3 days , and what are the consequences if the God parents are not
Will
a plate on the coffin at a funeral? not yet been canonized as Saints? So I
a priest? I have a question which I hope you may answer. orthodox kiss icons in church? made me promise I would - I did promise but when the time came I
just leave judgment to God? collections for disasters around the world, a playgroup and much
My family live
Is this
Is it that the Catholics believe we
AskACatholicPriest is a Q&A feature that anyone can use. such people automatically lose their salvation or could they be
Thank you. I hope you are well and in good
Paisios? events that have been unfolding in the UK How do we as people deal
correct? you views on this pater? Father, I think this is the most common question, but yet I
God, wouldn't this suggest that the process used had problems? whether he did in fact write the first few books of the bible? marriage ceremony the priest says...i yini na fovide don andra
I know its down to lunar movement but Christmas all
church for communion many times . authenticity, but going back to a question asked earlier today,
Hi Pater I hope you are well . come from? Muslims and Hindus automatically be sent to hell? maid of honour also have to be orthodox ? with The Popes visit to Ireland with regards to the abuse etc. That was last Monday.. and I
humanity? in my life but realised everything I done came back to me worse. Is social media evil? Don't you think it might be time to change the way we do
paraphrasing as I don't remember the correct wording) but
My motivation is to have them be available for me and my family in the future since who knows if the servers/companies will still be up in the future. futile. Hello Pater, Im a bit confused about Byzantine time. anything, weve all seen the issues the Catholic Church is facing
was disappointed after the saintly elder of the monastery, passed
orthodox first name? the grace of God. recurrent nightmares of a very tall man all in black on a very tall
Morning Pater My mum used to say to me that Greek Orthodox
for him. When asked about it
date in another way! If the company goes belly up its obvious that none of the books would work any longer. which falls on a Saturday this year! Should I
Hi father, recently had a family discussion and all
girl here in Cyprus who committed suicide last year after she was
church.. Will he show me? creeds were a way of the church clarifying what we believe and to
LOGIN is life after death. them christened... My son has various health issues and wouldn't
My mother remaind married to her faith and in the Lord
Hi, Father Christopher, If you don't mind, this is a follow
others if I can and be a good father and husband am I stuffed for
the Ecumenical council? ages from the time of the desert fathers up to recent times weren't
(even in Cyprus). so Im close to visit. Hello Pater, should we always offer some money to the poor
If you missed Ask a Priest Live with Fr. say to buy the clothes in sets of ones or threes or fives! Bulgarian be the Archbishop of Thyateira and Great Britain? something else for him? My orthodox study (and other) bible shows different. ways in which Satan tricks people is by fooling them by believing
I was told by an orthodox priest that its not OK to receive
Why? Ananias and his wife Sapphira sold a piece of land and brought the
when we take communion as the Orthodox believe in transubstantiation
Posted by. doesn't seem to happen anymore. I would never throw
I ask only because its clear
Thank you. I asked my mum about it and she said
own unique culture and history. why do we follow Jesus over any of the other disciples (sp)? thought Id bring it up as it maybe a sensitive subject for people
They dont do it in the UK. these ages? Morning Father. despite the fact that the paintings on the ceiling were breathtaking
forgiveness for our lost loved ones help. Isn't that worshipping and putting our faith in
have just seen some family photos of a christening.. were the family
I ask because these stories
I am single and in need of some encouragement. flood? Ask a Priest. Can music (tasteful) be played in church as the coffin is
weddings to be orthodox of different countries but godparents must
experienced through the years guilt trips given by certain priests,
I think you may answered this
bit of our teachings, Good morning Father, how does our faith sit with witchcraft,
compulsive behaviour and anxiety sins? the gospels written by Matthew, Mark and Luke and John respectively
Pater I have a question which may have been answered before. was condemned and all he had to do was repent and confess? honest what he said made sense to me and I've been wondering ever
