Worship in Spirit and Truth
A series of reflections by Fr. Thomas Hopko on the Divine Liturgy of the Orthodox Church
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The Two Parts of the Divine Liturgy
Fr. Tom talks about the Liturgy of the Word and ...
Fr. Tom talks about the Liturgy of the Word and the Liturgy of the Faithful which comprise the worship of the Church from the very beginning.
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Amen!
The response of the people in the Divine Liturgy is ...
The response of the people in the Divine Liturgy is "Amen." What does it mean and how important is it that the people understand what they are responding to before they can say it?
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Blessed is the Kingdom
In this 32nd episode of the series, Fr.Tom gets to ...
In this 32nd episode of the series, Fr.Tom gets to the very opening statement in the Divine Liturgy: "Blessed is the Kingdom of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto the ages of ages. Amen."
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Practical Preparations for Liturgy
Before the Divine Liturgy begins, we must be prepared from ...
Before the Divine Liturgy begins, we must be prepared from a practical standpoint. Fr. Tom gives some personal reflections on doing things decently and in order.
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It is Time for the Lord to Act
After 29 episodes leading up the beginning of the Divine ...
After 29 episodes leading up the beginning of the Divine Liturgy, Fr. Thomas begins his line by line commentary.
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Vesting for Liturgy - Part 7
In the final section on vestments for the Divine Liturgy, ...
In the final section on vestments for the Divine Liturgy, Fr. Tom talks about crosses, hats, and crowns.
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Vesting for Liturgy - Part 6
Fr. Tom continues his comments on the vestments worn in ...
Fr. Tom continues his comments on the vestments worn in the Divine Liturgy. Today he talks about the sacramental significance of the omophorion and epitrachelion.
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Vesting for Liturgy - Part 5
Today Fr. Thomas focuses his attention on a part of ...
Today Fr. Thomas focuses his attention on a part of the vestments that many wonder about. What is the significance of that square or diamond shaped attachment that sometimes hangs above the knee of the bishop or presbyter?
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Vesting for Liturgy - Part 4
As Fr. Tom continues to look at the vestments worn ...
As Fr. Tom continues to look at the vestments worn by the clergy for the Divine Liturgy, he today talks about the "girding of strength" as signified by the belt and the cuffs.
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Vesting for Liturgy - Part 3
Fr. Tom continues his look at the vestments worn by ...
Fr. Tom continues his look at the vestments worn by the clergy for the Divine Liturgy. What vestments are appropriate in non-sacramental settings?