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

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Some saints are referred to as “Confessors.” What does this term mean?

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Why did Jesus wait to begin His ministry until He was 30?

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In some icons of the four Evangelists they show in the background depictions of a man, an ox, a lion, and an eagle. Why is this?

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Did God create evil?

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Did Jesus ever laugh?

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Why do some Pentecostal churches use poisonous snakes during their services?

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On the south wall of the church there is an icon of St. Seraphim. In his hand he is holding what looks like a type of prayer rope, but one completely different from the kind I’ve normally seen, with two triangles on the bottom. What is this?

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The Gospel of St. John tells of how Joseph of Arimathea took Christ’s Body down from the cross, anointed it, and buried it in a new tomb. Where exactly is the city of Arimathea located?

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In some icons the Archangel Michael is seen holding an “orb.” What does this orb signify or represent?

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How many Orthodox Seminaries are there in the United States?

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Why do we cut the hair of infants at baptism?

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What is the Feast of the Elevation of the Cross?

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What is a seminary?

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What type of oil did the people of the Bible use?

What year was Jesus Christ born?

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Did Jesus eat meat or was He a vegetarian?

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Was St. Paul an “Apostle?”

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What are Subdeacons?

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How often do priests receive awards from the bishop?

I know that you received a Jeweled Cross from the bishop last Sunday, but what was that award Fr. Joseph was given?

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