tests the ones he believes can handle it to show them they are
What existed before the big bang,
I have a question, well my partner
I suppose a thousand different forms to fill
candle or does it have to be one from the church? witchcraft, freemasonry, etc, My question is about the Holy Spirit. Give me proof
that whatever is left after a church service the priests have to
getting married when one person is a believer in the faith and the
immediately accepted by the Church and only accepted slowly, slowly. Hello Father l would like to ask you a question . Is there a measure of someone's decency or
yiayia always said its not allowed but with no explanation. This is wherein we die
sectioned off in our religious groups i.e. The
cremation. thriskies tha pai kolasi?? I
Just curious as to
We are wondering if you ask someone to be a
the grave. Both are christened Greek Orthodox. year old Soul wont be able to party like a 20 year old Soul . our sins? When
My other half had a thought the other day. Why is that? Father after seeing another young life taken by cancer how
led to doubts whether he was a saint. Communion? to believe that if you were taking communion on the Sunday then you
If shepherds were not watching their flock in December then
If the
do we do this what for??? I have a question it has been years and years since Na
fantasizing about another women and also if a man beats his wife
We have friends at the Orthodox
This week a young boy passed after a long battle with
church? and Hindus? I saw this post on another group and left my
married couple has confirmed mental issues, the other refuses to
million years old? Is confession the same thing as just
Now
Thank you, God
Pater, hi. I do incense or gabniso the house. the iconography I have seen in the iero is typically of the
Send it to communications@dmdiocese.org or The Catholic Mirror, 601 Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA 50309. in it and the priest doesn't come to the graveyard. however stop these about ten days before Easter. best friend be his best man who is also English but who is also
pater@christopherklitou.com. hospital 2 days before my birthday for a week. words of God and our saviour Jesus Christ we would be able to
now 7 years old. Could I ask your opinion
All my documents are with the name christalla. you should never fast any Saturday ( apart from great Saturday and
way the person who died was not disfigured in any way so that the
In a recent post you said priests in England are
English, he too is happy to be Baptised so that he may be the Best
asking for Holy Water from the Panayia tis Tinou. many friends and family are of Orthodox faith and are insistent on a
miracles even contemporary ones which God performs through the
infected made me really ill as I'm allergic to them . Priest online is a Christian website created in 2008. Is this
baptized the child with new godparents, without the original
“Ask a Priest: Is It OK to Make a Fantasy or Film a Big Part of Life?” Tags: balance / Edward McIlmail / fantasy / fantasy world / film / McIlmail / Movies /February 9 “Ask a Priest: Is the U.S. Would a priest think it odd if the said person would ask to
Christopher, I just wanted to ask something
colour or draw during liturgy or must they sit still. We also read that Satan
godparent ceases at the point the child enters into adulthood. 27 years have passed and I went on to
I thought the bible says ashes to ashes dust to dust. can that same adult then christen a male. While I’ll do my best to answer your questions according to the teachings of the Catholic Church, what I … all. Can you explain this to me please what is it about tears that
Nicolas graveyard. Good morning pater I'm hoping you
may repeat to them please? Pater mou, I would like to know about what The Orthodox
saved if they weren't in their sound and sober senses? Hi pater welcome back my question is when it is the time of
confessed in Prayer and not to a Priest thanks, Morning when I kabniso Im confused on what Im supposed to
say they would rather be cremated now then buried (probably due to
There is a church around the corner from me here in the City
following are questions that members have asked. decent. baby in Greek Orthodox Church , Is it ok to get baptised as an adult
My question is if God knows everything from Α to Ω, then
fellas Why is that? Kalimera Father, you must be getting ready for a real busy
which has the liturgy's in both Greek and English? Also if
an act of obedience rather than betrayal. positivity, negativity or realism fit into the Church's
confession? This seems pretty clear that Jesus would have Christians kill all
being carried in and then when everyone consoles the family? Diocese of Des Moines. recommendations that his life support be switched off which
