Best St Peters Orthodox Church Podcasts (2024)

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The Question of Priorities 8:42

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In the Parable of the Great Supper from St. Luke 14, our Lord reveals the heart of God and His framework for the salvation of mankind. It is God Who prepares the banquet inviting all to come in and partake of His goodness. But some who were invited make non-eternal excuses for why they cannot accept His invitation while many others come and receive…

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Prophecies: The Coming Messiah (Part 2) - The Mystery of Christ: An Athonite Catechism (L.15) 1:31:56

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(Lesson 15) — Prophecies: The Coming Messiah (Part 2) Come and sit at the feet of the professors of the Desert, those initiated into the Mystery. They will guide us through the entirety of the Economy of Salvation, from the pre-existence of the Logos, to His Revelation and Incarnation, and His Elevation and Session at the Right Hand of the Father. …

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Meet the Alumnus: Fr. George Davis

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Fr. George Davis, St. Tikhon's Seminary alumnus and monastic at St. Tikhon's Monastery, joins us to share his story.By Fr. John Parker

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Ebeneezer Scrooge and the Parable of the Rich Man & Lazarus 15:39

4d ago15:39

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In Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" Ebeneezer Scrooge is described as a self-absorbed old miser who lives only for himself. He is devoid of any community and, in this brief life, lives only for the gain and preservation of things non-eternal with blinders on to suffering humanity all around him. This is the same description Jesus gives of the r…

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The Lord Regards the Humility of His People 8:25

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When the Blessed Virgin visits Elizabeth, who is far along in her pregnancy with St. John the Forerunner, St. John leaped in the womb of Elizabeth with joy at the presence of Christ. Elizabeth, filled with the Holy Spirit, proclaimed "Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb." The Blessed Virgin responds the Magnificat, a g…

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The Orthodox Christian and the Secularized "Christian" 49:18

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This homily was given by Fr. Peter Heers in November of 2014 Join our LIVE Q&A with Fr. Peter Heers every Thursday evening at 8 PM (EST): http://www.patreon.com/frpeterheers Questions? Contact us at team@orthodoxethos.com For more material, find printed works at http://www.uncutmountainpress.comBy Fr. Peter Heers

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The Trinity: An Undivided Unity 12:54

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God has given us many revelations regarding God the Holy Trinity: Father, Son, & Holy Spirit. Yet, we will forever be growing in this mystery of Three Divine Persons yet one God. One of the revelations given to us is that the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit exist in an undivided unity. We were created in His image according to His likeness which means…

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Fr. Seraphim Rose: Unheard Stories Told by His Godchildren 1:47:09

12d ago1:47:09

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Fr. Alexander Logunov and his mother Marina join Fr. Peter Heers to share special experiences and stories about their Godfather and spiritual father, Fr. Seraphim Rose. Join our LIVE Q&A with Fr. Peter Heers every Thursday evening at 8 PM (EST): http://www.patreon.com/frpeterheers Questions? Contact us at team@orthodoxethos.com For more material, f…

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St Paisios: Holy Reverence vs Pietism 1:04:13

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This homily was given by Fr. Peter Heers on 8/23/2017 Join our LIVE Q&A with Fr. Peter Heers every Thursday evening at 8 PM (EST): http://www.patreon.com/frpeterheers Questions? Contact us at team@orthodoxethos.com For more material, find printed works at http://www.uncutmountainpress.comBy Fr. Peter Heers

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Dr. David Ford: Sing to Your Soul, Part 10

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Dr. David Ford, professor of Church History at St. Tikhon's Seminary, reads passages from his anthology of selections from the writings of St. John Chrysostom, entitled "Sing to Your Soul."By Fr. John Parker

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Prophecies: The Coming Messiah - The Mystery of Christ: An Athonite Catechism (L.14) 1:33:25

18d ago1:33:25

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(Lesson 14) — Prophecies: The Coming Messiah Come and sit at the feet of the professors of the Desert, those initiated into the Mystery. They will guide us through the entirety of the Economy of Salvation, from the pre-existence of the Logos, to His Revelation and Incarnation, and His Elevation and Session at the Right Hand of the Father. Presentin…

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Pentecost: Living Waters Flow From Within Us 16:11

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Today is the Feast of Pentecost and on this day the promised Holy Spirit is gifted to God's people. This morning we remember the Old Covenant Feast Day of Pentecost and how Christ fulfills it on this day. All those who are Baptized into Christ are given the great gift of God the Holy Spirit for the healing of our souls. But we are also given this g…

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Fr. Peter Heers on St. Paisios the Athonite 56:56

23d ago56:56

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This homily was given by Fr. Peter Heers on 5/10/2012 Join our LIVE Q&A with Fr. Peter Heers every Thursday evening at 8 PM (EST): http://www.patreon.com/frpeterheers Questions? Contact us at team@orthodoxethos.com For more material, find printed works at http://www.uncutmountainpress.comBy Fr. Peter Heers

