Orthodox Christian Questions and Answers Cleveland Parish

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

Sunday Attire in an Orthodox Church

What is appropriate Sunday Attire?

Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood Orthodox cathedral in Saint Petersburg Russia

What is the difference between Orthodoxy vs. Catholicism?

candles

Why Do We Light Candles?

Orthodox Church

What is Orthodoxy?

Julian vs. Gregorian Calendar

Julian vs. Gregorian Calendar

easter

Pascha / Easter Worship

Why Are Easters on Different Dates?

Biblical scene representing pestilence and its meaning in the Bible

“What is the meaning of pestilence in the Bible?”

St.-Sophia church

If, while in church, I get tired, may I sit down?

Chair

Why did Jesus warn against saying the word "raca" in Matthew 5:22?

Jesus speaking with James and John, known as the sons of thunder

"Why did Jesus refer to James and John as the sons of thunder?"

Priest anointing a person with holy oil at the shrine of a saint

When we are anointed with holy oil from the grave of a saint, where exactly does this oil come from?

Biblical scene depicting Jesus encountering the demoniacs

How did the demoniacs come to be possessed by demons?

makeup

Is it appropriate for women/girls to wear make-up in church?

Tsar (Czar) is a title for a Russian ruler, similar to a king or emperor

Does the word “Tsar” (Czar) mean King?

A Christian church building with a steeple and cross on top, representing a place of Christian worship and community gathering

What does the word ‘church’ actually mean?

A man sitting and reading a Bible, representing personal study of Christian scripture.

“Why is it important to read Scripture?”

An open book showing the Bible in ancient Greek, the primary language of the New Testament Church.

What was the language of the Church in New Testament times?

People sitting inside a church during worship, surrounded by religious icons and paintings used for prayer, teaching, and devotion

Why do we decorate the interiors of our churches with icons?

Bishop blesses the people.

When a Priest or Bishop blesses the people, and this blessing is being transmitted electronically via television or video, does that blessing extend to all who witness it, or only to those within the temple proper?

sky

Why doesn’t God perform miracles like He did in olden times?

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