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Eastern Orthodox Church: Orthopraxis

The body of modern churches, including (among others) the Greek and Russian Orthodox, that is derived from the church of the Byzantine Empire, adheres to the Byzantine rite, and acknowledges the honorary primacy of the patriarch of Constantinople.

Orthodox Way of Life

A Guide to Orthodox Life: Some Beliefs, Customs, and Traditions of the Church - Chapter 1
The Sign of the Cross
Icons
Prayer
Fasting
Money
Creating an Orthodox Atmosphere in the Home
Attire and Conduct Guidelines
How to Greet Orthodox Clergy
Why Orthodox Christians Stand During Divine Services?
Candles and Their Symbolism
Sign of the Cross
by Archpriest Seraphim Slobodskoy
On Bows and Prostrations
Angels
By Nabil Semaan
Names and Ranks of Angels
by Nun Martha of Pskov
Church's Teaching Concerning Angels
Blessing of Homes
Home Blessings
Concerning the Tradition of Long Hair and Beards
Orthodox Life - Vol. 46, No. 5 - October 1996
Death, Funeral, Requiem -- Orthodox Christian Traditions, Customs and Practice
by Archpriest Victor Sokolov
Death, The Threshold to Eternal Life
Exorcism
by Rev. George Mastrantonis
Exorcism in the Orthodox Church
by Rev. George C. Papademetriou, Ph.D
An Orthodox Kitchen
Fasting recipes
Fasting & Fast-Free Seasons of the Church
Fasting in the Orthodox Church
Fasting Rule of the Orthodox Church
Holy Fire
Holy Fire
Holy Relics in Orthodox Worship
Holy Unction
Holy Water and Oil
HOLY WEEK AND PASCHA IN JERUSALEM
Icon Corner
Ikon in the Home
Miracle of the Holy Fire in Jerusalem
On Cremation
On Practicing the Jesus Prayer
by St. Ignaty Brianchaninov
On the Veneration of the Holy Relics and Remains of the Saints
Orthodox Names
Orthodox Prayer Rope or Chotki
Orthodox Relics: Photos
Practical Tips for Orthodox Living
Sacrament of Holy Baptism
Sacrament of Holy Matrimony
by Protopresbyter John Meyendorff
The Place of Relics in the Orthodox Church
Use of Incense in Church
by Rev. Fr. Theodore E. Ziton
What is “Prelest”?
Why Are Vigil Lamps Lit Before Icons?
By Bishop Nikolai Velimirovich
Why Relics?
Why We (Orthodox) Pray for the Dead
By Rev. Fr David F. Abramtsov