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

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What is the Tabernacle and what is kept inside it?

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In last week’s Q & A (which was very interesting, by the way), you mentioned that there were perhaps many songs which have used biblical verses within their lyrics. My family and I were trying to come up with some, but couldn’t. Do you know any other songs whose lyrics were taken from the Bible?

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My mom was driving me to school and a song came on the radio which she said was made up from verses of the Bible. I don’t remember the name of the song, but is this true? Is there really a rock song that contains lyrics from the Bible?

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What is the literal meaning of the word “Bible?”

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In reading the Psalms I've often come across the word "Selah." What does this word mean?

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Can a Roman Catholic priest or Lutheran pastor serve at an Orthodox funeral?

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Social and Moral Issues

Do Quija Boards and Tarot Cards go against the teachings of our Church?

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What is a “Concordance?”

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Social and Moral Issues

Is it a sin to have a face-lift or get breast implants?

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Does it matter which translation of the Bible we read?

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How many people belong to the Orthodox Christian Faith?

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Why do some Christian denominations promote singing, dancing, live music, light shows, etc. during their services? And, why are we taught differently?

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Can non-Christians such as Jews, Buddhists, and Muslims attain salvation?

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I know that the clergy must consume everything that is left in the chalice after the distribution of Holy Communion, but how exactly do you go about this?

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Can a priest be forced to reveal what is told to him during Confession?

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What is a “hair shirt?”

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Social and Moral Issues

What does the Orthodox Church say about superstitions?

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If we are on vacation and wish to attend another Orthodox Church for Sunday services, is there anything special we should do?

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I’ve noticed that there are a lot of people talking during the time of Holy Communion and also after the dismissal as people are waiting to go up and venerate the cross. Should this be happening?

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Social and Moral Issues

What is the Orthodox Church’s stance on same-sex marriages?

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