Almsgiving

This is the giving of marerial goods to people of need. Like prayer and fasting
it is seen as a personal spiritual practice in the curch. Almsgiving is particularly
important during fasting. If one is to brag about how much they give it is seen
as rude or sinful.

for more information:
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/01328f.htm

Communion

Communion is a partaking of the body and blood of Jesus Christ.
The bread and wine are seen to become the actual body and blood
of Jesus Christ through the operation of the holy spirit. Communion
is only givin to baptized Christians who have prepared in advance by
fasting or prayer, the bread and wine is admistered by the preist directly
to the resipient.



For more information:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eastern_orthodox#Holy_Communion

Resurrection

The Resurrection is seen as a central event in the eastern orthodox church.
Jesus Christ the son of God was crucified and died, he decended into hell,
rescued all the souls trapt there by sin and because hell couldnt hold the
powerful god he rose from the dead. In this God had saved mankind, and mankind
will forever live.


For more information:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eastern_orthodox#Resurrection

Christmas

Christmas

Christmas is an annual holiday that celebrates the birth of Jesus. Christmas festivities often combine the commemoration of Jesus' birth. Traditions include the display of Nativity scenes, Holly and Christmas trees, the exchange of gifts and cards, and the arrival of Santa.




http://www.religionfacts.com/christianity/holidays/christmas.htm

Sign of the Cross

The Sign of the Cross is a ceremonial hand motion made by the vast majority of the world's Christians. It is usually accompanied with the Tritarian Formula ("in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit"). For Christians, the motion symbolizes the Cross on Calvary by tracing the shape of the cross in the air or on one's own body. This act may symbolize confession of faith in the Holy Trinity, a silent declaration of faith in Christ as the Savior and Redeemer of mankind or simply as a prayer.



http://www.saintnicholas.org/sign_of_the_cross.htm

Sacrament

Sacraments are the method through which Eastern Orthodox Christians come closer to God. Usually through hymns, prayer, acts or deeds, processions, or lessons they continue their relationship, and prepare themselves for their life with him in heaven. The Eucharist, Baptism, Chrismation, Confession, Marriage, Holy Orders, and Annointing of the Sick are considered to be the most important, or most practiced sacraments.

http://www.goarch.org/en/ourfaith/articles/article7105.asp