Orthodox Christian Sermons on the Sunday Gospel Readings and the Great Feasts for the entire Liturgical Year of the Orthodox Church
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Mystical Theology: Introducing the Theology and Spiritual Life of the Orthodox Church
The Mount Thabor Academy
“Mystical Theology: Introducing the Theology and Spiritual Life of the Orthodox Church”, with Prof. Christopher Veniamin Mystical Theology: Introducing the Theology and Spiritual Life of the Orthodox Church, with particular reference to the Holy Bible and the witness of the Church Fathers, past and present. Available Units thus far: Unit 1: Introduction: Holy Scripture, Greek Philosophy, Philo of Alexandria Unit 2: Irenaeus of Lyons Unit 3: Clement the Alexandrian Unit 4: Origen Unit 5: Atha ...
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FIGITV NETWORK-Our Daily Bread 09-30-24
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FIGITV NETWORK-Our Daily Bread 09-30-24 We are more than Conquers Pt 1 Season 10 EP-413By Elder Gregory Newson
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Holy Myrrh and Holy Relics, in John of the Ladder, Ep 9, Prof. Christopher Veniamin
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Episode 9: Holy Myrrh and Holy Relics Unit 15: “John of the Ladder: Principles of the Christian Life”, by Prof. Christopher Veniamin Series: “Mystical Theology" “Holy Myrrh and Holy Relics”, Episode 9 in our series, "John of the Ladder, is based on the readings, “About Menas” and “About Saint Acacius”. In it, inter alia, Prof. Christopher Veniamin …
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FIGITV NETWORK-Our Daily Bread 09-27-24
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FIGITV NETWORK-Our Daily Bread 09-27-24 You Are Not Forsaken Pt 3 Season 9 EP-412By Elder Gregory Newson
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FIGITV NETWORK-Our Daily Bread 09-25-24
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FIGITV NETWORK-Our Daily Bread 09-25-24 You Are Not Forsaken Pt 2 Season 9 EP-411By Elder Gregory Newson
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FIGITV NETWORK-Our Daily Bread 09-23-24 You Are Not Forsaken Pt 1 Season 9 EP-410By Elder Gregory Newson
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FIGITV NETWORK-Our Daily Bread 09-20-24 You Are Forgiven Pt 5 Season 9 EP-409By Elder Gregory Newson
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FIGITV NETWORK-Our Daily Bread 09-18-24
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FIGITV NETWORK-Our Daily Bread 09-18-24 You Are Forgiven Pt 4 Season 9 EP-408By Elder Gregory Newson
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FIGITV NETWORK-Our Daily Bread 09-16-24
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FIGITV NETWORK-Our Daily Bread 09-16-24 You Are Forgiven Pt 3 Season 9 EP-407By Elder Gregory Newson
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Augustine of Hippo: An Orthodox Perspective, Part 3, Revelation of "I AM" (Ex. 3:14), with Dr. C. Veniamin
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Series: Mystical Theology Episode 22: Augustine of Hippo: An Orthodox Perspective, Part 3, Revelation of "I AM" (Exod. 3:18), with Prof. Christopher Veniamin In Part 3 of “Augustine of Hippo: An Orthodox Perspective”, Episode 22 of our series in “Mystical Theology”, we discuss St. Augustine's understanding of the revelation of "I AM", given to Mose…
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FIGITV NETWORK-Our Daily Bread 09-13-24
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FIGITV NETWORK-Our Daily Bread 09-13-24 You Are Forgiven Pt 2 Season 9 EP-406By Elder Gregory Newson
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FIGITV NETWORK-Our Daily Bread 09-11-24
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FIGITV NETWORK-Our Daily Bread 09-11-24 You Are Forgiven Pt 1 Season 9 EP-405By Elder Gregory Newson
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FIGITV NETWORK-Our Daily Bread 09-09-24
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FIGITV NETWORK-Our Daily Bread 09-09-24 Prayer Is Essential to Perseverance Pt 4 Season 9 EP-404By Elder Gregory Newson
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FIGITV NETWORK-Our Daily Bread 09-06-24
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FIGITV NETWORK-Our Daily Bread 09-06-24 Prayer Is Essential to Perseverance Pt 3 Season 9 EP-403By Elder Gregory Newson
