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Why do Orthodox kiss the right hand of the priest?

April 26, 2017hand kiss Orthodox priest right

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Why do Orthodox kiss the right hand of the priest?

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This is done out of reverence and respect for the Holy Eucharist, not for the man. Saint John Chrysostom (one of Christianity’s greatest church fathers) wrote if one were to meet an Orthodox Priest walking along with an Angel, he should greet the Priest first and kiss his hand, since that hand has touched the Body and Blood of the Lord.