To: kosta50
Some communities cross a lot more than others. Thus, Serbs tend to cross when incensed, or when the priest says "peace with you" etc. When entering and leaving the church, crossing is a sign of reverence. Kneeling is allowed on all days except between Paschal Sunday and the Pentecost (about 40 days) and on Sundays (by the decision of the First Ecumenical Council). At other times, kneeling is optional. On the Pentecost Sunday, kneeling is part of the service, but one is never wrong standing on a Sunday (day of Resurrection; resurrected man is not sitting or kneeling the rationale goes).
true to the point it should be on a pamphlet before folks enter. ;p
12,400 posted on
04/11/2007 9:04:50 PM PDT by
kawaii
(Orthodox Christianity -- Proclaiming the Truth Since 33 A.D.)
To: kawaii
it should be on a pamphlet before folks enter I agree. We are working on his newsletter, si i will ask him to include proper etiquette.
12,402 posted on
04/11/2007 9:07:02 PM PDT by
kosta50
(Eastern Orthodoxy is pure Christianity)
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