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    On Clothing

    This may be a bit of a weird question but I will ask anyways. Is it acceptable for a Orthodox Christian to wear Expensive/Designer brands? I just don't know if it fits the whole Orthodox idea of humility but on the other hand it is just clothing so I don't know.
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    Miracle working Ikon Prayer requests

    Greetings! I shall be visiting the Miracle-Working Ostrobramskaya Ikon tommorow so if you have any prayer requests that you would like me to pray for in front of the Ikon post them here.
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    Ritual Washing in Orthodoxy...?

    Having risen from the bed and washed your face, stand before the holy icons, and looking upon them, turn your thoughts to the invisible God.-Old Orthodox Prayer Book I found this Interesting Thing in the Morning Prayers of the Old Orthodox Prayer Book. It seems to mention a form of ritual...
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    What is Heaven like?

    What is and what will heaven be like?
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    About prayer when travelling

    when you are abroad and it is not possible to prayer your usual prayer rule how should i pray? Is there a prayer rule for when travelling or when abroad?
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    How to pray the Lestovka

    this is how to pray the Lestovka i have found the info on the Russian internet and want to share it with you. first three and last three steps: Alleluia Alleluia glory to thee God x3 (prostration) the empty space after the first three and last three steps: Lord have mercy! (bow) the steps...
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    What icon is this?

    I bought this icon of the Theotokos at the Lithuanian market The seller said it was from Siberia and the writing on the bottom says wonder working icon but the actual name of it is broken off. So Could any one please identify the icon
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    New person here!

    Greetings everyone i am new to this forum.