Orthodox Ethos

Ecumenism: An Orthodox Examination

Jun 19, 2023
Join Fr. Peter Heers as he examines the phenomenon of the modern 'Ecumenical Movement' and its implications in the Orthodox Church. Topics include the importance of discipleship, the nature and unity of the church, the historical process of ecumenism, the impact of the 1920 encyclical, the distortions of the church in the 20th century, the dangers of ecumenism, apostolic succession and the Eucharist, and maintaining faith amidst delusions and heresies.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
2
Discipleship and the Holy Fathers
03:06 • 10min
3
The Nature and Unity of the Church
12:58 • 20min
4
The Historical Process and Protestant Perspective on the Ecumenical Movement
32:34 • 23min
5
The Impact of the 1920 Encyclical on Orthodox Ecumenism
55:43 • 3min
6
Religions as Expressions and Revelations of God
58:15 • 5min
7
The Importance of Understanding the Church
01:03:04 • 5min
8
The Distortion of the Church in the 20th Century
01:08:19 • 23min
9
The Doctrine of the Church Regarding Reception into Communion Without Baptism
01:31:00 • 19min
10
The Relevance of Orthodox Canons and the Need for Therapy
01:50:23 • 2min
11
The Dangers of Ecumenism
01:52:51 • 8min
12
Apostolic Succession, Eucharist, and the Orthodox Faith
02:01:21 • 12min
13
The Last Temptation of History: Distortion of Faith and Salvation
02:13:45 • 2min
14
Maintaining Faith in Jesus Christ and the Church amidst Delusions and Heresies
02:16:11 • 4min