Frequently Asked Question

As women, we recognize that God blessed us with hair, yet when we enter His holy temple, it is not for our own glorification or admiration. Therefore, we cover our hair to honor and glorify our Father, to revere our Creator, and to praise His name. (1st Corinthians 11:2-11)

By donning a white Netela in the shape of the cross, we emulate the Holy Ones of God who were adorned in white (Revelation 3:4; 4:4; 6:11). This attire symbolizes purity and holiness, just as the angels clothed in light, who stand before God with their six wings folded in the sign of the Cross (Isaiah 6:1-3).

The Holy Body and precious Blood of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, stand as the sole life-giving sustenance, the true bread of life, and the water that can eternally quench our spiritual thirst. This divine nourishment sustains and fulfills us in ways that earthly food and drink cannot.

As we step into the Holy Temple, consecrated by His precious blood, we are called to leave our sins behind, just as Moses was instructed to remove his shoes on holy ground (Exodus 3:5; Acts 7:33). This act of reverence symbolizes our readiness to approach the sacred with purity and humility.

When you are close to God and recognize that He is guiding your path, you will find joy and peace. Once, a ship was sailing through a stormy sea, and the passengers were fearful, gathering on the ship’s roof. However, one young girl remained calm and continued to play, unafraid. When asked why she wasn’t scared, she replied, “Because my father is driving the ship!” Similarly, God steers our lives. He is the Lover of Mankind, although He does not love sin. He is both Beneficent and the Pantocrator.

Take a moment to sit quietly with yourself and grab a piece of paper. Write down 30 good things in your life. As you do this, you’ll discover more than 30 blessings to be grateful for. Thank God for each of them, recognizing His daily blessings are plentiful. This exercise will help you learn the true essence of thanksgiving and find contentment in your life.

God is ever-present in our lives, guiding the entire world and dwelling within each of us. To truly know Him and hear His voice, immerse yourself in reading the Bible. Echo the words of Samuel the Prophet: “Speak, Lord, for Your servant is listening.” Incorporate moments of silence into your prayers, allowing yourself to listen for His guidance. God moves in our lives and stirs our hearts, but we must cultivate the ability to hear Him.

Psalm 139 beautifully illustrates God’s unending presence in our lives. Reading and cherishing this psalm helps us remember that God is always with us. We must seek Him in every circumstance—whether in good health or illness, wealth or poverty, success or hardship and most evidently, in the beauty of nature.

Just as you care for your family, friends, and colleagues by thinking of them, calling to check on them, and sharing their burdens, even in your absence, God is ever-present, ready to guide and support us. To feel His constant presence, place icons in your home, keep spiritual literature handy and work with your spiritual father to create a plan for prayer and fasting. God is always near, available for our “consultation” and comfort in every aspect of our lives.