Silouan Younger
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Any decision about changing the Typikon is not one to be taken lightly, but as with most proposals in the Church is should be made with much consideration of the effects of proposed alterations and decided in a conciliar manner. Regardless of whether any changes are made to the current Typikon, printing a well-done English translation of the Typikon would seem essential as many parishes continue to move toward services being in English. As Paul suggested, it may be a good idea to include some structural alterations in order to make it more “user-friendly,” especially for whenever unusual circumstances for the celebration of feasts arise in a particular year. When it comes to making any larger alterations to the Typikon, I personally don’t see any large obvious need to do so, other than considerations for the calendar change (as others above have mentioned). In general, I see the Church’s pattern historically for reforms of this type taking place if/when there is a present, obvious, need that arises instead of there being preemptive measures that anticipate conflict. However, I am not inherently opposed to changes for our American context. I would hope that discussions could take place across jurisdictional boundaries if/when the changes to the Typikon take place. Otherwise, there may be concerns for the unity of the Orthodox in America.
Hello, I am Silouan Younger, from Meridian, ID. I was baptized into the Orthodox Church in July of 2023, and I began to chant and sing in the choir at my parish of Holy Transfiguration Antiochian Orthodox Church shortly thereafter! My interest in the Typikon stems both from my growing love for the services of the church and a desire to assist my parish priest with services when many of the usual chanters/readers cannot make it!
Hello my name is is Silouan Younger, I am a recent convert to Holy Orthodoxy (having been baptized in July of 2023)! I am living in Meridian, Idaho (where I was also born and raised) attending the parish of Holy Transfiguration under the loving care of Fr. Mark Fenn in the Antiochian Archdiocese. I began to chant during the Dormition Fast of 2023, when I was lovingly “drafted” by Fr. Mark to help him chant the paraklesis when none of the usual chanters were able to make it. Since then, I have joined my parish choir and gained a greater interest in chanting and the particulars of the church services, occasionally lending aid at a vespers service when needed. With this class, I hope to begin to expand my knowledge of the church offices both to gain a greater appreciation for the liturgical life of the Orthodox Church and to be of greater use to my growing parish!
