1. What does arrogant mean?
Holy fathers teach that arrogant creates all other sins. It is expressed in overweening and originates from lack of human love and faith. An arrogant man, like Pharisee, thinks he is above everyone, and no one can come close to him.


2. I feel sick myself. I used to go to church quite often, but now I gave up that. I wish to go and see my father confessor again…but, something forces me not to be open and tell him the whole truth. I do feel bad.
The Savior compares that kind of people to a ravenous son leaving his father and spending all his wealth, and then coming back to his home father hugging him warmly and wrapping with expensive clothes. Thus, be strong as Christ will wrap you like ravenous son with His mercy, blessing and peace.


3. 27. Is there St. Queen Tamar’s Church?
Yes, it is. St. Queen Tamar’s Church is in Batumi, particularly at Tamar’s Fortress in Benze District.


4. Please, could you explain to me what symbolic means genuflection has and how it should be done?
Genuflection means obeying the God, bending heads in front of His glory. One should take his priest’s permission for such kind of praying.


5. Please, can you explain to me can a man marry godmother of his child’s godmother’s child, if the man was not married to his child’s mother at church?
No, he cannot.


6. Could you tell me if God helps those wishing to become nuns but leaving their families is too difficult for them? And, is it allowed for the family members to come and see nuns at the monastery?
St. Father Bassanof Great says, “In order to achieve true monasticism, high degree of self-perfection and close tights with sacral and holy pass it is absolutely necessary for a monk to study and deed internal and external canons determined by angel-style (as the monasticism is often called) life. Otherwise, you can live far from daily routine, wear monk’s clothes and rank, but stay lower than civilian in your spirit”. Therefore, study yourself into daily routine but live in Christ and you will find your place in Heaven as a monk is dead for civil life. Thus, you should decide whether you have enough courage and strength for that yourself.


7. I wish to become a monk. To whom shall I address? And, I am interested in whether there are hierarchic steps in Heaven?
Being a monk means being an angel that demands high spiritual strength and purity. Therefore, it is absolutely necessary to take your parents and father confessor’s consent. As for the hierarchic steps in Heaven, please read works by Dionisus Areopagel.


8. Father, I am 20 years old and being in love with 16 years older man. Now we have been split without any serious reason… He just did not call me one day. Neither did I… and, that turned into the end of the story. But, I still love him… He is a churchgoer, moreover, he wears surplice. But, I cannot understand why he acts so.. Is that a sin?
Love that you mean is divine feeling and should be domed with marriage. Please, consider and realize everything before making next step. It’d be better if you ask your father confessor and follow his advice.


9. Please, could you tell me more about suicide?
Suicide denies the Holy Spirit, thus it cannot be remitted.


10. I have my godfather, but unfortunately I am not familiar with him. Shall I be christened second time?
No, you shall not be christened for the second time.


11. I am interested in why nuns keep their kerchiefs with pins?
Pins are used to tight kerchiefs better, and no other symbols are there.


12. I live abroad and cannot take permission from a priest on keeping the fast. Is that not right? Shall I call him?
Certainly, you can keep fasting. God bless you.


13. Is it allowed to drink coffee during the fast? Thank you in advance.
Yes, it is allowed.


14. A friend of mine is interested in getting information about the fast. Who canonized keeping the fast, and forbidding meat and milk products. And, which is more important abstain from meat or change our lifestyle and abstain from what we like?
Lord canonized fast to Adam in Heaven, but he could not keep even one canon. The Savior fasted for forty days. Is that not enough reason for your friend? Please, read the Testament more often.


15. Is it allowed for husband and wife to be together during a fast?
In case a husband or a wife cannot overcome the passion they are allowed to be together. Wedding is blessed and sacred. The Savior did his first miracle during the wedding in Cannas thus blessing the wedding.

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