Recently I was chrismated in the orthodox church. Having spent my entire life as a protestant I basically know nothing..not wanting to take up my priests time 24/7 I so wished I had my very own priest....and here you are !! answering all my questions and helping me to be an overcomer that I never thought possible..how does one say Thank you, except to say thank you..
Sharon Walters Hi Sharon God bless you I’m so happy for you. What advice would you give for other protestants? I am orthodox as well my best friend is protestant and is constantly trying to convert me. He thinks Orthodoxy is heresy
@@SunshineCarpetCleaning I was pagan, then protestant, now currently in the process of joining the orthodox church. Protestants tend to think orthodox and Roman catholic worship the Theotokos and Icons. It's just not knowing. The history is there. Unchanging. The same church since Christ was here.
Reading your kindle book, Fire on the Lips @ the moment, during night time. Was troubled and confused while praying in the watch, but after a time saying the Jesus prayer it brought tears … asking Sts Seraphim Sarov, John Maximovich, Katerina, and Sophrony of Essex for help brought peace. Lord Jesus … have mercy upon us.
Thank you for this message. This has come at just the right time in my life. I am currently going through some health problems that are tough to deal with and I'm praying everyday for healing. It's true that sometimes our troubles won't disappear but I know the Lord will give me the faith, trust and strength in Him alone. I have faith that this will draw me closer to the Lord. Please keep me in your prayers. Praise the Lord Jesus Christ no matter what.
THIS IS VERY HELPFUL FOR ME. I THANK YOU FOR DEALING WITH THIS SUBJECT. THIS IS WHAT I GOT OUT OF IT ,THANKS BE TO GOD. WE ARE NOT TO DESIRE TO GET OUT OF OUR SUFFERING, BUT WE ARE TO SUFFER WITH CHRIST , PICK UP OUR CROSS AND FOLLOW HIM, DO NOT RUN FROM THE CROSS, SUFFERING, RUN TO IT, EMBRACE IT, AS JESUS OUR SAVIOR DID FOR US TO BREAK THE HOLD SATAN HAS OVER EACH LIFE. CHRIST DIED FOR US AND WE MUST DIE TO SIN. THE CROSS IS THE OVERCOMING POWER OF THE HOLY GHOST TO BREAK THE CHAINS OF SATAN. GOD BLESS YOU AND I THANK YOU AGAIN.
Father, thank you so much for this. Right now my whole family is in quarantine AGAIN because of my grandson, who is 11 years old and special needs. He just tested positive for COVID. I am endeavoring to stay calm, pray, and trust Christ. Your words help a lot. Thank you.
Father Spyridon thank you and God for your decision to be here as you are speaking on how a simple man lost in this world might refind his way back to his path back home and to the Grace of God !
God bless you Father Spyridon!!! You know the topics needed for our soul!! This topic is so relevant!!! I humbly thank you for creating and sharing this video to all of us!!! This assisted me greatly!!! Please continue to pray for all of us!!! We pray for you as well!!!
Thank you father! Have recently subscribed to your videos and they are such a blessing! I was especially fond of this one. You do a wonderful job of putting so much excellent content into such a brief lesson. God bless you!
Thank you Father Spyridon. Your messages about Christ delivered in nature, are so full of wisdom, and truth. They soothe my soul, and bring me peace. I thank God for your videos that reach so many people to encourage them in their journey to Christ
We can all identify with this. It can seem so hard sometimes, but in the end, there is only one true answer to our troubles - Jesus. Then things begin to take a true perspective. Thank you again, dear Father. Keep well and God bless.
Fear is a lack of FAITH. Saint Matthew 5:39 But I say to you not to resist evil: but if one strike thee on thy right cheek, turn to him also the other.
