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Many visitors to Orthodox churches are not quite sure how to behave when they walk inside. These articles explain the Church’s guidelines for etiquette, including dress, greetings, and pious behavior. We also provide explanations for 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!
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.
On a walk one morning, A man passes a little building he never really paid attention to before. The sign on the lawn says, “St.
The sexual revolution in America led to the deterioration of a beautiful, ancient practice in the Church: women covering their heads during worship. Many in
In this post, we outline some basic rules for modest and respectful dress for men and women in an Orthodox church.
If you ever visited an Orthodox church and witnessed the Mystery of Holy Communion, you probably noticed a basket filled with bread. Parishioners may have
In the Orthodox Church, we hold incredible respect for the clergy. Therefore, when we greet them, we don’t just shake their hand and say, “Hey, nice to meet ya!” In this post, we explain the proper greeting we should use when meeting an Orthodox priest or bishop.
In this post, we look at proper behavior when leaving an Orthodox church.
Welcome back to Church Etiquette 101! Last time, we talked about several different behaviors, some pious and others not-so-much. In this post, we discuss how
Welcome back to Church Etiquette 101! Last time, we talked about the different postures Orthodox Christians use during worship services. In this post, we take
Welcome back to Church Etiquette 101! Last time, we talked about when you should and should not cross yourself during worship. In this post, we
If you ever visited an Orthodox church and witnessed the Mystery of Holy Communion, you probably noticed a basket filled with bread. Parishioners may have
In the Orthodox Church, we hold incredible respect for the clergy. Therefore, when we greet them, we don’t just shake their hand and say, “Hey, nice to meet ya!” In this post, we explain the proper greeting we should use when meeting an Orthodox priest or bishop.
In this post, we look at proper behavior when leaving an Orthodox church.
Welcome back to Church Etiquette 101! Last time, we talked about several different behaviors, some pious and others not-so-much. In this post, we discuss how
Welcome back to Church Etiquette 101! Last time, we talked about the different postures Orthodox Christians use during worship services. In this post, we take
Welcome back to Church Etiquette 101! Last time, we talked about when you should and should not cross yourself during worship. In this post, we