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futureKC123
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Hello All,
So here’s the situation. I just recently moved to a new city where there are 3 Roman Catholic churches that all are very mediocre. I’ve been told there is a very traditional Russian Orthodox parish (no pews, long liturgies, head-coverings) not too far away. I’m not sure I can get transportation there (I don’t drive here) but if I can, I have some questions. First off, I’ve been to a Ruthenian Divine Liturgy and also an Antiochian Orthodox one. People were very welcoming and we know some people who go to those parishes. I know that I obviously cannot receive our Lord in Holy Communion but there’s no shame in participating in the liturgy right? My questions:
FKC
So here’s the situation. I just recently moved to a new city where there are 3 Roman Catholic churches that all are very mediocre. I’ve been told there is a very traditional Russian Orthodox parish (no pews, long liturgies, head-coverings) not too far away. I’m not sure I can get transportation there (I don’t drive here) but if I can, I have some questions. First off, I’ve been to a Ruthenian Divine Liturgy and also an Antiochian Orthodox one. People were very welcoming and we know some people who go to those parishes. I know that I obviously cannot receive our Lord in Holy Communion but there’s no shame in participating in the liturgy right? My questions:
- Should I expect anything different than the Antiochian one? (other than language)
- Will they be welcoming to visitors or will I be looked down on for not being Orthodox?
- Anything to be worried about cultural wise. This parish is almost exclusively people who moved here from Russia and they’re all Russian speakers.
- If they’re welcoming, is there anything bad about going to Mass on Saturday nights and going to Divine Liturgy on Sunday mornings.
- Any more (name removed by moderator)ut/advice?
FKC