The Mystery of the Eastern Orthodox Church

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  • @harmonyharmonyharmony
    @harmonyharmonyharmony  7 місяців тому +180

    Thank you for watching - you can watch more on Theosis here: ua-cam.com/video/E2x2WTWjcEA/v-deo.html
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    • @Stupidityindex
      @Stupidityindex 7 місяців тому

      One must be insanely arrogant to suggest knowing something of a God. It is by boldness, Moses became the world's worst navigator, by having one foot in some fantasyland. There is a fine line between fishing & standing on the shore, looking like an idiot. Fail to get the Jews to buy it for 2000 years & they should know who their Messiah is. Jesus is a fake, to immortalize the war against the Jews. Jesus Christ is crucified for all time in literature & the subjects of Rome are illiterate. Freud wrote, "The antidote to Christianity is literacy" & the joke is in the scriptures. "Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree:" Galatians 3:13
      An improvement on your God & faith; would outlaw indoctrination & abuse of the vocabulary of fiction on children.

    • @DontHateGod
      @DontHateGod 7 місяців тому +2

      I have a question can you make a video summarizing the tradition of the church from beginning to end all the way unto the non denominqtional concerts and how its weird how they are so modern

    • @Microphunktv-jb3kj
      @Microphunktv-jb3kj 6 місяців тому

      the start clcaim aboutr "you are gods" , is not preserved only in the eastern orthodox...
      if u dont have those in ur bible in america... your bible is literally rewritten and church is corrupt, wich i dont even doubt... americans worship lucifer, not jesus...
      have you watched grammy awards or anythign hollywood, disney lately ? thjey literally have woke apologetic cartoons how lucifer is actually the victim and the good guy lol... and propbaly transsexual :DD im not kidding... look it up... i dont remember the cartoon name tho....
      ... about teaching as being gods...
      God Is Love
      “He who abides in love abides in God, and God in him.” (1 John 4:16)
      You Are God
      “Is it not written in your Law, “I have said ‘you are gods’”?” (John 10:34)
      God Is Within You
      “The Kingdom of God is within you.” (Luke 17:21)
      Someone has explained pretty well the concept of christianity and the ideology how its not t hat far from actual observable nature and science ... since its art literature... most people are not that intelligent to interpret the bible even... and everyone sees their own meaning in it....
      www.wakingtimes.com/god-true-teachings-jesus/

    • @VsAdeBolsVeTkoVie.JFr.
      @VsAdeBolsVeTkoVie.JFr. 5 місяців тому

    • @Psalm22_16
      @Psalm22_16 4 місяці тому +1

      @@VsAdeBolsVeTkoVie.JFr.No, that’s not it, nor even is it a piece of

  • @jamesdiluzio9906
    @jamesdiluzio9906 7 місяців тому +7408

    As a former atheist, Orthodoxy was the only type of Christianity that addressed issues I had with western churches. Glory to God for all things. Christ is Risen! ☦️

    • @OrthoKawaiiPilled
      @OrthoKawaiiPilled 7 місяців тому +178

      Truly He Is Risen !☦

    • @thernius5786
      @thernius5786 7 місяців тому +222

      I too am an Orthodox former atheist. Glory to Christ, glory forever

    • @publius5128
      @publius5128 7 місяців тому +255

      Orthodoxy solved my issues with "Christianity" (Catholicism and Protestantism), and having done that, also opened my mind to the sorts of things that convinced me that God existed. Things the rational mind and tongue cannot easily express, or argue, to explain to others why I now believe, but didn't in the past. I've had some experiences since that were not delusions, or prelest. One syllable spoken by the Holy Spirit into the depths of your being changes everything. My tongue cannot confess it so that others may believe by my testimony alone.
      Glory be to The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Now, and ever, and unto the ages of ages! Amen!

    • @ascension365
      @ascension365 7 місяців тому +21

      Amen

    • @FaithinChristCrucified
      @FaithinChristCrucified 7 місяців тому +62

      The true Gospel is neither Eastern or western. Straw man alert!!

  • @aaronlat
    @aaronlat 7 місяців тому +731

    It is quite difficult for me to understand such a deeply complex topic. I will be watching this over again and again. I am newly a catechumen, pray for me.

    • @kentonbouman1790
      @kentonbouman1790 6 місяців тому +7

      It made day to hear this. See and ye shall find. I struggle at times to grasp the knowledge myself

    • @SearchIndex
      @SearchIndex 6 місяців тому +2

      What is it you don’t understand?

    • @khuggaming9048
      @khuggaming9048 6 місяців тому +13

      We are to receive him as a child would. God isn’t the author of confusion. Pray and seek him in his word and all things will be added unto you.

    • @GordanaMitrovic-jq9cs
      @GordanaMitrovic-jq9cs 6 місяців тому +3

      ❤Помаже Бог!За Господа,потребно је само срце које га дубоко воли("Сине,дај ми срце своје")Јер је у срцу скривена душа,а душа је у срцу.Православље 1)једноставност,2)слобода.Видим,по свему,а пишем из Србије,да су истините речи Христове:"Последњи биће први а први последњи".Јер није само то коме је прво дато него у свим временима је-који Њега свим срцем воле и траже❤❤❤

    • @aaronlat
      @aaronlat 5 місяців тому

      @@khuggaming9048 been studying quite a bit, coming to understand theosis alot better, and still learning about the differences between Gods essence and His energies :)

  • @GaryfaliaLaz
    @GaryfaliaLaz 7 місяців тому +1236

    Wishing to all my Orthodox brothers and sisters, strength on your fight until Easter.

  • @justinsmith8021
    @justinsmith8021 6 місяців тому +3508

    I already learned all this by reading item descriptions in *Elden Ring*

    • @forgiven1261
      @forgiven1261 6 місяців тому +48

      😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @hellios789
      @hellios789 6 місяців тому +5

      How?

    • @justinsmith8021
      @justinsmith8021 6 місяців тому

      @@hellios789you gotta collect the items first then you will understand

    • @Lucifer.SamaelMorningstar
      @Lucifer.SamaelMorningstar 6 місяців тому +171

      ​@@hellios789Cuz a few storylines of elden ring inspired by ancient orthodox.

    • @AFRoSHEENT3ARCMICHAEL69
      @AFRoSHEENT3ARCMICHAEL69 6 місяців тому +28

      Well El means God and he IS the LORD of the rings.

  • @MrAndre505
    @MrAndre505 7 місяців тому +3650

    I am to be baptized tomorrow. Please pray for me.

  • @tannerdog9130
    @tannerdog9130 7 місяців тому +2262

    A church that looks the most strict and cultish it’s actually the most free and peaceful

    • @BlackMartialArtsSociety
      @BlackMartialArtsSociety 6 місяців тому

      Read the entire Bible…. This is a cult I am former mystic, this is much like Gnosticism mixing bible with Eastern spiritual. It’s its NOT biblical and to masquerade as such is evidence of its true nature

    • @poindextertunes
      @poindextertunes 6 місяців тому +80

      those garbs are kewl af 🔥

    • @bag2963
      @bag2963 6 місяців тому +30

      Who said it looks like that, don't be spreading bad stuff

    • @NOVVSORDOSECLORVM
      @NOVVSORDOSECLORVM 6 місяців тому +292

      It's because they clearly have high level end game gear. The drip is on another level. Dude looks like he's about to whoop the assassins creed guy with a belt.

    • @tannerdog9130
      @tannerdog9130 6 місяців тому +24

      @@bag2963 I said it…

  • @paxonearth
    @paxonearth 7 місяців тому +280

    My son became a baptized orthodox Christian 6 months ago, or so. I'm not orthodox (at least not yet), but this was the clearest presentation of Orthodox theology that I've seen. REALLY well done.

    • @Fabercasttill
      @Fabercasttill 6 місяців тому +1

      where are you guys from?

    • @paxonearth
      @paxonearth 5 місяців тому +1

      OKC. You?

    • @gasodemik
      @gasodemik 4 місяці тому +4

      Glory be to God, may the Lord bless your son!

    • @slavplaysgames
      @slavplaysgames Місяць тому

      No man ..thats so bad you think this ..

