Quote: (02-20-2018 12:09 PM)debeguiled Wrote:Interesting you say that, as I only observed a couple of hipster/yuppie types - to their credit they appear diligent and committed. Most attendees were either young families with apparent EE roots, or older US converts. Also, many ex-military types. I was in attendance at Veteran's Day and nearly half the men in the room (late 20s up to 60s) went forward for a blessing. Some of these men stand at military position of Attention as if they were on parade. Definitely not a SWPL thing - at least the one I have attended.
The Orthodox Church is currently the cool person's church on the internet.
It may be cool on the internet, but in person it is a long and arduous service. There is less chance a low-investment virtue signaler is willing/able to put up with this liturgy (at least the 2+ hour standing versions).
I'm curious the basis for your comment.