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

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What does St. Paul mean by the expression “Greet one another with a holy kiss” (1st Cor.16:20). Are we supposed to kiss one another every time we meet?

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Even though I try very hard not to, I often feel a need or desire to get back at those who hurt and/or slight me in some fashion. I realize this is not a true Christian mind-set yet, more often than not, I give in to the temptation to “get even;” sometimes by saying something hurtful directly to them, and sometimes by saying something damaging or unflattering about them to someone else. Please give me some guidance…what can I do?

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I recently attended another Orthodox Church where they said You and Your as opposed to Thee and Thou. I found this refreshing. After further thought it came to me that visitors might find it more welcoming; especially non-cradle Orthodox. Has there been any thought of changing this practice at St. Michael’s?

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What does the word “economia” mean?

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Why aren’t we supposed to have weddings on Saturdays? Wasn’t one recently performed on a Saturday?

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What is the significance of the priest moving the cloth over the Gifts while the creed is being recited?

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Why when we pray the Lord’s Prayer at St. Michael’s do we say “…deliver us from evil” and some other Orthodox parishes say “…deliver us from the evil one?” Is not the latter the proper way to end the Lord’s Prayer and who we want to be delivered from?

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“The Bible tells us to ‘beware of false prophets.’ What exactly is meant by “false prophets” and how would we know they are false?”

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What is the difference between a cross and a crucifix?

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Definitions Worship

What is a Molieben?

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Social and Moral Issues

What does the Orthodox Church say about organ donation?

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Why does the priest blow on the child’s face during the baptismal service; and why does he blow on the water in the baptismal font?

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What is meant by the terms “Church Militant” and “Church Triumphant?”

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What does the word “canonization” mean?

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Why do we have a Saints Peter and Paul Fast?

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What is the difference between a Disciple and an Apostle?

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What is the parish policy regarding clergy honorariums? Do we need to pay for services such as baptisms, weddings, and funerals? What about grave blessings, house blessings, parastas, and visitations?

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What is a Prayer Rope?

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What is a “Psalter?”

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Some reposed members have been laid out in church instead of at a funeral home. Is this something done for “special reasons or circumstances,” or can anyone be laid out in church?

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