It’s “old time” because Orthodox Christian, rooted back in Apostolic times and beyond. Appalachian because St. John’s Russian Orthodox Mission Church is a congregation of mainly American converts in Northern Appalachia. And Orthodox Christian because daily readings are from the Church Lectionary. (Note: During Great Lent, the Readings are sometimes from the Old Testament, following … Continue reading The Old-Time Appalachian Orthodox Christian Gospel Reading from St. John’s