Sacraments
The Holy Eucharist, which is known as the Divine Liturgy, is the central and most important worship experience of the Orthodox Church. Often referred to as the "Sacrament of Sacraments", it is the Church's celebration of the Death and Resurrection of Christ offered every Sunday and Holy days. All the other Sacraments of the Church lead toward and flow from the Eucharist, which is at the center of the life of the Church. Traditionally, the Sacraments have been known as Mysteries in the Orthodox Church. This description emphasizes that in these special events of the Church, God discloses Himself through the prayers and actions of His people.
The Orthodox Church has never formally determined a particular number of Sacraments. In addition to the Eucharist she accepts the six Mysteries below as major Sacraments because they involve the entire community and most important are closely relation to the Eucharist. There are many other Blessings and Special Services which complete the major Sacraments, and which reflect the Church's presence throughout the lives of her people.
Baptism
Plan a Baptism The Sacrament of Baptism incorporates us into the Church, the Body of Christ, and is our introduction to the life of the Holy Trinity. Water is a natural symbol of cleansing and newness of life. Through ... continue reading
Marriage
Plan Your Wedding Sacrament of Marriage RequestsStep 1: Complete the Sacrament of Marriage Request Form (link below).Sacrament of Marriage Request FormStep 2: Complete the Scheduler Form (link below).Scheduler FormStep 3: Following submission of the request form, please wait for ... continue reading
Confession
Schedule a Confession Confession is the Sacrament through which our sins are forgiven, and our relationship to God and to others is restored and strengthened. Through the Sacrament, Christ our Lord continues to heal those broken in spirit and ... continue reading
Holy Unction
When one is ill and in pain, this can very often be a time of life when one feels alone and isolated. The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick, or Holy Unction as it is also known, remind ... continue reading
Chrismation
The Sacrament of Chrismation (Confirmation) immediately follows baptism and is never delayed until a later age. As the ministry of Christ was enlivened by the Spirit, and the preaching of the Apostles strengthened by the Spirit, so is the ... continue reading
Holy Orders
The Holy Spirit preserved the continuity of the Church through the Sacrament of Holy Orders. Through ordination, men who have been chosen from within the Church are set apart by the Church for special service to the Church. Each ... continue reading
Funeral Service
When Someone You Love Dies For here we have no lasting city, but we seek that city which is to come. - The Letter to the Hebrews 12:13 Funeral Request Form Death is something that awaits all of ... continue reading
Memorial Service
Prayer for the dead is not seen by Orthodox Christians as an optional extra. It is an essential component of our faith in Jesus Christ. Praying for those who have died is not merely an expression of mourning – ... continue reading