The most important part of the journey of becoming an Orthodox Christian is what is referred to as theosis. This process is not a one-stop-shop or a one incident conversion, but a lifetime of evolution and transformation of a “life in Christ.”

One reason why our Christian God is triune would be to allow the condition for God to be love.

For those who choose not to love God or are incapable of loving or loving God, this consuming fire (the love of God) is unspeakable anguish and torment for them.

The answer to your question is because they are holy garments used in the representation and worship of God, they are to be regarded and treated with reverence and respect.

In the Eastern Orthodox faith, this prayer rope is called in Greek a comboskini (κομποσκοίνι ), a braided string of knots tied in a loop usually made of wool but sometimes of other materials.

I have often wondered what the condition of mankind was before the fall. What were his needs or desires, if any? What was his focus?