Guys i woke up today and the suns shining ,life is great and I feel TERRIBLE about it! Can someone please help me check my privlege and let me know what i should be mad at today! Sending doom and gloom to you all for the help
Good afternoon, after being interested in orthodoxy for the past year or so im finally planning on attending for the first time this weekend. I dont attend church currently but have always been passionate about jesus and studying the bible. The only church service ive ever attended in the past was a very modern protestant style service so im really looking forward to experiencing an orthodox service while at the same time also being slightly intimidated.
I called this week and spoke to a member of the church to ask a few questions and to make sure it was OK if i attend and she was very nice and welcoming but its still a bit intimidating not knowing the protocol, its Greek orthodox and she said the majority is in English and when they do speak Greek they also will say it again in English. I guess im just posting here to get a bit of an understanding for what im walking Into and what I should be doing.
Theology wise im pretty familiar with orthodoxy however im completely ignorant to how a service goes and what i should or should not do. I asked about the dress code and she told me "semi formal" . Any pointers or advice you may have that could make me feel a little more comfortable would be greatly appreciated. I will be going alone and I dont know any member of the church but im not a shy person and enjoy meeting new people. Thank you in advance for any insight you may have.