Father Spyridon I am going through an almost unbearable difficulty with anxiety and fear, coupled with panic attacks, and feelings of anger. I have prayed fervently to our Lord for deliverance and He has not lifted it at all. How can I not become despondent? Before all this happened Christ was my everything, I attended services regularly, served as a reader, and was living the dream in the Church. I don't understand where my Christ is in all of this and how to move forward and stop looking back. God help me and deliver me form falling into despair
First, remember that no matter what you feel, Christ is with you. Our faith in him is not based on feelings, so trust that He has not left you. The kind of anxiety you describe may have spiritual, psychological and circumstantial causes. There may be sudden difficulties you are dealing with, or perhaps you have been involved with something that has led to this condition. if you can, please contact me privately through facebook so that we can communicate. god bless you. +
Beautiful message Dear Father Spyridon as they bless me and i share with others... Isaiah 26:3-5 Amplified Bible, Classic Edition 3 You will guard him and keep him in perfect and constant peace whose mind [both its inclination and its character] is stayed on You, because he commits himself to You, leans on You, and hopes confidently in You. 4 So trust in the Lord (commit yourself to Him, lean on Him, hope confidently in Him) forever; for the Lord God is an everlasting Rock [the Rock of Ages]. 5 For He has brought down the inhabitants of the height, the lofty city; He lays it low, lays it low to the ground; He brings it even to the dust Isaiah 26:3 King James Version 3 Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.
Thank You father from a young man I do believe in our Lord & loosing my soul is the biggest fear.earthly things don't bother me I have my family & a roof over my head.iv even decided to not Mary & try & live the life of the monks on the mountain.my spiritual father won't give me holy communion because I was fornicating ie a had a girl friend for companionship. But I can now live without that sin unles it is gods will to Mary I whant I'm at a peaceful place now.and if all goes to plan I hope next year I can come to the mountain & I will personally look you up to get some advice & blessing.
Thank you for this lesson. This helps me a lot when dealing with physical pain. Can you make a video about animals? Can there be animals in the paradise? I have heard couple opposite theories, but I don't know what to believe.
The things the Catholics teach like the 3 days of darkness make me believe the church could be in error. I am a protestant but I would like to know more about orthodoxy. I wish to seek the true church of christ.
If you wish to see the Catholic Church’s errors brought manifest, look at Clown Mass where pizza and Pepsi Eucharist were handed out in the Vatican and the pope and his cardinals allowing the pagan earth goddess pachamama to be worshiped on the law of the Vatican with the pope and many cardinals in attendance. I was born southern baptist, and was going to convert to Roman Catholicism till I found out all of that. It lead me to research the Orthodox Church and it’s doctrine. Jay Dyer on UA-cam is smart and teaches the more theological aspects of orthodoxy, but he’s very proud imo. Fr. Seraphim Rose wrote a very good book called Orthodoxy and the Religion of the future that I found incredibly helpful at teaching me Protestant errors I still had and have with me along with the coming of the anti christ, and our Fr. Spyridon in this video wrote a sequel to it called Orthodoxy and the Kingdom of Satan that I’m in the middle of and am enjoying. I hope you find Christ brother.
@@constable117 I have just been troubled. I have a hard time figuring out things like if we should be worshipping on the sabbath and things like that. I have delved into many other denominations and it has left me confused.
@@DuzzinsSama Sabbath had found it's fulfillment in Christ Jesus. He said: "Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I WILL GIVE YOU REST." (Mat 11, 28) He is our rest 24/7 and not just one day of the week. In fact, all OT commandments have found fulfillment in Christ. For example... second commandment was saying - do not picture anything because I am yet to come, you do not know how to picture Me... and He came and we saw Him and we can picture Him ever since. May peace be with you.!
Interesting. I never thought before about the fact that the disciples obeyed Christ's direction to put out into the water before the storm (which, presumably, He could foresee! 😅). Like Pentecost stands in contrast to Babel, I think of His appearance to Peter & Co. on the shore post-Resurrection as a counterpoint to this incident (forgive my license with the dialogue 😏): "Hey, there's a TON of fish just right over there -- no storms, I promise...." 😉
Father I'm 47 year old I was born an orthodox I was even fortunate to see mount athos at 21 the iner peace was behond. The last 10 years iv struggled with chronic pain & pain meds adiction. From working all my life I'm now on a pention.but due to my pore health iv developed bad habits one is lazines which I enjoy house bound but I don't go to church I always whant to be in loose clothing because iv my weight which enables me doing certain task.i do have a spiritual father but I won't help my self why father?if you could give me some advice I'd apreciate it.
hello John, there are many ways we can fall into what you describe. But there are similarly things we can do to fight it. Remembrance of judgement and death can sharpen our sense of time and activity, Chronic pain can be exhausting, and many people find it hard to concentrate when they are dealing with physical ailments. perhaps you could use your time to start praying for people - lots of people. Build up a routine of prayer - something that is manageable and won't cause you to become disheartened if you fail. Does your priest bring you Holy Communion? If not you must ask him to. When the structure of work is removed many people suddenly find it difficult to use their time positively. We are all vulnerable to laziness and it is not unique to you. If you can, see the time you have a s a gift, a blessing, an opportunity to pray in ways that people who are involved with worldly activities may not be able to do. God bless you John.
