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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?

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My favorite parable is the Prodigal Son, but what does the word “prodigal” actually mean?

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The church calendar notes that on February 24 we celebrate the Feast of the “First & Second Finding of the Head of John the Baptist.” Why were there two findings of John’s head?

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Is the Lord’s Prayer the best prayer? Is the Lord’s Prayer the best prayer?

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One of my friends was surprised that we don’t clap in church after weddings. I know that this our tradition, but is there an actual rule against applauding in church?

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Now that we have electricity, why do we still light and burn candles in church?

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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?

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How late is 'too late' to get to Church for Divine Liturgy in order to receive Communion?

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How do we go about electing a new Metropolitan? Will the candidates be made known to the people as when we elected our diocesan bishop?

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What does term “locum tenens” mean?

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What is the Tabernacle and what is kept inside it?

Coldplay

In last week’s Q & A (which was very interesting, by the way), you mentioned that there were perhaps many songs which have used biblical verses within their lyrics. My family and I were trying to come up with some, but couldn’t. Do you know any other songs whose lyrics were taken from the Bible?

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My mom was driving me to school and a song came on the radio which she said was made up from verses of the Bible. I don’t remember the name of the song, but is this true? Is there really a rock song that contains lyrics from the Bible?

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What is the literal meaning of the word “Bible?”

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In reading the Psalms I've often come across the word "Selah." What does this word mean?

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Can a Roman Catholic priest or Lutheran pastor serve at an Orthodox funeral?

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