How to Become an Orthodox Christian (Pencils & Prayer Ropes)
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- Опубліковано 15 чер 2024
- In this video we explore how does one one convert to Eastern Orthodox Christianity: the phases, common pitfalls and tips. We also have an Orthodox priest sharing his experiences and input on the conversion experience!
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00:00 Intro
01:15 Our Characters
02:48 Phase 1 - Getting Informed
05:53 Phase 2 - Attending a Church
09:59 Phase 3 - Catechumenate
12:52 Patron Saints
15:05 Godparents
15:40 Phase 4 - Baptism
16:42 Phase 5 - Chrismation
18:38 Corrective Baptisms
20:06 Phase 6 - Eucharist
21:31 Tips from Fr. Stephen
Music: "Spirit of Fire" by Jesse Galagher
Narration: Miloš Đekić and Reader Bojan Teodosijević
Illustration: Reader Bojan Teodosijević
RESOURCES FOR PROSPECTIVE CONVERTS:
If you want to attend Orthodox catechism online, specially tailored to people who have no Orthodox church nearby, please go to: patristicnectar.org/globalcat...
12 Things I Wish I'd Known (Before Visiting an Orthodox Church): blogs.ancientfaith.com/freder...
Directory of Orthodox Parishes in the US: www.assemblyofbishops.org/dir...
Prologue of Ohrid online: www.ohrid-prolog.com/?lang=en
Rebaptism: Patristic Consensus or Innovation? theoriatv.substack.com/p/reba...
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The Way of the Pilgrim (and The Pilgrim Continues His Way): www.amazon.com/Way-Pilgrim-Co...
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🇬🇷☦️📖❤️🔥 i gonna help you Brothers
I will be Baptized and Christmated next Sunday. Glory to God!
Amen and Hallelujah! God bless you and your loved ones 🙏❤️
How to Become an Orthodox Christian: break from the Catholic Church.
@@MaximusAugustusOrthodox Thank You!
@@dougy6237 No, the Catholic Church split off from the Orthodox Church.
@@MaximusOrthodox Tell that to the 22 eastern Churches who, over the centuries, returned to the Catholic Church. They are churches that were previously Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox, and the Church of the East. Peace be with your spirit.
I was a catechumen for 3 years and was finally chrismated Christmas Eve and took communion for the first time Christmas Day. Trust in the process ☦️
Many years!!!
Why so long? Also were you a Catholic before? God bless
@@Thomaesthetics I was Catholic before. My spiritual father instructed 3 years as a catechumen because thats how the early church functioned. After finishing my 3 years I can understand why. It’s a whole process of learning a whole new way of life.
@@nel7105 wow that’s amazing.
I've been a learner for the better part of a year now. Not even catechumen yet. It's frustrating sometimes but takes time.
Currently a catechumen. Please pray for my family’s conversion as well.
Edit:
I was finally baptized on August 26th, 2023. St Nektarios is my patron saint!! Thank you for your hard work Bojan!
Right up to date! May you experience peace in the battles that have to be fought, day by day.
I had my church wedding on the same day. God bless you brother.
Beautiful!! Wow that’s a good Saint. Did you see the movie 🎥 about him that recently released about two years back??
Become a Jesus follower and not a Christianity follower, a Jesus follower cannot be a Christianity follower... Christianity is nothing but a political agenda , they bribe to convert to make follow Jesus, they destroy a lands culture, they destroy a civilization...
And Jesus never asked to bribe people.... Following Jesus is truth and following Christianity is evil
@@JohnnyWalker1077 Become a Jesus follower and not a Christianity follower, a Jesus follower cannot be a Christianity follower... Christianity is nothing but a political agenda , they bribe to convert to make follow Jesus, they destroy a lands culture, they destroy a civilization...
And Jesus never asked to bribe people.... Following Jesus is truth and following Christianity is evil
As a Protestant, who has been interested in learning about Orthodoxy it’s been hard to find information and resources in English.
As opposed to Catholics it seemed like Orthodox’s kept more to themselves and weren’t interested in evangelism.
