Archimandrite Ambrose Yurasov - On Faith and Salvation. FAQ. - 2008

23. I heard that Orthodox Byzantium was baptized with two fingers. Why are we baptized by three?

24. Many are now predicting the coming of Christ to earth, even giving exact dates. How should we treat this?

25. Why is it said that without the Church it is impossible to learn to believe in God correctly?

26. When there are a lot of people in church, I don't like it; Everyone is making noise, talking, walking back and forth, it's distracting. Perhaps it would be better if the church were individual. Is this possible?

27. When does a person's salvation take place?

28. Is it true that God created man only on earth? If so, who lives in the universe?

29. Why is one given more talent and another less?

30. Is it better to read the Bible or the New Testament?

31. Is it permissible to ask the Lord for faith in people?

32. Why were first the prophets, then Christ, and then Orthodox Christians expelled for preaching goodness and peace? Why is the world so angry?

33. Why do some people have many passions while others have few?

34. What is the power of proskomedia?

35. Are all priests holy?

36. What is the advantage of Church Slavonic over Russian?

37. Why don't they use musical instruments in the church, for example, like the organ of the Catholics?

38. What is the meaning of the word "catechumens" when the deacon says, "Catechumens, depart"?

39. When the deacon calls out at the Liturgy: "Catechumens, bow your heads to the Lord," should all Christians bow their heads?

40. Why are candles extinguished during the reading of the Six Psalms?

41. What does censing mean during the service?

42. What do lit candles and lamps mean?

43. What does the Shroud of the Lord look like?