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

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What are “Metrical Records?”

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Social and Moral Issues

Why is pornography a sin?

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Social and Moral Issues

Is it morally wrong to put pets (dogs, cats, etc) to sleep? Our dog has lymphoma and is really struggling. Does the Church have a teaching on this?

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The Church seems to have so many rules. Can’t we just follow our conscience regarding what’s right and what’s wrong?

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Social and Moral Issues

Should Orthodox Christians circumcise their sons?

Was “Christ” Jesus’ last name? If so, does that mean this was also the last name of Joseph and Mary?

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Why is skipping church a sin? It’s not like murdering someone or stealing, which harms others. Skipping services affects no one but me and God.

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Should you or the family inform the priest when someone is admitted to the hospital?

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What is meant by the term Apostolic Succession?

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Do priests and bishops also go to Confession?

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What is the Maronite Church?

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What does “Son of Perdition” mean and who is it?

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What does the word Transubstantiation mean?

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Great Lent Worship

Why do we read so much from the Old Testament during Great Lent?

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I know that St. Patrick of Ireland is widely venerated in the Roman Catholic Church, but how is he viewed by the Orthodox Church?

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Why don’t the Roman Catholic Popes typically wear beards?

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We have a Cross at home and on the upper bar there is a little metal plate that has the letters I.N.R.I inscribed upon it. What do these letters signify or stand for?

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With all of today’s modern technology, why can’t priests simply hear confessions through electronic format, such as by telephone, e-mail, or the Internet?

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Can you use grape juice instead of wine for Holy Communion?

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I find it much easier to pray in church during services than at home. Can you offer some guidance on how I can enhance my prayer life during the week?

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