I'm Orthodox, but I get the sense that if the entire world would have converted centuries ago, that the saints insistence on suffering all things without resistance, quietly accepting that all things come from God, would mean that there would be no vaccines, no antibiotics, no epidemiology, no space travel, etc. These things are ambitious endeavours that come from a disgust with the suffering in the world, and a strong desire to learn and know the truth in nature.
The desire to bring relief to others is a good Christian endeavour. However, the saints encourage us to approach our own ordeals with patience and acceptance. Let us all work to help one another in their suffering while thinking nothing of our own temptations - a difficult calling to aspire to.
Father Spyridon, I want to know what version of the Bible to get that stays true to the source material. I feel the Bible have been corrupted as time has passed. I of coarse would need an English version. I enjoy your videos very much and wish I could attend your Church. God Bless
Being in The Orthodox Church doesn't mean a physical building. You can attend Church ... by Prayer, the Gospels, The New Testament, the cycle of the year, and celebrating the Feasts and Fasts. That's the medicine of the Church that makes us available to the healing Christ brings by Grace leading unto Salvation day by day.
1 Saint John 4:20 If any man say: I love God, and hateth his brother; he is a liar. For he that loveth not his brother whom he seeth, how can he love God whom he seeth not?
You`re deeply mistaken father Spyridon! Material well-being, being in a good health, having a family and a stable material income, all those things make life beautiful! If life in itself is so bad, then why do you keep saying it is beautiful? What makes life beautiful?
Materialism is a trap for the soul. Remember rich guy who approached Christ... and he told him to sell all of his possessions. Of course, Orthodoxy is not asking parishioners to do it literally but preaches necessity of collecting riches in the Heavens and not on Earth. We strive to focus on Heavens and "all these things shall be added to you" (Luke 12,31).
@@johnnyd2383 Well, all your assertions regarding being well-to-do in life is false. First of all, money is absolutely necessary to live a normal life and sustain yourself. Secondly, being rich doesn`t automatically mean you`re a bad person. Money makes everything possible and easier. If life is so bad and meaningless and isn`t worth living, then why the hell did God create it? For what reason? I have never, in my whole life seen even a single believer who became rich just because he/she focused on Heaven; nothing was added to him/her. On the contrary, I`ve seen quite a few true believes whose lives were a total disaster. So, don`t tell me these fairy-tales about - be focused on God and all these things will be added to you. It`s a delusion. There`re thousands of millionaires and billionaires who never said a prayer in their lives but in spite of that, they became exceptionally wealthy in life.
@@eagleeye182 From your own words like these: "don`t tell me these fairy-tales about - be focused on God and all these things will be added to you. It`s a delusion"... I have no option but to conclude that you are putting your own opinions and conclusions above the Scriptures and even worse - you are calling God's words a "delusion". That is a blasphemy and abomination.! Pope in the making.! Sayonara...
@@johnnyd2383 I put life realities above else! Saying that being focused on God will make you rich or successful in life, is preposterous. Nobody has ever become rich by praying. Being healthy or wealthy in life doesn`t depend on whether you`re a true believer or not, absolutely. Okay, keep praying and when you become rich, drop me a line LOL You`re saying that God is omnipotent and that He can do absolutely everything, right? Ask Him to make you rich. Let`s see what happens.
@@eagleeye182 You are expressing deep belief in materialism that is plaguing the West big time. No wonder you are infected too. And no wonder West has gone astray when it comes to Christianity... so much so that many westerners thirsty of God are turning to Orthodoxy. And now while I am typing this I realize it is actually God's plan for a salvation of the faithful people in the West. Glory to Him.!
Recently I was chrismated in the orthodox church. Having spent my entire life as a protestant I basically know nothing..not wanting to take up my priests time 24/7 I so wished I had my very own priest....and here you are !! answering all my questions and helping me to be an overcomer that I never thought possible..how does one say Thank you, except to say thank you..