  • @OktaviusBiedermann
    @OktaviusBiedermann 6 місяців тому +1029

    I am a German protestant and I was able to visit Athos last May shortly after the Orthodox Eastern. A very wise monk gave me a German translation of Theosis and it opened my eyes to a lot a of things. Athos is probably the most beautiful place I have ever been. So much power and peace at the same time. I am thinking about getting baptised again when I will visit the holy mountain again. Christos Anesti!!

    • @Brother_Piner
      @Brother_Piner 6 місяців тому +26

      If you were baptized in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, and there weren’t any sect-specific caveats that are incompatible, I don’t know why you’d need to get rebaptized. Doing so in God’s name specifically is because it is the Lord that confers baptism unto us, not the person baptizing. They are just a mediator, and any sin they commit has no bearing on your baptism. If anyone would tell you differently, I’d be wary of their views. It’s why I do not follow the Orthodox Church, frankly, I cannot get a coherent doctrine from them, as it’s all just generalizations, due to how decentralized it is.

    • @أبويوسف-ه4ط
      @أبويوسف-ه4ط 6 місяців тому +1

      Can you share with me what kind of things opened your eyes?

    • @patriceraul9658
      @patriceraul9658 6 місяців тому +4

      Was war die Übersetzung, die er dir gegeben hat in etwa?

    • @miastupid7911
      @miastupid7911 6 місяців тому +14

      Αληθως Ανεστη Ο Κυριος.

    • @Truth2ber
      @Truth2ber 6 місяців тому +5

      @@Brother_Piner Though your strict explanation is true, you forget that there is no prohibition of multiple Baptisms…indeed, Rev22:14 would imply much washing/mikvah is not only warranted, but supported in the only Bible Jesus had, taught or “authorized…” “)
      John the Baptist is your proof.
      Same with communion…

  • @PentaRaus
    @PentaRaus 7 місяців тому +850

    Orthodoxy definitely has the better drip.

    • @Slavicplayer251
      @Slavicplayer251 6 місяців тому +28

      you are not wrong

    • @numarkaz
      @numarkaz 5 місяців тому +9

      Yeah but they are twisted in their blasphemy

    • @cronchybo
      @cronchybo 5 місяців тому +14

      im an atheist but i agree

    • @Choo-choo-chookcha
      @Choo-choo-chookcha 5 місяців тому +7

      Well, what do you want, our Jesus is black

    • @Buceesfanmaarten
      @Buceesfanmaarten 5 місяців тому +3

      It's a beautiful tradition, too bad they've adopted modernist teachings when it comes to contraception and divorce. Hopefully they reject those heresies one day so they can be reunited with Rome.

  • @kikiprimavera9203
    @kikiprimavera9203 7 місяців тому +582

    Eastern Orthodox religion is what I was borne into and taught from early childhood by my grandmother Paraschiva.
    God rest her soul in heaven.
    Amen 🙏🏻✝️❤️
    Greetings from Romania 🇷🇴

    • @jasonbajis4878
      @jasonbajis4878 7 місяців тому +7

      Greetings from USA, I'll remember her at Liturgy.

    • @kikiprimavera9203
      @kikiprimavera9203 7 місяців тому +7

      @@jasonbajis4878 You are so kind Jason, thank you!!!
      God bless you too 🙏🏻

    • @Brokearrows
      @Brokearrows 6 місяців тому +10

      Your very lucky I was born into western Protestant I walked away for a long time Christ brought me back to Orthodox Church

    • @kikiprimavera9203
      @kikiprimavera9203 6 місяців тому +2

      @@Brokearrows Welcome between us! Stay blessed 🙏🏻

    • @redbird9000
      @redbird9000 6 місяців тому +1

      Any church that upholds apostolic succession is built on a heresy. Practicing heresies is a disqualification from heaven. *Galatians 5:20*
      The apostles had to witness Jesus after his resurrection. You can’t be an apostle without witnessing Christ after the resurrection. Therefore apostolic succession is a heresy and a false belief.
      Both Eastern Orthodoxy and Catholicism are practicing a different gospel.
      ------------------
      *Galatians 1:6-7 (NLT)*
      6 I am shocked that you are turning away so soon from God, who called you to himself through the loving mercy of Christ. You are following a different way that pretends to be the Good News
      7 but is not the Good News at all. You are being fooled by those who deliberately twist the truth concerning Christ. ❤💙💙

  • @CranyumHipHop
    @CranyumHipHop 7 місяців тому +245

    So glad I found the Orthodox Church the past year. It’s life changing 🙏🏼☦️👑

    • @CranyumHipHop
      @CranyumHipHop 7 місяців тому +10

      Most Holy Theotokos Save Us All 🙏🏼👑☦️

    • @jupiterinaries6150
      @jupiterinaries6150 7 місяців тому

      Why? It’s a very primitive form of Christianity.

    • @cheeseface6328
      @cheeseface6328 7 місяців тому

      Please be Catholic. Orthodoxy is not the truth

    • @j._7054
      @j._7054 7 місяців тому

      ​@@CranyumHipHopwhy Mary and not Jesus? I don't get it

    • @CJMW_
      @CJMW_ 7 місяців тому

      ​@@j._7054 re watch the video

  • @Fotini13
    @Fotini13 5 місяців тому +121

    I’m Greek Orthodox and I absolutely love your channel. Thank you for making such creative videos for the public to listen and learn. May God continue to bless you.

  • @EndlessCycleOfPride
    @EndlessCycleOfPride 7 місяців тому +328

    Seeing you continue the chapters of Theosis fills me with joy

    • @이규환-t2j
      @이규환-t2j 3 дні тому

      쓸데없는 카메라앵글질, 포커스조작질이 거슬리네요!😝
      있는 것을 있는 그대로 보여주세요! 미스테리한척 찍어보이지 말고,
      미스테리 그 자체를 있는 그대로 찍어라는 말이예요!
      유튜브의 아기호랑이를
      일반인들이 카메라질 하지 않고 올린것을 보세요! 단순하게 찍었어도 아기호랑이의 신비로운 야성이 보이잖습니까?😤😋😜

  • @Benjamin-bq7tc
    @Benjamin-bq7tc 7 місяців тому +110

    This is one of the clearest explanations of the life of the Church I've ever seen. Bravo!

  • @maxia4584
    @maxia4584 7 місяців тому +287

    Harmony is spoiling us seriously, two videos that equal to almost 40 minutes long this is so good

    • @slavplaysgames
      @slavplaysgames Місяць тому

      Are you this excited to pray too? .. its crazy to me to see all these supposed people who are orthodox their whole life or for years and seems they learned nothing and seems im way too serious about everything. I tought being orthodox means to remove this kind of usseles emotions over a youtube video and other earthly things?

    • @maxia4584
      @maxia4584 Місяць тому

      @@slavplaysgames I think that’s more monastic life, I could be wrong though. If I am my apologies I’m not orthodox yet I’m still Roman Catholic who’s going to work on becoming a catechuman, I don’t have the correct information equipped to help you with this question. I am very happy though whenever this man uploads

    • @slavplaysgames
      @slavplaysgames Місяць тому

      @@maxia4584 im pretty sure if you want to get as close to God as possible being excited about a youtube video this much is not good . I have to tell you since i started going to church nothing makes me more happy then to go to Church im just waiting for that incense and the bells and presence of the Holy Spirit right there and i do cry alot when i pray sometimes and many times i have tears in my eyes especially in church .Btw i was an atheist that became a protestant / evangelist . But continued search for truth and came to orthodoxy

  • @_Mrrock
    @_Mrrock 6 місяців тому +804

    Going inside an Orthodox church makes me have goosebumps

    • @GordanaMitrovic-jq9cs
      @GordanaMitrovic-jq9cs 6 місяців тому +32

      "Почетак мудрости је страх Божји(поштовање Бога) а добро разумевање онима који га творе"(Псалтир,Библија)

    • @aidenfrost10
      @aidenfrost10 5 місяців тому +3

      Its just portrayed as "scary" here, it was just another form of Christianity that talked about how they're right.

