ByzCatholic, Feasts

Synaxis of Michael the Archangel and Other Heavenly Powers (Angels)

Heavenly powers, bodiless powers, heavenly hosts or angels. There are many names for the great and holy beings we celebrate on November 8th. The Feast of the Synaxis of Michael the Archangel and Other Heavenly Powers. Sometimes this feast is also called Michaelmas. This feast day was established before the 1st Ecumenical Council, at the …

How to Help Children be Quiet in Church
Baby Stage, Family

How to Keep Your Young Ones (Somewhat) Quiet at Church

“How to I keep my child quiet and well behaved at Church?” I have seen this question pop up so many times on social media. It can be hard attending church with a baby or young child. Children are loud, energetic, and easily distracted. Their misbehaviour at church is just a stage you have to …

ByzCatholic, Feasts

Demetrius the Myrrh Streamer

Demetrius, the Great-Martyr, is celebrated in the Byzantine Churches on October 26th. Although, I didn’t know much about this saint – actually, only that he existed. So I thought that I’d learn and share his story, as well as ways to celebrate this great martyr’s feast day! The Holy and Glorious Great-Martyr Demetrius, from Whose …

Home Management toward Heaven
Christian Living, Family

Ekonomia: Home Management Toward Heaven

Hi! This week I have an exciting announcement to make! For the past few weeks I have been doing a lot of planning and preparing. And that is because… I’m putting together a home management video series! Ekonomia The BadgerDad and I spent some time brainstorming a title for this series. And eventually we settled …

ByzCatholic, Riteology

Standing for Consecration, and Other Positions of Prayer During Liturgy

At my first few Divine Liturgies, standing rather than kneeling during consecration came as a particular shock. So this week we will go through various postures of prayer and other prayerful actions during the Divine Liturgy, and why we do them. Standing During Divine Liturgy First of all, what does standing mean for us during …