Orthodox guides
Guides & Explanations
Practical guides to Orthodox life — preparing the krsna slava, the holy sacraments, fasting rules, burial and memorial customs, and the Divine Liturgy. Written clearly for the faithful and the curious.
Holy Sacraments
Confession — The Sacrament of Repentance
What Confession is, how to prepare, the order of Confession before the priest and how often one should go to Confession.
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Baptism in the Serbian Orthodox Church — A Guide
Everything about Orthodox baptism: preparation, the rite, godparents, the baptismal name and post-baptismal traditions in a Serbian family.
8 min read
Holy Unction (the Sacrament of Anointing) — A Guide
What Holy Unction is in the Orthodox Church, when it is received, how to prepare, and how it differs from 'last rites'.
5 min read
Holy Communion — Preparation and Rules
How to prepare for Holy Communion: fasting, Confession, the morning prayers and what one must not do afterward.
6 min read
Orthodox Wedding — A Guide for the Couple and Guests
Everything you need to know about an Orthodox wedding: preparation, the rite, the crowning crowns, fasting and traditions.
7 min read
Liturgy & Worship
The Divine Liturgy of Saint John Chrysostom
The full text and explanation of the Liturgy of St John Chrysostom — the most frequently served liturgy in the Serbian Orthodox Church.
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Crkvene zapovesti — pet zapovesti pravoslavne Crkve
Crkvene (pravoslavne) zapovesti — pravila koja propisuje Crkva vernicima: post, molitva, ispovest, pričešće i poštovanje praznika.
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Crvena slova — veliki pravoslavni praznici
Šta znače crvena slova u pravoslavnom kalendaru — veliki praznici, krsne slave i neradni dani označeni crvenom bojom.
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Patron Feast (Krsna Slava)
Ilindan: Guide to the Feast of the Holy Prophet Elijah
Everything about Ilindan — tradition, the fasting feast table during the Dormition Fast, folklore about thunder and lightning, and tips for hosts.
7 min read
Đurđevdan: The Spring Feast of Saint George
A guide to celebrating Đurđevdan — the spring feast of Saint George: tradition, the non-fasting table, rites, and folk customs.
7 min read
Jovanjdan: Guide to the Feast of Saint John the Baptist
Everything about the feast of Saint John the Baptist — tradition, the difference between the January and July Jovanjdan, the feast table, and tips for hosts.
7 min read
Nikoljdan: Complete Guide to the Feast of Saint Nicholas
Everything you need to know about Nikoljdan — tradition, food, rites, and tips for hosts and guests at the feast table of Saint Nicholas.
8 min read
Mitrovdan: Guide to the Feast of Saint Demetrius of Thessalonica
Everything you need to know about Mitrovdan — history, tradition, the feast table, and preparing the feast of Saint Demetrius, patron of warriors and shepherds.
7 min read
Pantelejmondan: Guide to the Feast of Saint Panteleimon the Healer
Everything about the feast of Saint Panteleimon — a fasting celebration in August, the tradition of healing sanctuaries, the feast table, and tips for hosts.
7 min read
Markovdan: Guide to the Feast of Saint Mark the Apostle and Evangelist
Everything about the feast of Saint Mark — tradition, the feast table in the spring season, the Markovdan litanies, and tips for hosts.
7 min read
Petkovdan: The Feast of Saint Petka of Tarnovo
A guide to celebrating Petkovdan — details about the life of Saint Petka, the feast table, the liturgy, and folk customs on November 14.
7 min read
Aranđelovdan: Complete Guide to the Feast of the Holy Archangel Michael
Everything you need to know about Aranđelovdan — tradition, the feast table, prayers and tips for hosts and guests.
7 min read
Petrovdan: Guide to the Feast of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul
Everything about the feast of Peter and Paul — tradition, the feast table, the Apostles' Fast, and tips for hosts of Petrovdan.
7 min read
Savindan: Guide to the Feast of Saint Sava of Serbia
A guide to the feast of Saint Sava — patron of the Serbs and of Serbian schools. History, tradition, school celebrations, and preparing the feast table for Savindan.
8 min read
Stefanjdan: Guide to the Feast of Saint Stephen the First Martyr
Everything about the feast of Saint Stephen — tradition between Christmas and the New Year, the feast table, and tips for hosts of Stefanjdan.
7 min read
Spasovdan: Guide to the Feast of the Ascension of the Lord
Everything about Spasovdan — the feast of the Ascension that some families celebrate as their patron feast, tradition, and the feast table.
7 min read
Vasiljevdan and the Serbian New Year: Guide to the Feast of Saint Basil the Great
Everything about Vasiljevdan — the feast of Saint Basil the Great and the Serbian Orthodox New Year on January 14, tradition, and the feast table.
8 min read
Trifundan: The Feast of Saint Tryphon the Martyr
A guide to celebrating Trifundan — the patron of vineyards and winemakers. Learn about the rite of pruning, the feast table, and the traditions connected with February 14.
7 min read
General
Deset Božijih zapovesti — pun tekst i tumačenje
Deset Božijih zapovesti (Dekalog) koje je Bog dao Mojsiju na Sinaju — pun tekst sa pravoslavnim tumačenjem svake zapovesti.
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Mesečeve mene i pravoslavni kalendar
Šta su mesečeve mene (mlad mesec, pun mesec, prva i poslednja četvrt) i kakav značaj imaju u pravoslavnom narodnom kalendaru.
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