Tradition
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10 questions
- How do you convince a non-denominational person of the importance of tradition along with the Holy Bible? The Holy Book of Romans 10:9 is the verse used against the…
- Why do people kiss the priest's hand?
- " Beware lest any one cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition of men, according to the basic principles of the world, and not according…
- Must all the teachings and writings of the early Church Fathers and of all the Saints be indiscriminately believed in and accepted as Holy Tradition? Do all saints…
- What is the relationship between bells and the church? When and where did the tradition begin? Should bells ring in every church?
- I have been asking this question for a while and I have gotten mixed answers. My question is: Why are beards not allowed to the orders of laity and only allowed to…
- Almost all Coptic Orthodox Church religions take their shoes off when they enter the church. Why is that?
- What are the traditions in making wine for church, or is there no traditional way?
- Why does the priest splash water on the people at the end of the service? Where is that from?
- Father, I have asked questions in the past and you have always replied with answers that have been helpful and I appreciate it so much. I am hoping you can shed some…
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