Paradise and Utopia
Fr. John Strickland, and Ancient Faith Ministries
Reflections on the Rise and Fall of Christendom
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The Holy Empress Pulcheria and the Origin of the Thrice-Holy Hymn
Fr. John discusses the life and activities of St. Pulcheria, as well as how the Trisagion came into Orthodox worship.
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Symphony and Caesaropapism
Fr. John discusses the case of Caesaropapism and the symphony when it was actually achieved.
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The Consolidation of Christianity in the Byzantine Empire
Fr. John addresses the uncertainty in Byzantium following the death of Constantine and then the consolidation of Christianity shortly after that.
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The Consequences of Emperor Constantine
Fr. John evaluates the impact that the Christianization of Rome had on the state's conception of sacrifice.
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Toward Sexual Dignity and the Elevation of Women
Fr. John explains how the Church cultivated a higher level of sexual dignity and explores how Christendom served to elevate women in Roman society.
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Beyond Subculture: Toward the Transformation of Roman Society
Fr. John explores how the Church began to address, confront, and challenge the pagan culture of the Roman Empire, particularly during the third century.
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Four Pillars of Traditional Christian Culture
Fr. John fills in the picture of the Church's early subculture.
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The Formation of a Christian Subculture in the Pagan Roman Empire
Fr. John explores what could be called the catacomb culture of the Church in relation to the Roman Empire.
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The Origins of Christendom in the Cosmology of Christ's Great Commission
Fr. John discusses cosmology, a concept that was very important to the early Church.
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An Orthodox Perspective on the History of Christendom
Fr. John dives into the historical and theological journey of Christendom from an Orthodox lens. He examines pivotal moments like the Edict of Milan and the Great Schism, revealing their cultural impacts. The clash of totalitarian regimes with Christian ideology is explored, particularly focusing on anti-Christian utopias. The decline of Christendom is reassessed as a symptom of deeper cultural issues, while concerns about nihilism and the need for authentic faith in today's world are passionately articulated.
