The Greek Orthodox Lamentations service, typically held on Good Friday evening, lasts about 1 to 1.5 hours. It includes the chanting of the Lamentations, which are poetic hymns reflecting on the crucifixion of Christ. The service is characterized by its somber tone and includes processions and the veneration of the epitaphios, or tomb of Christ. While the duration may vary slightly by parish, it generally adheres to this timeframe.
All Orthodox christians go to church on Sundays.
In what state?
Yes, so long as they agree to raise their children according to the beliefs of the Orthodox Christian faith.
A Greek Orthodox person may attend a wedding 40 days after the death of a parent. Though some do not wish to party, and are mourning, they are allowed to go to weddings and parties.
Eastern Orthodox members would say that it originated in Jerusalem, when Jesus made St. Peter the head of His Church on earth. It's historical administrative center is in Istanbul, Turkey, which long ago was called Constantinople, but it doesn't have a pope, like the Roman Catholic Church. Greek Orthodox, Armenian Orthodox, Russian Orthodox are all part of the Eastern Orthodox Church.
Usually half an hour, but in the more traditional Orthodox churches it could last for approximately one hour.
"Ispola eti despota" is a greek sentence which means many long years, this sentence is used at the end of the Holy Mass for the Greek Orthodox in the presence of a Bishop, Archbishop or Patriarch.
Generally, the answer is no, if the marriage is going to take place in a church. An Orthodox Christian is responsible for raising the children, if any, in the Orthodox Faith, even in cases of mixed marriages, so a non-religious person may not be comfortable with that. However, there are exceptions, and it may be best to check with your local Eastern Orthodox priest or bishop about any specific requirements they may have.
40 days
Yes - as long as they are both accepted as suitable for the baptism. i.e Either names from the new testament (not Jewish) OR ancient Greek names. My daughter was baptised with 2 Natalia Arkondia
Generally this is not allowed, as the Orthodox Church only accepts marriage between Orthodox Christians as the correct way. However, especially in Western countries, some Orthodox Churches will allow a mixed marriage to take place, for example between an Orthodox and a Catholic or Protestant, so long as the couple agree to baptize and raise any children in the Orthodox Faith.
Any Jewish person over the age of 13 can lead a synagogue service, as long as at least 10 Jews are present. Often the Rabbi or Cantor leads the service, but this is not a requirement. In orthodox tradition, only a man can lead a service, unless there are only women present.