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Letters and Instruction

Here is a collection of letters of  instruction pertaining to the liturgical, sacramental and pastoral life of the Church.   

The Divine Liturgy. With notes for serving.MORE   (.pdf file)   Note: Endnotes referred to in this document are not yet complete, but will be posted as they become available.

Penance
... the wonderful, grace-filled and grace-bestowing Mystery, or Sacrament, of Holy Penance... 
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Honoraria
A letter of instruction on the topic of Honoraria, Fees, "Treby", Emoluments, Gratuities-Money...    MORE

Writing to a Hierarch
How to act courteously and appropriately when addressing a hierarch; guidance on matters of "protocol" in general...  MORE

His Grace Bishop BENJAMIN - Hierarchical Liturgy

Hierarchical Services
What Priests Do & 
Clarification of a Few Other Matters...   
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Reducing the Risk of Child Sexual Abuse - Guidelines for Parishes  (.pdf file)

Liturgical Order for Cathedrals

Conciliar Celebrations

Evening Divine Liturgies

The All-Night Vigil

Holy Doors

Concerning the NRSV

Church Singing

Confession / Marriages

Second Marriages

Reverences

Confession of Priests & Bishops

Clergy Headcoverings

Censing / Burial of Priests

Reception of Heretic Clergy

The Double Orarion

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