Orthodox Christian Questions and Answers Cleveland Parish

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

Coins and money representing biblical money changers

Who were the “money changers?”

Orthodox icon of the Three Hierarchs

Who are the “Three Hierarchs?”

Chains symbolizing restraint and imprisonment

What are ‘fetters?’

Ancient scroll manuscript on display

What is a “scroll?”

cloths

I understand why we fast on Fridays throughout the year, but why are we supposed to fast on Wednesdays also?

Open Book of Psalms with prayerful setting

Why is the Book of Psalms so important?

Religious artwork symbolizing the Feast of Circumcision

Why do we commemorate the day of Christ’s circumcision?

Collection of small figurines displayed together on a surface.

Family tree illustration representing biblical genealogy

Christmas Worship

Why on the Sunday before Christmas do we read all those names telling who was the father of who?

Illustration of the Holy of Holies and High Priest

What is meant by the term “High Priest?”

illustration representing skin disease

What exactly is leprosy?

Person praying and reading Scripture

Which is preferable to enhancing ones spiritual life: prayer or reading Scripture?

Priest offering a blessing during worship

What is a “benediction?”

Orthodox Christian symbol ICXC

What does ICXC stand for?

Orthodox saint icon representing name day celebration

What is a “name’s day?”

Amish man with traditional beard

I heard that those Amish men who were arrested for shaving off the beards of others did so because it had something to do with the Bible. Is this true?

Orthodox Church regard Mormons as Christians

Social and Moral Issues

Concerning the recent controversy regarding one of the Republican candidates for president, does the Orthodox Church regard Mormons as Christians?

Snake shown in a symbolic setting, often used to represent temptation and the concept of sin.

What is the definition of sin?

Orthodox cross with engraved inscription

I recently purchased a cross to wear around my neck and on the back there is something written in Russian. Do you have any idea what it might say?

Locusts and natural food symbolizing John the Baptist’s diet

Did John the Baptist really eat bugs?

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