    • @LCx829
      @LCx829 5 місяців тому +1

      My church is very pretty inside

    • @daniel_alexander_
      @daniel_alexander_ 4 місяці тому +2

      I agree. It is creepy. It is hollow. Seems void of love. Seems unwelcoming. Seems cold.

    • @_Mrrock
      @_Mrrock 4 місяці тому +32

      @@daniel_alexander_ not at all, your statements are what I do not feel inside those churches, I've never felt more welcoming pastors, having a strong joyful feeling in my heart like I am glad I am there, I feel that God is present, I feel blessed and not a single feeling of lonelyness.

  • @WillCharge
    @WillCharge 7 місяців тому +533

    As a westerner who never heard of the Orthodox Church and fell out of the Catholic Church in my teenage years now seeking Orthodoxy; this is the clearest explination so far on what the purpose of the Orthodox life is and why it gives meaning. Very complex but I think I get the jist of it. What an empowering and humbling destiny God wants for us!

    • @12Mugur
      @12Mugur 7 місяців тому

      @@LorenzoMasterConnectorNo Way … they are under the pope … they are no longer Orthodox
      Catholics destroyed many monasteries in Romania, trying to get orthodox ppl covert by force to Catholicism

    • @kaden7374
      @kaden7374 7 місяців тому +22

      @@LorenzoMasterConnector also a perfect example of how Rome cares more about submission than she cares about truth! Eastern Catholicism actually proves that the papacy isn’t even “catholic” (meaning universal.) no longer a universal creed or theology, but more than that, you have “catholics” confessing a creed and a theology which Rome once declared heretical, and you have “catholics” venerating saints which Rome once declared anathematized heretics. So are you in communion with heretics, or did the pillar of truth change its mind? You’ve brought a perfect example of the absurdity of your system, now get out of here with that, trying to proselytize on an Orthodox channel with your falsehood

    • @LorenzoMasterConnector
      @LorenzoMasterConnector 7 місяців тому +1

      @@kaden7374 keep telling yourself those lies. Orthodoxy loves to pretend like it’s got authority and sound doctrine but based off of research and actually trying to get to the bottom of it there are many I mean MANY inconsistencies. There is no mention of “Orthodoxy” in the Bible, prayers, or even pre-schism saints. But keep telling yourself that you’re “one” “holy” “Catholic” and “apostolic” church
      He reality points that orthodoxy does a lot of lip service and when out to the test fails miserably.
      I love orthodoxy and enjoy Byzantine liturgy, but when it comes to sharing “truth” it’s a mess and anyone who actually studies the faith can come to that realization with crystal clear accuracy.
      Pre schism saints affair the papacy, ecumenical councils, the filoque and more bit of course those facts don’t suit you so they are “lies” and “forgeries”
      Those classic rebuttals don’t work on people who actually have looked into the matte of themselves and I suggest orthodoxy starts sharing the full truth before they start losing followers that actually dive deeper.

    • @RobertOnYoutube.
      @RobertOnYoutube. 7 місяців тому +10

      Same story as you brother. Going to be chrismated soon in the Orthodox church. God bless you on your journey. I found home, and so will you. ☦️

    • @LorenzoMasterConnector
      @LorenzoMasterConnector 7 місяців тому +4

      @@kaden7374 no falsehood was made. I stated facts. Stay consistent

  • @shewolf8771
    @shewolf8771 7 місяців тому +125

    I am Assyrian, I adore our teachings and humility in the Lord Amen. Thank you for posting our way of following the Gospel Glory be to Christ our Lord ❤

    • @Hedgehogz856
      @Hedgehogz856 7 місяців тому +3

      Assyrian church of the east?

    • @shewolf8771
      @shewolf8771 7 місяців тому +4

      @@Hedgehogz856 Yes 😊🙏

    • @vibe_oli
      @vibe_oli 6 місяців тому +4

      Hey fellow Assyrian. ❤ our church is a wonderful place and feels like home 😊 there is no place I love going to more. Some of my best and happiest memories are church on Sundays eating all together after service and playing with cousins while my our Nana chased us 😊 May Christ bless and keep you. Amen. 🙏

    • @Stephen-uz8dm
      @Stephen-uz8dm 4 місяці тому +1

      If no one has told you, it's not the same church, we are not in communion ​@shewolf8771

    • @shewolf8771
      @shewolf8771 4 місяці тому +1

      @Stephen-uz8dm Dosnt mean I can't listen, does it? I have my own communion to partake in but the teachings are beautiful and I will listen and adore them.

  • @normalusernamenothingtoseehere
    @normalusernamenothingtoseehere 7 місяців тому +79

    I never get tired of these videos. Severely underrated channel.

  • @Ghost__Reveries
    @Ghost__Reveries 6 місяців тому +42

    I was Chrismated on July 2021, life has never been the same. What a joy to be Orthodox, what a hidden gift and a cross to bear at all times. I'll never regret my choice.

  • @DonRA33
    @DonRA33 7 місяців тому +104

    It’s really quite simple. I see harmony I click it. ☦️

  • @didymus2721
    @didymus2721 7 місяців тому +87

    O Lord, save Thy people,
    and bless Thine inheritance ☦️

  • @francisxl368
    @francisxl368 7 місяців тому +333

    I was born & raised in Japan til I was 19. Both my parents are American not Japanese, I was brought as Catholic but somehow I still found Catholicism was lacking. Indescribably only orthodoxy was able to touch me in a deeply profound way that catholicism couldn’t. I converted to holy orthodoxy 2 months. I love this channel.
    I still wonder why orthodoxy is able to touch the inner core of an individual more than catholicism, it does seem to resonate in a higher plain of existence

    • @bambbambboyguy123
      @bambbambboyguy123 7 місяців тому

      No orthodoxy doesn’t only to you bro and you’re going based on feelings that’s feminine the orthodox don’t have the miracles like the Catholic Church

    • @alexandros25121
      @alexandros25121 7 місяців тому +21

      i am brazilian-macedonian, I grew up in an evangelical family, I had experience with Roman Catholicism, I am currently Lutheran, and I also feel that way about Orthodoxy.

    • @bambbambboyguy123
      @bambbambboyguy123 7 місяців тому +7

      @@alexandros25121 Catholic Church is better shouldn’t choose religion on how you feel I left orthodoxy for Catholic

    • @wildrover9650
      @wildrover9650 7 місяців тому +17

      ​@bambbambboyguy123
      It's all about JESUS. Whomever is hot for JESUS is my brother no matter what the denomination.

    • @tamjansan1154
      @tamjansan1154 7 місяців тому +11

      Because Orthodox is the Church of Jesus, established in Syria year 33.

  • @johnarmstrong3140
    @johnarmstrong3140 4 місяці тому +119

    I discovered Eastern Orthodoxy by chance. I was walking around the streets of Shanghai and I noticed a strange looking building with an onion dome. The former Church where St John of San Francisco and Shanghai worked. Started investigating. That was 2011. Today I’m writing from Nizhny Novgorod.

    • @GROTUR
      @GROTUR 3 місяці тому +1

      Welcome home, brother

    • @Pacma00N
      @Pacma00N 2 місяці тому +1

      Так православие и работает)0

    • @XiHamORTHOCN
      @XiHamORTHOCN 2 місяці тому +1

      What a moving story of providence. God bless you brother ☦️

    • @Tocairos
      @Tocairos 29 днів тому +2

      I discovered orthodoxy in a chant video, and hopefully I will convert one day.

  • @climbingtheladder2720
    @climbingtheladder2720 7 місяців тому +226

    As someone moving to Orthodoxy but has a whole family deep in prot theology, I’ll be showing this to them. Thank you, Harmony for your work on this.

    • @shivabreathes
      @shivabreathes 7 місяців тому +1

      Good luck!

    • @kidusshitaye1734
      @kidusshitaye1734 7 місяців тому +2

      May the LORD OF LORDS be with you.

