I'm turning 67 soon, and I was born into evangelical Protestantism. Late in life I walked, was received into Orthodoxy ☦️, and never looked back. My little Antiochian parish in Kansas is growing exponentially; with young families, with young couples, and particularly with men, especially young men. Some are former nones, some are formers atheists, some are former occultists, but many are disaffected evangelicals.
I'm also a convert from occultism and every chance I get to listen to the story of a fellow ex-occultist I take it. And every one makes me cry. There is nothing more beautiful on this earth than the Orthodox Church.
Former member of the OTO (Ordo Templi Orientis) here (Alleister Crowleys Church). I was Chrismated the day before yesterday in the Serbian Orthodox Church!!! Christ is Born!
Wonderful comment from Jezabelle about taking and not reciprocating to God, brought tears. One of the things that led me to be a catechumen is that realization, we are to worship God and give our all to Him, Orthodox is beautiful because it’s hard. Thank you for sharing your stories!
My church is St. Sava. Our wonderful Serbian saint and prince ❤☦️ He gave up his royal robes as a young child and went to Mt. Athos to become a monk. He used his riches to help people and spread Orthodoxy and build churches. His father came to get him back after he threw away his royal robes, but Rastko (St.Sava) refused, and later, his father and mother became monks also and are saints as well. St. Simeon and St. Anastasia. The entire story is simply amazing and we have songs in Serbian about them.
I was Chrismated into the Serbian Orthodox Church two days ago! The Serbs are very very pious and devout, I felt drawn more towards the local Serbian Church more than the Greek one because the former are actual Serbian immigrants, the church was built by my Priests Grandfather who was also a priest etc, whereas the Greek Church clergy is made up of all converts. Nothing against them, I just loved the strong Choral Tradition in the Serbian Church! Christ is Born! Happy St. Stephen’s Day :)
Until I got to my current Orthodox Church, I never once felt like I belonged with any of the many Protestant churches I attended. Our church is like a family. My spiritual father has taken me in and just came to bless our home the other day. Even stayed for tea and a conversation after. He invests in my catechesis every week. Its the first time I've ever had this and I'm thankful it's with the Orthodox faith.
My protestant Presbyterian Church is pretty legit, but it seems like I was blessed with the proximity, apparently it's an anomaly sadly, some members drive 1-2hrs to attend, despite every town having at least 4 churches in them around me. They preach repentance and holiness, use Psalms for the worship music, pastors actually talked to and care about everyone. And practiced what they preach. Sucks I don't have any orthodox churches anywhere in my area, except one small Russian orthodox that does everything in Russian 😐
Humble, truthful, peaceful and loving people having a conversation, this video shows what Orthodoxy is. I was also dabbling in new age stuff, and the experience was largely the same - for example the hunger for spiritual food which you experience, but you just keep eating trash without nutrients, so you are always hungry. Feeling without control, always giving and not getting - that's how God feels about us when we are not humbling ourselves and living prideful, sinful life, and funny enough - that's how you feel when you try to find the "right" path in the new age "spiritual" world. Great talk
Thank you Father and beautiful sisters for sharing your testimony ♥️ I would love a follow up video that discusses the process of repentance, spiritual warfare and healing from the darkness of the occult following conversion! God bless you!
This is wild, I was Chrismated 2 days ago and used to be a member of the OTO (Alleister Crowleys occult satanic church) and got rid of all my occult books/ritual tools I’m very happy that during my Chrismation ceremony I renounced all of that, “Any and all practices, ancient and modern” I’m so excited to listen to this.
Thank you for this Father Paul. So excited to see more of these. I've been on a long winding spiritual path and have been inquiring to the Orthodox church (that my dad attends) for about a year. I love to hear these conversion testimonies.
THE COLORS AND EVERYTHING BEING ALIVE! That is the exact experience I had! I remember staring at a tree for 10 minutes amazed how alive it was and how dead the dead branches were....
My parish priest once said that we all have Saint or more who likes us for some reason and prays for us and guard us. We should pray to get to know who he is. That is how I found saint Spiridon🙂. For this sister it is obviosly Saint Sava and you should ask him for help🩷 in the future. As Serbian ortodox this is fascinating to hear about your story. I hope you visit St Sava church one day. I would certanly like to know what he said to you in that dream. Sorry for mistakes in text🙂
father Paul please help me I'm overwhelmed by everything I'm not baptized I want to be an orthodox Christian and I'm from India and i have no one to talk about Jesus , i feel like I'm loosing myself
Father Paul mentioned in an earlier comment that he doesn't read the comment section. Maybe you can get in touch with an priest via the website of a (local) orthodox church?
Maybe you can do a 1on1 with each of them and we can hear their story only because sometimes ppl aren't fully comfortable in front of other ppl. Also if tht was their first time on camera ice is broken and might be a little more comfortable a second time. Anyway, thank you so much for this video thank you to the two women and you never know who it can inspire. God Bless
I come from this. In my opinion, the reason people drift off into the occult is the same reason Eve ate the apple. Edit: I would love to hear more from them.
