QUESTION:

2/3/2010: Hello, I have recently made a firm decision that I will in fact convert to the Orthodox Church. However, the nearest one is about 2 hours away from where I live and I have no way to get there (I will be 16 at the end of the month) because of that, and I obviously cannot, by myself, move closer to one. I am worried about the possibility of dying before I can convert to the Church. Is there anything I can do until I am able to regularly get to an Orthodox Church? (By the way, even when I have my license, I will not be able to drive there by myself due to the road being very dangerous - we live in a small town situated on a mountain, and consequently the road to the nearest Orthodox Church is very windy and narrow.)

ANSWER:

This is difficult indeed. Try to visit the local Orthodox pastor and ask his advice and guidance during this time. You should certainly do private prayers and readings at home. Some Orthodox priests may even suggest that you attend another (non-Orthodox) church (without receiving communion of course) for the sake of fellowship and encouragement.

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