    • @mikepalmieri4989
      @mikepalmieri4989 7 місяців тому +1

      Lead by example like christ has for us 💙 godspeed 🙏

    • @ΧρήστοςΤζιανής
      @ΧρήστοςΤζιανής 7 місяців тому +1

      Better thing you should do,me first,and all christians orthodox is trying to be a living example for the others.God bless u

    • @TheRealRusDaddy
      @TheRealRusDaddy 6 місяців тому +1

      In sorry you had to be a protestant for any amount of time lol

  • @ILOVECOMEDYHAHA
    @ILOVECOMEDYHAHA 7 місяців тому +423

    Christ is King! ☦️

    • @sagesolomon7885
      @sagesolomon7885 7 місяців тому +5

      Amen ❤ 🙏🏻

    • @observer8477
      @observer8477 5 місяців тому

      yes but actually King is just too little for Him,words are little to express Christ,its close as it gets but yes He is...

    • @Donuthead2143-k3s
      @Donuthead2143-k3s 5 місяців тому

      Wat are u talking about he's King of kings Lord of lord's​@@observer8477

  • @nikoletalappa2518
    @nikoletalappa2518 7 місяців тому +42

    I was blessed to have know Archimandrite Georgios Kapsanis, of blessed memory, for over 30 years. One of the finest fathers in Agion Oros (Holy Mountain-Mount Athos). He was the abbot of the monastery of St Grigorios... Happy and blessed Easter!

  • @AOSDMV
    @AOSDMV 6 місяців тому +30

    [00:00:07]1 Introduction to the concept of theosis
    [00:01:01]2 Written by Archimandrite George
    [00:01:25]3 The role of the first and second Adam in theosis
    [00:02:24]4 Theotokos’ role in Salvation
    [00:03:18]5 The necessity of the Theotokos’ consent for Incarnation
    [00:04:05]6 Veneration of the Theotokos in the Orthodox Church
    [00:05:47]7 Saint Nicodemus’ teachings on the Theotokos
    [00:06:34]8 The church’s daily life and theosis
    [00:07:12]9 The architecture of Orthodox churches
    [00:08:02]10 The purpose of life and theosis
    [00:09:00]11 Union with Christ through the Orthodox Church
    [00:10:17]12 The Apostle Paul’s teachings on being members of Christ’s body
    [00:11:09]13 The process of becoming living members of Christ
    [00:12:16]14 The importance of Holy Communion in theosis
    [00:13:38]15 The church’s role in leading to theosis
    [00:14:04]16 The uniqueness of the Orthodox Church
    [00:15:06]17 Theosis as the ultimate goal within the church
    [00:16:00]18 The importance of attending church services
    [00:17:02]19 The path to theosis found only within the church
    [00:17:45]20 God’s uncreated energies and theosis
    [00:19:27]21 The difference between God’s essence and energies
    [00:20:32]22 Theosis according to Orthodox theology
    [00:21:25]23 The role of God’s energies in creation and theosis
    [00:22:30]24 The mystery of Orthodox faith and life
    [00:23:31]25 The purpose of human life and theosis
    [00:24:06]26 The desire for union with God and theosis
    [00:25:39]27 The image of God in man seeking its Prototype
    [00:26:02]28 Conclusion and invitation to explore further teachings on theosis

  • @TTancevat
    @TTancevat 7 місяців тому +1420

    I’m not even a Christian, but as an outsider, it is clear to me that orthodoxy achieves the true meaning of Christ’s words as a philosophy. Though I believe in different things, the Orthodox Church has preserved and honored the word of Christ in a way that I cannot help but respect.

    • @guspapadopoulos
      @guspapadopoulos 6 місяців тому +122

      You seem like a really decent humble person. Please forgive me but l pray one day you will come to Orthodoxy. May God's blessings find you with joy and happiness.

    • @pe-peron8441
      @pe-peron8441 6 місяців тому

      Yeah, and Russian Orthodoxy does show this, doesn't it? A disgustingly sinful, intolerant and warmongering cult like many others, equally susceptible to political pressures and profoundly hypocritical

    • @Eargulp
      @Eargulp 6 місяців тому +99

      ⁠@@guspapadopouloswhy ruin this by pushing something on this person. They’re infinitely more humble and decent then you are

    • @TTancevat
      @TTancevat 6 місяців тому +202

      @@Eargulp No need to insult the guy. He did nothing wrong. He was incredibly nice and encouraging.

    • @xristosmixa720
      @xristosmixa720 6 місяців тому

      ​@@TTancevatAs a Greek living in Greece an Orthodox country I can tell you that the Orthodox church is definitely not following the words of Christ but their pockets, lust for control and their sick fantasies and if you dive a bit deeper it's pretty easy to see

  • @oannesadapa
    @oannesadapa 7 місяців тому +84

    we are part of Christ's body, we are with him in pain, in death, in resurrection and ascension. Theosis. Beautiful. Alleluia.

    • @kevinsayes
      @kevinsayes 5 місяців тому

      You realize how absolutely ludicrous this sounds right? We can detect infrared specs from 13 billion years ago, alter our genome, put payloads in orbit, and yall are over here talking about sharing a body with a single Jewish man who lived 2000 years ago. Such an anchor on our species.

    • @oannesadapa
      @oannesadapa 5 місяців тому

      @@kevinsayes Kevin, thank you for your comment and I hope you are having a good day. I understand your frustration with us Christians, with our non-scientific world view, although the deeper in science you get, the more mystery you find, enough that science have to create stuff like dark matter. We can also argue that Christianity played a major if not most critical role in the development of modern science and technology, we have always been a patron. There are many info about this online, from the creation of universities to the Bible's role in literacy and spread of democracy and independent thought. The doctrine of Man being made in the image of God, is the basis of our common law, allowing for many of the freedoms that we hold dear, allowing us to think freely and participate in scientific research. Christians have evolved with modern science and democracy in a partnership to enhance life, We have charities that nourish and educate young people to be future scientist and free thinkers although many of them grow up to mock the church in their pride, now that they have education and knowledge of the material world.
      At the end, Christians live in this world following teachings handed down to us by our ancestors, wisdom that has sustained us for ages and we pray it sustains us for as long as the sun shines. But this world is not our destination, heaven is, with our God. Our enemies are free to mock us and hate us, as they do through the ages, All we can do is pray that God does not send fire and brimstone upon them, because that happens sometimes. He is a good God after all.

    • @danchetostoiceva6812
      @danchetostoiceva6812 Місяць тому +2

      @@kevinsayes you have to read between the lines in religion bud

  • @abhabh6896
    @abhabh6896 7 місяців тому +134

    Truly no one gave more to man than our Creator.

    • @Triggernlfrl
      @Triggernlfrl 6 місяців тому

      Loan His energy for a bunch of arrogant guest to experience.
      Lucky the new divine world will be only for adults...

    • @mazza3571
      @mazza3571 6 місяців тому

      Me?

    • @observer8477
      @observer8477 5 місяців тому +1

      yes he gave us everything and we ask questions offen as why it has so much suffering in the world and ignorant stuff like this,i used to do it offen before years that i didnt know...

    • @UngovernableU
      @UngovernableU 2 місяці тому +2

      ​@@observer8477Me too brother, being ungrateful is just the devil's words. I love the father now, I hope I can be a better son to him and make him proud through understanding and loving him and all of us.

    • @observer8477
      @observer8477 2 місяці тому +1

      @@UngovernableU right my friend and you do well,i also trying my best to correct my character day by day.yesterady i was behaving bad in a matter then i see it and try to change it and most of the times im succeeding.be blessed brother!

  • @king-of-a-thing
    @king-of-a-thing 6 місяців тому +56

    Orthodox art and architecture is stunning.

    • @JeremyBaconThe1st
      @JeremyBaconThe1st 5 місяців тому +1

      εντάξει εικονολάτρη

    • @king-of-a-thing
      @king-of-a-thing 3 місяці тому +1

      @@JeremyBaconThe1st bro... I'm not orthodox...💀💀💀

  • @Random_hero47
    @Random_hero47 7 місяців тому +33

    When I chose orthodoxy things began to change in my life. I prayed to Christ one night not long ago ask for something. If he could hear me. That night in my dream, I was awake in my dream and I was laying on a rocky outcrop and I was trying to sleep in my dream. I was wrapped in a wool blanket and each time I awoke in my dream there was a baby lamb on top of me. I would wake up inside of my dream and I would try to shoo the baby lamb away and it would not leave my side.
    I took that as a sign that Christ has been with me while my entire life, I had been asleep in my life to Christ and his ways and even though I was, he was with me this entire time even when I tried to go separate ways.
    I am a sinner, I am a 32 year old young man with no family left. Both parents gone. I seek to join a orthodoxy church and commit myself to a life of Christ as he is what gives me life. I’m very blessed to have found orthodoxy ☦️

    • @miloscarapic4502
      @miloscarapic4502 6 місяців тому +1

      Than you should try the hardest thing, to be monk, leave whole sinnish life, money, worlds glory (because is nothing compared to eternal Lord's glory) and go to some orthodox monastery in mountains, and many years spend in praying, hard working, little sleeping and eating, great things will happen, eventually you will get powers like Saints had, so you could help and heal people etc, but if you aren't strong enough and determined don't try it.

