How and When to Make the Sign of the Cross
February 4, 2020
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 this blog, we write about the doctrine and spiritual life of the Orthodox Church. We also write about the Orthodox Church’s response to controversial topics, like abortion. Not sure where to start? Start with the Church’s teachings or our Ultimate Guide to Etiquette in Orthodox Churches.
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.
In this post, we explore abortion from an Orthodox perspective. We hope this article removes all doubt in the heart of any Christian struggling with this.
Fasting is not an exercise in dark, gloomy remorse in the Orthodox Church. It is a joyful act. And it is this joy that transforms days and seasons of fasting – and, in fact, every season of our lives – into times of rejoicing.
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.
In this post, we explore abortion from an Orthodox perspective. We hope this article removes all doubt in the heart of any Christian struggling with this.
Fasting is not an exercise in dark, gloomy remorse in the Orthodox Church. It is a joyful act. And it is this joy that transforms days and seasons of fasting – and, in fact, every season of our lives – into times of rejoicing.