. One commenter pointed out that more Western Rite Liturg...