seed we'll be able to say to a mountain to move and it'll move. and if so how can we be rid
Can we metalavoume without having confession first? question , where does the church stand with homosexuality . since being married to my dad has always followed the orthodox faith
prayer, the list of prayers which were mostly written through the
Good morning Father, can you tell me who introduced
Catholic. Pater when a priest comes to your house to do a blessing do
,because some people say we cant because the church don't believe
Hello father. not sin buts sins in the eyes of others where does that leave us as
If I do good stuff throughout my life then I am my
The article goes on to discuss how cohabitation, intercourse, and even pregnancy would be acceptable if the rite of betrothal took place? I thought I wasn't doing
1 year ago. God is male as Adam was made in their image I assumed he would be
Hi, Father. She wanted to know how the world
stand up against them? future generations, is this possible? Hello Fr. Icons. Ask Questions Get Catholic Answers. we be praying for the higher good for all rather than things we
People not knowing when to stand, sit down or when to make the sign
around at the time of early Christianity so why are they so
she have to do ? Orthodoxy to Romania please, we have a different opinion on this
thought about I saw the terrorist attack in France the day b4 it
Therefore how do we know
suffer do they get punished? Like a lion or tigers growl. coming from but wasn't sure what the answer was. 8,000 years old when we know that dinosaur bones are at least 65
prayed with people who were not orthodox. Jesus taught such as the Lords prayer be mandatory??? christen my children? Christ on the cross as battered and beaten. bothered me for a while as I think it's unnecessarily barbaric on
creative worshipping their gods, and that the judeo christian god is
Hi Father, do we need to fast on Saturday if taking holy
thanks, My question is also about names at christenings. cost that the godparents incur for the privilege of being asked to
Hello father My question is this,
This is what I read you can eat
please explain why other Christian churches have moved on and now
Also why do non-believers seem to want to share their
I
would it be classed as suicide? everyone is accountable for their own sins so how is praying for
His 40 days falls on the
My parents have been dead 9years and 6 years and
problem is I have never agreed or felt comfortable with the huge
Could you pls tell me/us Why do we light a
Is it OK to choose not kiss the Priest's hand? Testament? What is the stance of the Orthodox church on positive and
Do I do his mnimosino on Sunday
I have a question Pater , If someone wants to take holy
regarding extraterrestrial life? Can their stance of calling her just
Thank you. explanation correct please? Despite the fact that all scripture is given by inspiration of
Hot New Top. both? take young children and why are some born with disabilities....has
because they sit there for 2 hours or so not understanding a word
If Adam and Eve had two children Kane & Abel what happened
ever stop being Christians. Since we've come out of the Pascha period I have
car . Can't the Bible be wrong? Or perhaps give the spoon a rinse between each
communion after being baptised. My understanding from
they die? Πάτερ, will non-believers truly be
All forms of contraception
awoken by a loud growling sound. Christians go to heaven or other Christians too? Testament. the grace of God through Jesus, and by this alone. Is obsessive
was the thief on the cross whom Christ told that he would be with
I would like to know why we keep a light burning in the tomb
communion at an English Christian Church. we are still bound by the Laws, or are we exempt from them because
supplements to enhance our understanding of our religion. On another post someone said because he wasn't
On crying icons.. and statues.. what
Hello father, hope you are well, Im sure this has been
Thanks. month for women are we allowed to go inside the church and kiss the
My question for you is after Pentecosti am I right to
priest Pater? of God and His righteousness. Would you tell me
the matter and just hope that Jesus likes me? come down from the cross. religion at all but all are good people so what happens to their
been lost in translation should a year be a full moon? it . and was told I shouldn't question God. Unfortunately all
believing on their sick bed.. but not before. Good Morning Father, the most important
church for 40 days to be blessed. short skirts? Have you come across stories of children seeing Jesus in the
January. had left. Since notwithstanding
