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I have seven children, ages 27-8. My 21 year old daughter just disowned me today because of my Christian beliefs. She’s caught up in the LGBTQ lifestyle. Despite much practical love and treating her with respect, it’s not enough for her. If I can’t applaud her lifestyle I have no love in me. Today she shut the door on me completely. I feel like I’ve suffered a martyrdom today. Please pray for me.
My Lord this is truly painful To hear Please stay strong and keep praying for her ill pray too i assure the lord will not give up on her he is more powerful than us sooner or later she will repent☦
"I come bearin not a shield but a sword for I will put you in enmity with your fathers and brothers." Or something like that. I'd be terrified to be a parent today. Im sorry you rolled snake eyes for the time being. She isn't dead thankfully and there is still time.
@@ItsNotAllRainbows_and_Unicorns I think he's just a sheep married to a goat. It happens; I used to be seriously mocked and made fun of by my husband. Now, coming up on 17 years of marriage, he comes and asks me to pray with him when work is going badly, and loves watching these. Prayer can change people.
Communist soldiers had entered a village and ordered the people out of their homes as they confiscated items of value from therein. Bibles and Holy Icons were removed and burned in the street. The people were lined up outside and examined for any valuables. A guard came across an elderly woman wearing a Crucifix. He ripped the Crucifix from her neck and threw it into the fire. She looked at him and said, "You can take that away from me, but you will never take this away from me." as she made the Sign of the Cross. The soldier struck her with the butt of his rifle. This account of suffering and courage stuns and humbles me today just as it did fifty years ago when I heard it.
many Russian were sent to the north on trains to the gulags many in the barren landscape were thrown out of the moving trains into the frozen landscape to die...families never knowing what ever happened to them.
Father Spyridon, thank you again for your insight that is a gem in the midst of this most chaotic world and corrupt world. I have been focused on being so appreciative of every time I am able to participate in the Divine Liturgy because of the COVID-19 excuse for the state to shut down our Churches. Now that we are open again, I Thank God more than ever for the blessing of being able to participate.
Thank you father for your videos, i am greek orthodox living in albania and our goverment persecuted christians too ruined churches etc. Many people would keep their religion in secret and yet the goverment knew what they would do is after easter or christmas they would ask kids what they had yesterday for lunch or dinner and if it was anything festive or even boiled eggs they were persecuted.
Finally got my patron saint, my name is Zack and iv been a confessional Christian for a year now, i only heard about the Orthodox Church around October and I'm currently attending a parish and I'm going to become a catechumen and hope to be baptised soon, but for the last year I feel as if iv only been a Christian by name, I may have faith in Christ and I hope to be saved, but my works are dead and faith without works is dead, and yeah I could do better and when I do try and be a better Christian it never feels enough, because Saint Ignatius of Antioch said on his way to Rome that he was going to be martyred "so that he could be called a Christian" and my problem is I obsess with Theology and ideas and principles but have not room for those around me who need help, saint Ignatius reminded me that to be a true Christian requires alot, if he thought he needed to be martyred to be called a Christian then I wonder if I even am one sometimes, I care so much about doctrine and winning debates that I wonder whether I'm trying to convert people for Christs glory or my own glory, and as I was pondering this a post on my Instagram came up quoting Saint Ignatius of Antioch, and it says "Christianity is not about convincing people of certain ideas, but it is about inviting people to take part in the glory of Christ" -Saint Ignatius of Antioch, he was later martyred in Rome and he was eaten by lions just as Spyridon mentions, and since Ignatius said this about how we shouldnt be mainly convincing people of ideas but inviting them to Christ, it really struck me hard because that's what iv been failing to do this entire time, invite people to Christ.. I'm more interested in convincing people that I'm right about a certain subject, and yes u need to be able to get people to believe the religion first for them to convert but I go overboard alot of the time, I should just be able to say "Believe on the lord Jesus Christ and thou shalt be saved", but instead I go on a rant about philosophy of which I know very little, since it struck me really hard iv decided my baptism name shall be Ignatius, thank u St Ignatius, please pray for me and all of us☦️☦️☦️
Yea, O Lord Jesus Christ our God, by Your Holy Spirit, teach me good judgment and knowledge. Grant me to know Your truth before I go down into the grave. Maintain my life in this world until I may offer unto You worthy repentance. Take me not away in the midst of my days, nor while my mind is still blind. When You shalt be pleased to bring my life to an end, forewarn me that I may prepare my soul to come before You. Be with me, O Lord, at that dread hour and grant me the joy of salvation. Amen.