This video was VERY helpful , though I’m somewhat settled in my beliefs this was greatly appreciated.
God bless.
Orthodoxy is hard to get, especially if you were raised in the west, but once you get it, it is like having a 99 lvl power armor and a big nuke bazooka, it's OP.
They were not so much not interested in evangelism as they’ve been largely kept on the defensive and bottled up in their home countries for CENTURIES by Islamic oppression until recently, except Russia being the odd one out. Russian introversion was almost entirely political, ever since one particularly paranoid Czar outlawed the Moscow Patriarchate, forcing Russian Orthodoxy to be run by a committee of Bishops instead for hundreds of years, who focused on maintaining Russian interests instead of evangelism, partly also due to a desire to keep out the Ottoman threat, as well as Protestantism and Jesuits. Orthodoxy as a whole was simply trapped in various defensive modes. It didn’t help that the Siberian traps were impenetrable save for the most hardy Ainu hunters until British contractors built the first railroad through that hellish place, after which Russia suddenly had direct contact with Japan. If not for the Traps, Orthodox missionaries might have reached Japan in Saint Palamas’s day!
Of course, Russian Orthodoxy then was oppressed by the Commies, ironically, just as Orthodoxy everywhere else was being liberated from the Ottomans.
@@eldermillennial8330 I think it shows the true testament to what its like to live out the faith, especially with it still managing to exist in Christianity's birthland for two millennia. They command our respect.
You're not kidding. I was visiting a spectacular used bookstore white row, library sized, rows of books. The religion section only has one small section on a shelf for Orthodox and the few books there were overflow of Catholicism.
Orthodox church is the Real church. others eg Catholics are heretics million of proves
I am new to Orthodoxy and I am on the step of leaving my comfort zone and attending a church nearby. This step is a lot harder than I imagined. Especially being someone who is very shy and timid. I also would be going alone because no one I know is Orthodox or Christian really for that matter. It is so nerve racking! I have been putting this off for weeks and know that it has to be done deep down and sooner than later. For now I will continue to read and study my OSB and watch content like yours. Thank you.
@@67serene that is awesome! I am very happy for you. Thanks for sharing. I will muster up the strength and courage one of these days.
Just do it! Don’t worry about feeling out of place or anything-just come a bit earlier, before the service starts, find a spot near the back or in a corner where you’re out of the way, and just take it all in, watching everything and everyone. That’s the least uncomfortable way to do it if you’re nervous, unfamiliar with the whole thing, don’t know anyone there yet and are afraid of disturbing anything (which you won’t). Honestly, the hardest thing is the act of physically going through the doors for the first time; once you’re in, you probably won’t want to leave! Really, just do it. Don’t forget that God wants you in His house, and that any active thought against visiting His holy temple is probably not from Him (if you catch my drift).
If you have an OCA or Antiochian parish nearby, that should be your first choice with regard to the most comfortable first-time experience. OCA is the “native” American jurisdiction with history going all the way back to the 1700’s in Russian Alaska, while the Antiochian Archdiocese, though originally founded by Arab Orthodox from the Middle East, is constituted in large part by converts and was/is responsible for the vast majority of Orthodox evangelization efforts in the lower 49 states. English-language services (though Antiochian parishes with Arab congregants often retain at least a little Arabic), lots of friendly converts, more authentically American culture, very seeker-friendly. No parish is perfect, of course, but chances are you’ll find a safe space in a local OCA parish.
If, instead, you have a church of a more “ethnic” jurisdiction nearby (eg. Greek, Russian, Serbian, etc), don’t let that stop you! Granted, it really might or might not be a more uncomfortable first-time experience for a variety of reasons, whether it’s due to a language barrier, unfamiliarity on the part of parishioners with non-ethnic visitors, culture shock on your end, or other reasons. Very generally speaking, you might find that some Greek parishes, for example, can be a little more focused on their cultural heritage and a little more liberal in certain matters, while Russian and Serbian parishes are typically quite traditional and not as easily penetrated by less-committed inquirers. The West-especially North America-is unusual in the broad scope of Christian history in that our nations are immigrant nations, which has lead to several different Orthodox jurisdictions and cultures together in the same places, whereas in the past each nation naturally had their own churches. It’s an unfortunate but inevitable thing that we’ll have to resolve soon, God-willing. For now, we have to make the most of what we do have here. Regardless of your particular circumstances, you should attend whatever church is closest to you, talk to the priest and, with prayer, go from there. Trust that God will guide you and lead you to where you need to be, even if at first it’s difficult and hard to see where you’re headed!