God bless Sharon....
Sharon Walters Hi Sharon God bless you I’m so happy for you. What advice would you give for other protestants? I am orthodox as well my best friend is protestant and is constantly trying to convert me. He thinks Orthodoxy is heresy
@@SunshineCarpetCleaning I was pagan, then protestant, now currently in the process of joining the orthodox church. Protestants tend to think orthodox and Roman catholic worship the Theotokos and Icons. It's just not knowing. The history is there. Unchanging. The same church since Christ was here.
Xhelle Of The Forests & Fields Yup, I was ignorant as a Protestant too. I had it all wrong. I’m blessed to have found Orthodoxy.
I am catholic but I have a huge pull towards orthodox - theosis and the prayer of the heart. Blessings to you all
You are doing such a beautiful work on youtube. Please keep the videos coming.
0:33 Walking on Water 💧
2:12 Boat 🛶 In A Storm ⛈
3:03 Soul
4:01 The Strength To Overcome Difficulties
4:34
4:51
Thank you Father. Putting my trust and faith in Christ is exactly the message I needed to hear today. Blessings to all!
Reading your kindle book, Fire on the Lips @ the moment, during night time. Was troubled and confused while praying in the watch, but after a time saying the Jesus prayer it brought tears … asking Sts Seraphim Sarov, John Maximovich, Katerina, and Sophrony of Essex for help brought peace. Lord Jesus … have mercy upon us.
Just what I needed to hear!! Praise Jesus!
Thank! Vainglory!
I was fearing of the persecution of people for being a Christian. But God send this video to me!!!!
Thank you for this message. This has come at just the right time in my life. I am currently going through some health problems that are tough to deal with and I'm praying everyday for healing. It's true that sometimes our troubles won't disappear but I know the Lord will give me the faith, trust and strength in Him alone. I have faith that this will draw me closer to the Lord. Please keep me in your prayers. Praise the Lord Jesus Christ no matter what.
THIS IS VERY HELPFUL FOR ME.
I THANK YOU FOR DEALING WITH THIS SUBJECT. THIS IS WHAT I GOT OUT OF IT ,THANKS BE TO GOD.
WE ARE NOT TO DESIRE TO GET OUT OF OUR SUFFERING, BUT WE ARE TO SUFFER WITH CHRIST , PICK UP OUR CROSS AND FOLLOW HIM, DO NOT RUN FROM THE CROSS, SUFFERING, RUN TO IT, EMBRACE IT, AS JESUS OUR SAVIOR DID FOR US TO BREAK THE HOLD SATAN HAS OVER EACH LIFE. CHRIST DIED FOR US AND WE MUST DIE TO SIN.
THE CROSS IS THE OVERCOMING POWER OF THE HOLY GHOST TO BREAK THE CHAINS OF SATAN.
GOD BLESS YOU AND I THANK YOU AGAIN.
Father, thank you so much for this. Right now my whole family is in quarantine AGAIN because of my grandson, who is 11 years old and special needs. He just tested positive for COVID. I am endeavoring to stay calm, pray, and trust Christ. Your words help a lot. Thank you.
Needed this video today.
The love and salvation of Jesus is a free gift from Him that we do not deserve! Ephesians 2:8-9
Amin
Thank you, Father! The LORD wanted me to hear this. Please pray for me to follow CHRIST faithfully without fears.
The worst is fear of man..the power they have over your life..Lord!
Same keep winning souls for christ
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on a sinner.
Thank you for your words Father.
Excellent, just excellent - thank you very much!
Just truth!!!!thanks..God blessing
Thank you Father Spyridon
Beautiful! Thank you, Father.
Father Spyridon thank you and God for your decision to be here as you are speaking on how a simple man lost in this world might refind his way back to his path back home and to the Grace of God !
Thank you for this encouraging word, Father!
God bless you Father Spyridon!!! You know the topics needed for our soul!! This topic is so relevant!!! I humbly thank you for creating and sharing this video to all of us!!! This assisted me greatly!!! Please continue to pray for all of us!!! We pray for you as well!!!
Father spyridon pray for me I embark on a great journey that scares me
I passed the first trial but there are 5 more to go Jesus is with me
Passed the 2nd trial
Thank you for this Father Spyridon. I have just recently discovered your videos and find them very beneficial. Blessings!!