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What is Orthodoxy and How Should We Approach it? 1:23:43

30d ago1:23:43

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Fr. Peter Heers speaks to ROCOR Youth in Australia (December 2023). QUESTION & ANSWER SESSION: (52:39): How can we find a balance between wanting to excel in school, career, wanting to start a business, wanting to go out with friends, or watching a TV show, and doing all these things in life that take up so much of our time, versus praying, reading…

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He Ascended to Become our Great High Priest 14:34

1M ago14:34

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Today is the Sunday after the Ascension of our Lord. We are in that time between His Ascension and the sending of God the Holy Spirit to us. On this day we look at the eternal ministry our Lord has taken on for us. He has become our Great High Priest forever. What great joy we should have that He eternally stands before the Father pleading for God'…

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In Christ We Dwell Before the Father 11:18

1M ago11:18

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When our Lord Jesus Christ Ascended into Heaven, the Angelic hosts were amazed at what they witnessed. For the first time since the fall of man, in Christ the second Adam, humanity entered Paradise. There in Christ our humanity is kept before the Father that we might be able to follow His path and ascend; returning to the Father and to the Paradise…

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Meet Guest Lecturer Peter Preovolos

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Seminary Guest Lecturer Peter Preovolos joins us for a discussion about leadership, based on his many years of experience in both the church and business worlds.By Fr. John Parker

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On Ecclesiology: Vatican II and Neo-Papalism in the Orthodox Church 2:01:03

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—With Fr. Peter Heers Originally recorded in September, 2023 Join our LIVE Q&A with Fr. Peter Heers every Thursday evening at 8 PM (EST): http://www.patreon.com/frpeterheers Questions? Contact us at team@orthodoxethos.com For more material, find printed works at http://www.uncutmountainpress.comBy Fr. Peter Heers

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The Meaning of Repentance and the Reign of God Within Us 13:58

27d ago13:58

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A Homily given on the Sunday after Theophany by Archpriest Peter Alban Heers, January 2018 Join our LIVE Q&A with Fr. Peter Heers every Thursday evening at 8 PM (EST): http://www.patreon.com/frpeterheers Questions? Contact us at team@orthodoxethos.com For more material, find printed works at http://www.uncutmountainpress.com…

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Prefigurements and Prophecies - The Mystery of Christ: An Athonite Catechism (L.13) 1:25:45

1M ago1:25:45

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(Lesson 13) — Prefigurements and Prophecies Come and sit at the feet of the professors of the Desert, those initiated into the Mystery. They will guide us through the entirety of the Economy of Salvation, from the pre-existence of the Logos, to His Revelation and Incarnation, and His Elevation and Session at the Right Hand of the Father. Presenting…

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Ask in My Name That Your Joy May be Full 12:07

1M ago12:07

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In the Gospel of St. John 16 our Lord Jesus Christ tells His disciples, "Whatever you ask the Father in My Name He will give it to you. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full." But what does it mean to ask the Father in Jesus' Name? This is such an important aspect of our life in Christ and speaks greatly to the fulfillment of our voc…

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We Are Surrounded By Dogs (Psalm 21) - Let Us Be Crucified! 25:55

1M ago25:55

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Excerpt from Q&A session 3/17/2022 — With Fr. Peter Heers Join our LIVE Q&A with Fr. Peter Heers every Thursday evening at 8 PM (EST): http://www.patreon.com/frpeterheers Questions? Contact us at team@orthodoxethos.com For more material, find printed works at http://www.uncutmountainpress.comBy Fr. Peter Heers

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Dr. David Ford: Sing to Your Soul, Part 8 and 9

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Dr. David Ford, professor of Church History at St. Tikhon's Seminary, reads passages from his anthology of selections from the writings of St. John Chrysostom, entitled "Sing to Your Soul."By Fr. John Parker

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Departing to the Father to Be With Us Forever 13:12

2M ago13:12

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After the Resurrection, Christ's disciples were elated to continue in fellowship with Him as He continued His ministry. Imagine their sadness when Jesus told them He was returning to the Father. To ease their sadness, He tells them that it is to their advantage that He returns to the Father. There was a greater experience of God to be had beyond th…

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Symbols: The Lamb, Bronze Serpent, & Scapegoat - The Mystery of Christ: An Athonite Catechism (L.12) 1:28:33

1M ago1:28:33

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(Lesson 12) — Symbols: The Lamb, Bronze Serpent, & Scapegoat Come and sit at the feet of the professors of the Desert, those initiated into the Mystery. They will guide us through the entirety of the Economy of Salvation, from the pre-existence of the Logos, to His Revelation and Incarnation, and His Elevation and Session at the Right Hand of the F…

