When I meet people from our more established parishes, they are often curious to hear about our missionary endeavors in North Carolina. Coming from parishes that have been in existence for some time, which gather to worship in full-fledged church buildings with chanters and a congregation made up of many mature Orthodox families, mostly of… Continue reading Our Missions in North Carolina
Category: St. Mark Mission
Posts that originally appeared on the website of St. Mark the Evangelist Orthodox Mission of Raleigh, North Carolina.
What Is a Mission Parish?
When someone says the word church, the most common image is of the building in which the members gather to worship. However, not all communities, especially those starting out, are able to purchase and maintain a building and land on which to hold their services. Others may have a building but may not have a… Continue reading What Is a Mission Parish?
What Is the Orthodox Church?
The Orthodox Church is the original Church founded by Jesus Christ on the day of Pentecost, when the Apostles were gathered and received the gift of the Holy Spirit. For many modern Christians, there is little knowledge of what happened after the Bible was completed and the last Apostle died. A common idea is that… Continue reading What Is the Orthodox Church?