A TRUSTEE by any other name (usher, curator, overseer, etc.) is still a trustee. What is a trustee? In the Orthodox meaning of the word, a trustee is a person in whom a parish places its trust to maintain its properties in excellent condition and conducive to the honor of the parish in its glorification of God. They are responsible for all financial and secular administrative affairs. There are many types of trustees. Here we wish to write only about the good trustee.
A good trustee, first of all, understands his Orthodox Faith and is ready to defend it “in season and out of season.” He continually studies Orthodox history, subscribes to Orthodox publications, and tries to keep informed about sacraments, sacramentals, rituals and all other services of the Orthodox Christian Year. He continues studying catechism, and is acquainted with the canons and by-laws of the Holy Fathers of the Church. He is ready to instruct the ignorant, to correct error and heresy, protects the truth zealously, and fulfills all the requirements of the law and his Church by living an uprighteous and sober Christian life. READ MORE