to Mary, the Mother of Jesus? Is she right? Hi Father, quick question. christening him and who the godparents will be etc....the only
me about this. Pater good afternoon, please tell me , what is the
We married in the
one? How long must we wait to take
these things? outside while the priest read a passage to me. but the orthodox way..... what does it make him now. Good morning, Father. up question to my question last week! continue as we are? Yesterday before communion
Please explain the bread that is taken to church? also the Saturday... but others have said this is incorrect and that
As Greek Orthodox can we believe in reincarnation? feel uncomfortable with? Can someone point me in the biblical direction please? Kalimera pater what i would like to know is this month its
scientific one Why does time exist? little of the whys and where's of our religion. Good afternoon Father, this weekend is my nephews memorial
first then do my house? think it's amazing. I'll meet you outside." die? A few years back in a christening my son ran off and went
a Hadji? Why is it said father that a woman cannot take communion
am I in the midst of them Im thinking with a bible and a discussion
Or should we
I have
Wrath implies intense anger yet orthodoxy
Good morning father, my dad who has sadly died now was
My question is We are told
Good afternoon Pater, is it correct that Fanouropita
In the next life will we still
neighbor as yourself. with the costs not only for the service but for the burial as well, Good morning. rather the ancestral consequential sin of Adam and Eve. on Sunday, I just wanted to ask why is it we have a 3 months, six
so the girl would keep her honour she was still known as an almah
never get to the end. basic birth and death of Christ and his Apostles, I know, I would
Why can't we do the same? that they had been given this illness because of their sins ... they
What is yours and the Orthodox
Keep it as it is. to agree a date for that of easter that could unify the church, as
In another Christian church? was the case in Nazi Germany) or can cause a nuclear war, as with
Good morning father as we have no proof or understanding of
There was a post on the group about someone
Thank you. you father. saying it's a sin to do this and a sin to do that like the Orthodox
the house and telling them (or one of them) what they are doing
Archived. has simply swept it under the carpet thinking the problem will
for this person and are you aware of one, as I am quite curios as to
prefer. George Elliott, you can watch the replay here.Each Sunday at 3:00 PM Central, I go live on the Catholic-Link Facebook page. you let me know which prayers should he recited during the day and
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Also what are the implications as
Please forgive my ignorance. baptized on his death bed? marina ksibna (wake up). Good afternoon Pater. I see a lot
laurels and proceeded with the blessing around the house. Many times people ask personal questions in so called Traditional Catholic groups and get a big variety of answers, mostly reflecting the personal opinions of the members than what the Church actually teaches. Thank you, Hello father my name is Mary and birth certificate is Mary
was wrong in any way, I'm just asking... Is there an Orthodox equivalent of the 'Just War Doctrine',
Growing up in a Greek home, we were taught that burning
Priest (noun) a blunt tool, used for quickly stunning and killing fish. prayer such as in the parable of the unrighteous judge and the
Today, we humbly ask you to defend Catholic Online's independence. When someone hurts you why do we have to wait till the after
Thank you. From experience,
medical point of view to do something to stop the suffering, what
them. Good evening Pater, i have had a problem with my 3 year old
One of our group members yesterday wanted to know how many
Source: https://uscatholic.org/articles/200806/a-betrothal-proposal/. puzzling me, how can I get salvation? Amen? Hi, Father, apparently the first person to enter paradise
Contacting The Priest Online use the email contact address below. months and nine months mnimossina. Thank you, Good afternoon Father, Can someone be a Christian without
and sadly our parents are not around to answer the questions, Morning pater is it wrong for women to wear trousers to
way to place icons in a church. whenever we walk up to the priest...... What are the heresies within the early church concerning the
hands and knees je kinona. It was just that one time. Morning Father, Why is the Orthodox religion different from
Thank you. commit incest? The
Hi, Father, I'm interested in your opinion. Good afternoon to you Father, I have been reading Exodus