Home/Business and Other Blessings
The home is in many ways the center of family life. Thus, for Orthodox Christians, it is important that our homes be blessed and sanctified. To this end, it is customary for observing Orthodox Christians to have their houses blessed periodically. While most house blessings take place in the weeks following Theophany, they can take place at any time throughout the year, schedule permitting. Theophany is the commemoration of Christ’s baptism in the Jordan River by John the Baptist, and this is the time of year when we bless holy water in association with the waters of the Jordan. During house blessings, the priest comes to the house to perform a short prayer service and uses the holy water to bless the whole house. It is also customary to bless other buildings, such as businesses or offices, when they are first opened. If you would like to schedule a blessing, please see links below.
Blessing of Homes and Businesses: Take place in the weeks following Theophany, they can take place at any time throughout the year, schedule permitting. However, special care is taken to bless new homes and businesses throughout the year.
New Vehicles: Since vehicles are essential to modern life, we encourage the faithful to bless them.
Blessing Before Travel: You are invited to request the customary prayers before traveling. These are usually scheduled following regular church services.
Prayer for Health: Any time you are in need of physical and spiritual healing please feel free to approach a member of the Clergy.
Pastoral Counseling: Any time you have questions concerning the Orthodox faith, life, or spiritual guidance, it is always appropriate to approach a member of the Clergy.
While the Clergy are not licensed counselors, they are available to individuals, couples, or families who seek the clarity and wisdom of the Church as it applies to difficult circumstances in their lives.