The Public Reading of Scripture as an Expression of Orthodox Faith
According to Orthodox tradition, reading the Holy Scriptures in public places is not only permissible but also encouraged as an honest and open expression of faith. In one source ( link txt, page: 807-808), it is stated:
"We should not be ashamed to profess the name of Christ with the sign of the cross; nor to remove our body-cross in a public bath or when visiting a doctor; nor to speak of holy and good things; we should not be ashamed to be silent when the Orthodox faith is being trampled upon, and we often feel ashamed to profess our faith in Christ because of the trivial customs of the world, out of a cowardly fear of being labeled, among acquaintances, as backward or fanatic—terms usually used by people of 'this world' to refer to those who sincerely wish to observe their Christian duties; we should not fear crossing ourselves before and after meals, reverently uncover our heads when passing near a church, or feel ashamed to adorn our homes with holy icons."
An additional note to this excerpt highlights that "reading the Holy Scriptures and various expressions of faith in public places can be perceived differently, and believers should not be ashamed of them." This indicates that, in the Orthodox understanding, public Bible reading is seen as an integral part of believers' lives, as an expression of their convictions and participation in communal worship, rather than as an act requiring concealment or restrictions.
Thus, it can be concluded that the Orthodox faith regards the reading of the Bible in public places as a normal and commendable expression of faith, with no prescribed limitations; on the contrary, it is viewed as an opportunity to confidently profess one's faith and share spiritual values with those around.