At the end of the day, however, ethnic parish or not, Orthodox Christianity often necessitates a paradigm shift, an adoption of a new culture (of the true body of Christ, not mere nationalities), the start of a new journey. It’s not meant to be easy or comfortable, and if it is, you’re probably doing something wrong.
Sorry for all the words! I just really want to encourage you to get your butt into a church sooner rather than later; there’s no real reason to wait, there isn’t much you can do to prepare yourself for it aside from actually doing it, you know. Follow some of the advice I gave you and you’re likely to find yourself wishing you came sooner. There’s a reason why so many of us walking into an Orthodox church for the first time will tell you that we left that place feeling like we’d finally come home. Our holy Church and holy faith doesn’t just belong to us-it’s your heritage and inheritance, and it’s waiting for you to take hold of it.
God bless you!
@@nuzzi6620 thank you for the thought-out response. It’s very informative and helpful! I will and do put my trust in Him. After my “come to Jesus” moment on Thanksgiving I prayed for his guidance and within days I had been lead to orthodoxy 😬 thank you again for the encouraging words, I will get my butt in there ASAP. God bless ☦️🙏🏼
Try contacting the priest before you go. He can have someone keep an eye out for you and help you know what to do when you get there. I had my son who converted to an OCA church before me, but I do know a young timid girl who contacted our priest before she came. My experience is that Orthodox churches are very welcoming.
@@dj393 That would definitely make the first experience more comfortable. Thank you for the suggestion!
Protestant mom said I can’t convert until I turn 18, please pray for me and my family that we’ll immerse ourselves in the truth! Amen ☦️
I'm glad you have parents who aren't religious bigots and allow you this choice. My parents are non-religious and honestly said they didn't care at all where I end up, just that I am happy and find God. Nor who I marry or what faith they are from. I'm Catholic and hope to become Orthodox.
Just do it that’s a just lie
Also look up amen don’t say it
@@dthomaswilliamson33 What?
So... how old are you now? I think it's generally good to take some time to learn and grow before becoming a living part in the body of Christ... It also tests how serious and devoted you are, so the fact your mom does not allow you to convert ends just to benefit you
I got lucky and came across the orthodox church through a co worker. After several questions out of curiosity over a work desk icon, she invited me to church.
I happily went and it was love at first sight.
My priest made me take my time and i spent 2 years going before i was Catechised. I needed to learn alot and since I was a chronic church hopper my priest wanted me to experience long time commitment.
It was well worth it and I've been Orthodox now for well over 15 years and can't imagine ever being anything else.
I was a catholic, I have been researching orthodoxy and I have decided to become Eastern Orthodox.☦️
Become Atheist we have science and technology everything will be possible to you
Same but I was non denominational.
@@GAF2234You dont need to be an Atheist to understand science or use technology 💀
@@linoshiddencatswhat a silly atheist......lol
@GAF2234 most great scientists believed in God
I’m 18 and was a catechumen for 2 years. I didn’t know when or where I would be baptized, since I don’t have an orthodox patriarchate near me. But have patience and trust in God. I am baptized on holy Mount Athos!
I was born a Christian but became an Athiest then I became a Muslim for a few months….. then I felt I was missing something….. I don’t dream of Religious figures or God but I met Jesus in my dream and now my heart’s committed to Christianity I just refuse to be apart of Protestantism and I agree with Catholicism but orthodoxy has peaked my interest
I'd do it I'm trying to do it rn I just have a few problems
Amen! God loves you 💕
Thank goodness Jesus showed you the truth and you have left Islam. It is satanic.