It is good to know they are of some use. God bless you and thank you.
@@FatherSpyridonROCOR i have anxiety and fear that i can't go outside the door alone
my name is Maria..can you pray father Spyridon for me?🙇♀️
@@youyou9198I will pray for you. God bless
I feel drawn to the things this brother says, because what he is sharing is Gospel truth!
A beautiful message, concise and pertinent. Thank you and God bless.
Lord Jesus Christ , Son of God , have mercy on me a sinner.
Thank you for your words Father.
Thank you so much, Father Spyridon.
Very good job Father that You are present here and maintain your mission. Thanks!!
Thank you! Love In Christ!
Very well said and done. Thank You Father. CROSS IS THE WAY TO HEAVEN , difficult way, not easy way.
thank you father on this useful words
This video came up on my feed at the right time. Such a blessing, thank you
Thank you father! Have recently subscribed to your videos and they are such a blessing! I was especially fond of this one. You do a wonderful job of putting so much excellent content into such a brief lesson. God bless you!
Thank you Dan, God bless you.
Thank you for your work, Father. Please bless us.
Thank you Father Spyridon. Your messages about Christ delivered in nature, are so full of wisdom, and truth. They soothe my soul, and bring me peace. I thank God for your videos that reach so many people to encourage them in their journey to Christ
We can all identify with this. It can seem so hard sometimes, but in the end, there is only one true answer to our troubles - Jesus. Then things begin to take a true perspective. Thank you again, dear Father. Keep well and God bless.
such peace from God our Father when He brings me to your teachings when I need it most. Thank you always and God bless.
Thank you, Father.
Amin brother in Christ. Well presented. We must surrender to his power fully.
God Bless you father🙏☦️thank you
This message is a very good help in times (especially at this time of dread b/c of the Coronavirus) of fear!
A powerful teaching. Thank you, Father.
4:17, quotations of saints about overcoming fear.
Thank you father, just what I need.
Thank you so much for this message.
Sărut-mâna, părinte!
And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death." Revelation 12:11
2:10, 3:00, the instructive teaching of St.Gregory.
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Those are some sick orthodox beats you be jammin at the end of the vid.
Fully astounding
Thank you may God bless
5:10, quotation of Justin Martyr. A very searching statement!
Thank you, Fr.
Fear is a lack of FAITH.
Saint Matthew 5:39
But I say to you not to resist evil: but if one strike thee on thy right cheek, turn to him also the other.
Father Spyridon I am going through an almost unbearable difficulty with anxiety and fear, coupled with panic attacks, and feelings of anger. I have prayed fervently to our Lord for deliverance and He has not lifted it at all. How can I not become despondent? Before all this happened Christ was my everything, I attended services regularly, served as a reader, and was living the dream in the Church. I don't understand where my Christ is in all of this and how to move forward and stop looking back. God help me and deliver me form falling into despair
First, remember that no matter what you feel, Christ is with you. Our faith in him is not based on feelings, so trust that He has not left you. The kind of anxiety you describe may have spiritual, psychological and circumstantial causes. There may be sudden difficulties you are dealing with, or perhaps you have been involved with something that has led to this condition. if you can, please contact me privately through facebook so that we can communicate. god bless you. +
I have the same problems, brother. I was crying while reading your post. God have mercy on us!
I go through a similar sitiuation.How do you feel now? For me I can feel His help and hope.
@@cezarmorariu527 hi brother, yes i am feeling his love and strength more and more. It’s been tough but he is faithful! 🙏🏻
Beautiful message Dear Father Spyridon as they bless me and i share with others...
Isaiah 26:3-5
Amplified Bible, Classic Edition
3 You will guard him and keep him in perfect and constant peace whose mind [both its inclination and its character] is stayed on You, because he commits himself to You, leans on You, and hopes confidently in You.
4 So trust in the Lord (commit yourself to Him, lean on Him, hope confidently in Him) forever; for the Lord God is an everlasting Rock [the Rock of Ages].
5 For He has brought down the inhabitants of the height, the lofty city; He lays it low, lays it low to the ground; He brings it even to the dust
Isaiah 26:3
King James Version
3 Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.
