How and When to Make the Sign of the Cross
The Cross is the most well-known symbol in all of Christendom. In this post, we explain how and when Christians in the Orthodox Church make the sign of the Cross.
The Orthodox Church is the One Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Yes, we are Christian! In fact, we share an unbroken history with the Faith of the first Christians, and we can trace our history back to the Apostles themselves.
This parish is part of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America. We are pan-Orthodox. This means our membership includes many who were born into the Faith, as well as many converts.
In our parish, all services are fully in English. You can find us at 1501 8th Avenue, Beaver Falls, PA 15010.
The public is more than welcome to join us for services!
What exactly is the Orthodox Church? Where did she come from? What are her beliefs?
Orthodox Christians dress modestly during worship, because we are in the presence of God Himself.
We show you exactly what to expect when visiting the Orthodox Church for the first time.
Our readings follow the Gregorian calendar, and are taken from the New King James Version (NKJV).
Orthodoxy teaches on issues like abortion and suicide to help modern Christians in a fallen world.
The Cross is the most well-known symbol in all of Christendom. In this post, we explain how and when Christians in the Orthodox Church make the sign of the Cross.
In this guide, we list each of the different vestments worn by Orthodox clergy and explain their function and meaning.
The Orthodox Church holds a rather unique view when it comes to baptism at which many other Christian communities raise an eyebrow: the baptism of infants.
Many Protestants rebuke Catholics and Orthodox for calling priests Father. But this practice is biblical, and supported by centuries of Holy Tradition.
Many visitors to Orthodox churches aren’t quite sure how to behave when they walk inside. This blog series explains the Church’s guidelines for etiquette, including dress, greetings, and pious behavior. We also explain some of the things the Orthodox do during worship. Our goal in doing this is to help newcomers not feel as lost when they come to visit!
