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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)

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

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.

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.

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.

You are an Orthodox Christian and you are interested to learn how the Saints would guide us in voting and in general the public square. This is a podcast you will appreciate. ---OE is NOW ON PATREON, where you can also sign up for The Orthodox Survival Course: - Welcome VIDEO on New Patreon Page: https://youtu.be/9CGpyU0JdS4- Link to New Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/frpeterheers- Link to Announcement on OE: https://orthodoxethos.com/survival-course-2020- - - - -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.com Facebook: 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.com/heers-postcards-from-greece/ Academia: https://hts.academia.edu/FrPeterHeersDThLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/frpeterheers/Books: https://www.uncutmountainpress.com/books/the-ecclesiological-renovation-of-second-vatican-council--english/https://www.uncutmountainpress.com/books/missionary-origins-of-modern-ecumenism/

Today on The Orthodox Ethos Podcast, the Professor of Dogmatic Theology, Demetrios Tselengides: On the Lack of Distinction Between the Theanthropic Body and the Body of Humanity: the Root of our Problems This interview was conducted on June 1st. In spite of this, the content continues to be very relevant and the message of great importance for the people of God. Time stamps: 00:38- Question 1: Can we speak of the life-giving power of Holy Communion in the context of physical health? 01:37- Answer 1: The body of which we partake in the Eucharist is the risen body of Christ...02:53 - The example of St. Basil the Great...05:08 - Question 2: So we can receive health of both soul and body from Holy Communion?05:18 - Answer 2: Yes, we can...but this is left to the discretion of God since it is not always good for us to be healthy06:10 - Question 3: If one does not wear a mask in Church is this a sign of a lack of love?07:00 - Answer 3: The error lies in the assumptions. . . the problem is that we did not accept what has happened as a penance sent by God...09:36 - God allowed for this to happen so that we might repent...i.e. an existential turn to God and absorption of our spirit [nous[ in God13:26- Question 4: Is the entire picture that is presented, then, the problem? 13:30 - Answer 4: Yes...this Body does not exclude any member from communion of God and Man14:27 - A Rhetorical Question: On what basis can a faithful man go to Church knowing that he is thereby preventing someone else from going?15:22 - Concerning Masks and entering into the worldly mentality...15:52 - We did not take the Scriptural perspective into account.16:57 - We've reached the point where the scientists determine the policy of the politicians and the politicians determine the life of the Church...18:35 - Question 5: If you could go to a church where no measures were enforced, would you go? 18:44 - Answer: I would go..without a mask, without limits on attendance, as I would not trample upon my conscience . . . 19:39 - Even so, I have not for I have personally received a penance from Christ Himself, and through repentance I await for Him to lift it...20:13 - The wonderful 'recipe' of St. Nicholas Kabasilas: for the sake of a sick man, a healthy man can spiritually take the medicine the sick man needs...Biographical Details: Professor Tselengidis’ depth of knowledge, his education and studies, and his diligent research and labor have made him an internationally renowned academic theologian of Orthodox Dogmatic Theology. His most important offering and characteristic, however, is his work’s fidelity to the Holy Tradition and the Deposit of the Holy Fathers, a faithfulness he acquired by following experiential theologians of our day, such as Saints Paisios of Mt. Athos and Ephraim of Katounakia. He considers himself a humble minister, always emphasizing the absolute interrelation of right doctrine with the right way of life, distancing himself from the creation of a sterile and cold academic discourse.   He is the author countless articles and seven books on Dogmatic Theology, covering a wide range of topics, including the theology of the icon, grace and freedom, critical studies of the doctrine of salvation in Luther and the satisfaction of divine justice in Anslem of Canterbury, the Soteriology of Western Christianity, and the presuppositions and criteria of Orthodox Theology. Through his many lectures, articles, and appeals to the hierarchy on pressing ecclesiastical matters such as the Orthodox-Roman Catholic, and Orthodox-A

The Professor of Dogmatic Theology at the University of Thessaloniki, Demetrios Tselengides, talks to us about the move by some to change the method of Holy Communion and the ensuing temptation of little Faith.00:35 - Question 1: The use of many lavides ("spoons"), is it blessed and in accordance with Holy Tradition? 02:14 - The "good uneasiness" of the Faithful is a god sign. 03:31 - The Church is led by the Holy Spirit; those faithful who are spiritually "deactivated" are in danger 06:01- The Canons of the Church define what may be done07:10 - The Church is always caring pastorally for the exactitude of safeguarding [Holy Communion]10:22 - We commune of the very Body and Blood that defeated death itself, defeated the evil one, defeated sin, and is thereafter a carrier of life.12:21 - If during this trial, this temptation, we fall into the temptation, we are essentially falling away from the Church15:03 - There are no testimonies for 2,000 years that any harm has come to priests through Holy Communion. 16:45 - Question 2: So it isn’t correct to say that we separate the spoon from Holy Communion, that the spoon does not participate, and so that it could be a carrier of sicknes?16:58 - This rationale leads us into rationalism and considering all the Holy Vessels as conduits for illness. 18:02 - The critical and all-important question is not so much what is done as why it is done.Biographical Details: Professor Tselengidis’ depth of knowledge, his education and studies, and his diligent research and labor have made him an internationally renowned academic theologian of Orthodox Dogmatic Theology. His most important offering and characteristic, however, is his work’s fidelity to the Holy Tradition and the Deposit of the Holy Fathers, a faithfulness he acquired by following experiential theologians of our day, such as Saints Paisios of Mt. Athos and Ephraim of Katounakia. He considers himself a humble minister, always emphasizing the absolute interrelation of right doctrine with the right way of life, distancing himself from the creation of a sterile and cold academic discourse.   He is the author countless articles and seven books on Dogmatic Theology, covering a wide range of topics, including the theology of the icon, grace and freedom, critical studies of the doctrine of salvation in Luther and the satisfaction of divine justice in Anslem of Canterbury, the Soteriology of Western Christianity, and the presuppositions and criteria of Orthodox Theology. Through his many lectures, articles, and appeals to the hierarchy on pressing ecclesiastical matters such as the Orthodox-Roman Catholic, and Orthodox-Anti-Chalcedonian Dialogues, the documents of the Cretan council, and the Ukrainian schism Professor Tselingides has given much courage and consolation to the faithful. - - - 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.com Facebook: 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.com/heers-postcards-from-greece/ Academia: https://hts.a

