Orthodox Christian Questions and Answers Cleveland Parish

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

orthodox bible

What does the term “exegesis” mean?

St MaximusIcon

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

Evangile

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

Four Evangelists they show in the background depictions of a man

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?

snake

Did God create evil?

Traditional Orthodox icon depicting Jesus Christ as Pantocrator with blessing hand

Did Jesus ever laugh?

poisonous snakes

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

st Seraphim

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?

st Joseph of Arimathea

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?

Archangel Michael holding an orb

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

orthodox church

How many Orthodox Seminaries are there in the United States?

A baby being baptized in a Christian baptismal font, symbolizing initiation into the Church and the beginning of a spiritual life

Why do we cut the hair of infants at baptism?

A group of people gathered in an Orthodox church during the Feast of the Elevation of the Cross

What is the Feast of the Elevation of the Cross?

seminaries st hermans

What is a seminary?

oil

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

Christmas Faith

What year was Jesus Christ born?

A simple meal with vegetables and salad on a table, symbolizing a vegetarian diet and prompting reflection on whether Jesus ate meat or followed a different diet

Did Jesus eat meat or was He a vegetarian?

St. Paul

Was St. Paul an “Apostle?”

A smiling subdeacon in Orthodox Christian liturgical vestments

What are Subdeacons?

Archangel Michael Orthodox Church

How often do priests receive awards from the bishop?

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