Orthodox Christian Questions and Answers Cleveland Parish

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

Person praying quietly at home

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?

Archangel Michael Orthodox Church, Broadview Heights, Ohio

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?

Open land with a dug area in the ground outdoors.

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?

Person reflecting and writing in a journal

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.

Orthodox parish community gathered together

What does the word “parish” mean?

Religious artwork representing Jesus

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?

Icon of the Prophet Jeremiah

Who are the Major and Minor Prophets?

Orthodox priest blessing holy water

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

Orthodox Christian making the Sign of the Cross with three joined fingers

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

Orthodox Christian teaching and discussion on church doctrine

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

Orthodox church

What does the word ‘church’ actually mean?

Orthodox bishops and clergy representing church hierarchy

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

Orthodox deacon serving during Divine Liturgy

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?

Sword partially buried in snow outdoors

What does the word “Axios” mean?

Night sky filled with stars and constellations

Are the constellations ever mentioned in the Bible?

Sand hourglass

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

Memorial crosses displayed respectfully

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?

inside church

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

Roman road symbolizing service and perseverance

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

Metropolitan Tikhon of All America and Canada head of Orthodox Church in America

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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