Coming to Christ doesn't mean you need to be part of a certain group. Being a follower of Jesus isn't about being in group but individual relationship. Follow the word and love the Lord. That's enough
I am muslim and I love orthodox christianity, the chants, the music, the practices, and how devoted they are.
Thank you for your very helpful video. As a 54 year old British man with no previous faith in his life up to now, I am taking the first steps to enter the Orthodox Church. I am lucky to have both a Russian and Greek Othodox Church on my doorstep and have attended both. I spoke to the Priest at the Greek Othodox Church yesterday, before Great Vespers, and will be returning for Holy Liturgy today. The journey begins!
Islam is only truth
How are you getting on, 7 months later? I was admitted to Holy Orthodoxy about two years ago, together with my wife, also here in the UK (Southern England) We were previously baptists.
Glad you found hope in Orthodox church. I would also invite you to Ethiopians Orthodox Divine liturgy. They put subtitles in English even though the it is in Geez.
Thank you guys for the shoutout, and for the work that you do ❤☦🎬
Hey there! In good faith I need to ask you a few things if I may:
The comparison you guys made with Catholics and oriental churches as if you could put them on the same group is honestly not very good. Despite all of our differences, why did you put them in the same group.
If I may ask as well: why is it that so many parishes and orthodox churches have returned to the catholic communion and have seeked to change its possible error in union while the orthodox churches have been in a path of desunion and self-destruction because of its earthly, political and ethnic problems if they are supposed to be the ONE catholic church ?
Because we see them as having a valid baptism. That is why they're in one group.
What a timely video for me. I have been slowly learning about Orthodoxy for the past few years though books and online resources (including your youtube channel) and on New Years Eve I finally reached out via email to the parish closest to me (nearly an hour away. And YES your recent video on the monk who was blessed by his perseverance in carrying water helped me greatly to finally take the step), and I will be visiting and attending my first liturgy this coming Sunday. My journey begins! Thank you for all your videos.
Nice to see people who are interested in the Orthodox Church ☦️ God bless you and your family 🙏❤️
I'm happy for you! May the God guide you through all your life!
I have a similar story! Through lots of soul searching and studying, I landed on Orthodoxy close to 2 years ago. I also don’t have a hometown Orthodox Church, but I travelled an hour away and attended my first Divine Liturgy and coffee hour this past Sunday. 🙏🏼
How was the church visit? Are you continuing the pathway?
@@TheMOV13 It is going wonderfully. We have been attending the same parish faithfully each week since January. The church offers an Inquirer's class from September through February. We begin classes next week. We hope to become catechumens. My children love it, the parishioners are close knit and so welcoming, we love our priest, and the long distance (45 min drive from our home) has turned out to not be so bad. At least as far as for liturgy once a week. We do have plans to move early next year to be closer to our church and have the ability to more easily attend more services throught the week.
Lord willing, I will be made a catechumen on January 15th along with my husband, brother in law, and his fiance. Glory to God! We are all grateful for videos like this that answered questions and gave us knowledge along the way. God bless Pencils and Prayer Ropes!
Glory to God! I don't know exactly why, but every time I read something like this, I have to keep myself from kissing the screen... XD
I'll be Christmated on the 15th of January. Good luck on your journey!
Update: my family members and I are scheduled to be Baptized on Pascha! Thank you for your well wishes and prayers!
@@emmcee4899 God be praised! I'm so happy for you! May the Lord keep you on His path always!
As a Protestant searching for truth, thank you so much for this informative video. Glory to God.
Hi, Im just a simple Orthodox christian. Not a priest, not a theologian. But i have a bit of knowledge of my faith (not to brag), a catechisis book and a close bond with my spiritual father.
If you want, I can help you with your questions and the ones i don't know I can ask my spiritual father.
If you want we can speak in private.
@@voievod9260 thank you so much, that would actually be quite helpful to me as I do have a few questions concerning some dogmas of the Church. What would be the best way to contact you? Again thank you very much. ☦️
My Steam name is the same as my youtube channel name minus the numbers and the @ at the beggining.
