The order of worship
The ancient church rule and communal prayer are at the heart of Pomorian community life.
Visiting a prayer house →Old Orthodoxy · Pomorian traditionFaith · Prayer · Tradition
Ancient faith. Living tradition.
Keep the faith.
Live by tradition.
The spiritual heritage, prayer life and tradition of Pomorian Old Believer Christians.
Faith preserved through generations
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About our faithThe Pomorian tradition and its heritage
↗02Spiritual heritageBooks, chant and prayer
↗03Coming to the prayer houseAn introduction
↗About the Church
Continuity of faith.
Unity in prayer.
The Pomorian Old Orthodox Church brings together Old Believers of the Pomorian tradition who preserve the ancient Russian church tradition.
Prayer, liturgical books and a way of life passed down through generations form the foundation of the communities’ spiritual life. Worship follows the ancient church rule, without the priestly order.
Materials from the Church in Latvia ↗Living tradition
Spiritual heritage
The book tradition
Liturgical books and church tradition connect generations of Old Orthodox Christians.
Materials from the Church in Lithuania ↗Znamenny chant
Ancient Russian church chant is an important part of the Old Believers’ prayer tradition.
A Pomorian community website ↗Getting acquainted
Your first visit
to a prayer house
Begin by getting to know the community. A spiritual mentor can explain the order of prayer and church life.
How do I begin?
Contact the Pomorian community you would like to visit and explain that this will be your first visit to its prayer house. Ask about service times and an opportunity to speak with a spiritual mentor.
How should I prepare for a visit?
Ask the community in advance about appropriate clothing and attendance at worship. During prayer, follow the spiritual mentor’s guidance and respect the prayer house’s customs.
Where can I find service times?
Check directly with the community: service times and visiting arrangements vary. Links to church websites are provided below.