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Thank You father from a young man I do believe in our Lord & loosing my soul is the biggest fear.earthly things don't bother me I have my family & a roof over my head.iv even decided to not Mary & try & live the life of the monks on the mountain.my spiritual father won't give me holy communion because I was fornicating ie a had a girl friend for companionship. But I can now live without that sin unles it is gods will to Mary I whant I'm at a peaceful place now.and if all goes to plan I hope next year I can come to the mountain & I will personally look you up to get some advice & blessing.
Thank you for this lesson. This helps me a lot when dealing with physical pain. Can you make a video about animals? Can there be animals in the paradise? I have heard couple opposite theories, but I don't know what to believe.
The things the Catholics teach like the 3 days of darkness make me believe the church could be in error. I am a protestant but I would like to know more about orthodoxy. I wish to seek the true church of christ.
If you wish to see the Catholic Church’s errors brought manifest, look at Clown Mass where pizza and Pepsi Eucharist were handed out in the Vatican and the pope and his cardinals allowing the pagan earth goddess pachamama to be worshiped on the law of the Vatican with the pope and many cardinals in attendance. I was born southern baptist, and was going to convert to Roman Catholicism till I found out all of that. It lead me to research the Orthodox Church and it’s doctrine. Jay Dyer on UA-cam is smart and teaches the more theological aspects of orthodoxy, but he’s very proud imo. Fr. Seraphim Rose wrote a very good book called Orthodoxy and the Religion of the future that I found incredibly helpful at teaching me Protestant errors I still had and have with me along with the coming of the anti christ, and our Fr. Spyridon in this video wrote a sequel to it called Orthodoxy and the Kingdom of Satan that I’m in the middle of and am enjoying. I hope you find Christ brother.
@@constable117 I have just been troubled. I have a hard time figuring out things like if we should be worshipping on the sabbath and things like that. I have delved into many other denominations and it has left me confused.
@@DuzzinsSama Sabbath had found it's fulfillment in Christ Jesus. He said: "Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I WILL GIVE YOU REST." (Mat 11, 28) He is our rest 24/7 and not just one day of the week. In fact, all OT commandments have found fulfillment in Christ. For example... second commandment was saying - do not picture anything because I am yet to come, you do not know how to picture Me... and He came and we saw Him and we can picture Him ever since. May peace be with you.!
1:27, a very godly idea!
#PrayForAmerica
Interesting. I never thought before about the fact that the disciples obeyed Christ's direction to put out into the water before the storm (which, presumably, He could foresee! 😅). Like Pentecost stands in contrast to Babel, I think of His appearance to Peter & Co. on the shore post-Resurrection as a counterpoint to this incident (forgive my license with the dialogue 😏): "Hey, there's a TON of fish just right over there -- no storms, I promise...." 😉
4:08, quotations of Orthodox saints.
Congratulations Father on 6000 subscribers
Outstanding
Father I'm 47 year old I was born an orthodox I was even fortunate to see mount athos at 21 the iner peace was behond. The last 10 years iv struggled with chronic pain & pain meds adiction. From working all my life I'm now on a pention.but due to my pore health iv developed bad habits one is lazines which I enjoy house bound but I don't go to church I always whant to be in loose clothing because iv my weight which enables me doing certain task.i do have a spiritual father but I won't help my self why father?if you could give me some advice I'd apreciate it.
hello John, there are many ways we can fall into what you describe. But there are similarly things we can do to fight it. Remembrance of judgement and death can sharpen our sense of time and activity, Chronic pain can be exhausting, and many people find it hard to concentrate when they are dealing with physical ailments. perhaps you could use your time to start praying for people - lots of people. Build up a routine of prayer - something that is manageable and won't cause you to become disheartened if you fail. Does your priest bring you Holy Communion? If not you must ask him to. When the structure of work is removed many people suddenly find it difficult to use their time positively. We are all vulnerable to laziness and it is not unique to you. If you can, see the time you have a s a gift, a blessing, an opportunity to pray in ways that people who are involved with worldly activities may not be able to do. God bless you John.
Amen
4:07, quotes of the saints.
Yes
Great video
I'm Orthodox, but I get the sense that if the entire world would have converted centuries ago, that the saints insistence on suffering all things without resistance, quietly accepting that all things come from God, would mean that there would be no vaccines, no antibiotics, no epidemiology, no space travel, etc. These things are ambitious endeavours that come from a disgust with the suffering in the world, and a strong desire to learn and know the truth in nature.
