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A collection of popular questions and answers, provided by Fr. John Memorich

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What is the difference between Orthodoxy vs. Catholicism?

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Why Do We Light Candles?

Orthodox Church

What is Orthodoxy?

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Julian vs. Gregorian Calendar

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Why Are Easters on Different Dates?

Orthodox Church

What is the proper way to enter the church? I see a lot of people doing a lot of different things. What should we actually do?

Confession

Can anyone force a priest to reveal sins told to him during Confession?

Church Communion

Are we supposed to fold our arms when we come to Communion, and if so, why? I see some people who do, and some people who don’t? What is proper?

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As hard as I try to hold on to my faith, I sometimes go through periods of doubt. Can you give me any advice?

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Why is it not appropriate to come to the Sacrament of Confession on Sunday mornings before Divine Liturgy?

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Social and Moral Issues

What is our Church’s view on tattooing and body piercing?

Five Senses

Why do we need to go to church and worship God? What if we don’t get anything out of it?

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