A pernicious and dangerous re-definition of heresy is spreading among theologians and hierarchs which blurs the boundaries of Orthodoxy and heresy and thus blocks the path of return and salvation for many. In this podcast Fr. Peter examines the teaching of the Holy Fathers on heresy, heretics, and the key differences, including, first of all, the therapeutic methodology in the Church, the fruit of which, in every age, are the Saints and Holy Fathers. - - - - 00:29 - Commemorating the Fourth Ecumenical Council01:23 - Father George Metallinos: Successor of the Holy Fathers02:55 - The Epistle of the Apostle Paul to Titus04:17 - Heresy: What does it mean? 05:15 - A blurring of the boundaries06:40 - The True Theologians: The Holy Fathers11:52 - Charlatans, Quack Doctors: The Heretics15:56 - The Great Threat Today: Setting Aside the Patristic Understanding of Heresy17:24 - A Major Error: Using *Ourselves* as the Yard Stick of Orthodoxy18:17 - Compare Rather the Patristic Example and Teaching20:20 - We Must Follow the Holy Fathers in Everything20:53 - The claim that a Heretic is simply one that is Factious is False22:14 - That there is no heresy today: a pillar of the mindset leading to Antichrist- - - - OE is NOW ON PATREON, where you can also sign up for The Orthodox Survival Course: - Welcome VIDEO on New Patreon Page: https://youtu.be/9CGpyU0JdS4- Link to New Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/frpeterheers- Link to Announcement on OE: https://orthodoxethos.com/survival-course-2020- - - - -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.com Facebook: 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.com/heers-postcards-from-greece/ Academia: https://hts.academia.edu/FrPeterHeersDThLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/frpeterheers/Books: https://www.uncutmountainpress.com/books/the-ecclesiological-renovation-of-second-vatican-council--english/https://www.uncutmountainpress.com/books/missionary-origins-of-modern-ecumenism/

In this fourth part of our four-part discussion (4/4) with Archimandrite Savas Agioreitis, which took place on May 8th, we discuss a wide-range of matters pertaining to the current crisis, including the contemporary challenge of Caesaropapism to Orthodoxy and the innovations surrounding our understanding of the Holy Things in the Holy Temple of God. - - - - 00:39 - Question 1: Should the Church be Obedient to the State even though it violates our internal life? 02:31 - The Synod supposed it could bless monastics to deny their vows04:37 - Science doesn't say the truth; it seeks the truth.06:56 - The Phenomenon of Caesaropapism11:59 - Question 2: What about when it is not the State but the Hierarch which Innovates and Imposes upon the Clergy and People?13:08 - Question 3: Is it so that "the faithful - not the faith - are in danger?13:49 - Question 4: Is there absolutely no reason to close the Churches?14:13 - Question 5: Since the government doesn't understand, what should we do? 15:04 - There are "red lines" for the "Crypto-Christians" as well. 15:37 - "Whosoever confesses IN Me...": Noetic Prayer a criterion for ecclesiality17:13 - Question 6: Is this 'crisis' the result of not fulfilling the presuppositions for communion?18:11- Question 7: Who discerns and excludes those unprepared from communing? 18:44 - The example of Fr. Athanasios Chamakiotis in Marousi (Athens)19:19 - Question 8: What should Christians who are cut off from communion do as to live in a Christian way until they can commune again?20:42 - Question 9: Should we not stand beside the priests and hierarchs to support them in doing the right thing?- - - - Archimandrite Fr. Savas Agioreitis began his monastic life in the Holy Kelli of the Entrance of the Theotokos in Kerasia on Mt. Athos. He is also a graduate of the School of Dentistry and the School of Theology, at the University of Thessaloníki, where he completed his Masters Degree with Professor Demetrios Tselengides. Today, Fr. Savas is the spiritual father of the Holy Monastery of the Holy Trinity in the Diocese of Edessa, in northern Greece. Fr. Savas works tirelessly teaching and guiding the faithful not only in his diocese or in Greece, but, indeed, through the online homilies and lectures, the world over, wherever the rational sheep of Christ are thirsting for the Word of God and the Gospel. In addition to nearly daily homilies during Divine Liturgy, which are uploaded to the internet, now numbering in the many hundreds if not thousands, Fr. Savas is also a prolific author, penning more than 11 books. - - - - - A Four-Part Interview: 1. In the first segment we will address the Temple and whether or not the faithful need to fear becoming sick therein. 2. In the second segment, we address the all-important matter of having a spiritual father during these times of trouble and persecution. 3. In the third segment, we discuss a wide-range of matters pertaining to how we must live in a spiritual manner in face of this great challenge to our Faith. 4. And, in this fourth segment, we look at the challenge to the Orthodox Faith from contemporary Ceasaropapism and innovative ideas about the Holy Things in the Holy Temple. We are sure that these interviews, with the ever-vigilant Fr. Savas, offered with much love and sacrifice to you, the pious, zealous faithful, will undoubtedly be profitable and enlightening!  - - - - - OE is NOW ON PATREON, where you can also sign up for The Orthodox Survival Course: - Welcome VIDEO