The desire to bring relief to others is a good Christian endeavour. However, the saints encourage us to approach our own ordeals with patience and acceptance. Let us all work to help one another in their suffering while thinking nothing of our own temptations - a difficult calling to aspire to.
Father, could you tell me where the quote from Abba Joseph the Thesbite can be found?
Wonderful
FAITH KNOWS NO FEAR; AS CALYPSO SAID "GO OUT BEYOND THE SURF & SPRAY" I.E. WALK ON WATER;
SEE IT FROM A HIGHER PERSPECTIVE.
Father Spyridon, I want to know what version of the Bible to get that stays true to the source material. I feel the Bible have been corrupted as time has passed. I of coarse would need an English version. I enjoy your videos very much and wish I could attend your Church. God Bless
Being in The Orthodox Church doesn't mean a physical building.
You can attend Church ... by Prayer, the Gospels, The New Testament, the cycle of the year, and celebrating the Feasts and Fasts. That's the medicine of the Church that makes us available to the healing Christ brings by Grace leading unto Salvation day by day.
The king James version is the least corrupt. English speaking orthodox Christians use it mainly
@@katherinecross8059 the Orthodox study Bible...!
@@jamesgayok the Orthodox study Bible..and the orthodox prayer book.....
2:12, 3:00, St. Gregory quotes
Hey Father Spyridon, I have a question. Is there any hope for a person who relapses?
To fall is human, to fall and not get back up is demonic
after kill all enemies , no fear anymore
1 Saint John 4:20
If any man say: I love God, and hateth his brother; he is a liar. For he that loveth not his brother whom he seeth, how can he love God whom he seeth not?
You`re deeply mistaken father Spyridon! Material well-being, being in a good health, having a family and a stable material income, all those things make life beautiful! If life in itself is so bad, then why do you keep saying it is beautiful? What makes life beautiful?
Materialism is a trap for the soul. Remember rich guy who approached Christ... and he told him to sell all of his possessions. Of course, Orthodoxy is not asking parishioners to do it literally but preaches necessity of collecting riches in the Heavens and not on Earth. We strive to focus on Heavens and "all these things shall be added to you" (Luke 12,31).
@@johnnyd2383 Well, all your assertions regarding being well-to-do in life is false. First of all, money is absolutely necessary to live a normal life and sustain yourself. Secondly, being rich doesn`t automatically mean you`re a bad person. Money makes everything possible and easier. If life is so bad and meaningless and isn`t worth living, then why the hell did God create it? For what reason? I have never, in my whole life seen even a single believer who became rich just because he/she focused on Heaven; nothing was added to him/her. On the contrary, I`ve seen quite a few true believes whose lives were a total disaster. So, don`t tell me these fairy-tales about - be focused on God and all these things will be added to you. It`s a delusion. There`re thousands of millionaires and billionaires who never said a prayer in their lives but in spite of that, they became exceptionally wealthy in life.
@@eagleeye182 From your own words like these: "don`t tell me these fairy-tales about - be focused on God and all these things will be added to you. It`s a delusion"... I have no option but to conclude that you are putting your own opinions and conclusions above the Scriptures and even worse - you are calling God's words a "delusion". That is a blasphemy and abomination.! Pope in the making.! Sayonara...
@@johnnyd2383 I put life realities above else! Saying that being focused on God will make you rich or successful in life, is preposterous. Nobody has ever become rich by praying. Being healthy or wealthy in life doesn`t depend on whether you`re a true believer or not, absolutely. Okay, keep praying and when you become rich, drop me a line LOL You`re saying that God is omnipotent and that He can do absolutely everything, right? Ask Him to make you rich. Let`s see what happens.
@@eagleeye182 You are expressing deep belief in materialism that is plaguing the West big time. No wonder you are infected too. And no wonder West has gone astray when it comes to Christianity... so much so that many westerners thirsty of God are turning to Orthodoxy. And now while I am typing this I realize it is actually God's plan for a salvation of the faithful people in the West. Glory to Him.!
Lord Jesus Christ , Son of God, have mercy on me a sinner.
Thank you for your words Father.
Amen
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me a sinner.
Thank you for your words Father.
Amen