Amppax Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 I'm attending a Greek Orthodox Divine Liturgy this Sunday (don't worry I'm also going to Mass). Anything I should know beforehand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Vega Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Don't take communion. Also they go right to left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amppax Posted October 13, 2011 Author Share Posted October 13, 2011 [quote name='USAirwaysIHS' timestamp='1318478276' post='2320480'] Don't take communion. Also they go right to left. [/quote] Got the first one . and what exactly do you mean by the second? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Vega Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 They do it backwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amppax Posted October 13, 2011 Author Share Posted October 13, 2011 [quote name='USAirwaysIHS' timestamp='1318478471' post='2320482'] They do it backwards. [/quote] Oh, gotcha. I'm left-handed, and when i'm really tired, i do it with my left hand . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercy me Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 If I recallcorrectly, they use their right hand but they cross themselves right to left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Red Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 my daughter does it the way they do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AudreyGrace Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 I saw the title of this thread and thought it was something totally different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Vega Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 [quote name='Mercy me' timestamp='1318479530' post='2320490'] If I recallcorrectly, they use their right hand but they cross themselves right to left. [/quote] Yeah that. Also they make their thumb and first two fingers into a little circle. And sometimes they touch their right side below their ribcage afterward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rizz_loves_jesus Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 The Eastern Orthodox Mass is really, really long, but also very beautiful. Just be respectful and listen and you should be fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luigi Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 [quote name='AudreyGrace' timestamp='1318480631' post='2320500'] I saw the title of this thread and thought it was something totally different. [/quote] Me, too. I thought you were joining a fraternity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigJon16 Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 It's all Greek to me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totus Tuus Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 I would read the liturgy and scripture readings in English ahead of time. If you haven't taken Greek, it might give you an idea of what's going on. Also, alot of Greek liturgies are anglicized (not sure if that's the word?). If you really want the full "Greek" experience, make sure ahead of time that the liturgy is actually going to be in Greek. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anastasia13 Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 (edited) [quote name='rizz_loves_jesus' timestamp='1318483073' post='2320513'] The Eastern Orthodox Mass is really, really long, but also very beautiful. Just be respectful and listen and you should be fine [/quote] Really long? It's only like 2 hours. Three if you go Oriental. Five if you go to a Coptic Maundy Thursday service. Pfft. Chances are, they will have a book with the liturgy in English and probably in Greek. If they give out bread after communion, you can take that because it is blessed but not consecrated. Hold your hands together when you receive this. Some of the members may show up after you. They have great pastries if you have not had them before. The Priest may be multilingual. My local Greek priest is, and the congregation is multi-ethnic. The music will be amesome. The first hour is usualy prayer. The WILL be incense, as if you could ever not expect that. No matter how nervous or self-conscious you feel if you cross yourself wrong, at the wrong time, whatever, most people are not going to be staring you thinking what a n00b. They are paying attention to God and glad to see another person interested in visiting their church, and most people will be glad to help if you have any questions. Orthodox tend to be a little more left-wing/nicely dressed than the average of society on the street, so don't wear casual shorts and flipflops, but you probably know that already. This sort of website is super popular on these sorts of thread. [url="http://www.frederica.com/12-things/"]http://www.frederica.com/12-things/[/url] You might also like this: [url="http://www.frederica.com/12-things/"]http://stgeorgegr.com/parish/faq/[/url] P.S. This Edit feature is not letting my fix typos. I do not know why. Edited October 14, 2011 by Light and Truth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Vega Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 [quote name='Light and Truth' timestamp='1318570555' post='2321023']Orthodox tend to be a little more left-wing/nicely dressed than the average of society on the street [/quote] [img]http://s3.amazonaws.com/kym-assets/entries/icons/original/000/000/567/Massimo.jpg?1248857504[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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