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This is the Church established by Jesus Christ ☦️ Chant name: Χαίρε Άγιον Όρος, πλ Α’ (Rejoice, O God-trodden mountain. Tone Pl. I.)
Divine communion is just as necessary for the Christian as Holy Baptism ☦ 📖 Discover the timeless wisdom of Saint Nikodemos on frequent communion of the Immaculate Mysteries of Christ in his book "Concerning Frequent Communion" by Uncut Mountain Press👇…
My brother in law read it as a confirmed Roman Catholic and converted to Orthodoxy immediately after. For anyone unironically convinced by Erick’s arguments, this book is a response:
Should Orthodox Christians avoid watching the news, or is there a spiritual benefit to staying aware of world events? In this video, we explore how the Saints and elders of our time—like St. Paisios, Elder Savvas, and others—balanced vigilance with spiritual focus.
Who Do Muslims Worship? Fr. Daniel Sysoev “The Arabs actually did worship three female deities: Venus, the Moon, and the Star — there were celestial deities. The three goddesses were considered to be the daughters of Mecca’s main deity. Later, when Muslims met genuine Jews and…
How to overcome anger and find peace? St. Joseph the Hesychast, Letter 6 ☦️ Chant name: Axion Estin (Πάντων θλιβομένων ἡ Χαρά (2014). 11 - Άξιον Έστίν)
Why Heresy Matters ☝️ "A person may often hear remarks such as, 'We all believe and worship the same God, it doesn’t matter what religion you are!', 'All religions are the same in truth and power', 'All paths lead up the same mountain...' However, heresy (false…
Falling asleep when praying? You're not alone. Fr. Peter Heers gives some practical tips on how to combat this common temptation ☦
“A dirty old woman with filthy feet, who stands before the icon of the Mother of God in church, compared to an atheist Nobel laureate - the old woman is a human being, while the Nobel laureate is a weasel. And as an atheist, that’s how he dies, a weasel.” Petre Țuțea
Many claim apostolic succession—but only one Church still embodies it. In this powerful and detailed exposition, we break down the essential differences between the Orthodox, Catholic, and Protestant views of apostolic succession. Learn why the Church Fathers insist that…
What occurs to the soul when it leaves the body? ☦ In this brief excerpt from his homily "Life After Death," St. John Maximovitch offers a glimpse into the soul’s passage beyond this life.
Jesus Christ is the Way, the Truth, and the Life By St. Nektarios of Aegina ☦️ "'I am the way, the truth, and the life' (Jn. 14:6). These words contain an entire treasure, a treasure that enriches all of humanity. These words contain the summation of all humanity's desires for…
The War for Young Souls: Faith, Purity & Temptation — With Fr. Josiah Trenham In this powerful conversation, Fr. Josiah Trenham joins Fr. Peter Heers to confront the spiritual struggles facing young Christians today. From the collapse of culture and rise of depression to the war…
“God loves your effort, not your perfection.” - St Paisios