The desire to enter the temple often arises spontaneously and can appear both in the early morning and late evening. But the doors of not all churches at this moment may be open.
To prevent such a nuisance, you must know in advance the schedule of a particular temple. Most Orthodox churches are open to visitors every day, from 8.00 to 19.00. At this time, anyone can go there, pray, light candles and submit notes on health or repose. But depending on the importance of the church, its location and the number of priests serving in it, this schedule may vary. This is especially true of rural parishes.
How do churches in villages work, or Why is entering a temple a luxury?
In remote villages and villages, temples are open to visitors only on Sundays and only for a few hours. At this time, the priest conducts the Divine Liturgy, and after its completion closes the room almost immediately.
However, such a temple sometimes opens its doors on a weekday, if it is an important church or local holiday. In this case, the church receives believers for the duration of the Liturgy.
If the building is located relatively conveniently and the priest lives near the temple or on its territory, there will be no difficulties with visiting - the church will be open every day (at the same time, the service can be held only once or several times a week, depending on the abbot's abilities).
But there are situations when the entrance to the temple is partially or completely limited, despite the fact that the room itself is actually open. This, first of all, concerns holding weddings, christening or funeral services.
