Best St Peter Orthodox Church Podcasts (2024)

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He Ascended to Become our Great High Priest 14:34

2d 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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What is Orthodoxy and How Should We Approach it? 1:23:43

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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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In Christ We Dwell Before the Father 11:18

2d 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 54:52

2d ago54:52

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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 St. Tikhon's Orthodox Seminary and Ancient Faith Radio

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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

3d 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

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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

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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

10d 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 11:50

13d ago11:50

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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 St. Tikhon's Orthodox Seminary and Ancient Faith Radio

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

15d 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

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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

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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 43:12

23d ago43:12

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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 St. Tikhon's Orthodox Seminary and Ancient Faith Radio

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

23d 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

22d 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

23d 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

25d 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

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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

1M 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 58:42

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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 St. Tikhon's Orthodox Seminary and Ancient Faith Radio

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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

1M 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

1M 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

1M 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 19:03

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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 St. Tikhon's Orthodox Seminary and Ancient Faith Radio

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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

1M 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

2M 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

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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

2M 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 52:21

2M ago52:21

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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 St. Tikhon's Orthodox Seminary and Ancient Faith Radio

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Christ is Hidden that We May Behold Him 13:16

2M 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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Types of Christ: Adam, Abel, and Seth - The Mystery of Christ: An Athonite Catechism (Lesson 8) 1:30:50

2M ago1:30:50

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(Lesson 8) — Types of Christ: Adam, Abel, and Seth 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. Pre…

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The Work of an Orthodox Seminary - Forming Mystagogues of the Mystery of Christ 22:47

2M ago22:47

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Lecture on the Patronal Feast of Holy Trinity Seminary by Archpriest Peter Alban Heers, January 30th/February 12th, 2017. 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.uncutmountain…

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Dr. David Ford: Sing to Your Soul, Part 6 28:49

2M ago28:49

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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 St. Tikhon's Orthodox Seminary and Ancient Faith Radio

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Prophecies of War Becoming Today's WW3 Headlines 43:10

2M ago43:10

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Fr. Peter Heers joins Maria Zeee as she hosts the 4th hour of the Alex Jones Show to discuss the prophetic witness of the saints in the Orthodox Church. Originally broadcasted on April 16th, 2024. 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 mo…

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Lent, the Psalter, & Voicing Our Lament to God 40:09

2M ago40:09

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If Adam's lament is the lament of every soul, we need help in discovering the powerful lament within us for God. We also need the help of God to redirect that lament to Him so that our souls may finally come to rest and enjoy His peace. Today we look at how the spiritual disciplines given to us by Christ in Lent help us to uncover our true lament. …

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The Lord Who is Our Sufficiency 12:29

2M ago12:29

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Today, in the testimony of Christ our God miraculously feeding the 5,000, we are reminded of what Christ can do with the little that we have to offer Him. And yet, even though what we have is little and always deficient, He invites us to join with Him in His wondrous works to sustain and fill many. Satan has us always focus on what we lack which le…

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Acquiring the Virtues — From the Life of Saint Paisios 1:43:27

2M ago1:43:27

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Acquiring the Virtues — From the Life of Saint Paisios —With Fr. Peter Heers Originally recorded in July 2023. 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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At the Center of Everything is the Divine Liturgy 54:23

2M ago54:23

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An interview with Fr. Peter Heers and Fr. Zechariah Lynch, the translator of our newest book: Homilies on the Divine Liturgy — by Holy Hieromartyr Seraphim Zvezdinsky 📖 AVAILABLE NOW from Uncut Mountain Press 👇 https://uncutmountainpress.com/shop/product/homilies-on-the-divine-liturgy These homilies, so full of light, hope, and witness to the Lord …

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A Balanced Repentance in Lent 14:08

2M ago14:08

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When we think of Lent and repentance, we tend to think mainly about overcoming our sins and coming out of the ways of our fallenness. While this must be, with the help of the grace of God, a necessary part of repentance; it is truly only one aspect of the repentance through which Christ brings healing to the soul. Repentance is two motions all at o…

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Types, Symbols, and Prefigurements - The Mystery of Christ: An Athonite Catechism (Lesson 7) 1:41:23

2M ago1:41:23

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(Lesson 7) — Types, Symbols, and Prefigurements 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. Presen…

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Interview with Fr. Paul Abernathy 43:20

2M ago43:20

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Fr. John Parker visits with Fr. Paul Abernathy, founder and CEO of the Neighborhood Resilience Project, to discuss his ministry in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania.By St. Tikhon's Orthodox Seminary and Ancient Faith Radio

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The Aroma of Reverence: The Orthodox Ethos of Saint Paisios the Athonite 1:54:47

2M ago1:54:47

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The Aroma of Reverence: The Orthodox Ethos of Saint Paisios the Athonite —With Fr. Peter Heers Originally recorded in July, 2023. 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.uncut…

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The Healing Silence of God in our Sufferings 14:44

3M ago14:44

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Have you ever gone through a season of life where, no matter how faithful in prayer you remain, our Lord seems to be very distant from you? Or, have you been in a season of suffering where your prayers for mercy and relief seem to be met with silence? Journey with Christ long enough and you will encounter one or both of those experiences. Today we …

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