Father Spyridon, I read your book about your visit to Russia, your descriptions of the reality there was very moving. It pains me when the BBC bangs the war drum
Praise God, I have never heard more perfect since. The core to the truth of how we should stand. Always with our Lord Jesus Christ. Thank you for the reminder of those martyrs and how we should also martyr ourselves. Using this peace to get closer to God. An order to be ready for persecution. So many levels that makes perfect sense. Thank you have a wonderful day
"Say not unto thy neighbour, Go, and come again, and to morrow I will give; when thou hast it by thee. (Proverbs 3:28) " Devise not evil against thy neighbour, seeing He dwelleth securely by thee. " (Proverbs 3:29)
The development of this interior life is a difficult, yet necessary work. Once before, Batyushka, you explained how we must deny ourselves and take up our cross, something so simple, yet so difficult. Lord, have mercy!
I usually listen to Father Spyridon while eating or on the roads here in the US. I thank God before every video for allowing Fathers wise testimonies to fill my heart and mind. I genuinely feel uplifted and ready to face all evil after listening to you. May God bless you Father, in Jesus’ holy name, Amen.
Such a stern message and warning. The day is coming when this fate that came upon the fathers will one day be a reality here. Great message as always! I always glean truth and inspiration from your words. Thank you.
@@greghawkins549 In Canada, there was a law recently passed that said "conversion therapy" (the teaching of the Bible to, and prayers for, confused kids) is illegal, as well as classifying the Bible as a myth.
Matthew 23:8-10 King James Version 8 But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, even Christ; and all ye are brethren. 9 And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven. 10 Neither be ye called masters: for one is your Master, even Christ. Brother Spyridon, (if I may call you, 'brother?') your thoughts and speech concerning the Holy Bible topics that you referred to had great depth and profound TRUTH and LOVE of God, and for God. I was pleasantly surprised at the meaningfulness that you gave to God's Holy Word, and being in a deeper, closer walk with Him. Thank you. Sincerely, brother Chris
Thank you Father for your beautiful teaching. I am sure the Russian Martyrs are interceding for us now at the throne of God. They gave their fiat to the will of God in v difficult times. May we be blessed even with a little of their courage A gift of the Holy Spirit. God bless all. May God's Kingdom come His will be done on earth as it is in Heaven. Maranatha. I am Catholic find your teachings v uplifting. May God bless you always
I have a feeling in my bones that this persecution from our modern day Pharisees is coming and much closer than we think. I have not been an Orthodox Christian for a long time but I'm not sure if I have the spiritual development to face martyrdom. Father Spyridon, is there a particular saint to pray to in order to face martyrdom if that day arrives for us? Or do we continue to pray to Christ our Lord and our Lady Theotokos?
@Charl Jacobs It is almost surreal to think. Many years ago as a Roman Catholic I knew times were getting worse, but I could never imagine how insane it could get so quickly.
Sohn, do you listen to Fr. Peter Heers? That helps me. Following is a link to the Orthodox Ethos Podcast, explore and listen. ua-cam.com/users/OrthodoxEthosfeatured This chanting may bring some peace to your heart: Choir of the brethren of the Spaso-Preobrazhensky Valaam Monastery - North Athos ua-cam.com/video/NCVnWEEUfJk/v-deo.html
As a fellow believer in Yeshua I am more than willing to lay down my life if need be. It’s something I’ve accepted and I know God will give me the courage and strength in that time.
