Orthodox Christian Questions and Answers Cleveland Parish

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

Definitions Pascha / Easter

Last Wednesday our church calendar noted that it was the “Leavetaking of Pascha.” What does this term mean?

Historical church records and parish documentation

What are “Metrical Records?”

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Social and Moral Issues

Why is pornography a sin?

Dogs

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?

question mark

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

Multiple surgical scissors arranged together

Social and Moral Issues

Should Orthodox Christians circumcise their sons?

Religious artwork depicting Jesus Christ

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

Orthodox Church in Broadview Heights

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.

Hospital patient receiving care and support

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

Orthodox icon of the apostles together

What is meant by the term Apostolic Succession?

Orthodox clergy participating in confession

Do priests and bishops also go to Confession?

Exterior of the Maronite Church in Nazareth

What is the Maronite Church?

Cover of For the Life of the World book by Alexander Schmemann

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

Orthodox Eucharistic service at the altar

What does the word Transubstantiation mean?

Open Bible during prayer and study

Great Lent Worship

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

Orthodox icon of Saint Patrick

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

Pope greeting people in Saint Peter’s Square

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

Orthodox cross with INRI inscription

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?

Person speaking privately during confession

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?

Grapes and communion cup prepared for worship

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

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