February 28, 7534
Bows in the divine services are a visible sign of reverence for the Lord, the Mother of God, and all His saints. In Old Rite prayer practice, as in the pre-schism Russian Church, there are three types of bows. This is how it is described in the pre-schism book The Son of the Church and in the…
A certain Old Believer clergyman — a somewhat well-known one — once surprised me in conversation by referring to a “holy lestovka.” But we, as Christians, understand holiness to belong first and foremost to God. It is proper and fitting to speak of the Holy Church, the Holy Gospel, the Holy Temple, and the Holy…
In the life of a believer, prayer occupies a central place. Prayer is a conscious turning of a person toward God and His holy saints. It is founded upon the certainty that God exists, that He hears those who call upon Him, and that He is able to respond to their prayers. Christian prayer is…