Michaela Nikolaenko
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104. What does it mean to live liturgically? Orthodox priest Fr. Christian Siskos explains the life of the Church
104. What does it mean to live liturgically? Orthodox priest Fr. Christian Siskos explains the life of the Church
104. What does it mean to live liturgically? Orthodox priest Fr. Christian Siskos explains the life of the Church
Wednesday 8th October 2025
Fr. Christian Siskos shares wisdom on living a liturgical life, covering prayer, fasting, feasts, and sacraments in Orthodox Christianity.
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Episode Overview
- Living liturgically means aligning life with the church's calendar.
- Orthodox Christianity integrates prayer, fasting, feasts, and sacraments into daily life.
- Beauty standards in Orthodoxy emphasise modesty and respect for oneself and others.
- The Eucharist is a central point where creation meets the creator.
- Guidance is available for those new to Orthodoxy to start living liturgically.
When you enter the church you enter with your bad habits and everything. Just because you get baptised doesn't automatically mean that all those are just gone.
How do individuals turn their lives around after addiction? On this episode of Raised & Redeemed, Michaela sits down with Fr. Christian Siskos, an Orthodox priest from Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Charlotte, NC, to explore the profound concept of living liturgically as an Orthodox Christian. Father Christian, who also shares his insights through the platform Noetic Spring, delves into the essence of a liturgical life and how it can guide believers in their daily practices.
Father Christian discusses how Orthodox Christians can integrate their faith into everyday life through prayer, fasting, and participating in church feasts and sacraments. He explains that living liturgically means aligning one's life with the church's calendar, celebrating significant feasts such as the Nativity of Christ and the Dormition of Mary. The conversation also touches on the importance of modesty in dress and behaviour, the role of women in the church, and how to approach cultural phenomena like Halloween with discernment.
Listeners will find Father Christian's perspective on beauty standards for women particularly thought-provoking. He encourages modesty and respect for oneself and others, rather than adhering strictly to man-made rules. Additionally, he provides guidance for those new to Orthodoxy on how to start living liturgically and the significance of the Eucharist as a point where creation meets the creator.
This episode is a refreshing take on how embracing the rhythm of the church can bring joy and spiritual growth to individuals and families. How might your life change if you lived liturgically?