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

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What does the word “Hosanna” mean?

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What is a centurion?

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Can you explain why the curtain in the temple was torn when Jesus died on the Cross?

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Social and Moral Issues

What is the Orthodox Church’s position on autopsies?

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Social and Moral Issues

What does the Orthodox Church teach about abortion?

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What is a paralytic?

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Why do the Jews use a “star” as a symbol of their faith?

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During the time of Christ’s arrest, who is the man who runs away naked?

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If Great Lent is 40 days long for both the Orthodox and Roman Catholic Churches, why does our Lent begin on a Monday, and theirs on a Wednesday?

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Why do we have a “Fast-free Week,” “Meat Fare Week,” and a “Cheese Fare Week.” prior to the start of Great Lent?

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

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What is a Publican?

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Who were the “money changers?”

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Who are the “Three Hierarchs?”

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What are ‘fetters?’

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What is a “scroll?”

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

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Why is the Book of Psalms so important?

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

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