God bless you & your message. i got your book "Orthodoxy & kingdom of Satan". every Chrisian has to read this book. it opens your eyes to the reality that has been hidden from us. i know some stuff couldn't be said in the book but is a "must have" book. specially for young generation, before they fall victim for the system. God bless all of you
Pray for president of russia. "If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, He is a liar: for He that loveth not his brother whom He hath seen, how can He love God whom He hath not seen? " (1 John 4:20)
Today is Saint Charalambos According to the synaxarists, Charalambos was born and lived in Magnesia, Asia Minor, during the reign of Emperor Septimius Severus (192-211). When the Roman emperor unleashed relentless persecution against the Christians, Charalambos, who was then a priest, was arrested by order of the prefect Lucian. Lucian himself subjected him to horrific torture to deny his faith. When Charalambos openly proclaimed his faith, Lucianus tried to wound his body with his sword. But, miraculously, the hand with which he held the sword was cut off and hung on Charalambos's body. Then the Saint prayed and Lucianus's hand was glued to his body. Seeing this miracle, many of those present believed in the true God, among them the executioners Baptos and Porphyrios, who celebrate with Saint Charalambos on February 10. Humiliated, Lucianos ordered the beheading of Charalambos, after first sending him through the city.
Father pls pray to strengthen my will. To love God and neighbor..both myself and husband. Healing miracle of Mercy. For my Families. Convert heart, repent.
GOD BLESS YOU FATHER! I AM R. CATHOLIC AND RIGHT NOW IT IS SO SAD TO SEE FALSE SHEPHERDS WHO HAVE ABANDONED THE FLOCK AS THE WOLVES DESCENDED FROM THE HILLS. OUR LORD SEES THIS AND HE IS HAVING THEM EXPOSE THEMSELVES. THE FLOCK STAND FAST FOR OUR LORD WHO IS THE TRUE SHEPHERD WILLING TO LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR THE FLOCK.
Romans 12:1, I beseech you therefore brethren by the mercies of God that you present your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and acceptable to God which is your spiritual service! And be not conformed to this world but be ye transformed by the renewing of your minds that you may be able to prove what is the good, well pleasing, and perfect will of God. Shalom
I am a nearly returning Catholic. I am asking why our priests didn't martyr themselves. As foretold by the saints, the Catholic Church has been captured by satan. The mass has been modified to be a pagan ceremony, and those that go are clueless.
I was trying to get this across to a certain orthodox monk who was an extreme pacifist. You may not ever fight, or ever carry a gun. But don't you ever dare disparage those who fought and died to free you from those who would kill you for sport. Evil tyranny never stops because they just had a change of heart. They were toppled by good guys...with force, through violence. Be free to be martyred, but don't hate those who fight to stop the bloodshed. Freedom is paid for by the blood of soldiers and ordinary people who said No. Pray for those who fight for your freedom.
Might isn’t right Right is right The cycle will continue if you try and pay it back. Not everyone is called to a violent martyrs death. But those in clergy certainly have a duty to be martyrs in whichever way.
DO NOT FEAR GOING INTO THE LIGHT. The love that will overwhelm you has no earthly words to describe it other than AGAPE. 100% of all earthly thoughts will dissolve behind you. Some 365 times in scripture are the verses of FEAR NOT. Jesus is Lord.
Thank you for the message Father. I have some fear but I don’t understand why. A month ago I would’ve gladly died for Christ but not I think there is hesitancy and now I find myself instead of preparing for death, I pray for others instead and that evil might be destroyed and that the Church might be preserved. I don’t wish to die before going to Church and partaking in Confession and Holy Communion. Is this necessarily a bad thing not wanting to die? I wish to fight the spirits by prayer but I’m cowardly
It is not bad to want to live. God created love to be precious, and he gave us the instinct to preserve life. We are all cowards. All that matters is that you don't deny Christ if you ever have to chose between your life and Christ, He will give you the grace to strongly stand for Him despite any instincts or cowardice that tries to convince you to deny Christ to save your life. I pray you are blessed with a long, fulfilling life, and that you never have to face threat upon your life.
Ive had dreams of the end. We are right on its doorstep. Alot of Christians are in for a rude awakening. Persecution is coming. There will be many that fall away. Hang in to the end, even when threatened with the sword.
@@tdubbs934 I can see why you say that with all the apocalyptic signs and the pro sodomy propaganda completely everywhere around us, but doesn’t every generation believe they live in the end?