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FIGITV NETWORK-Our Daily Bread 09-04-24 Prayer Is Essential to Perseverance Pt 2 Season 9 EP-402By Elder Gregory Newson
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FIGITV NETWORK-Our Daily Bread 09-02-24 Prayer Is Essential to Perseverance Pt 1 Season 9 EP-401By Elder Gregory Newson
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FIGITV NETWORK-Our Daily Bread 08-23-24
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FIGITV NETWORK-Our Daily Bread 08-23-24 The Christian Experience Pt 4 Season 8 EP-400By Elder Gregory Newson
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FIGITV NETWORK-Our Daily Bread 08-21-24
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FIGITV NETWORK-Our Daily Bread 08-21-24 The Christian Experience Pt 3 Season 8 EP-399By Elder Gregory Newson
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FIGITV NETWORK-Our Daily Bread 08-19-24
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FIGITV NETWORK-Our Daily Bread 08-19-24 The Christian Experience Pt 2 Season 8 EP-398By Elder Gregory Newson
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How to Deal with Pain and Suffering, in John of the Ladder, Ep 8, Prof. Christopher Veniamin
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Episode 8: How to Deal with Pain and Suffering Unit 15: “John of the Ladder: Principles of the Christian Life”, by Prof. Christopher Veniamin Series: “Mystical Theology" In Episode 8 of "John of the Ladder, Prof. Christopher Veniamin reads the sections “Macedonius the archdeacon” and “Again about the steward”, who are placed before us as an example…
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Augustine of Hippo: An Orthodox Perspective, Part 2, Analogies, with Prof. Christopher Veniamin
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Series: Mystical Theology Episode 21: Augustine of Hippo: An Orthodox Perspective, Part 2, Analogies, with Prof. Christopher Veniamin In Part 2 of “Augustine of Hippo: An Orthodox Perspective”, Episode 21 of our series in “Mystical Theology”, we present the terminology of St. Augustine's "analogies of Trinity". Our episode begins with a brief clari…
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FIGITV NETWORK-Our Daily Bread 08-09-24
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FIGITV NETWORK-Our Daily Bread 08-09-24 The Christian Experience Pt 2 Season 8 EP-398By Elder Gregory Newson
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Compassion, the Body, and St. Abbacyrus, in John of the Ladder, Ep 7, Prof. Christopher Veniamin
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Episode 7: Compassion, the Body, and St. Abbacyrus Unit 15: “John of the Ladder: Principles of the Christian Life”, by Prof. Christopher Veniamin Series: “Mystical Theology" In Episode 7 of "John of the Ladder, Prof. Christopher Veniamin talks about the compassion of the Saints, the place of the human body in the spiritual life, and the remarkable …
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FIGITV NETWORK-Our Daily Bread 07-31-24
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FIGITV NETWORK-Our Daily Bread 07-31-24 To Be Established Pt 5 Season 7 EP-396By Elder Gregory Newson
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FIGITV NETWORK-Our Daily Bread 07-26-24
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FIGITV NETWORK-Our Daily Bread 07-26-24 To Be Established Pt 4 Season 7 EP-395By Elder Gregory Newson
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Augustine of Hippo: An Orthodox Perspective, Part 1, Introduction, with Prof. C. Veniamin
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Series: Mystical Theology Episode 20: Augustine of Hippo: An Orthodox Perspective, Part 1, Introduction, Episode 20 in Mystical Theology, with Prof. C. Veniamin In Part 1 of “Augustine of Hippo: An Orthodox Perspective”, Episode 20 of our series in “Mystical Theology”, we present the theology of the most influential Christian figure in Western thou…
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FIGITV NETWORK-Our Daily Bread 07-24-24
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FIGITV NETWORK-Our Daily Bread 07-24-24 To Be Established Pt 3 Season 7 EP-394By Elder Gregory Newson
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Relevance of The Ladder for Those Living in the World, in John of the Ladder, Ep 6, Prof. C. Veniamin
