What is the Single Most Important, Most Beautiful Thing in Orthodox Christianity? (Video)

It was the incomprehensible beauty and power of the Orthodox Liturgy that made Prince Vladimir chose Christianity as the best religion for Russia in 988

This article from our archives was first published on RI in October 2018

Everything is important, answers Metropolitan Hilarian Alfeev, one of most influential Russian bishops, but the most amazing thing about our religion, he says, is the Liturgy.

The Divine Service is imbued with 20 centuries of history. Each word, each gesture, each musical note has absolutely, special value. 

Remember, it was the incomprehensible beauty and power of the Orthodox Liturgy that made Prince Vladimir chose Christianity as the best religion for Russia in 988. 

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