Practical Guidance
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Rules of Conduct in an Orthodox Church
Here you can learn the most important rules of conduct in an Orthodox church.
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How to Prepare for Confession and Communion
Thinking about going to confession or receiving Holy Communion but unsure how to begin? This simple guide offers clear, practical steps to help Orthodox Christians prepare spiritually and properly for these sacred sacraments—so that participation may be with reverence, sincerity, and in true communion with Christ, not “unto judgment and condemnation.”
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Church Etiquette or Some Things You Should Know While in Church
In the Orthodox Church, there are a lot of customs and traditions that are important parts of our worship. Some are cultural; some are pious customs. Some are essential; some are not. From time-to-time, we need to address some of these various etiquette issues to inform our communities how we can best understand each other and work together to worship the all-holy Trinity.