Russian Orthodox Church in Canada, Parishes of Moscow Patriarchate

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V. Rev. Igor Kisil

Rector of the Orthodox IX Parishes

Appointed to Canada by the decision of the Holy Synod of the Russian Orthodox Church

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Orthodox Faith for beginners and converts

Blessing of Water
Why do we bless water in our churches? What is the history behind this tradition? What do we use it...
Use of incense and censer in our churches
Anyone who walks into an Orthodox church - especially someone who is not an Orthodox Christian or even a Christian...
Orthodox Styles of Priestly Vestments
A newcomer to an Orthodox Church might notice differences in priestly vestments. Among many styles of priestly vestments, these two...
The Skull on the "Russian" Orthodox Cross
Orthodox iconography includes symbolism to emphasize some important aspects of the depicted person or event that took place in biblical...
Interment or Inurnment? Burial of body vs. burial of ashes
We have a choice almost in everything - from different varieties of food to different varieties of daily items. Also,...