Can you add your email to your youtube channel?
I have posted my email address in my channel description.
Bojan je legenda 💪🏼 I just got baptized into the Serbian Orthodox Church ☦️ 🇷🇸 this Palm Sunday 🎉 the best day of my life!!! Puno Blagoslova! Gospode Pomiluj 🙏🏼
Hello brother. I'm an Albanian of Orthodox descent but unbaptized. Considering that I'm moving to Belgrade in few months I would like to join Serbian Orthodoxy. How is it for foreigners to do so?
@@dumbo18848 shouldn’t be a problem at all. I would suggest contacting the local priest of whatever parish you will be going in advance by email or call and tell him your situation and that you want to join the church and he will direct you.
@@dumbo18848when are you moving brother? How is your jurney to orthodoxy going?
@@hromivuk4086 I just moved. Recently. I haven't started yet. Thank you for asking. I hope you have a good day👍🏻
i have lived a life as a beast. seeking comfort and avoiding any struggle. I have felt a call towards christ and am trying my best to not ignore it. I seem to agree most with orthodox when compared to others. I appreciate all who help me on this journey, and hopefully we can walk together. I am only 33 pages into genesis for the 1st time and my passion grows with each read.
IMPORTANT NOTE: In the video description we've assembled some basicmost convert resources. If you have any that you'd like us to add, leave it in the comments!
If you want to attend Orthodox catechism online, specially tailored to people who have no Orthodox church nearby, please go to: patristicnectar.org/globalcatechism
Thank you for the information, I am a 27yo New Zealand European Catholic (returned from 13 years of agnosticism and despair). I find that The Orthodox art and music has captured my spirit unlike the catholic church which is very strange mix of music and the new building here lacks any art at all. I love the beauty and strong tradition in Orthodox but yet to go any further than internet.
I will read the books recommended and I am lucky there is a Beautiful Greek orthodox church 1 hour away and also a small Monastary an hour the other direction. God willing I can battle my anxiety and make progress in conversion and reach out to Father George. God bless you.
Hello, thank you for your donation! Do reach out to him! Anxiety is a horrible thing, I have issues with it occasionally, I can only imagine how difficult it might be for someone who has a more acute form. Great is you reward in Heaven! - Bojan
I can’t explain it but I started to tear up uncontrollably watching this. Perhaps it is a sign
God bless you 💕✝️
Praise the Lord Jesus Christ that we are here, I am Christian Orthodox myself, yet I have so much to learn. God Bless each and every one of you throughout your path as a follower of Christ.
how to learn sir?
@@Fred-Phelps Entrust in Christ.
Thanks Bojan, Milos, and the Priests who assisted in the making of this video!
after watching this i have the sudden urge to convert back to orthodoxy, wonderful job bojan you managed to get past my severe agnosticism with merely 1 video
I was baptised Catholic and went through all of the sacraments but I was raised in an African Pentecostal church. I have felt so out of touch with the Catholic faith and decided to find the right domination for me. Orthodox Christianity has really stood out to me and hopefully I'll be able to convert in the future, God willing. I don't have any Orthodox friends and I really wish to have someone to guide me. But seeing your videos has helped a lot!
I’m with you on that brother. I actually became Muslim out of confusion, of course there’s beauty there but to me it’s just man made to oppose other religions. I will get baptised soon
Hi, i'm in similar situation, i was baptised Catholic, all my family members are Catholics but the Orthodox theology and methods are more fitting for me, i feel i'm closer to Orthodoxy in my faith to the point that i want to become Orthodox Christian. But there are no Orthodox Churches in my area, just the Catholic ones.
@@iCarryBoatsAndTheLogs you became muslim and wanna convert to Christianity? Islam is the only true religion
I'm Indian ex Muslim very much interested in orthodox Christianity this video is so well made thank you
Amen welcome dont forget your personal relationship with Jesus christ❤
Many thanks for this video, B & M -- love you guys! Know that I have left the link to this dozens of times as I encounter inquirers online. You guys are both great educators & great ambassadors! Glory to God! 🙏🕯️☦️
This was a fantastic video. The illustrations and small humorous details made me chuckle. I’m not Orthodox *yet* but I’m saving this video for if I end up going that direction. God bless you guys!