After the rapture of the 144K firstfruits, the seven last plagues of God's wrath will pour out upon the earth. Here is the patience of the saints: here are they that keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus. (The Jews keep the commandments of God, the Christians keep the faith of Jesus.) And I heard a voice from heaven saying to me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from now on: Yes, said the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors; and their works do follow them. A great multitude, which no man could number, of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood before the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palms in their hands; And cried with a loud voice, saying, Salvation to our God which sits on the throne, and to the Lamb. These are they which came out of great tribulation, and have washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. (How do they wash their robes in the blood of the Lamb and make them white? They martyred for the Lord in the great tribulation.) Revelation 14:1-5, 15:1, 16:1 Revelation 14:12-13 Revelation 7:9-17
Romans 4:8 Blessed is the man to whom the Lord will not impute sin. Revelation 3:12 Him that overcometh will I make a pillar in the temple of my God, and he shall go no more out: and I will write upon him the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, which is new Jerusalem, which cometh down out of heaven from my God: and I will write upon him my new name.
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I have seven children, ages 27-8. My 21 year old daughter just disowned me today because of my Christian beliefs. She’s caught up in the LGBTQ lifestyle. Despite much practical love and treating her with respect, it’s not enough for her. If I can’t applaud her lifestyle I have no love in me. Today she shut the door on me completely. I feel like I’ve suffered a martyrdom today. Please pray for me.
I’ll pray for you and your daughter. She may still come back with time and God’s help, if she chooses to listen to Him.
My Lord this is truly painful To hear Please stay strong and keep praying for her ill pray too i assure the lord will not give up on her he is more powerful than us sooner or later she will repent☦
I know how it feels. I’m sorry you’re going through this, sending prayers xx
Stay strong buddy, my older sister did the same to me.
Wanting to be with Jesus Christ you will suffer.
"I come bearin not a shield but a sword for I will put you in enmity with your fathers and brothers." Or something like that. I'd be terrified to be a parent today. Im sorry you rolled snake eyes for the time being. She isn't dead thankfully and there is still time.
My wife said, "You really enjoy listening to this priest."
Yes I do. I really appreciate the Father's spirit and voice.
God bless
Looks like she was annoyed that you don't listen to her instead XD
@@ItsNotAllRainbows_and_Unicorns I think he's just a sheep married to a goat. It happens; I used to be seriously mocked and made fun of by my husband. Now, coming up on 17 years of marriage, he comes and asks me to pray with him when work is going badly, and loves watching these. Prayer can change people.
My wife yelled at my friend, who introduced me to Orthodoxy.
"Love your neighbor as yourself"?
Communist soldiers had entered a village and ordered the people out of their homes as they confiscated items of value from therein. Bibles and Holy Icons were removed and burned in the street. The people were lined up outside and examined for any valuables. A guard came across an elderly woman wearing a Crucifix. He ripped the Crucifix from her neck and threw it into the fire. She looked at him and said, "You can take that away from me, but you will never take this away from me." as she made the Sign of the Cross. The soldier struck her with the butt of his rifle. This account of suffering and courage stuns and humbles me today just as it did fifty years ago when I heard it.
many Russian were sent to the north on trains to the gulags many in the barren landscape were thrown out of the moving trains into the frozen landscape to die...families never knowing what ever happened to them.
@@dojocho1894 May God grant them the Crown of Martyrdom and life eternal in His Heavenly Kingdom! 🙏
Dude…
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It is sad story that i didn't know
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God have mercy on me a sinner. Help me to take up my ✝️ and continue to follow you.🙏🙏🙏
I urge everyone that can to visit Holy Trinity Monastery in Jordanville, NY. The iconagraphy of the new martyrs there is quite sobering.
My brother John was laid to rest their he reposed at the age of 53 he passed on 12/7/21☦️☦️☦️ Such a beautiful place ☦️☦️☦️ Glory to God in all ☦️☦️☦️
I just checked...this is only 3 hours from me. I'll be visiting for sure, thank you!
Holy trinity monastery is wonderful! We love father Theodore!
@@ebbflowvibe2336 Visit there website ☦️ ☦️☦️
@@petergunn9149 Yes I did earlier today!
Father Spyridon, thank you again for your insight that is a gem in the midst of this most chaotic world and corrupt world. I have been focused on being so appreciative of every time I am able to participate in the Divine Liturgy because of the COVID-19 excuse for the state to shut down our Churches. Now that we are open again, I Thank God more than ever for the blessing of being able to participate.