Orthodoxy does not operate that way. We are pro change of the heart and Theosis while using various tools on our disposal. Those you mentioned are two of our tools. Once we start walking the narrow path we would learn as to how properly cross ourselves and how to bow to God.
I'm turning 67 soon, and I was born into evangelical Protestantism. Late in life I walked, was received into Orthodoxy ☦️, and never looked back.
My little Antiochian parish in Kansas is growing exponentially; with young families, with young couples, and particularly with men, especially young men.
Some are former nones, some are formers atheists, some are former occultists, but many are disaffected evangelicals.
Thank you to these precious sisters in Christ for sharing their stories. I was Chrismated just a few days ago on the Eve of Theopany. Glory to God!
I'm also a convert from occultism and every chance I get to listen to the story of a fellow ex-occultist I take it. And every one makes me cry. There is nothing more beautiful on this earth than the Orthodox Church.
Former member of the OTO (Ordo Templi Orientis) here (Alleister Crowleys Church). I was Chrismated the day before yesterday in the Serbian Orthodox Church!!! Christ is Born!
Same here!! Glory to God!!
ua-cam.com/video/V2vFx55xTAg/v-deo.html
This audio might be right up your alley
@@norwardradtke1361 chrismated only? not rebaptized?
Same
God bless these humble sisters
Father Paul, thank you for another incredibly wonderful video.
Wonderful comment from Jezabelle about taking and not reciprocating to God, brought tears. One of the things that led me to be a catechumen is that realization, we are to worship God and give our all to Him, Orthodox is beautiful because it’s hard. Thank you for sharing your stories!
Can't wait to see more, Father. Glory to Jesus Christ☦️
My church is St. Sava. Our wonderful Serbian saint and prince ❤☦️
He gave up his royal robes as a young child and went to Mt. Athos to become a monk. He used his riches to help people and spread Orthodoxy and build churches.
His father came to get him back after he threw away his royal robes, but Rastko (St.Sava) refused, and later, his father and mother became monks also and are saints as well. St. Simeon and St. Anastasia. The entire story is simply amazing and we have songs in Serbian about them.
God bless you
@jollygoodgordon5580 and you too ♥️
Thank you🙏
I was Chrismated into the Serbian Orthodox Church two days ago! The Serbs are very very pious and devout, I felt drawn more towards the local Serbian Church more than the Greek one because the former are actual Serbian immigrants, the church was built by my Priests Grandfather who was also a priest etc, whereas the Greek Church clergy is made up of all converts. Nothing against them, I just loved the strong Choral Tradition in the Serbian Church! Christ is Born! Happy St. Stephen’s Day :)
Hristos se Rodi!
@PomazeBog1389 vaistinu se Hristo rodi.♥️☦️
Until I got to my current Orthodox Church, I never once felt like I belonged with any of the many Protestant churches I attended.
Our church is like a family. My spiritual father has taken me in and just came to bless our home the other day. Even stayed for tea and a conversation after.
He invests in my catechesis every week.
Its the first time I've ever had this and I'm thankful it's with the Orthodox faith.
are you born again?
My protestant Presbyterian Church is pretty legit, but it seems like I was blessed with the proximity, apparently it's an anomaly sadly, some members drive 1-2hrs to attend, despite every town having at least 4 churches in them around me. They preach repentance and holiness, use Psalms for the worship music, pastors actually talked to and care about everyone. And practiced what they preach.
Sucks I don't have any orthodox churches anywhere in my area, except one small Russian orthodox that does everything in Russian 😐
@@johnalexis8284 I am born again, transfigured by Christ.
@@TheActualCorrectOpinion by being baptized?
@@johnalexis8284 Yes, in the name of the father, son, and holy spirit.
Humble, truthful, peaceful and loving people having a conversation, this video shows what Orthodoxy is.
I was also dabbling in new age stuff, and the experience was largely the same - for example the hunger for spiritual food which you experience, but you just keep eating trash without nutrients, so you are always hungry.
Feeling without control, always giving and not getting - that's how God feels about us when we are not humbling ourselves and living prideful, sinful life, and funny enough - that's how you feel when you try to find the "right" path in the new age "spiritual" world.
Great talk
Very good series idea Father!
Glory to God! May all our neighbors who are in the grips of the evil one be called by Christ to His loving embrace!
Thank you Father and beautiful sisters for sharing your testimony ♥️ I would love a follow up video that discusses the process of repentance, spiritual warfare and healing from the darkness of the occult following conversion! God bless you!
