

Orthodox Ethos
Fr. Peter Heers
Our mission is to present and support the Orthodox Christian Way, Truth, and Life, which is Christ Himself — guiding souls to communion in His Body, faithful to the teachings of the Holy Fathers. We serve inquirers, catechumens, and the faithful through Orthodox catechesis, in lectures, Q & A sessions, videos, articles, books and conferences.
Episodes
Mentioned books

Aug 6, 2025 • 2h 52min
The Gospel of Salvation, Part One - The Mystery of Christ (L. 45)
H. THE GOSPEL OF SALVATIONi.The Divine Teacherii. The ListenersCome 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.Examining the book "Τὸ Mυστήριο τοῦ Χριστοῦ" ("The Mystery of Christ"), written by the Cell of the Resurrection on Mount Athos, this lecture series aims to bring the Athonite catechism to English speakers for the first time.If you would like to donate toward the translation and publication of The Mystery of Christ, click here: https://uncutmountainpress.com/donate/

Jul 16, 2025 • 2h 59min
Sinlessness & the Authority to Forgive Sins - The Mystery of Christ (L. 44)
H. SinlessnessI. The Authority to Forgive SinsCome 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.Examining the book "Τὸ Mυστήριο τοῦ Χριστοῦ" ("The Mystery of Christ"), written by the Cell of the Resurrection on Mount Athos, this lecture series aims to bring the Athonite catechism to English speakers for the first time.If you would like to donate toward the translation and publication of The Mystery of Christ, click here: https://uncutmountainpress.com/donate/

Jul 3, 2025 • 3h 2min
Names and Titles of the Christ, Part 3, and Omniscience - The Mystery of Christ (L. 43)
VI. NAMES AND CHRISTOLOGICAL TITLES (Part 3)xix. The Nazarenexx. The Bridegroomxxi. "He who is, and who was, and who is to come"xxii. The Judgexxiii. The Only-Begotten and the Firstbornxxiv. The Lord or King of Gloryxxv. Other AppellationsVII. OMNISCIENCECome 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.Examining the book "Τὸ Mυστήριο τοῦ Χριστοῦ" ("The Mystery of Christ"), written by the Cell of the Resurrection on Mount Athos, this lecture series aims to bring the Athonite catechism to English speakers for the first time.

Jun 30, 2025 • 14min
Abraham Worshipped Christ, Not Allah or Judaism's God
Excerpt from "The Mystery of Christ: An Athonite Catechism (Lesson 21) - Testament, Law, and Worship" by Fr. Peter Heershttps://youtube.com/live/-cAFYYPuE6o

Jun 25, 2025 • 2h 47min
Names and Titles of the Christ, Part 2 - The Mystery of Christ (L. 42)
VI. NAMES AND CHRISTOLOGICAL TITLESvii. The Son of Godviii. The Son of Davidix. The Saviourx. The Servant of Godxi. The Prophetxii. The Rabbi - The Teacherxiii. The Mediatorxiv. The Wordxv. The Lamb of Godxvi. The Holy Onexvii. The Righteous Onexviii. The Prince or AuthorCome 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.Examining the book "Τὸ Mυστήριο τοῦ Χριστοῦ" ("The Mystery of Christ"), written by the Cell of the Resurrection on Mount Athos, this lecture series aims to bring the Athonite catechism to English speakers for the first time.

Jun 24, 2025 • 15min
Be Watchful of the Many Heresies Taught In Christ's Name
Excerpted from Lesson 34: The Revelation of Jesus Christ to the Apostle & Evangelist John the Theologian, Rev. 21:14-17 (Series 4), by Fr. Peter Heershttps://youtube.com/live/sgpFaexj43E

Jun 19, 2025 • 2h 54min
The Book of Enoch and the Antediluvian World: An Orthodox View
Who are the “Nephilim,” the giants of Genesis? Who are the "sons of God" that begat them? Why were their offspring “giants”? And are the answers to be found in the apocryphal Book of Enoch? Join Fr. Peter as he delves into the scriptural, patristic, and paleontological evidence and tries to discern the truth about this controversial and fascinating topic.

Jun 16, 2025 • 3h 9min
Names and Titles of the Christ - The Mystery of Christ (L. 41)
VI. NAMES AND CHRISTOLOGICAL TITLESa. Emmanuelb. Jesusc. The Christ - The Messiahd. The Lorde. The Lord Jesus Christf. The Son of ManCome 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.Examining the book "Τὸ Mυστήριο τοῦ Χριστοῦ" ("The Mystery of Christ"), written by the Cell of the Resurrection on Mount Athos, this lecture series aims to bring the Athonite catechism to English speakers for the first time.

Jun 11, 2025 • 2h 57min
The Threefold Dignity, Part 2: High Priest & King - The Mystery of Christ (L. 40)
ii. The High-Priestly Dignityiii. The Kingly DignityCome 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.Examining the book "Τὸ Mυστήριο τοῦ Χριστοῦ" ("The Mystery of Christ"), written by the Cell of the Resurrection on Mount Athos, this lecture series aims to bring the Athonite catechism to English speakers for the first time.If you would like to donate toward the translation and publication of The Mystery of Christ, click here: https://uncutmountainpress.com/donate

Jun 10, 2025 • 3h 1min
Discerning the Spirit of Antichrist: The Orthodox Way Amid Ecumenism, Phyletism and Zealotism
In this livestream we will examine: 1. The Essential Unity of Ecumenism, Phyletism and ZealotismA. Ecumenism and SecularismB. Phyletism and SecularismC. Ecumenism and Phyletism: Two Sides of the Same Coin of SecularismD. Ecumenism and Zealotism: United in “Another Way”2. The Demonic Method of Adulteration of the FaithA. The First Stage: Co-ExistenceB. The Second Stage: DialogueC. The Third Stage: InfiltrationD. The Fourth Stage: SubversionConclusion. As Fr. Seraphim Rose once wrote, the difference between Orthodoxy and heterodoxy is most apparent in that the Orthodox Church (in Her Saints) is able to discern the spirits. Moreover, discernment of the methods of the fallen spirits is a requirement in the formation of Christology and Ecclesiology. As the Evangelist John writes, “For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil” (1 John 3:8).