I just want to say that I love your videos! Not long ago I would have called myself an atheist, but through your videos I am now converting to Orthodoxy, so thank you! God bless.
What a channel I've stumbled upon, thanks so much for all your hard work. I've been in need of a church for years but could never bring myself to find a protestant one that wasn't so "western". Found Orthodoxy through Ivan Provorov, the NHL player taking a stand for his faith recently, and now I've contacted some parishes and will attend my first liturgy on the 5th. I've been learning so much and I feel my decision has been made already in my heart but I'm eager to attend and experience it for myself.
Thank you so much for making this video, you have no idea how far I believe it will bring me, god bless you and everyone who participated in the making of it I could not be more grateful!
Glad you found it so useful! 😄
Appreciate your work bojan. Your videos was the first catalyst for me to learn about and then convert to Orthodoxy.
Great video, thanks for all your efforts! The key thing is trust the process, whatever it is. There is no one formula. If like me you become Orthodox in an Orthodox country, the process may be very different. There is little in the way of understanding of adult converts and not much in place to catechise here. My journey involved many closed doors, frustration, bizarre coincidences and standing outside the church on the steps for the Liturgy for many months! It was the the best possible catechisis for me: I had to put my intellect to one side (no brilliant conversations with erudite clergy discussing the finer points of Lossky - I had dreamed of this!!), I had to learn humility and patience, I had to trust, and I had to persevere even when it looked like everyone had forgotten about me.
This is the most straightforward video on joining the Orthodox Church on UA-cam. Thank you.
Loved this presentation..the simplicity but amazingly addressing some very important main points...loved the snippet on...if the Priest isn't guiding or doesn't seem interested.....seems to be very common....and was my experience...I did think I had to suffer thru it...crying alot....it was all miraculous....and wonderful....loved also when you mentioned to savor( not your exact words) this time....Yes! Every part....and every phase!!! So awesome
What a wonderful gift! A+ guys. Thank you!
"Don't pick your godparent lightly, like my godchildren did."
I laughed out loud on that one.
Thank you for this video. I have been attending an orthodox church for about a month now and I want to take it to the next step. I'm truly grateful the orthodox church exists, I've been looking for God for so long now and it means alot to think that I have finally found him.
This is wonderful. I have been a catechumen for a year and will be baptized and christmated on Lazarus Saturday. I am so glad you gave a shout out to Patristix!
Thank you for this wonderful video! My fiancé and I were chrismated almost one year ago. It’s amazing how quickly one year passes by!
I found this channel when I was looking for infos on Orthodoxy since I thought (and still think) about converting. I have to say, your channel was one of the most helpful ones, I really admire your knowledge about the Orthodox Church (and the nice drawings too, hehe).
Greetings from Germany and God bless!✝️☦️
Thank you so much, Sophie! We are so glad you found the channel so useful! And thank you for your contribution!
- Bojan
I recently began attending an Orthodox Church in NC and found this channel when looking for information. I was extremely surprised to see Bluff City mentioned, because it’s such a small town. My mother’s side of the family are from/live there, so learning that Orthodoxy reaches even there is amazing. I look forward to learning more and will definitely have to share this with my family. God Bless!
1 Corinthians 15 KJV
1 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand;
2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain.
3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures;
4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:
Romans 3 KJV
25 Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God;
2 Peter 2 KJV
1 But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction.
Acts 20 KJV
28 Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.
Finally found the video what I wanted. Thank you so much. 💖 ❤☦️
Always! 🤍☦️
This is perfect.
God bless you Bojan
Just found your beautiful channel. Thank you for your work, brothers! ❤️
Such a great introduction. I can't believe how helpful this was to me. Thanks a lot!
Glad you found it useful!
I watched this video after having learned about Orthodoxy for a few months and was preparing to make my first visit to a Greek Orthodox Church in my area.