    • @Random_hero47
      @Random_hero47 4 місяці тому

      @@miloscarapic4502it’s something I’ve thought about. I’ve never had anything in this world break me and I’ve set out to try and find that. I think that I need to be broken by gods will and understand that I am merely just a man. I will seriously consider this. Thank you

    • @Random_hero47
      @Random_hero47 4 місяці тому

      @@miloscarapic4502I must admit,
      I had a dream the other night and, I believe a saw an ophanim. I was filled with terror and disbelief so much so, it scared me away. When I saw the ophanim it was a series of indescribable faces. Not normal ones almost theatre like but more terrifying. A man was guiding me in my dream and he opened a door that wasn’t visible to me and there was the ophanim..boundless in their entirety spinning in both directions simultaneously. It was terrifying and he spoke to me I really don’t remember what of but shortly after I woke up. I’m scared that I won’t achieve what I must in the time I have and I don’t even know what I must achieve. Please pray for my guidance. My name is Stephen.

  • @LonelyyPoison
    @LonelyyPoison 7 місяців тому +67

    Christ is Lord! Jesus is Lord! AVE AVE CHRISTUS REX ☦️!

  • @WheelchairOperator
    @WheelchairOperator 7 місяців тому +113

    Kyrie Eleison ☦️

    • @milkalackovic4246
      @milkalackovic4246 7 місяців тому +4

      Gospode pomiluj!

    • @felixmuller7551
      @felixmuller7551 7 місяців тому +2

      @@milkalackovic4246Herr erbarme dich !

    • @Gxlto
      @Gxlto 7 місяців тому

      Γαμω το Χριστό σου

  • @hayder155
    @hayder155 2 місяці тому +57

    Ex Muslim here. I could never agree with that religion because of many things especially the divine nature of Jesus Christ. After becoming Christian ive done so much reasearch and this sealed the deal for me. I love Orthodoxy and I love Jesus Christ. Amen☦️

    • @XiHamORTHOCN
      @XiHamORTHOCN 2 місяці тому +3

      Glory to God

    • @Slavianophile
      @Slavianophile 14 днів тому +1

      May God bless you, help you and save you.

    • @crisgetcrucified6972
      @crisgetcrucified6972 2 дні тому

      Ex Muslims cannot be quiet about being ex Muslims. Save that for reddit plz

  • @oservoasafe
    @oservoasafe 7 місяців тому +73

    as a protestant christian, it is amazing how beautiful the orthodox church is. God bless all of us

    • @ballinglikechoji
      @ballinglikechoji 6 місяців тому +21

      Same here. Grew up with a very anti-catholic, southern baptist father (who grew up irish Catholic himself but left the church very bitterly). Was always taught that orthodox and catholics were lost and corrupt, not true Christians.
      As I've got older, i began to look at Christianity as a large nation made up of many different cultures, regions, and people. Catholic, orthodox, luthren, episcopal, Anglican, and many more, we should all be loving each other and working together to prepare the kingdom.

    • @Brukner841
      @Brukner841 23 дні тому

      @@ballinglikechoji there is corruption as with nations, but we can do it, individually and not relying on the collective too much.

  • @omnipitentevanescen
    @omnipitentevanescen 7 місяців тому +139

    Its very interesting to me that the occult, the "Great Work", in super reductive and simplistic terms, is an inversion of Theosis. Trying to achieve this transformation without Christ. Thank you for another great video harmony.

    • @SinfulServant2004
      @SinfulServant2004 7 місяців тому +6

      Demonosis (as they called it on the Lord of Spirits podcast)

    • @elenalugos4477
      @elenalugos4477 7 місяців тому +5

      Try to read life of saints , they reach this path and help us,inspire us whit their experience . Glory to God!

    • @vandersignus
      @vandersignus 7 місяців тому

      exactly

    • @heet772
      @heet772 7 місяців тому

      great point

    • @Chief-Solarize
      @Chief-Solarize 7 місяців тому +9

      It's the message of Christ that holds transformative power, not his death.
      "The Great Work" in esoteric Christianity means , to align your Will with God's Will..... nothing can be more righteous.

  • @thinking.theology
    @thinking.theology 7 місяців тому +14

    Man, your videos are amazing. I recently began exploring orthodoxy, found your channels and I'm very happy I did. The quality you put into telling these stories is amazing to me. Every video I watch of yours is like a treat. God bless

    • @brankabrnica1914
      @brankabrnica1914 4 місяці тому

      Eastern Orthodox Church is ORIGINAL CHURCH from year 33(NO DEVIATIONS).
      Catholicism became HERESY in 1054.
      Protestantism is man-made SECT from 1517.

  • @Crispyyy7
    @Crispyyy7 6 місяців тому +680

    Honestly, the thumbnail of this video would make a great album cover

  • @betagabriel5348
    @betagabriel5348 7 місяців тому +671

    CHRIST IS LORD ☦️

  • @ZeroMadeByME
    @ZeroMadeByME 7 місяців тому +136

    God bless you all! Greetings from Serbia 🇷🇸 🙏

    • @veljkogalovic1050
      @veljkogalovic1050 7 місяців тому +8

      Христос воскресе брате Србине!

    • @CrnaRuka1914
      @CrnaRuka1914 7 місяців тому +4

      🇷🇸

    • @larsjansen8705
      @larsjansen8705 7 місяців тому +3

      Bog te cuje Brate moj ❤

    • @bigniftydude
      @bigniftydude 6 місяців тому

      My family came to the US from Serbia and Croatia just before the 20th century. We were orthodox before we came here, now we're traditional lutheran. I think it was the closest thing to Orthodoxy at the time

    • @veljkogalovic1050
      @veljkogalovic1050 6 місяців тому +4

      ​@@bigniftydude Come back to the true Christianity brother, there is nothing close to Orthodoxy, there is only Orthodoxy and heresy. If you don't believe me, just remember that your church was founded by some dude in the last 400 years, the Orthodox Church as founded by Jesus Christ Himself. Glory to God, and may He bless you.

  • @cjschweisthal3830
    @cjschweisthal3830 7 місяців тому +25

    Absolutely amazing. Glory to God and Pray for us Theotokos

  • @MartysCracking
    @MartysCracking 5 місяців тому +97

    I want to be an Orthodox Christian. Please pray for me.

    • @glennd81
      @glennd81 4 місяці тому +3

      Praying. 🙏🏾

    • @holysinner96
      @holysinner96 4 місяці тому +3

      It doesn't work like that brother... do it yourself, and be as honest as possible while doing it.

    • @glennd81
      @glennd81 4 місяці тому +19

      @@holysinner96 Bro is literally just asking us to pray for him. You okay?

    • @holysinner96
      @holysinner96 4 місяці тому

      @@glennd81 you don't pray on behalf of other people (strangers you haven't even met irl), I don't know how exactly do you think a prayer works, but it definitely doesn't go like that.

    • @glennd81
      @glennd81 4 місяці тому +8

      @@holysinner96 We actually do. Imagine thinking I'm going to listen to you over the martyrs. ☦️ Not a chance.

  • @A3GSPD
    @A3GSPD 7 місяців тому +27

    4mins into the video and already mind blown. God bless your work! Christos Anesti☦️

    • @Nu.7979
      @Nu.7979 4 місяці тому

      Alithos anesti ☦️

  • @ViktorHeitschmidt
    @ViktorHeitschmidt 7 місяців тому +18

    A blessed lenten struggle for all of my orthodox brothers and sisters. I pray that God gives you strength on the journey to Pascha. ☦

    • @miloscarapic4502
      @miloscarapic4502 6 місяців тому

      We don't celebrate Pascha, we are not jews, we celebrate Vaskrs, the most important thing that happened, Jesus beat death and bring us eternal life if we want to accept it, our holiday have nothing to do with earth things like bread etc what pascha stands for.

