

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.
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Jun 7, 2023 • 58min
The Truth of Our Faith (Lesson 4.5): On the Veneration of the Theotokos
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

Jun 5, 2023 • 2h 6min
Cacodoxy Within: 10 Heretical and Innovative Ideas Being Promoted Today
Fr. Peter Heers cautions Orthodox Christians about innovative and heretical ideas in today's culture, such as shedding traditional attire, introducing women to the diaconate, and joining Masonic orders. Other topics include the controversy surrounding Holy Communion spoons transmitting diseases, the debate over women as priestesses, the prohibition of Orthodox individuals marrying heretics, and the condemnation of the phyllioque. The podcast also explores the acceptance of heretics as saints, the presence of Freemasonry in the Orthodox Church, perennialism's impact on religious unity, and the impending challenge for Christians in approaching persecution.

Jun 2, 2023 • 37min
Pentecost: The Descent of the Holy Spirit and Establishment of the Church
In this special release podcast, join Fr. Peter Heers for a lecture given in the Spring of 2023 on the topic of Pentecost, the Feast of the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the world, and the exalted Feast in which we celebrate our birth into the fullness of life in the one Holy, Apostolic, and Catholic Church. Blessed 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.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

May 31, 2023 • 1h 8min
The Truth of Our Faith (Lesson 4): On the Veneration of the Saints and Angels
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

May 29, 2023 • 1h 8min
Jesus Christ: The Expectation of the Nations (Part II)
Most Christians are aware of the awe-inspiring events of the Old Testament in which God prepared the people of Israel for the coming of the Messiah, the Son of God, with prophecies and types. Few, however, know that the common Father of all also cultivated the fields of the nations that they may also receive the seed of His Word and bring forth fruit. In the first part of this lecture, given at Three Hierarchs Academy in the winter of 2018, Fr. Peter presents the signs, witnesses and prophecies, the “θεία οικονομία,” or mystery of salvation, of the coming into the world of the Messiah, the Theanthropos, Jesus Christ, the expectation of the nations. In the second part, Fr. Peter examines the opposing spirit of secularism and Ecumenism, the mystery of iniquity, which is at work through nefarious means to bring the Anti-Messiah, the man of sin, to a position of global dominion, in order for the nations to accept him as their messiah, fulfilling the prophecies of the Lord and His Apostles concerning the rise of the Antichrist.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

May 24, 2023 • 59min
The Truth of Our Faith (Lesson 3): On Holy Tradition
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.comThat which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, of the Word of life;(For the life was manifested, and we have seen it, and bear witness, and shew unto you that eternal life, which was with the Father, and was manifested unto us;) That which we have seen and heard declare we unto you, that ye also may have fellowship with us: and truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ. And these things write we unto you, that your joy may be full.(1 John 1: 1-4)

May 22, 2023 • 47min
Jesus Christ: The Expectation of the Nations (Part I)
Most Christians are aware of the awe-inspiring events of the Old Testament in which God prepared the people of Israel for the coming of the Messiah, the Son of God, with prophecies and types. Few, however, know that the common Father of all also cultivated the fields of the nations that they may also receive the seed of His Word and bring forth fruit. In the first part of this lecture, given at Three Hierarchs Academy in the winter of 2018, Fr. Peter presents the signs, witnesses and prophecies, the “θεία οικονομία,” or mystery of salvation, of the coming into the world of the Messiah, the Theanthropos, Jesus Christ, the expectation of the nations. In the second part, Fr. Peter examines the opposing spirit of secularism and Ecumenism, the mystery of iniquity, which is at work through nefarious means to bring the Anti-Messiah, the man of sin, to a position of global dominion, in order for the nations to accept him as their messiah, fulfilling the prophecies of the Lord and His Apostles concerning the rise of the Antichrist.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

May 17, 2023 • 58min
The Truth of Our Faith (Lesson 2): On Holy Scripture
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.

May 8, 2023 • 1h 7min
The Truth of Our Faith (Lesson 1): Introduction, On the Church
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 Church LESSON 2: On Holy Scripture LESSON 3: On Holy Tradition LESSON 4: On the Veneration of the Theotokos, Saints and Angels LESSON 5: On the Veneration of Holy Relics & Holy Icons LESSON 6: On the Veneration of the Precious Cross and the Sign of the Cross LESSON 7: On Praying for the Reposed LESSON 8: On Divine Services, Symbols, and On Fasting LESSON 9: On the Presuppositions of our Personal Salvation LESSON 10: On the 2nd Coming of Christ & On Chiliasm LESSON 11: On the Eternal Torments of Hell LESSON 12: On “Speaking in Tongues” and On Magic Purchase 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.

Aug 14, 2021 • 26min
Why I Will Not be Inoculated with the Experimental Drug Solution
12,383 Reasons (to date) Why I will not be Inoculated.In this presentation I, an Orthodox Christian Priest and Professor of Theology, will be presenting the reasons why I will not be Inoculated with the Experimental Genetically manipulated solutions for a v-- which has a 99.7% survival rate - if you contract it... If you want to see all 12,383 reasons against inoculation you will need to remain until the end of the podcast.For months now people have written me and asked me to produce a podcast on the inoculations and to share why it is that I will not be receiving any of them. Undoubtedly there is much - very much - one can say from many perspectives. So as not to repeat what has been well-stated elsewhere, I will direct you to a few posts below in the description which are noteworthy. I will focus, rather, on those reasons which are perhaps unique to the Orthodox Christian outlook and have not been stressed much to date. . . ---------------------------------Some helpful links:For testimonies of the Holy Elders: https://www.orthodoxethos.comSynodal Statements and Medical Studies on the Inoculations: https://orthodoxreflections.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Synodal-Statements_Medical_Studies.pdf“St. Paisios: If you receive the ‘inoculation’ you will be marked”:https://youtu.be/PvIL9a4nhBAThe chemical injections and delusions of the Antichrist: https://youtu.be/Nhz_qso3mZsOrthodox Case for Exemptions: https://orthodoxreflections.com/the-air-tight-religious-exemption-request-for-covid-vaccines/Adverse Reactions Prove Inoculations are Dangeroushttps://orthodoxreflections.com/adverse-reactions-prove-covid-vaccines-too-dangerous/18 Reasons Why I won’t be getting the Inoculation: https://www.citizensjournal.us/18-reasons-i-wont-be-getting-a-covid-vaccine/- - -OE is ON PATREON: - Link to Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/frpeterheers- Welcome VIDEO on Patreon: https://youtu.be/9CGpyU0JdS4- - - -Utilize the Orthodox Ethos Podcast Interactive Transcripts!: -- https://oe-transcripts.now.sh*For all who would like to support The Orthodox Ethos, donations can be made via Paypal at the following link: -- http://paypal.me/FrPeterHeersShare and Subscribe to the OE YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/c/OrthodoxEthosOE WEBSITE: https://orthodoxethos.comUNCUT MOUNTAIN PRESS (UMP) Website:https://www.uncutmountainpress.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/frpeterheers Twitter: https://twitter.com/frpeterheersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/frpeterheers/ Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/-/e/B00Y938IQ2 Postcards from Greece Podcast: https://saintkosmas.