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Unit 15: “John of the Ladder: Principles of the Christian Life”, by Prof. Christopher Veniamin Series: “Mystical Theology" In Episode 6 of "John of the Ladder, Prof. Christopher Veniamin discusses the benefits for lay folk of reading literature that is intended first and foremost for a monastic audience. Themes from this episode are listed in the T…
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"Hypostasis": the Threeness of God, The Cappadocian Fathers, Pt 4, Prof. Christopher Veniamin
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Series: Mystical Theology Episode 19: "Hypostasis": the Threeness of God, The Cappadocian Fathers, Pt 4, Prof. Christopher Veniamin In Part 4 of “The Cappadocian Fathers”, Episode 19 of our series in “Mystical Theology”, we present the doctrine of the mystery of the Threefoldness of God. Themes broached are listed in the Timestamps below. Q&As avai…
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FIGITV NETWORK-Our Daily Bread 07-08-24 Leaving your Past Behind! Pt 7 Better Days Ahead! Season 6 EP-391By Elder Gregory Newson
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FIGITV NETWORK-Our Daily Bread 07-05-24 Leaving your Past Behind! Pt 6 Change for the Better! Season 6 EP-390By Elder Gregory Newson
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St Isidore, St Laurence & St Sophrony, in John of the Ladder, Ep 5, Prof. C. Veniamin
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St Isidore, St Laurence & St Sophrony, in John of the Ladder, Ep 5, Prof. C. Veniamin Unit 15: “John of the Ladder: Principles of the Christian Life”, by Prof. Christopher Veniamin Series: “Mystical Theology" In Episode 5 of "John of the Ladder, Prof. Christopher Veniamin presents two great examples of Christian obedience, St Isidore and St Laurenc…
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The Cappadocian Fathers, Pt 3: The "Monarchy" of God the Father, Ep 18, Prof. Christopher Veniamin
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Series: Mystical Theology Episode 18: The Cappadocian Fathers, Pt 3: The "Monarchy" of God the Father, Ep 18, Prof. Christopher Veniamin In Part 3 of “The Cappadocian Fathers”, which is Episode 18 of our series in “Mystical Theology”, we present the doctrine of the “Monarchy” of the Father in the context of the mystery of the Triune God. Themes bro…
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FIGITV NETWORK-Our Daily Bread 06-26-24
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FIGITV NETWORK-Our Daily Bread 06-26-24 Let it depart from you! Pt 3 Season 6 EP-387By Elder Gregory Newson
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FIGITV NETWORK-Our Daily Bread 06-24-24
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FIGITV NETWORK-Our Daily Bread 06-24-24 Leaving your Past Behind! Pt 2 Season 6 EP-386By Elder Gregory Newson
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St Sophrony and the Divine Liturgy, John of the Ladder, Ep 4, Prof. C. Veniamin
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St Sophrony and the Divine Liturgy, John of the Ladder, Ep 4, Prof. C. Veniamin Unit 15: “John of the Ladder: Principles of the Christian Life”, by Prof. Christopher Veniamin Series: “Mystical Theology" In Episode 4 in the series, "John of the Ladder, Prof. Christopher Veniamin takes the opportunity to describe something of what it was like to expe…
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FIGITV NETWORK-Our Daily Bread 06-21-24 Leaving your Past Behind! Season 6 EP-385By Elder Gregory Newson
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The Cappadocian Fathers, Part 2: Basil the Great, Gregory the Theologian, Gregory of Nyssa, "Mystical Theology", Episode 17, Prof. C. Veniamin
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Series: Mystical Theology Episode 17: The Cappadocian Fathers, Part 2: Basil the Great, Gregory the Theologian, Gregory of Nyssa, "Mystical Theology", Episode 17, Prof. C. Veniamin Episode 17 of our “Mystical Theology” series is deeper probe in to the trinitarian theology of the great Cappadocian Fathers: Basil the Great, Gregory the Theologian, Gr…
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FIGITV NETWORK-Our Daily Bread 06-14-24 THE BATTLE WITHIN YOU! Pt 6 Season 5 EP-384By Elder Gregory Newson
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FIGITV NETWORK-Our Daily Bread 06-12-24
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FIGITV NETWORK-Our Daily Bread 06-12-24 THE BATTLE WITHIN YOU! Pt 5 Season 5 EP-383By Elder Gregory Newson
