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

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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?

What is the Feast of Mid-Pentecost?

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Why don’t we kneel or perform prostrations (poklons) after Pascha?

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Definitions Worship

What is the “Horologion?”

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Why did Christ keep silent before Pilate?

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Why do we refer to the Feast of Christ’s Resurrection as “Pascha” instead of “Easter?”

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Why do we bless and give out pussy willows instead of palm branches on Palm Sunday?

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What is the hat you wear during liturgy called?

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