Sermons at St. Nicholas

Why We Have “Closed Communion”

Often the Orthodox Church is criticized for practicing what is sometimes called "closed communion," which means only Orthodox Christians are permitted to receive the Eucharist. Using the story of the miracle of feeding the five thousand, Fr Thomas reminds us that God shares his fullness with us in Holy Communion. And since we experience unity with one another at the chalice, the implications are enormous!

Saturday, August 1, 2015

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Each week, we hear the current Sunday sermon from St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in McKees Rocks, PA, by Fr. Tom Soroka. Fr. Tom is also heard on The Path available Monday – Friday.

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