An Orthodox friend of mine invited me to attend the evening service on Good Friday. At the end of the service, the priest announced that “vigil will be kept at the Tomb of Christ throughout the…
It is my understanding that in certain Eastern Orthodox traditions, on Easter Sunday, either at, during, or after the Divine Liturgy, “Easter Eggs” are handed out or exchanged. In particular, in…
What is the proper way to approach the Tomb of Jesus [Winding Sheet, or Shroud] that is set up in church on Great and Holy Friday?
Which is supposed to be kissed first? The hands, feet, or Bible?
I am not Orthodox, so please forgive my confusion about this. I am looking at an icon where Mary’s parents are presenting her to the high priest to be consecrated for a life within the temple. The…
Today, I had a brief conversation with a work college about Easter. It stemmed from the question I asked him, “How was you Easter”—assuming he celebrated on the Gregorian date. He responded that…