Church Clothing   (from Antiochian Department of Marriage & Parish Family Ministry)

Whenever we are preparing to come to church, we should remember that we will be entering the House of God. This requires that we dress modestly and with reverence. Generally, this will mean that we want to wear our best clothing.

At any age it is not appropriate to wear shorts, pants that are too casual, short skirts, tight-fitting or transparent garments, garments with low necklines, or strapless tops.

Some Orthodox traditions require women to wear dresses or skirts with covered shoulders and backs.

Although men are not required to wear a suit and tie, they will want to make an effort to dress as if they were going to an important event. Clothing with logos or printed material distracts others from praying.

Some women have the pious tradition of covering their heads.

Men and boys must remove their hats when entering the church.

What could be a more important meeting than that with God Himself? The purpose in choosing our clothing wisely is that we model what is important to us by how we dress.