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Nov 12, 2025
Father Ananias, an Orthodox priest and theological adviser, dives deep into the contrasting views of sainthood between Orthodox and Roman Catholic traditions. They tackle the emotional aspects of Catholic mysticism and critiques of perennialism in faith. The conversation shifts to practical matters, like how to navigate politics at family gatherings humorously and the challenges of social media for Orthodox public figures. They also explore the influence of intelligence services on church culture and discuss the implications of surveillance technology.
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Orthodox View Of Sainthood
- Jay explains Orthodox sainthood values heroic virtue and repentance over lifelong moral perfection.
- He contrasts this with Roman Catholic formalized miracle-based canonization procedures.
Margaret Mary Alacoque Example
- Jay recounts Margaret Mary Alacoque's revelations and papal bulls validating her visions and sainthood.
- He uses this as an example to challenge Roman Catholic private revelation claims.
Art Reflects Theological Temperament
- Jay contrasts emotional, heroic Roman Catholic statues with passionless Orthodox iconography emphasizing apatheia.
- He argues Catholic visual style fosters ecstatic devotionalism unlike Orthodox restraint.