  • @ericthiel4053
    @ericthiel4053 7 місяців тому +17

    Been a believer, but never was a member of a church. The orthodox sermons and teachings online ive been watching are the only ones that truly resonate with me. Simple truths and simple layout of what the teachings and rules are. No filler. And thats what I love about it. Some people say its too "arcane" and its nothing of the sort. Simply what was written and what god and Jesus told us. Pure gold.

    • @nathanielreeves_dev
      @nathanielreeves_dev 6 місяців тому

      Where have you found online sermons? There are no orthodox churches where I live.

    • @minorsage05
      @minorsage05 6 місяців тому

      @@nathanielreeves_devwhat is the closest one to u?

    • @XiHamORTHOCN
      @XiHamORTHOCN 2 місяці тому

      ​@@nathanielreeves_devplease email your nearest Orthodox priest. We need His body wherever we are in the world, but it can be worked out with the guidance of His presbyters.

  • @frogsandmushrooms
    @frogsandmushrooms 6 місяців тому +58

    I'm a Westerner who had, before this video, never heard any Orthodox teachings. I explored Catholocism and Protestantism but found them completely uncompelling but I like this view of the purpose of human life better. It actually seems like there's a real reward for seeking the truth rather than filtering everything through a myopic lens of self-centred "personal improvement" that just shatters everyone into atomic, singular units divorced from one another and totally alone. I like the idea presented here of a "body" of Christ. I still wouldn't call myself a believer because I don't think souls or god(s) exist but at least I can somewhat understand what's appealing about Orthodoxism. I'll listen to the rest of the lectures and see what I think after. Thanks for uploading this video, it's unlike anything I've ever heard before!

    • @johnnyd2383
      @johnnyd2383 6 місяців тому +4

      You may want to examine other videos of this channel tho...

    • @Slavianophile
      @Slavianophile 14 днів тому

      I was raised as an atheist and could not believe that God exists, but I gradually came to believe and now looking back at my life I see how God helped me and took care of me even when I rejected him.

  • @proxile_
    @proxile_ 7 місяців тому +35

    I am in love with Christ through Orthodoxy!!

  • @Linki-nz
    @Linki-nz 7 місяців тому +17

    Watching with headphones was brilliant. Glory to God ☦️

  • @NKomarov
    @NKomarov 7 місяців тому +125

    Я родился в крупнейшей православной стране, но я не слышал таких слов и не получал такого понимания о Христе, как в этом ролике. Удивительно, что можно на чужом языке так передать смысл православия, и передать тому, кто не понимал этот смысл на своём родном языке. Спаси вас Бог!

    • @johnnyd2383
      @johnnyd2383 7 місяців тому

      Обожение - Обо́жение

    • @kindlingking
      @kindlingking 5 місяців тому +11

      У нас просто нет такой пропаганды церкви даже на уровне Ютуб роликов, она просто существует сама по себе люди в основном не обращают на неё внимания. Что печально учитывая, какую огромную роль сыграла Церковь в истории нашей страны.

    • @shvydryhailo646
      @shvydryhailo646 5 місяців тому +7

      Ваше "русское православие" не имеет ничего общего с учениями Христа

    • @cardndmch
      @cardndmch 5 місяців тому +6

      @@shvydryhailo646 у вас тем более

    • @mosymosymosy
      @mosymosymosy 4 місяці тому

      Вы просто не искали. В интернете одного только Осипова Алексея Ильича столько много!!!

  • @they365
    @they365 2 місяці тому +7

    I'm very happy to see this video has 1M views. You deserve it, Harmony. Glory to God.

  • @Hedgehogz856
    @Hedgehogz856 7 місяців тому +18

    From a Greek catholic y’all are so beautiful and holy and it sucks to see all the persecution which y’all faced in the past but at least you all still stand strong. God bless all you ❤

  • @yhwhlungs
    @yhwhlungs 7 місяців тому +10

    Such beautiful work of art to Glorify His Name. Glory to the Highest Priest. May the Spirit of Truth Guide us All. ☦

  • @randomguy1453
    @randomguy1453 7 місяців тому +94

    I am to do my life confession today, please pray that i am not swayed from speaking all of my sins

    • @randomguy1453
      @randomguy1453 7 місяців тому +5

      @shuFu-fr2sw wonderfully, I was soon after recieved into the Orthodox Church via baptism just this past Saturday :D

    • @gallonofpcp
      @gallonofpcp 6 місяців тому +1

      be sure to remember every single one of them or you will go to hell for all eternity!

    • @randomguy1453
      @randomguy1453 6 місяців тому +16

      @@gallonofpcp it seems you're unaware of how confession works, I hope you come to a greater understanding one day!

    • @kenx631
      @kenx631 6 місяців тому +6

      @@gallonofpcp that is not true. Yes You should not purposely omit sins that you do know about. Yes, if you happen to remember them later you can still confess it. But sins you have totally forgotten and don't confess will not sent you to hell. You have been misled on this one.

    • @suzannemartin6817
      @suzannemartin6817 3 місяці тому

      @@gallonofpcpwhat on earth?? You are joking right?

  • @vibe_oli
    @vibe_oli 6 місяців тому +14

    I was raised in and baptized in the Assyrian Eastern Orthodox Church. Our services are in our language and include Aramaic the language Jesus spoke. Our traditions run deep and create such a sense of community. ❤ I always loved going to church with my family and still do. It is my safe space.

    • @johnnyd2383
      @johnnyd2383 6 місяців тому

      There is at least one problem tho... you are Nestorian heretic.

    • @vibe_oli
      @vibe_oli 6 місяців тому

      @@johnnyd2383 Johnny is that what Jesus would say….. live a life of love and try your best to emulate Jesus. He loves us all even if we are not perfect. May god bless you. ❤️

    • @johnnyd2383
      @johnnyd2383 6 місяців тому

      @@vibe_oli Truth must be spoken regardless... un-repented heretics to be called to repentance and truth and Lord's Eastern Orthodox Church. To leave heretic in his/her delusions is to have their blood on our hands. To be silent on these matters equals to apostasy. Your "church" is heretical and all members of that religious group should repent, give up pf the heresies, come to the Lord's EOC, get Baptized, Chrismated and become true Christians. To remain heretics is to be under the anathema... This is Christian love, to speak the truth and let the people know dire situation they are in.

  • @gutardude2234
    @gutardude2234 7 місяців тому +16

    I wish these videos would get boosted. They explain everything so well and are made so beautifully. Thank you for sharing the glory of God with us.

    • @Nunya-k3b
      @Nunya-k3b 2 місяці тому

      If only it were true...

  • @savaradibratovic4972
    @savaradibratovic4972 7 місяців тому +17

    This is so underrated! You did a great job editing man!

  • @fartalone3142
    @fartalone3142 7 місяців тому +17

    Wow thanks for this amazing video! And thank God there are people who use this platform for good.

  • @demolishweaklings
    @demolishweaklings 6 місяців тому +16

    I am an Orthodox Christian from Romania, and this is deeply rooted in our culture, yet I never heard on of our priests or theologians call westerners heretics. Careful on that term, as it is not to be taken lightly.

    • @johnnyd2383
      @johnnyd2383 6 місяців тому

      Our priests and theologians are right - westerners are heretics unless they are Orthodox. Same in the East.

  • @thelastshallbefirst3653
    @thelastshallbefirst3653 7 місяців тому +19

    Harmony dropped a video, the day just got way better!

  • @BilfordBumpkins
    @BilfordBumpkins 7 місяців тому +25

    This is wild - never heard of Eastern Orthodox but it makes so much sense to me after awakening. This is legitimately top tier content. So well done, thank you.

  • @MrSergio608
    @MrSergio608 2 місяці тому +11

    I may of been born destined for Orthodoxy. Never been to church in my life, all roads have led me here. What began as gothic music production peaked my interest in religion. I ordered my first couple books and I’m ready to begin this new journey into spirituality.

