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

Orthodox Church

What is the proper way to enter the church? I see a lot of people doing a lot of different things. What should we actually do?

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Social and Moral Issues

When I look at the world today, I really wonder about our youth. It just seems that so many have forsaken the Christian Faith and are on the road to ruin. What are your thoughts on this?

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Social and Moral Issues

Fr. John, this really isn’t a question, but more of a comment: I started off the New Year by making a number of resolutions regarding my spiritual life. So far, I’m ashamed to say that everything has fallen apart. I just can not seem to develop good habits regarding spirituality.

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What does the word “parish” mean?

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A few weeks ago you gave a sermon and mentioned that Jesus’ name was actually a derivation of the name Joshua. Can you explain more about this?

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Who are the Major and Minor Prophets?

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How do you make water ‘holy’ and what purpose does it serve?

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What specific times should we make the sign of the Cross during services?

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What is a ‘dogma’ and what does it mean?

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What does the word ‘church’ actually mean?

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Can you briefly explain the differences between bishops, archbishops, metropolitans, and patriarchs?

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During the Liturgy the deacon at times goes in and out of the Altar via the two side doors and other times through the Royal Doors. What is the reason for this?

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What does the word “Axios” mean?

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Are the constellations ever mentioned in the Bible?

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I’ve often heard the expression that someone’s as old as “Methuselah.” Who was Methuselah and exactly how old was he?

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I have a number of crosses from the caskets of deceased loved ones. Right now some are hanging on walls and others are just in drawers. What should I do with them all?

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What should you do if an icon, prayer book, or Bible is dropped on the ground?

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Matthew 5:41 says, “...and if anyone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles.” Can you explain what this means?

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How do we go about electing a new Metropolitan? Will the candidates be made known to the people as when we elected our diocesan bishop?

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What does term “locum tenens” mean?

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