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FIGITV NETWORK-Our Daily Bread 06-02-24 THE BATTLE WITHIN YOU! Pt 3 Season 5 EP-381By Elder Gregory Newson
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FIGITV NETWORK-Our Daily Bread 05-31-24
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FIGITV NETWORK-Our Daily Bread 05-31-24 THE BATTLE WITHIN YOU! Pt 2 Season 5 EP-380By Elder Gregory Newson
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Obedience to One's Spiritual Father, “On Obedience”, Pt 3, John of the Ladder, Ep 3, Dr. C. Veniamin
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Obedience to One's Spiritual Father, “On Obedience”, Pt 3, John of the Ladder, Ep 3, Dr. C. Veniamin Unit 15: “John of the Ladder: Principles of the Christian Life”, by Prof. Christopher Veniamin Series: “Mystical Theology" Based on the reading of The Ladder of Divine Ascent, one of the most influential writings in the history of spirituality, the …
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FIGITV NETWORK-Our Daily Bread 05-24-24 THE BATTLE WITHIN YOU! Pt 1 Season 5 EP-379By Elder Gregory Newson
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“Holy Saturday, Gen. 1:1–13”, Orthodox Bible Study, Session 2, with Dr. C. Veniamin (Feb 13, 2024)
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MT Academy “Holy Saturday, Gen. 1:1–13”, Orthodox Bible Study, Session 2, with Dr. C. Veniamin (Feb 13, 2024) Teaser Recording of the second session of our Bible Study, which took place on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 (at 9 PM Eastern Time). Discussion of the first reading for Holy Saturday, Gen. 1:1–13. See also the Timestamps below. It is hoped tha…
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The Cappadocian Fathers, Pt 1: Introduction, Ep 16, Prof. C. Veniamin
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Series: Mystical Theology Episode 16: The Cappadocian Fathers, Part 1: Introduction, Prof. C. Veniamin Episode 16 of our “Mystical Theology” series is an introduction to the remarkable contribution of the Cappadocian Fathers: Basil the Great, Gregory the Theologian, Gregory of Nyssa, and also Amphilochius of Iconium. Athanasius the Great had emphas…
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“Spiritual Warfare”, Part 3, Bookclub, Episode 3, St. Silouan, Special Edition, with Dr. C. Veniamin
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MT Academy Bookclub, Saint Silouan the Athonite, “Spiritual Warfare”, Bookclub, Part 3, St. Silouan, Special Edition, Episode 3, with Dr. C. Veniamin (Nov 29, 2023) Recording of the third session of our Bookclub, which took place on Wednesday, Novermber 29, 2023 (at 9 PM Eastern Time), available to channel members only. We started our spiritual iti…
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Parenting and Parish Priests, “On Obedience”, Pt 2, Ep 2, John of the Ladder, Prof. C. Veniamin
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Episode 2: Parenting and Parish Priests, “On Obedience”, Pt 2, Ep 2, in John of the Ladder Unit 15: “John of the Ladder: Principles of the Christian Life”, by Prof. Christopher Veniamin Series: “Mystical Theology" Based on the reading of The Ladder of Divine Ascent, one of the most influential writings in the history of spirituality, the purpose of…
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Athanasius the Great, Part 5: On God the Word, Pt 3, “On the Incarnation”, Part 2
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Series: Mystical Theology Episode 15: Athanasius the Great, Part 5: On God the Word, Pt 3, “On the Incarnation”, Part 2, Prof. C. Veniamin Episode 15 of our “Mystical Theology” series consists of Part 2 of our reading of excerpts from his famous, “On the Incarnation of the Word”. Themes covered in this podcast are listed in the Timestamps below. Q&…
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FIGITV NETWORK-Our Daily Bread 04-26-24
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FIGITV NETWORK-Our Daily Bread 04-26-24 THE BATTLE WITHIN YOU! Pt 1 Season 5 EP-379By Elder Gregory Newson
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FIGITV NETWORK-Our Daily Bread 04-24-24
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FIGITV NETWORK-Our Daily Bread 04-24-24 Launch out into the Deep! Pt 8 Season 4 EP-378By Elder Gregory Newson
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