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The Holy Mystery of Chrismation

Submitted by Fr. Geoff Harvey on Thu, 03/06/2004 - 11:30am

Priest applying the Holy Chrism to a baptismal candidate

Chrismation is performed after baptism, and by it Christians are sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit. Let’s learn about Chrismation. Chrismation Chrismation is the mark of the Holy Spirit that God places upon His people. Making the sign of the cross on various parts of our body with the blessed oil of Chrism, the priest says, “The seal of the gift of the Holy Spirit.” The use of the word seal comes from the scriptures. And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, in whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.

Orthodox Church History

Submitted by Fr. Geoff Harvey on Mon, 31/05/2004 - 9:30am

The word Orthodox means “conforming to established doctrine,” so Orthodox Christianity indicates “original Christianity” — Christianity in its pristine form and the fullness of Christian truth. It was the faith of the Apostles, which they took to the entire world in obedience to Christ’s command. Let’s learn some more about the Orthodox Church’s history and what makes it different from the Roman Catholic Church.

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