Phases towards restoration
immediate
Our goal is to raise $50,000 to begin the most critical step: replace the roof and electric.
The roof is leaking in several areas throughout the church causing further damage. The church is also in desperate need of several electrical repairs. Fire safety issues such as faulty outlets, a broken heater, and faulty old wires need to be addressed immediately.
Long term
The project will improve the exterior appearance of the church, to prevent further leaking into its interior. New cupolas and crosses. Improvements to the interior. Instillation of a fire suppression system. Preservation of burial sites.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why do people light candles in the Orthodox Church?
Why do people light candles in the Orthodox Church?
Why do people light candles in the Orthodox Church?
A candle in the Orthodox Christian context is a symbol that represents the Light of God or, more specifically, the Light of Christ. The candles here are made of traditional beeswax, others are cups of oil with floating wicks.
Upon entering an Orthodox church it is customary to light candles and offer prayers for one's personal needs, that
A candle in the Orthodox Christian context is a symbol that represents the Light of God or, more specifically, the Light of Christ. The candles here are made of traditional beeswax, others are cups of oil with floating wicks.
Upon entering an Orthodox church it is customary to light candles and offer prayers for one's personal needs, that of a family member or friend, or in thanksgiving. Lit candles are placed in front of icons as a sign of faith in, and hope for, God's help.
How is incense used in the Orthodox Church?
Why do people light candles in the Orthodox Church?
Why do people light candles in the Orthodox Church?
Within Orthodox worship, the use of incense is an important component of the liturgical service. Incense is made of aromatic plant matter, often with an oil or resin base. Hardened pieces of incense are burned within a bronze censer, ignited by burning charcoal. A censer is traditionally suspended by chains and swung by the priest or a
Within Orthodox worship, the use of incense is an important component of the liturgical service. Incense is made of aromatic plant matter, often with an oil or resin base. Hardened pieces of incense are burned within a bronze censer, ignited by burning charcoal. A censer is traditionally suspended by chains and swung by the priest or a deacon as they move about the church during the service to bless the altar, clergy, congregation, the church structure and the icons. Orthodox churches characteristically have the lingering scent of incense long after the end of a service.
What do Orthodox icons symbolize?
Why do people light candles in the Orthodox Church?
Can you tell me the symbolism of the cross and how it originated?
These beautiful images uplift and inspire, reminding us that God came into human form. Orthodox people do not worship icons, but venerate the holy person whose image is depicted, or "written" therein. Traditionally, Russian Orthodox icons are not signed by the iconographers who "wrote them because these are God's work rather than human accomplishment.
Can you tell me the symbolism of the cross and how it originated?
Can you tell me the symbolism of the cross and how it originated?
Can you tell me the symbolism of the cross and how it originated?
The top bar signifies the sign that was placed above Christ’s head, reading, “Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews.” In Orthodox iconography the phrase “King of Glory” is often written on this bar instead.
The center bar is that upon which Christ’s arms were stretched and nailed.
The bottom bar signifies the footrest which supported His bod
The top bar signifies the sign that was placed above Christ’s head, reading, “Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews.” In Orthodox iconography the phrase “King of Glory” is often written on this bar instead.
The center bar is that upon which Christ’s arms were stretched and nailed.
The bottom bar signifies the footrest which supported His body.
While there are a variety of pious understandings as to the slanted position of this bar—even though in earlier Byzantine iconography the bar was generally depicted as being horizontal rather than slanted—these are of somewhat later origin.
Are musical instruments used in the Orthodox Church?
Can you tell me the symbolism of the cross and how it originated?
Are musical instruments used in the Orthodox Church?
The tradition of the Orthodox Church is to have no musical instruments in the church other than the human voice. During services, the choir sings continuously, in coordination with the priest. The origins of Russian liturgical music began with the importation of the Greek Byzantine Empire's religious music in 988. Today, the choir sings
The tradition of the Orthodox Church is to have no musical instruments in the church other than the human voice. During services, the choir sings continuously, in coordination with the priest. The origins of Russian liturgical music began with the importation of the Greek Byzantine Empire's religious music in 988. Today, the choir sings primarily in English with some Slavonic, Greek, and Native Alaskan languages: Tlingit, Yup'ik, and Aleut.
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