u/Grynw-Blyleggonde

So I’ve posted recently about my inquiry into orthodox Christianity. If you want to see some background go and look at those.

However today my local parish priest asked me a question that I am unsure how to respond to and wanted to ask you guys about it. I obviously have no gauge as to what is normal and what is not so I wanted to see everyone else’s opinion on the matter.

To get right to it I spoke about my young son who is only two years old and in speaking about some personal, tough life business concerning him, my priest sent me this message:
“I’d love to see a picture of your son…”

I have met him twice in person at services and catechumen classes and of course texted him over his phone line. He seems good, but is this a valid thing to request?

Good morning everyone,

I’ll get right to it! I have never been Christian in my life. At first I generally knew absolutely nothing about it. Lately however, I’ve been listening to a LOT about Christian history. I have especially been listening to stuff about the early church, and east-west divide and eventually the schism. I haven’t really learned much of the theology at all, but I could tell you what the Filioque is and why Catholics love it so much lol.

All of that to say, that I still don’t know much of the actual SUBSTANCE.

Part 2 of this: I recently endured a personal tragedy, and still haven’t really recovered some months later. The sadness can be overwhelming at times. When it comes to my spiritual life, I have never really been one to ignore signs. It feels as though I’m being pulled to learn more about Orthodoxy. I keep seeing it on online feeds. I got brought to this subreddit without searching for it. I feel drawn to go to one of the churches nearby. Therein lies my actual question.

As someone who knows 0 about the etiquette or… how to exist in a church lol - am I able to just show up one day and talk to one of the priests? What would be the proper way to get to talking to them? Should I go on a Sunday or are the clergy usually staffed throughout the week? What else SHOULD I do?

Truth be told, I am scared/worried about all of it. It’s all so foreign to me but I still feel called to learn.