This video mentioned Fr John from Holy Ascension Orthodox Church in Mt Pleasant, which was actually only 10 minutes farther down the road than the church I originally intended to go to.
I ended up visiting all three churches near me and ended up staying with Holy Ascension. Fr. John just catechized me yesterday.
Thank you @BibleIllustrated for leading me there!
Thank you for discussing the baptism/chrismation controversy. It has been on my mind and hearing it talked about is helpful.
Also, thank for your videos! They were of great help to my wife and I. We will be made catechumens soon!
Thank you this is very helpful. i was already baptized when young, forgot about orthodoxy, sinned, rediscovered it, and am now praying and repenting. i went to my first church, got bread, did prayers, and left after a few hours.
Thank you for putting all of this together ❤
Your art style has been getting better! I like it a lot
Great video! God bless you all and your loved ones 🙏❤️
Thank you brother,what a beautiful video.I am from southern Italy and during the last 4 years of my life,Orthodoxy has been always and vehemently in my mind.I know from the bottom of my heart that I will die in this Church,because I just cannot live anywhere else.I was blessed with the presence of a Romanian Orthodox parish near me:next Sunday,I will assist my first Divine Liturgy and then inform the priest about my mature decision.
So happy to hear, Luigi!
@@BibleIllustrated Thank you,God bless💚
Always love your illustrations and videos.
13:28 Speaking as a Catholic, I do like the cameo from St. John Vianney, the Priest of Ars.
He is my favorite Catholic saint. I've read a huge book based on his canonisation process two times already, and will many times more.
Beautiful work, thank you for all that you do!
Thank you very much!
@@BibleIllustrated Become a Jesus follower and not a Christianity follower, a Jesus follower cannot be a Christianity follower... Christianity is nothing but a political agenda , they bribe to convert to make follow Jesus, they destroy a lands culture, they destroy a civilization...
And Jesus never asked to bribe people.... Following Jesus is truth and following Christianity is evil
I'm solidly Roman Catholic and will not be converting, but wanted to tell you this video is really well done and it helped me to learn more about your Orthodox Church. Good job!
What’s holding you back from converting?
@@user-oh3tl7je1q Maybe allready being part of holy apostholic Catholic Church.
@@boku5192 you do realise that that would be the Orthodox Church lol.
@@user-oh3tl7je1q you do realise that that would be the Catholic Church lol ;)
@@boku5192 if you had any knowledge about Orthodoxy, you would know that the Orthodox Church is the Catholic Church. Our official name is the Orthodox Catholic Church! Lol
Thank you so much for this video it came just at the write time!!
Coming from a non denominational background this is just all so fascinating to me and has opened my eyes to the truth of orthodox Christianity. I'm interested in converting so any extra notes or tips would be very helpful, god bless.
Thank you for such a detailed and lovely illustrated video!
Always!
Great video. I have been working with an Orthodox priest in the church where I go in Tirana AL about becoming a catechumenate.
I am a greek orthodox since I was baptized, always loved my faith and went to church always by my own will (no grandma pressure ever made me go if I didn't want to). For almost a year I kinda lost my faith because I was too tired to go to church every Sunday. My faith was reignited by odd things. By seeing a lot more people turning away from Christianity and into Paganism (hellenic and norse) I felt compelled to worship God even morre, and from a black metal album by the band Batushka. Thank you for this video and channel.
Glad you liked it!
Timely yes!!! Painful, definitely!!! As I contemplate my relationship with my boyfriend who is Catholic, but acts more like a Protestant. My heart is shattered as my priest is guiding me to choose the church. I know I did it to myself, but the pain is overwhelming! Lord forgive me!
This video was excellent!!
Glad you liked it, Carmen! May the Lord comfort you and guide you!
How to Become an Orthodox Christian: break from the Catholic Church. I humbly recommend you refer to the Catholic Answers website, as it will be of imeasurable assistance to you and your boyfriend. Peace be with your spirit.
@@dougy6237How to leave Orthodox and become Catholic, read history and ask questions.
