By Fredricka Matthews Green 1. What’s all this commotion? During the early part of the service the church may seem to be in a hubbub, with people walking up to the front of the church, praying in front of the iconostasis (the standing icons in front of the altar), kissing things and lighting candles, even though the service is already going on. In fact, when you came in the service was already going on, although the sign outside clearly said “Divine Liturgy, 9:30.” You felt embarrassed to apparently be late, but these people are even later, and they’re walking all around inside the church. What’s going on here? In an Orthodox…

We would be honored by your visit and invite you to come experience the ancient Orthodox Christian Church and worship with us. It is Heaven on earth! Visiting an Orthodox Church, for many people, is a new and exciting experience. You will be overwhelmed with the beauty of our ancient services that have been celebrated by Christians for two-thousand years. If you have any questions during your visit, please speak to Fr. Justin Havens or any one of the friendly members of St Xenia, who are eager to meet you. After service on Sundays, we invite you to join us in the fellowship hall for an agape meal, coffee and warm…