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Welcome to
St. Elias Orthodox Church

Resources for Inquirers

Looking for resources about Orthodoxy or considering becoming Orthodox?

Check out the resources below, or fill out the form and we'll contact you.

Videos

Check out these helpful videos from Kh. Frederica Mathewes-Greene

Educational Materials

 Recommended books and podcasts for catechumens and inquirers

Catechumen Materials

Want to become an Orthodox Christian? Ask Father Ephraim for our Catechumen booklet.

Thank You!

We are glad that you found us on the web.  Below are answers to some frequently asked questions.

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  • What are worship services like at St. Elias?
    On Sunday morning we celebrate two services: Orthros and Divine Liturgy. Orthros is a prayer service dedicated to remembering Christ's resurrection from the dead and the work He continues to do through His people to this day. It serves as a preparation service for the Divine Liturgy that follows. The Divine Liturgy is the most important service in the Orthodox Church focusing on receiving Holy Communion. It is normal for Orthodox faithful to arrive either before Orthros, which begins at 9, or anytime between 9 and 10 o'clock, before Divine Liturgy begins.
  • Should I Sit or Should I Stand?
    You may notice that we stand a lot during our services. This is a historic Christian posture for prayer, and at St. Elias we continue this unbroken tradition. St. Elias does have pews though! It is customary to sit and stand when others in the congregation do. But feel free to sit when you need to.
  • What if I have question about the service?
    Take note of any questions you have and after the service meet with our priest or one of the members of the Church. We are happy to connect you to the right person!
  • I come from a different Christian tradition, can I take Holy Communion at St. Elias Church?
    While we have great respect for other Christian traditions, only prepared Orthodox Christians can receive the sacraments of the Church, which includes Holy Communion. For Orthodox Christians, participation in Holy Communion means we are part of the same body, believe the same things, and live the same spiritual life. If you would like to join that body, and become an Orthodox Christian, talk with our priest about joining the Orthodox Church. We do, however, always invite all visitors, inquirers, and catechumens to venerate the cross and partake of the blessed bread at the end of the service.
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