Orthopraxy – The Proskomedia Service

Posted on October 20, 2016October 20, 2016 by Fr. Irineos

From the weekly bulletin of St. Andrew Orthodox Church If you ever arrive particularly early for the Liturgy, you will hear a service being conducted in the sanctuary. This service, known as the Proskomedia, or Office of Oblation is a preparatory rite for the Divine Liturgy where the bread and wine are prepared for the Read more about Orthopraxy – The Proskomedia Service[…]

Orthopraxy – Approaching the Chalice

Posted on September 16, 2016September 18, 2016 by Fr. Irineos

A short note from the Weekly Bulletin of St. Andrew Orthodox Church When we serve the Holy Eucharist, there are certain practices and that come from various traditions and certain customs that exist toward the end of assuring the sanctity of the Holy Gifts. Remembering that Orthodox theology recognizes that the Eucharist is the true Read more about Orthopraxy – Approaching the Chalice[…]