In most Mediterranean countries, Eastern, Western (e.g. Italy), or Middle-Eastern, it is common for people to “greet one another with a holy kiss” as the Apostle put it. Just as was the practice of the Jews in the temple, it was always the practice of the Orthodox to exchange such a kiss, as the Holy [...]
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Why the Kiss of Peace
Posted in Journal, tagged kiss of peace, orthodoxy, tradition on January 25, 2006 | Leave a Comment »
Headcovering and Baring Heads
Posted in Journal, tagged headcovering, orthodox, tradition, veil on January 18, 2006 | Leave a Comment »
It is an oft-contended issue whether women must cover their heads in Church. Oddly, it is less contended that a man must uncover his head. Seldom does anyone rush to assure men that a hat in Church is perfectly natural. Much less does anyone set straight the clergy, encouraging them to cover their heads freely [...]
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