Orthodox Ethos

Fr. Peter Heers and guest Craig Patrick Truglia discuss the Orthodox rejection of the papal dogma of the "immaculate conception", emphasizing the patristic wisdom found in the ascetical life of the Holy Orthodox Church and the grave soteriological consequences of separating the Most Holy Theotokos from the human race.Find Catholicism in Light of Orthodoxy by Elder George of Grigoriou HERE: https://uncutmountainpress.com/shop/product/catholicism/Interested in learning more about Orthodoxy? See our Orthodoxy 101 videos: https://www.orthodoxethos.com/orthodoxy101Join our LIVE Q&A with Fr. Peter Heers every Thursday evening at 8 PM (EST): http://www.patreon.com/frpeterheersQuestions? Contact us at team@orthodoxethos.com

Join Fr. Peter Heers for a 10-part course in developing our understanding of the nature of the one Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church as the Church of our Lord Jesus Christ and the pillar and ground of the Truth (I Tim. 3:15). This lecture series will provide an introduction to the Dogma of the Church as handed down to us by the Holy Fathers throughout the ages in contrast with the more recent ecclesiological reconstructions of the heterodox, and what this means for the Body of Christ amidst the new "religion of the future." This podcast was originally recorded in February of 2021.Lesson 1: Introduction, What is the Church?Lesson 2: The Unity of the Church and The Mystery of BaptismLesson 3: St. Basil the Great, St. Augustine, and the Response to NestoriusLesson 4: The Church in Ss. Maximos and John of Damascus, and the 6th and 7th Oecumenical CouncilsLesson 5: The Church in the 8th Oecumenical Council & Great SchismLesson 6: The Church in Ss. Nicholas Kabasilas and Gregory Palamas and St. Mark of EphesusLesson 7: The Church in The Kollyvades Fathers, St. Hilarion (Troitsky) and Fr. George FlorovskyLesson 8: The Church in St. Justin Popovich, Vladimir Lossky and Fr. Alexander SchmemannLesson 9: The Church as Presented in Vatican II and Modern EcumenismLesson 10: The Church Before the Face of the Religion of the FutureJoin our LIVE Q&A with Fr. Peter Heers every Thursday evening at 8 PM (EST): http://www.patreon.com/frpeterheersQuestions? Contact us at team@orthodoxethos.comFor more material on this subject, find printed works at http://www.uncutmountainpress.com

This podcast delves into the historical and theological differences between Catholicism and the Orthodox Church, focusing on the power of the Pope of Rome and the Great Schism of 1054. It explores the rejection of previous hierarch decisions, the basis for unity, and the rise of papal authority. The podcast discusses the saints' understanding of the Catholic Church, deviations and innovations in church life, changes in baptism practices, and the impact of practices on theology and unity. It also explores the differences in the concept of divine grace between the Roman Catholicism and Orthodoxy, as well as the origins and complexities of the Filioque.

Join Fr. Peter Heers for a 10-part course in developing our understanding of the nature of the one Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church as the Church of our Lord Jesus Christ and the pillar and ground of the Truth (I Tim. 3:15). This lecture series will provide an introduction to the Dogma of the Church as handed down to us by the Holy Fathers throughout the ages in contrast with the more recent ecclesiological reconstructions of the heterodox, and what this means for the Body of Christ amidst the new "religion of the future." This podcast was originally recorded in February of 2021.Lesson 1: Introduction, What is the Church?Lesson 2: The Unity of the Church and The Mystery of BaptismLesson 3: St. Basil the Great, St. Augustine, and the Response to NestoriusLesson 4: The Church in Ss. Maximos and John of Damascus, and the 6th and 7th Oecumenical CouncilsLesson 5: The Church in the 8th Oecumenical Council & Great SchismLesson 6: The Church in Ss. Nicholas Kabasilas and Gregory Palamas and St. Mark of EphesusLesson 7: The Church in The Kollyvades Fathers, St. Hilarion (Troitsky) and Fr. George FlorovskyLesson 8: The Church in St. Justin Popovich, Vladimir Lossky and Fr. Alexander SchmemannLesson 9: The Church as Presented in Vatican II and Modern EcumenismLesson 10: The Church Before the Face of the Religion of the FutureJoin our LIVE Q&A with Fr. Peter Heers every Thursday evening at 8 PM (EST): http://www.patreon.com/frpeterheersQuestions? Contact us at team@orthodoxethos.comFor more material on this subject, find printed works at http://www.uncutmountainpress.com

How do we acquire the mind of Christ and follow the Holy Fathers when confronted with the ecclesiological challenges facing the Orthodox Church in our modern day? Join Fr. Peter Heers in this podcast, first recorded in September 2022, for an examination of On the Dogma of the Church: An Historical Overview of the Sources of Ecclesiology by the Holy Hieromartyr Hilarion (Troitsky). This text explores patristic resources from the early centuries of Christianity and brings seminal works at the periphery of the consciousness of every Christian to the forefront as living witnesses to the unbroken tradition of the Church. St. Hilarion's staggeringly extensive familiarity with sources both patristic and modern, coupled with his own lucid thinking and profoundly Orthodox outlook, superbly equip him for his comprehensive analysis of the subject.Find On the Dogma of the Church by St. Hilarion (Troitsky) from Uncut Mountain Press HERE: https://uncutmountainpress.com/shop/product/overview-of-the-dogma-concerning-the-church/ Interested in learning more about Orthodoxy? See our Orthodoxy 101 videos: https://www.orthodoxethos.com/orthodoxy101Join our LIVE Q&A with Fr. Peter Heers every Thursday evening at 8 PM (EST): http://www.patreon.com/frpeterheersQuestions? Contact us at team@orthodoxethos.com