    • @XiHamORTHOCN
      @XiHamORTHOCN 2 місяці тому +2

      Please visit an Orthodox church! God bless. Fellow never-at-church atheist now struggling for Christ here. ☦️

    • @MrSergio608
      @MrSergio608 2 місяці тому +1

      @@XiHamORTHOCN I am now a catechumen at St Silouan in College Station Tx.

    • @XiHamORTHOCN
      @XiHamORTHOCN 2 місяці тому +2

      @@MrSergio608 glory to God

  • @diegofrisbie1889
    @diegofrisbie1889 4 місяці тому +7

    I used to be catholic until 4 years ago I found the orthodox way , I can say that was the best choice I ever had in my life , everything that is impossible with men is possible with god

  • @DrewSweat
    @DrewSweat 7 місяців тому +19

    This is literally one of the best videos I’ve ever watched. God bless ☦️

    • @Destructbro
      @Destructbro 6 місяців тому

      You need to watch more

  • @menestrelXXI
    @menestrelXXI 7 місяців тому +20

    O Most Holy Theotokos, full of grace and Most Blessed among women, the Lord is indeed with you, and may He be also with us through you, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen!

  • @VlastimirT
    @VlastimirT 7 місяців тому +24

    Your videos, narrations, and music are pure gold. God bless your work.

  • @achilles_333
    @achilles_333 4 місяці тому +10

    i was born into eastern orthodoxy but never truly connected to it growing up. i wasnt made to read the scriptures or attend church regularly, only participating in the important holidays like easter and christmas. and even now as im typing this i wouldnt consider myself particularly religious. though i have a big interest in learning more about orthodoxy, it has always felt like it simply wasnt a place for someone like me. Like it was a parade that id only ever observe from a distance. This video however was the first time i felt the sentiments of the teachings profoundly and im currently still thinking and ruminating on them. this was a really interesting watch!
    ill definitely be looking into reading the full book :)

  • @jra1202
    @jra1202 7 місяців тому +21

    Top 5 best orthodox Channel hands down

    • @fairytail2544
      @fairytail2544 5 місяців тому

      What are the other four?

    • @jra1202
      @jra1202 5 місяців тому

      @@fairytail2544 orthodox Kyle ,
      Telosbound and orthodox ethos

    • @jra1202
      @jra1202 5 місяців тому

      @@fairytail2544 roots of Orthodoxy

    • @fairytail2544
      @fairytail2544 5 місяців тому

      Thanks

  • @zippymcflippy2029
    @zippymcflippy2029 7 місяців тому +27

    As a protest I love learning about orthodox belief and doctrine. Very eye opening

    • @Arkturius
      @Arkturius 7 місяців тому +1

      Bless you, God will lead you to the true

    • @WaylonElstad
      @WaylonElstad 7 місяців тому +3

      Same. I feel like these videos have led me to be more open and ecumenical with different Christian branches i otherwise wouldn't have given a second thought too.

    • @Fabercasttill
      @Fabercasttill 6 місяців тому +1

      keep your traditions be proud to be a protestant do not forget the sacrifice.

  • @fren648
    @fren648 7 місяців тому +13

    This is better than all of the stuff you worked on at disrupt 100000000000000)% upgrade

  • @weevil_1457
    @weevil_1457 2 місяці тому +4

    Going from Nonstampcollectors videos arguing against christianity to this is such an incredibly enriching experience to be able to absorb so many schools of thought at once.
    I have a passion for religion despite never attending a single church, but i find the concept of divinity to be smth so incredibly human, its incredible to learn

    • @XiHamORTHOCN
      @XiHamORTHOCN 2 місяці тому

      Please visit an Orthodox church! Never-attended-church atheist turned Orthodox Christian here. UA-cam is far from real life, the real life is immeasurably more profound and beautiful.

  • @Philotimoman33
    @Philotimoman33 7 місяців тому +27

    Lovely Arvo Part music, a great Orthodox composer

  • @RunningOverRocks
    @RunningOverRocks 4 місяці тому +6

    So prior to becoming an Orthodox Christian I was a Mormon for 30 years. In that fairytale of a religion they have an axiom that goes something like this: "As man now is, God once was. And as God now is, man may become." I never understood how perverted that teaching was until watching this. THIS episode is masterfully executed! I just had to become a subscriber as a result! 20:40

  • @Stop_arguing_with_strangers
    @Stop_arguing_with_strangers 5 місяців тому +22

    Orthodoxy is just so much more *metal*

    • @itsdokko2990
      @itsdokko2990 3 місяці тому +1

      in a sense, it is way more metal than other denominations of christianity, feels more unrefined and powerful

    • @Ultimo1875
      @Ultimo1875 2 місяці тому

      Baptised meshuggah

  • @orthonox
    @orthonox 7 місяців тому +48

    This one may ruffle some protestant feathers, but an important message nonetheless.

    • @NavelOrangeGazer
      @NavelOrangeGazer 7 місяців тому +12

      When doesn't the Truth of the Church ruffle protestant feathers..?

    • @hektoerdonovan2121
      @hektoerdonovan2121 7 місяців тому +22

      This Baptist found nothing to ruffle my feathers and little to contradict my beliefs. It may seem contradictory to basic Sunday School teachings but not so much with deeper study. I subbed. ❤ Christ is King.

    • @dustydesertdisciple6290
      @dustydesertdisciple6290 7 місяців тому +6

      Its only because you all openly worship idols. You declare this and that outside of scripture then pretend as if its truth. Mary is not a god, and praying to her is idolic worship. Its sad to me that having a personal relationship with Christ seems so impossible to all of you. I didnt have the luxury of a church so I sought Christ alone, and He changed me forever. What I don't understand is how you can put mary to a status of god when theres no scriptural anything to back this up. Im non denominational, but
      Christ is with me, and I speak to Him more than my lady some days. However to your church im a heretic and couldn't possibly love Christ as I do. Its a trip really, im here with only my Holy Bible and faith, while you have this great expanse of ritual and doctrine that is knowwhere in scripture. Maybe yall still burn people for daring to read the Holy Book themselves, oh wait that was Catholics I get you guys confused sometimes.

    • @hektoerdonovan2121
      @hektoerdonovan2121 7 місяців тому +1

      @@dustydesertdisciple6290 Are you talking about catholic, orthodox or protestant? All 3 were mentioned. I am Baptist which is the severe other end of the spectrum when it comes to church authority versus Bible authority (Baptist is all scripture authority). We don't have idols whatsoever. No portraits, no statues, etc. Some of us consider having a cross on the building as an idol. 😤

    • @mikehunt4797
      @mikehunt4797 7 місяців тому

      @@dustydesertdisciple6290 Catholics do worship false idols and have no personal connection to God when they have to go through a middle man to talk to God.

  • @rramrez32ja
    @rramrez32ja 7 місяців тому +8

    I am Catholic but this is a powerful message that requires delicate, and diligent meditating. It is beautiful, and offers greater understanding of Jesus wanting to be with us. Jesus is love, Christ is Lord.

  • @despairknot
    @despairknot 7 місяців тому +4

    I love Arvo Paart and the Narration is very engaging. Thank you for your wonderful production on this video. It is a Lenten blessing.

  • @YassineHriz-fh3kb
    @YassineHriz-fh3kb 5 місяців тому +6

    As a Muslim, I find this channel really interesting. There are some concepts I don't understand yet, but learning more about Christianity and other religions is always a pure joy.

    • @itsdokko2990
      @itsdokko2990 3 місяці тому

      an ex-atheist here:
      i can't fully consider myself a christian of any kind (raised as catholic), but there's a lot to learn, and it gives me drive to keep on learning. these kind of videos give me joy to watch and understand. So far, i think i may have found some resemblance of holiness and connection to the God in learning the teachings of the abrahamic religions. Someday, i will delve into Islam, so i'll be on a lookout for a Qu'ran.

    • @DhdhdnFjdnfh
      @DhdhdnFjdnfh 3 місяці тому

      ​@@itsdokko2990Seriously, go read the Quran, it's hilarious how horrible of a human Muhammad is, and how many times he openly shows his lies.