I love this!! Can’t wait to see more from various Protestant denominations, atheists etc! This is great! Glory to God! 🙏🏼☦️
CHRIST IS BORN! ⭐
GLORIFY HIM ! ❤
Merry Christmas to all Orthodox Christians ☀🇷🇺🇷🇸🇲🇰🇬🇪🇵🇸🇧🇾🇪🇹🙏✝🕊🦾
This is wild, I was Chrismated 2 days ago and used to be a member of the OTO (Alleister Crowleys occult satanic church) and got rid of all my occult books/ritual tools
I’m very happy that during my Chrismation ceremony I renounced all of that, “Any and all practices, ancient and modern”
I’m so excited to listen to this.
What led you away from that if you don’t mind me asking?
I am so grateful for this interview. Thank you ladies for sharing ❤
I go to holy trinity in salt lake and I’m a convert, if you need more converts to interview I’m 100% willing. God bless.
Convert from what?
@@d3adp94 Protestantism
Great conversation. I'd love to hear more from these ladies.
Thank you for this Father Paul. So excited to see more of these. I've been on a long winding spiritual path and have been inquiring to the Orthodox church (that my dad attends) for about a year. I love to hear these conversion testimonies.
Love the formatting of the video, and I hope to see more interviews like this in the future. God bless you all. ❤
Love the series and would love the follow-up! Thank you beautiful ladies for their testimonies! God bless you!
God bless you Jezebel.
❤❤❤ Thank you for your stories. Thank you father for posting this video and welcome these beautiful souls to our community ❤
I love this video. Thank you for sharing this. ❤
Thank you,Father for the posting, I can't say how greatful I am to God for coming across your UA-cam videos!
Beautiful, simply beautiful.❤
There are two reasons I trust this priest. He doesn't try to do things on his own different way, and he isn't asking for donations.
This was fascinating. Thank you. ❤
Glory to God. Such beautiful witnesses to the ✨healing love✨of our God! God bless these lovely women and God bless you father, pray for me ❤
THE COLORS AND EVERYTHING BEING ALIVE! That is the exact experience I had! I remember staring at a tree for 10 minutes amazed how alive it was and how dead the dead branches were....
Love this series Fr Paul do more please!
Amazing! Thank you!
My parish priest once said that we all have Saint or more who likes us for some reason and prays for us and guard us. We should pray to get to know who he is. That is how I found saint Spiridon🙂. For this sister it is obviosly Saint Sava and you should ask him for help🩷 in the future. As Serbian ortodox this is fascinating to hear about your story. I hope you visit St Sava church one day. I would certanly like to know what he said to you in that dream. Sorry for mistakes in text🙂
Praise God 🙏💜💜
I like this concept. Thanks for posting the video Father
God bless you guys ❤ my whole family is exmormon but i was the first to leave and i became orthodox and im still the only orthodox in my family lol
Glory to God!
Finally, some quality content that doesn't consist of obsessing over western christianity and how wrong they are but rather telling convert stories.
father Paul please help me
I'm overwhelmed by everything I'm not baptized I want to be an orthodox Christian and I'm from India and i have no one to talk about Jesus , i feel like I'm loosing myself
You might want to contact him/or others priests like him directly.
Father Paul mentioned in an earlier comment that he doesn't read the comment section. Maybe you can get in touch with an priest via the website of a (local) orthodox church?
Where in India are you? I know there are Orthodox churches in West Bengal (under Constantinople).
Jesus loves you so much he gave himself for you so just pray and he will show you what to do
Are we still doing the prayer of the heart desert community videos?
I would like to have more of testimonials Good willing!
can you please address what you said about St Symion in the last video, because it really didn't sound right
Maybe you can do a 1on1 with each of them and we can hear their story only because sometimes ppl aren't fully comfortable in front of other ppl. Also if tht was their first time on camera ice is broken and might be a little more comfortable a second time. Anyway, thank you so much for this video thank you to the two women and you never know who it can inspire. God Bless
Is Jezebel going to get a new name after her baptism? I think she needs a new name
God can make her name Holy
Her Christian name is Sava, after St. Sava who came to her in her dream
@@christianmedina6343 oh right!
@@servantbenjamin919 this is true !
Maybe the world needs a Saint Jezebel.
I come from this.
In my opinion, the reason people drift off into the occult is the same reason Eve ate the apple.
Edit: I would love to hear more from them.
Great video!! Just a tip tho for next time if you can please give the guests microphones for those of us who are listening on headphones 😅
Even without headphones it's difficult to hear clearly.
I was mislead by the Golden Dawn too
If you don't cross the right way or bow enough then will you not get into heaven?
Orthodoxy does not operate that way. We are pro change of the heart and Theosis while using various tools on our disposal. Those you mentioned are two of our tools. Once we start walking the narrow path we would learn as to how properly cross ourselves and how to bow to God.
Father Bless 🤲 5 adds in the first 20mins 😒😒😒🤣🤣🤣
Jezebel 😅 ✌🏻🫶🏻
First to comment!
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So eloquent.