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The Pig Pen, the Father's House, and the Boundaries of Salvation 16:59

1M ago16:59

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Excerpt from: “The Boundaries of Salvation: The ‘Two Natures’ of Communion in Christ” Fr. Peter Heers PhD, Great Lent Lecture: Sunday 31. March 2019 St. Nicholas Serbian Orthodox Church Blacktown NSW Australia Join our LIVE Q&A with Fr. Peter Heers every Thursday evening at 8 PM (EST): http://www.patreon.com/frpeterheers Questions? Contact us at te…

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Mother Christophora: 2024 St. Tikhon's Seminary Commencement Address

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Mother Christophora, Abbess of the Orthodox Monastery of the Transfiguration (OCA) in Ellwood City, PA, addresses the 2024 graduates of St. Tikhon's Orthodox Theological Seminary.By Fr. John Parker

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Living as Sojourners Who Bear the Light of Christ 15:04

2M ago15:04

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In 1 Peter 2, the Apostle teaches that we are to live as sojourners and pilgrims abstaining from fleshly lusts and letting our good works in Christ be used to the salvation of all. Today we consider this life of a sojourner and pilgrim in this world; a life that began with our Baptism through which we were washed, cleansed, given mercy, and uproote…

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Types of Christ: David, Solomon, Daniel - The Mystery of Christ: An Athonite Catechism (L.11) 1:24:59

2M ago1:24:59

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(Lesson 11) — Types of Christ: David, Solomon, Daniel Come and sit at the feet of the professors of the Desert, those initiated into the Mystery. They will guide us through the entirety of the Economy of Salvation, from the pre-existence of the Logos, to His Revelation and Incarnation, and His Elevation and Session at the Right Hand of the Father. …

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The Ultimate End of Humanity 1:51:50

2M ago1:51:50

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The ultimate end of humanity is to be one with God eternally. Harrison Smith and Lebanon John Interview Father Peter Heers on X Spaces—hosted by Indy Luke. (Originally recorded on May 17th, 2024) TIMESTAMPS: 4:05 What is the common factor between the “conspiracy community” and Orthodoxy and what draws these people to Orthodoxy? 8:12 Do you think th…

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Christ, 'A Sign to be Spoken Against': On the Two Types of Divisiveness 47:15

2M ago47:15

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(Originally broadcast on Dec. 1, 2018) The enemy of man’s salvation is called, in Greek, ο διάβολος, or the one who slanders and thus divides. His “modus operandi” is to divide and conquer. Thus, a sure sign of his handiwork is division, exemplified by the separation he provoked between the First-formed and God in Paradise. But, are all kinds of di…

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Types of Christ: Joseph, Job, Moses & Joshua - The Mystery of Christ: An Athonite Catechism (L. 10) 1:27:12

2M ago1:27:12

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(Lesson 10) — Types of Christ: Joseph, Job, Moses & Joshua Come and sit at the feet of the professors of the Desert, those initiated into the Mystery. They will guide us through the entirety of the Economy of Salvation, from the pre-existence of the Logos, to His Revelation and Incarnation, and His Elevation and Session at the Right Hand of the Fat…

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Living as the Sheep to a Good Shepherd 19:03

2M ago19:03

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Today is the Sunday of the Good Shepherd. In the Gospel of St. John 10, our Lord teaches, "I AM the Good Shepherd." Today we look at this teaching along with the 23rd Psalm to see what is revealed to us about the nature of Christ our Good Shepherd. We conclude with a few thoughts about how we are to live as the sheep who have been brought into His …

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Knowing St. Nicholai: Fr. Yaroslav Sudick's Memories of an American Saint

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STOTS St. Nicholai Velimirovich Annual Lecture 2024: This year Fr. Yaroslav Sudick, who was a student of St. Nicholai's during his time as a seminarian, joins us to share personal remembrances of his time spent with the Saint.By Fr. John Parker

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Secularism, Church, and Family Life 1:43:56

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This talk was given in March of 2015 at Holy Trinity Orthodox Seminary in Jordanville, NY. Join our LIVE Q&A with Fr. Peter Heers every Thursday evening: http://www.patreon.com/frpeterheers Questions? Contact us at team@orthodoxethos.com For more material on this subject, find printed works at http://www.uncutmountainpress.com…

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Paschal Homily of St. John Chrysostom 4:22

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As is tradition each year in the Orthodox Church, on this day we hear the blessed Paschal homily once preached by St. John Chrysostom.By St. Peter Orthodox Church

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Praying Matins within the Prayer Rhythm of the Church 47:12