  • @Blindguardianfan1998
    @Blindguardianfan1998 7 місяців тому +44

    Lord have mercy

  • @mateoenero4954
    @mateoenero4954 7 місяців тому +19

    1:50. Nice touch. Arvo Pärt’s Fratres. Also an Orthodox Christian. He was the composer that brought me to Orthodoxy.

    • @Psalm22_16
      @Psalm22_16 4 місяці тому +2

      In the off chance, do you know the “Christ with me” chant at 13:08?

    • @seraphractal
      @seraphractal 2 місяці тому +1

      ​@@Psalm22_16The Deer's Cry, also by Arvo Part

    • @Psalm22_16
      @Psalm22_16 2 місяці тому +2

      @@seraphractal God bless you brother

  • @LaudateChristus
    @LaudateChristus 7 місяців тому +73

    Much love from your brother in Christ, a Catholic ✝

    • @isaiakrozell2409
      @isaiakrozell2409 7 місяців тому +5

      God bless you brother. You have humbled me, a Orthodox Christian ☦️

    • @isaiakrozell2409
      @isaiakrozell2409 7 місяців тому +3

      May the Lord have mercy on all of us and may we never lose sight of him and his way. Pray without ceasing my friend. Thank you for your love, God's love through you 🙏🏼

    • @ianucalen
      @ianucalen 7 місяців тому +2

      @lumberzach77 you are not our brother, come to the right path

    • @isaiakrozell2409
      @isaiakrozell2409 7 місяців тому +2

      @@ianucalen Do some work. You haven't been paying attention, I'm afraid to say. If Catholicism was the right path you wouldn't have just said what you just said. That's just one of the thousands of reasons Catholicism isn't the truth.

    • @isaiakrozell2409
      @isaiakrozell2409 7 місяців тому

      @@ianucalen You have something to learn from @lumberzach77.

  • @YungPyramidScheme
    @YungPyramidScheme 4 місяці тому +3

    never really looked into orthodoxy but the presentation on this video is incredible and compelling, genuinely has me curious

  • @copperspartan1643
    @copperspartan1643 7 місяців тому +6

    A beautiful presentation of the faith.

  • @OldManTony789
    @OldManTony789 7 місяців тому +15

    i love youre videos i recently ordered archmandrite georges book on theosis youve helped me more than id like to admit in a youtube comment so thanks God bless

  • @ulicesmoravaldovinos
    @ulicesmoravaldovinos 2 місяці тому +3

    This is an absolutely beautifully directed documentary.

  • @Memento_Mori_3
    @Memento_Mori_3 7 місяців тому +7

    Beautifully made video with an essential message. Thank you for your time and hard work.

  • @completionofcomplex
    @completionofcomplex 7 місяців тому +23

    The fullness of the faith: The Eastern Orthodox Church

  • @pyens1134
    @pyens1134 6 місяців тому +11

    please post more, you are taking orthodoxy to many people through your great artwork!

  • @GiorgiGachechiladze02
    @GiorgiGachechiladze02 5 місяців тому +6

    Greetings from Georgia, God brought me to this channel

    • @SevenTe-N
      @SevenTe-N 3 місяці тому

      ძაან მაგარი არხია არა? ❤️🙏☦️

  • @GeorgeFy
    @GeorgeFy 7 місяців тому +15

    Thank you Harmony

  • @blackroxy8500
    @blackroxy8500 7 місяців тому +20

    Russia,Serbia,Greece,Etiophia,Georgia,Romania,Bulgaria,Montenegro,Macedonia,Armenija .....Welcome to ORTODOXY

    • @panajotov
      @panajotov 6 місяців тому +2

      You forgot some, but that's to be expected from a lot of... conservatives. Also, Eastern Orthodoxy is not the same as Oriental Orthodoxy.

    • @vibe_oli
      @vibe_oli 6 місяців тому +2

      Assyrians too❤ may god bless us all and keep us close to him. Amen. 🙏

    • @kopfjager6995
      @kopfjager6995 Місяць тому

      ​@@panajotovSheesh, calm down .... Commie

    • @ЕленаПопушой-е9щ
      @ЕленаПопушой-е9щ Місяць тому +1

      Moldova

  • @Brokearrows
    @Brokearrows 6 місяців тому +5

    It’s Erie I’ve been seeking orthodox community found one 20. Minutes from my home . I keep seeing new orthodox videos on UA-cam I thank Christ for showing me this community godbless you all during this Holy Week

  • @nattykadifa2856
    @nattykadifa2856 5 місяців тому +15

    'Eve drove Adam to disobedience' - this phrasing.....is not it. Eve did not 'drive', she offered. Adam Choose to disobey. Eve had no power over Adam.

    • @YeeeeeeBoiiii-jn2yc
      @YeeeeeeBoiiii-jn2yc 4 місяці тому +2

      10000%

    • @Yellow_Fish7
      @Yellow_Fish7 4 місяці тому +4

      I agree. Adam was never forced to do anything sinful and that should be made clear.

    • @WordOfYah
      @WordOfYah 3 місяці тому +10

      She brought temptation to him, that’s what he means. He still freely chose it, but did so after being ‘tempted’ or provided with temptation / encouraged similar to what the serpent had done to eve. Eve possesses wrongdoing for bringing such sin to her beloved and asking him to partake, however Adam still bears his own blame and guilt for failing to resist the passion / desire he was presented with and be obedient to God. That is what the video means by “drove”. It would have been better if Eve had not approached her husband with sin and enticed disobedience, almost, in a sense, an attempt to drag Adam into her own fallen nature / disobedience (akin to Satan). A holy union (marriage) should be committed to God and those who are betrothed are practically no longer seen as individual, having become one in the flesh: in perfect obedience with God’s will. It was not right for her to drag Adam into her own sin, knowing full well she was disobeying God’s command, even if he chose freely for this very reason -> they were to be one flesh, united.

    • @ФеофанЭтополедолжнобытьзаполне
      @ФеофанЭтополедолжнобытьзаполне 2 місяці тому

      She was the only woman out there. Sure, she had no power at all 🙄

    • @CatU-U
      @CatU-U 13 днів тому

      Honestly, i prefer to understand the story in way some done
      Eve was tempted by outside power, something that seemed new yet forbidden
      Adam was tempted too, but by proxy by someone he knew… that is teaching us that no matter if its some odd creature who claims to know better or person we trust, we don’t follow the temptation.

  • @hughmyron511
    @hughmyron511 7 місяців тому +8

    Absolutely beautiful production. Thank you and God Bless

  • @stephanarizona9094
    @stephanarizona9094 7 місяців тому +7

    Bishop Mari Emmanual is Eastern Orthodox and he is a based warrior for Christ. We are in the final battles of Good vs. Evil and it's time for all Christians to unite!

    • @johnnyd2383
      @johnnyd2383 7 місяців тому +11

      Nope. He is just a preacher, like any other Protestant preacher is, who started his private business.. he only dresses like Nestorian heretics Assyrians as he was originally their Bishop but got defrocked. He was threatened by the officials of the Assyrians class action lawsuit if he continues to use their name for promoting his private business. So... get informed...

    • @mmm-cs7tb
      @mmm-cs7tb 6 місяців тому +1

      Not Eastern Orthodox but church of the east, a different sect

    • @skibidi.G
      @skibidi.G 2 місяці тому

      There's an Orthodox monastery in Arizona I think? You could visit it some day ✌️😊

  • @robertnader2292
    @robertnader2292 5 місяців тому +10

    I only understood about 20% ,but wow.I need to look into the Orthodox Church

  • @Dahn.Baern.
    @Dahn.Baern. 5 місяців тому +2

    Just discovered your channel. Blown away by how amazing these videos are! Excellent work man, thank you so much for sharing these with everyone. I’ll be sending this video to a bunch of my Protestant friends and family

  • @sovereigngrace9723
    @sovereigngrace9723 7 місяців тому +9

    Harmony, thank you so much for these videos. I am a struggling orthodox catechumen. Trying to step into the life of the Church, and your videos help realign me as the temptation to be spiritually lazy is attacking me hard in this season.