Browsing: Holy Unction

Source: Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral / Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Atlanta As an Orthodox Christian living in the South, I remember with gratitude my grandparents and other forefathers, clergy and laity, who had the foresight and faith to adapt the teachings and the sacraments of their faith in this new land.  They came here, and without the infrastructure of centralized religious institutions, built the churches and brought priests to attend to their spiritual needs. The early clergy and laity worked together, respecting each other’s talents, building our communities.  To administer the sacrament of Holy Unction on Holy Wednesday, laity, with…