The Joy of Orthodoxy

<p class=ql-align-justify>We experience Orthodox Joy most prayerfully and powerfully during the Divine Liturgy. Focusing on seven virtues this book offers practical advice for our daily journey by calling us to strive towards living a different virtue every day. After receiving the Eucharist with a deep and abiding joy during Mass our most joyful union and communion with God we dedicate each day of the week to these virtues: Monday Humility; Tuesday Purity; Wednesday Holiness; Thursday Love; Friday Longsuffering; Saturday Prayer; and Sunday our return to Joy: <em>The Joy of Orthodoxy</em>.</p><p class=ql-align-justify><br></p><p class=ql-align-justify>Deacon David Lochbihler J.D. celebrated <em>The Joy of Orthodoxy</em> on the day of his Diaconate Ordination during the Feast of Saint Patrick in 2019 at Saint Patrick Orthodox Church in Virginia. He also teaches fourth grade at The Fairfax Christian School in Northern Virginia. After graduating <em>summa cum laude</em> from the University of Notre Dame and <em>cum laude</em> from the University of Texas School of Law Deacon David worked as a Chicago attorney for three years before becoming a teacher and coach for three decades. He earned Master's degrees in Elementary Education Biblical Studies and Orthodox Theology. His varsity high school basketball and soccer teams captured four N.V.I.A.C. conference championships. Deacon David authored <em>Prayers to Our Lady East and West</em> in 2021.</p><p><br></p>