The Mysteries (Sacraments of the Church)

Due to popular demand , I am posting links to my blog post articles on the Sacred Mysteries (Holy Sacraments) of the Orthodox Christian Church and their history from the Old Testament to the Apostolic Times to the Writing of the New Testament to the Modern Age:

BAPTISM & CHRISMATION

1. Infant Baptism
2. The Lord is My Shepherd: A Traditional Look at a Well Known Psalm by Archbishop Dmitri
3. HOW-TO: What to do if You are Having a Baby!

CONFESSION/PENANCE

1. The Holy Mysteries of Penance/Confession and Unction
2. HOW-TO: A Comprehensive Guide for Confession
3. Twelve Questions & Answers on Orthodox Confession & Worship

COMMUNION/EUCHARIST

1. The Gospel According to Saint John, Chapter 6: Parallel of the Passover and the Exodus of Israel
2. Children and the Church by Archpriest Basil Zebrun

UNCTION/ANOINTING

1. Holy Wednesday Unction: Anointing the Physically & Spiritually Sick
2. The Holy Mysteries of Penance/Confession and Unction

HOLY ORDERS/ORDINATION

1. The Clerical Orders of the Church
2. HOW-TO: Address Orthodox Christian Clergy

MARRIAGE/MATRIMONY

1. The Orthodox Wedding Ceremony
2. The Gospel According to Saint Mark, Chapter 10: The Gospel of Family and What is Important

MORE ABOUT MYSTERIES OF THE CHURCH

1. The Didache (This Apostolic Document Speaks of all the Church's Mysteries)
2. The Orthodox Prayers for a Pregnant Mother and Her Unborn Child(ren)
3. The Blessings of... ...Everything!
4. The Prayer at the Blessing of Vehicles of Travel