Thank you father for your videos, i am greek orthodox living in albania and our goverment persecuted christians too ruined churches etc. Many people would keep their religion in secret and yet the goverment knew what they would do is after easter or christmas they would ask kids what they had yesterday for lunch or dinner and if it was anything festive or even boiled eggs they were persecuted.
A sobering but uplifting message.
Finally got my patron saint, my name is Zack and iv been a confessional Christian for a year now, i only heard about the Orthodox Church around October and I'm currently attending a parish and I'm going to become a catechumen and hope to be baptised soon, but for the last year I feel as if iv only been a Christian by name, I may have faith in Christ and I hope to be saved, but my works are dead and faith without works is dead, and yeah I could do better and when I do try and be a better Christian it never feels enough, because Saint Ignatius of Antioch said on his way to Rome that he was going to be martyred "so that he could be called a Christian" and my problem is I obsess with Theology and ideas and principles but have not room for those around me who need help, saint Ignatius reminded me that to be a true Christian requires alot, if he thought he needed to be martyred to be called a Christian then I wonder if I even am one sometimes, I care so much about doctrine and winning debates that I wonder whether I'm trying to convert people for Christs glory or my own glory, and as I was pondering this a post on my Instagram came up quoting Saint Ignatius of Antioch, and it says "Christianity is not about convincing people of certain ideas, but it is about inviting people to take part in the glory of Christ" -Saint Ignatius of Antioch, he was later martyred in Rome and he was eaten by lions just as Spyridon mentions, and since Ignatius said this about how we shouldnt be mainly convincing people of ideas but inviting them to Christ, it really struck me hard because that's what iv been failing to do this entire time, invite people to Christ.. I'm more interested in convincing people that I'm right about a certain subject, and yes u need to be able to get people to believe the religion first for them to convert but I go overboard alot of the time, I should just be able to say "Believe on the lord Jesus Christ and thou shalt be saved", but instead I go on a rant about philosophy of which I know very little, since it struck me really hard iv decided my baptism name shall be Ignatius, thank u St Ignatius, please pray for me and all of us☦️☦️☦️
You convert people by leading as an example. Do this by becoming better. Obey your spiritual father and humbly kill your desires.
I feel you on this brother. I struggle with similar issues. God bless, pray for me
@@zacharymartin5629 your name is Zachary too, God bless you and yes u shall be in my prayers
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Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me a sinner.
Thank you for your words Father.
Yea, O Lord Jesus Christ our God,
by Your Holy Spirit, teach me good judgment and knowledge.
Grant me to know Your truth before I go down into the grave.
Maintain my life in this world until I may offer unto You worthy repentance.
Take me not away in the midst of my days, nor while my mind is still blind.
When You shalt be pleased to bring my life to an end,
forewarn me that I may prepare my soul to come before You.
Be with me, O Lord, at that dread hour and grant me the joy of salvation.
Amen.
Father Spyridon, I read your book about your visit to Russia, your descriptions of the reality there was very moving. It pains me when the BBC bangs the war drum
Your teachings are always what I need to hear. Thank you from the bottom of my heart
Your timing is always incredible. Always exactly what I needed to hear exactly when I needed to hear it.
Praise God, I have never heard more perfect since. The core to the truth of how we should stand. Always with our Lord Jesus Christ. Thank you for the reminder of those martyrs and how we should also martyr ourselves. Using this peace to get closer to God. An order to be ready for persecution. So many levels that makes perfect sense. Thank you have a wonderful day
May the Holy Martyrs who are in Christ's presence eternally, pray for us who are unworthy even to say their names.
God bless you father.
We love you father Spyridon! Thank you from Romania!!
Venerable Spyridon. As you once said to follow JESUS CHRIST is such a very very high calling. I thank you for your ministry and encouragement.
"Say not unto thy neighbour, Go, and come again, and to morrow I will give; when thou hast it by thee.
(Proverbs 3:28)
" Devise not evil against thy neighbour, seeing He dwelleth securely by thee. "
(Proverbs 3:29)
Glory to the Father, The Son of God/Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit, amen. Love is the bridge to everything in the name of Jesus.
I am named after a new martyr of Russia, St. Alexander Jacobson, he was jewish too before he became Orthodox, my new name is Alexandra!