2M ago47:12

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Today Fr. James Rooney teaches us the development of the Office of Matins. We look at Matins in the context of the entire prayer rhythm of the Church. We also look at the Matins service itself to learn why we pray what we pray as part of that rhythm.By St. Peter Orthodox Church

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Living in Christ from Faith to Faith 13:42

2M ago13:42

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How do we take our leave from such a profound week as Holy Week? How do we move on from here? Today we look at St. Thomas and the disciples' experience both after the crucifixion of their Master and after they experience the Resurrected Jesus Christ. These men had profound experiences of Christ for years as they journeyed with Him in His ministry. …

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The Orthodox Ethos - Its Distortion & Our Acquisition & Realization of It 22:35

2M ago22:35

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A Homily given by Archpriest Peter Alban Heers, March 2018. Join our LIVE Q&A with Fr. Peter Heers every Thursday evening: http://www.patreon.com/frpeterheers Questions? Contact us at team@orthodoxethos.com For more material on this subject, find printed works at http://www.uncutmountainpress.comBy Fr. Peter Heers

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Dr. David Ford: Sing to Your Soul, Part 7

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Dr. David Ford, professor of Church History at St. Tikhon's Seminary, reads passages from his anthology of selections from the writings of St. John Chrysostom, entitled "Sing to Your Soul."By Fr. John Parker

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Christ Descends into the Hades of Our Soul 7:49

2M ago7:49

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When our Lord gave up His Spirit, He immediately descended into the darkness of the prison for every soul up to that point called Hades. There the darkness gave way because the Light of the World had come. He broke asunder the gates of Hades and crushed the head of Satan, the serpent. And upon His Resurrection, the darkness of the tomb became brill…

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Responding to the Manifestation of God on the Cross 11:59

2M ago11:59

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Every Covenant of God with His people since creation was given to bring God's people deeper into the knowledge and mystery of Himself. The Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ is the finalization of the final Covenant of God with His people. How are we to respond to God regarding this final and everlasting Covenant? As we gaze at the Cross, we consider w…

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The Command to Receive & Become Love 12:19

2M ago12:19

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Tonight is Maundy Thursday and the word "Maundy" means command. Tonight our Lord gives two commands. He takes bread and wine saying this is my Body and my Blood, do this in remembrance of Me. And, He washes His disciples' feet and commands them that they should do the same for one another. It is the command to receive love and mercy from Him and to…

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Holy Week: A Return to Creation 17:33

2M ago17:33

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Today our Father in the Faith, His Eminence Metropolitan SABA, reminds us that in Holy Week we truly return to creation. In the Garden of Paradise, we were created in the image of God to grow in His likeness as we fellowshipped with Him and learned from Him. The finished work of Jesus Christ re-opened the gates of Paradise to us all. Through Him we…

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Types of Christ: Noah, Melchisedek, and Isaac - The Mystery of Christ: An Athonite Catechism (Lesson 9) 1:24:18

2M ago1:24:18

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(Lesson 9) — Types of Christ: Noah, Melchisedek, and Isaac Come and sit at the feet of the professors of the Desert, those initiated into the Mystery. They will guide us through the entirety of the Economy of Salvation, from the pre-existence of the Logos, to His Revelation and Incarnation, and His Elevation and Session at the Right Hand of the Fat…

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Suffering Becomes Salvific 11:08

3M ago11:08

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One of the many themes of the Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ is that the suffering of One makes way for the healing of the many. The more we consider the suffering of Christ, the more we see just how far Christ lowered Himself so that we may be raised up. One of the great revelations Christ has given His Church is this: anything Christ joined Him…

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The Paradox of the Cross Manifests the Love of God 7:35

3M ago7:35

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The glorious Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ is one of the greatest examples of paradox. How could something so torturous be glorious? The Apostle St. Paul says "the message of the Cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us it is the power of God unto salvation." St. Paul knew the paradox of the Cross. Tonight we look at the teaching…

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Palm Sunday: Rejoicing & Repentance 9:47

3M ago9:47

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On Palm Sundays, there are two services joined together as one. On this day we have the Blessing of the Palms and the Gospel is read regarding Christ's entrance into Jerusalem to go to His Passion. And in the Mass of the day, one of the Passion Gospels is read. So we have something festive and something sorrowful all at once set before us. The Jews…

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Meet the Seminarian Family: Dn. Seraphim and Mat. Ruth Chang

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Third-year seminarian Dn. Seraphim Chang and his wife Mat. Ruth join us to talk about their journey to St. Tikhon'sBy Fr. John Parker

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Christ is Hidden that We May Behold Him 13:16

3M ago13:16

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Today is Passion Sunday marking a significant turn toward the Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ. The iconography and all images of our Lord Jesus Christ are hidden from us. Why would our Lord give us this prescription for the last two weeks of Lent? Today, as we consider this question, we find that it has everything to do with the true sense of rememb…

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