Join us for this podcast first recorded in August 2022, in which Fr. Peter explores contemporary approaches to Orthodox mission work in the context of modern life, following in the footsteps of those such as Blessed Fr. Seraphim Rose,  St. Innocent of Alaska, St. Nicholas of Japan, Elder Ephraim of Arizona, and Hieromonk Kosmas of Gregoriou.Interested in learning more about Orthodoxy? See our Orthodoxy 101 videos: https://www.orthodoxethos.com/orthodoxy101Join our LIVE Q&A with Fr. Peter Heers every Thursday evening at 8 PM (EST): http://www.patreon.com/frpeterheersQuestions? Contact us at team@orthodoxethos.com

Introduction to Orthodoxy for the Catechumen and Newly-Illumined [and Inquirer]This lecture series, drawing from material found in the book The Truth of Our Faith by Elder Cleopa of Romania, first aired in the fall of 2020 and aims to provide an introduction to major points of the Orthodox Faith which are both foundational and challenged by heterodox critics.LESSON 1: Introduction, On the ChurchLESSON 2: On Holy ScriptureLESSON 3: On Holy TraditionLESSON 4: On the Veneration of the Theotokos, Saints, and AngelsLESSON 5: On the Veneration of Holy Relics & Holy IconsLESSON 6: On the Veneration of the Precious Cross and the Sign of the CrossLESSON 7: On Praying for the ReposedLESSON 8: On Divine Services, Symbols, and On FastingLESSON 9: On the Presuppositions of our Personal SalvationLESSON 10: On the 2nd Coming of Christ & On ChiliasmLESSON 11: On the Eternal Torments of HellLESSON 12: On “Speaking in Tongues” and On MagicPurchase a copy of the Truth of Our Faith by Elder Cleopa of Romania, available from Uncut Mountain Press: https://uncutmountainpress.com/shop/product/the-truth-of-our-faith/Interested in learning more about Orthodoxy? See our Orthodoxy 101 videos: https://www.orthodoxethos.com/orthodoxy101Join our LIVE Q&A with Fr. Peter Heers every Thursday evening at 8 PM (EST): http://www.patreon.com/frpeterheersQuestions? Contact us at team@orthodoxethos.comBlessed art Thou, O Christ our God, Who hast shown forth the fishermen as supremely wise by sending down upon them the Holy Spirit, and through them didst draw the world into Thy net. O Befriender of man, glory be to Thee

Join Fr. Peter Heers in the second part of this catechetical lecture, recorded in February of 2023, answering further questions such as "How can I love Christ with all my being?" "How can I be humble and resist pride?" and "What should I look for in an Orthodox Church?" and many more.  Interested in learning more about Orthodoxy? See our Orthodoxy 101 videos: https://www.orthodoxethos.com/orthodoxy101Join our LIVE Q&A with Fr. Peter Heers every Thursday evening at 8 PM (EST): http://www.patreon.com/frpeterheersQuestions? Contact us at team@orthodoxethos.com

Introduction to Orthodoxy for the Catechumen and Newly-Illumined [and Inquirer]This lecture series, drawing from material found in the book The Truth of Our Faith by Elder Cleopa of Romania, first aired in the fall of 2020 and aims to provide an introduction to major points of the Orthodox Faith which are both foundational and challenged by heterodox critics.LESSON 1: Introduction, On the ChurchLESSON 2: On Holy ScriptureLESSON 3: On Holy TraditionLESSON 4: On the Veneration of the Theotokos, Saints, and AngelsLESSON 5: On the Veneration of Holy Relics & Holy IconsLESSON 6: On the Veneration of the Precious Cross and the Sign of the CrossLESSON 7: On Praying for the ReposedLESSON 8: On Divine Services, Symbols, and On FastingLESSON 9: On the Presuppositions of our Personal SalvationLESSON 10: On the 2nd Coming of Christ & On ChiliasmLESSON 11: On the Eternal Torments of HellLESSON 12: On “Speaking in Tongues” and On MagicPurchase a copy of the Truth of Our Faith by Elder Cleopa of Romania, available from Uncut Mountain Press: https://uncutmountainpress.com/shop/product/the-truth-of-our-faith/Interested in learning more about Orthodoxy? See our Orthodoxy 101 videos: https://www.orthodoxethos.com/orthodoxy101Join our LIVE Q&A with Fr. Peter Heers every Thursday evening at 8 PM (EST): http://www.patreon.com/frpeterheersQuestions? Contact us at team@orthodoxethos.comBlessed art Thou, O Christ our God, Who hast shown forth the fishermen as supremely wise by sending down upon them the Holy Spirit, and through them didst draw the world into Thy net. O Befriender of man, glory be to Thee

Practical tips on daily Orthodoxy including making the sign of the cross and attending Vespers and Matins. Proper behavior and etiquette in the Orthodox Church. The significance and usage of the prayer robe. The importance of prayer and being in the presence of God. The value of holy icons and the prayer corner. Steps to prepare for confession and the importance of regular confession. The debate on kneeling during worship and the tradition of Koleba. The commemoration of Saint Theodore and symbolism of seed. The correct method of baptism in the Orthodox Church.