The development of this interior life is a difficult, yet necessary work. Once before, Batyushka, you explained how we must deny ourselves and take up our cross, something so simple, yet so difficult. Lord, have mercy!
I usually listen to Father Spyridon while eating or on the roads here in the US. I thank God before every video for allowing Fathers wise testimonies to fill my heart and mind. I genuinely feel uplifted and ready to face all evil after listening to you. May God bless you Father, in Jesus’ holy name, Amen.
Thank you for your education.
Martyrdom goes on today. Clergy are killed guarding the Icons from theft. Thank you Father Spyridon.
Such a stern message and warning. The day is coming when this fate that came upon the fathers will one day be a reality here. Great message as always! I always glean truth and inspiration from your words. Thank you.
Feels to me like it is already here but in a different form; a form more like the story of the frog in a pot of warm water.
@@greghawkins549 In Canada, there was a law recently passed that said "conversion therapy" (the teaching of the Bible to, and prayers for, confused kids) is illegal, as well as classifying the Bible as a myth.
The day is already here !...as a matter of fact that day has been here for 2,000 years !....☦️
ua-cam.com/video/9WdQ7W77mFA/v-deo.html
This is so true in many ways.
God Bless you Father.
May our Holy Mother always look over you so that you can continue the righteous work that you do. ☦️🌺
Thank you for the wisdom and teachings.
Thank you. Most people do not know these truths. We parish for lack of knowledge. Love you father Spyridon
May God always bless you with His Spirit's grace and wisdom so all of us can benefit from your wonderful homilies.
wise words that if by the power that only Christ can provide are followed, will cause mountains to move
Good word Father!
Matthew 23:8-10
King James Version
8 But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, even Christ; and all ye are brethren.
9 And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven.
10 Neither be ye called masters: for one is your Master, even Christ.
Brother Spyridon, (if I may call you, 'brother?')
your thoughts and speech concerning the Holy Bible topics that you referred to had great depth and profound TRUTH and LOVE of God, and for God.
I was pleasantly surprised at the meaningfulness that you gave to God's Holy Word, and being in a deeper, closer walk with Him.
Thank you.
Sincerely, brother Chris
I love your videos, Father Spyridon, Thank you for making them! 🙏✨☦️
I would love to see Father Spyridon have conversations with Jay Dyer. A true blessing it would be.
Jay said he reached out to Father. I hope Father agrees God Willing.
@@zzgrom I know, hopefully we can get some dialogue between the two. We shall see in time, England is lucky to have such an amazing man as him.
Thank you, Father Spyridon. ❤
THANK-YOU FATHER BLESSED !!!
OUTSTANDING !!!
Thank you Father for your beautiful teaching. I am sure the Russian Martyrs are interceding for us now at the throne of God. They gave their fiat to the will of God in v difficult times. May we be blessed even with a little of their courage
A gift of the Holy Spirit.
God bless all.
May God's Kingdom come His will be done on earth as it is in Heaven. Maranatha.
I am Catholic find your teachings v uplifting. May God bless you always
DEAR FATHER IT S A BLESSING TO LISTEN TO YOUR MEANINGFUL FULL OF HUMAN WARMTH HOMILIES.DEEPLY APPRECIATE YOUR AUTHENTIC WAY OF SPEAKING🐈
LORD MAKE US INSTRUMENT OF THEE PEACE WHERE THERE IS HATRED LET US FIND LOVE... !!!
Wake-up call. Important message for readiness which Christ has warned us to be vigilant. Thank you Father Spyridon
I have a feeling in my bones that this persecution from our modern day Pharisees is coming and much closer than we think. I have not been an Orthodox Christian for a long time but I'm not sure if I have the spiritual development to face martyrdom. Father Spyridon, is there a particular saint to pray to in order to face martyrdom if that day arrives for us? Or do we continue to pray to Christ our Lord and our Lady Theotokos?
@Charl Jacobs It is almost surreal to think. Many years ago as a Roman Catholic I knew times were getting worse, but I could never imagine how insane it could get so quickly.
@Charl Jacobs I will pray for you as well. Lord have mercy.
@Luke God bless you as well. I do hope that my faith makes me both a better Christian and better man.
