Lesson 14: Worship

In this lesson we will cover the nature of Orthodox worship. It is our time of communal prayer and participation in the sacramental life of the church. We come to worship out of our love for God, and a desire to be united with Him and His love. The temple where services are held is considered a sacred space, a place filled with the Holy Spirit. We enter with reference and prayerfully. In Orthodox worship you will experience the deep wisdom embodied in our liturgies. They are all Christ centered and filled with texts based on Scripture. Worship is a mystical experience. 

Read the section for the manual on Liturgical Cycle and the explanation of the Divine Liturgy.

View the Video below.

Optional videos

   Be the Bee #82 | Does the Liturgy Need You?

   Be the Bee #119 | What is a Sacrament?

   Divine Liturgy Explained by Fr Tom Pistolis - A complete liturgy with commentary - 20 short videos

 After you have viewed the video, answer briefly these questions: