What is the Apolytikion?
The principal troparion (hymn) of the day, chanted at the end of Vespers (hence its name, which means “dismissal hymn”), and celebrating the particular feast
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The principal troparion (hymn) of the day, chanted at the end of Vespers (hence its name, which means “dismissal hymn”), and celebrating the particular feast
First-because our faith is light. Christ said: I am the light of the world (John 8:12). The light of the vigil lamp reminds us of
The commemoration of the Dormition of the Theotokos and the preparation for the Feast begin on August 1 with a period of fasting (August 1-14).
The Paschal greeting is a custom among Orthodox Christians, consisting of a greeting and response. Instead of “hello” or its equivalent, one is to greet
In the Orthodox Church, there are many customs and traditions that are an important part of our worship. Some are cultural and some are pious
OK I will… But first let me guess why you quit going in the first place. You weren’t getting anything out of it. The Christianity
The first thing anyone notices upon entering any Orthodox Church is the sandbox full of lit candles. We see people making an offering, taking the