Sohn, do you listen to Fr. Peter Heers? That helps me. Following is a link to the Orthodox Ethos Podcast, explore and listen. ua-cam.com/users/OrthodoxEthosfeatured This chanting may bring some peace to your heart: Choir of the brethren of the Spaso-Preobrazhensky Valaam Monastery - North Athos ua-cam.com/video/NCVnWEEUfJk/v-deo.html
@@greghawkins549 the first Chant there is the Slavonic translation of Agni Parthene. Takes my breath away.
God bless you, Fr. Spyridon
I think martyrdom isn't something we should seek, but rather something we should be prepared to accept should God ever call for us to do so
God bless you Father and thanks for taking the time to connect with us !
As a fellow believer in Yeshua I am more than willing to lay down my life if need be. It’s something I’ve accepted and I know God will give me the courage and strength in that time.
Thank you for sharing your very rich insights into the beauty, love and inner peace available when we follow the path set by jesus christ
Let God Arise And His Enemies Be Scattered ☦️☦️☦️ The martyrs are the TRIUMPH ☦️☦️☦️
God bless you for these words, I was in need for this! Amin!
I’d never heard of living martyrdom before, thank you!!
Pray for me in the west.
Yes! Thank you.
💯 like a soccer/football player that knows how to kick a ball into orbit. So down to earth+honest that it's radical.
God bless you & your message. i got your book "Orthodoxy & kingdom of Satan". every Chrisian has to read this book. it opens your eyes to the reality that has been hidden from us. i know some stuff couldn't be said in the book but is a "must have" book. specially for young generation, before they fall victim for the system. God bless all of you
It’s the blood of the martyrs that made the way for the Church. Jesus Mercy
Thank you, Father Spyridon. Although I know these things already , I need your words to fish them out if my conscience.
A powerful message. The materialists have bloody hands. Thank you for creating and sharing this material.
Amen thank you for these words we need our soul and Christ guard these two and don’t lose them!
thankyou father
Second best thing to having my own monastic Father.
Thank you. Your empathy, understanding, and steadfast commitment to Christ is always uplifting and, may I say it, sobering as well.
Thank you for this message. I've been feeling devastated and sad all the time lately.
Pray for president of russia.
"If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, He is a liar: for He that loveth not his brother whom He hath seen, how can He love God whom He hath not seen? "
(1 John 4:20)
Thank you Father Spyridon, I long for your posts. God bless you always
Love and peace. Tim
✝👑.. Great video father.
Calm and a patient man who always helps me God bless you
"The lives of the martyrs are not victims but victors."
amen brother
I am struggling. Back and forth, back and forth. I feel like I’m being taken for a ride. Thank you for your videos Father Spyridon.
No sin is worth your everlasting life.
🤩💪😘🔥Thank You Father Spyridon
Amen Amen Amen.
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Thank you Father Spyridon 🙏
This was a very inspiring homily, Father!
Today is Saint Charalambos According to the synaxarists, Charalambos was born and lived in Magnesia, Asia Minor, during the reign of Emperor Septimius Severus (192-211). When the Roman emperor unleashed relentless persecution against the Christians, Charalambos, who was then a priest, was arrested by order of the prefect Lucian.
Lucian himself subjected him to horrific torture to deny his faith. When Charalambos openly proclaimed his faith, Lucianus tried to wound his body with his sword. But, miraculously, the hand with which he held the sword was cut off and hung on Charalambos's body. Then the Saint prayed and Lucianus's hand was glued to his body.
Seeing this miracle, many of those present believed in the true God, among them the executioners Baptos and Porphyrios, who celebrate with Saint Charalambos on February 10. Humiliated, Lucianos ordered the beheading of Charalambos, after first sending him through the city.
Father pls pray to strengthen my will. To love God and neighbor..both myself and husband. Healing miracle of Mercy. For my Families. Convert heart, repent.
God bless all
Always remember: Neither shall they say, ‘Lo, it is here!’ or ‘Lo, it is there!’ For behold, the Kingdom of God is within you.” Luke 17:21 KJV
beautiful speach
GOD BLESS YOU FATHER! I AM R. CATHOLIC AND RIGHT NOW IT IS SO SAD TO SEE FALSE SHEPHERDS WHO HAVE ABANDONED THE FLOCK AS THE WOLVES DESCENDED FROM THE HILLS. OUR LORD SEES THIS AND HE IS HAVING THEM EXPOSE THEMSELVES. THE FLOCK STAND FAST FOR OUR LORD WHO IS THE TRUE SHEPHERD WILLING TO LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR THE FLOCK.
thank u
Well spoken.
Beautiful 🙏✝️
Romans 12:1, I beseech you therefore brethren by the mercies of God that you present your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and acceptable to God which is your spiritual service! And be not conformed to this world but be ye transformed by the renewing of your minds that you may be able to prove what is the good, well pleasing, and perfect will of God. Shalom
I am a nearly returning Catholic. I am asking why our priests didn't martyr themselves. As foretold by the saints, the Catholic Church has been captured by satan. The mass has been modified to be a pagan ceremony, and those that go are clueless.
Thank you.
I was trying to get this across to a certain orthodox monk who was an extreme pacifist. You may not ever fight, or ever carry a gun. But don't you ever dare disparage those who fought and died to free you from those who would kill you for sport. Evil tyranny never stops because they just had a change of heart. They were toppled by good guys...with force, through violence. Be free to be martyred, but don't hate those who fight to stop the bloodshed. Freedom is paid for by the blood of soldiers and ordinary people who said No. Pray for those who fight for your freedom.
Might isn’t right
Right is right
The cycle will continue if you try and pay it back.
Not everyone is called to a violent martyrs death. But those in clergy certainly have a duty to be martyrs in whichever way.
DO NOT FEAR GOING INTO THE LIGHT. The love that will overwhelm you has no earthly words to describe it other than AGAPE. 100% of all earthly thoughts will dissolve behind you. Some 365 times in scripture are the verses of FEAR NOT. Jesus is Lord.
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Thank you for the message Father. I have some fear but I don’t understand why. A month ago I would’ve gladly died for Christ but not I think there is hesitancy and now I find myself instead of preparing for death, I pray for others instead and that evil might be destroyed and that the Church might be preserved. I don’t wish to die before going to Church and partaking in Confession and Holy Communion. Is this necessarily a bad thing not wanting to die? I wish to fight the spirits by prayer but I’m cowardly
It is not bad to want to live. God created love to be precious, and he gave us the instinct to preserve life. We are all cowards. All that matters is that you don't deny Christ if you ever have to chose between your life and Christ, He will give you the grace to strongly stand for Him despite any instincts or cowardice that tries to convince you to deny Christ to save your life. I pray you are blessed with a long, fulfilling life, and that you never have to face threat upon your life.
@@charlibrown7745 thank you Mr/Mrs.Brown. Your comment has reached my heart. May God grant us many years and repentance before the end of our life
Yes Father
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Ive had dreams of the end. We are right on its doorstep. Alot of Christians are in for a rude awakening. Persecution is coming. There will be many that fall away. Hang in to the end, even when threatened with the sword.
Do we live in the end?
Yes
@@tdubbs934 I can see why you say that with all the apocalyptic signs and the pro sodomy propaganda completely everywhere around us, but doesn’t every generation believe they live in the end?
Recently a Orthodox priest and Eritrea died in his prison cell for the crime of being Christian
After the rapture of the 144K firstfruits, the seven last plagues of God's wrath will pour out upon the earth.
Here is the patience of the saints: here are they that keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus.
(The Jews keep the commandments of God, the Christians keep the faith of Jesus.)
And I heard a voice from heaven saying to me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from now on: Yes, said the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors; and their works do follow them.
A great multitude, which no man could number, of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood before the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palms in their hands; And cried with a loud voice, saying, Salvation to our God which sits on the throne, and to the Lamb.
These are they which came out of great tribulation, and have washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.
(How do they wash their robes in the blood of the Lamb and make them white? They martyred for the Lord in the great tribulation.)
Revelation 14:1-5, 15:1, 16:1
Revelation 14:12-13
Revelation 7:9-17
Romans 4:8
Blessed is the man to whom the Lord will not impute sin.
Revelation 3:12
Him that overcometh will I make a pillar in the temple of my God, and he shall go no more out: and I will write upon him the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, which is new Jerusalem, which cometh down out of heaven from my God: and I will write upon him my new name.
Whoever finds their life will lose it, and whoever loses their life for my sake will find it.