Especially about baptism.
To satanism or god forbid Scientology had me dying laughing 😆😆
Kind Regards from a fellow Georgian Orthodox ❤
Science can tell you how the universe was made, work and functions. Christians are anti science and brain dead people who doesn't wants humanity to prosper and keep worship a being with no proof of it existed. I suggest you to get educated and watch some scientific videos how our world begin
i love how you implemented Saint Sebastian. i've had a big fascination of his life because we share the same name
Marvelous, my friends!
I was raised in a family from the church of England but my father is Orthodox Christian and his father, my grandfather is a priest. I don't consider myself belonging to any particular faction of Christianity but I'd still like to explore the orthodox church the other side of my family is so heavily faithful to.
Miloš and Bojan, I have recently made the decision to become Orthodox, and I just wanted to say your channel has been instrumental in introducing me to the Church. Thank you for your top notch and carefully crafted content! This video in particular was most helpful. I will be visiting a Coptic Divine Liturgy tomorrow :-)
I have so many questions to ask, even after this excellent explanation, as I respond to a strong awareness of being called to Orthodoxy Christianity. I think it would be coming back home for me.
After a lifetime of Catholicism and a very big change of denomination, then serious dissatisfaction with my chosen Evangelicalism of late, along with distress and not completely understanding why I am feeling such disturbance, quite suddenly, the answer seems to be percolating in my mind and heart and soul.
So, thank you for this video and I shall continue to seek and ask the Lord to guide me how to proceed.
The video, although cartoon-like and something I was inclined to avoid because of that, kept and held my interest. The approach and content is just what I need. I particularly like the way four characters are used to illustrate the actual circumstances of individual experience.
Thank you again and God bless you.
Hi, Im just a simple Orthodox christian. Not a priest, not a theologian. But i have a bit of knowledge of my faith (not to brag), a catechisis book and a close bond with my spiritual father.
If you want, I can help you with your questions and the ones i don't know I can ask my spiritual father.
If you want we can speak in private.
Very helpful video. God bless!
My parish only has one priest for like 200 people, we’re working on expanding but it will be very difficult and we have a large catechumen community and it makes it hard on our priest to get to every one of us. God bless Fr. Paul and let us pray for him
I love this video. I converted 50 years ago, and feel the process of being Orthodox is unending as long as learning is possible. Your video is uplifting and full of love. God keep you and bless your efforts.
I imagine few people caught that reference to "The Shadow." I however caught that reference, very good very nice. Also, very informative and helpful video. Thank you both, God bless.
thanks for this video, i found it very informative!
Great content!
My friend Samuel is orthodox and he is teaching me how to have faith and how to become orthodox christisn
had a good chuckle at the photos of the mixed vestment clergy.
thanks so much for this. I went to a service at Saint Sava in Belgrade on 04.06.2023. it was beautiful . they had a ceremony of the Saint and blessings where kids or women were making crowns or necklaces out of leaves. I was born in the west and am learning more about Orthodox ☦ ways.
I had the privilege of visiting Christ the Savior Orthodox Church for their inaugural St. Nicholas Festival. Fr. Stephen Mathewes and all the members there were kind and welcoming. I also got the chance to talk to his mother, Frederica Mathewes-Green.
As a convert it is so hard to find proper guidance or english services even in a big city like london
Hope the vid clarifies it at least a little bit :)
Same here
Houston Texas has quite a few. Wanna move? 😁
In London our Russian Orthodox Church has services in a mix of English and Russian. But there are also local parish services (still in London) which are exclusively in English. We also run a regular Catechism Course for those seeking more information.
Have you ever considered Western Rite Orthodoxy? They have a few parishes in England but they tend to be hidden however the services would be guaranteed to be in English.
Terrific video. Comprehensive and sincere.
Thank you so much!
This was interesting. Thank you.
I dove in at phase 2.
I was going to be Baptised as Patrick but I ended up having my Baptism on the Repose of St. Raphael of Brooklyn.
He is very important in American Orthodoxy
Very good video, Thank you.
Christ is born!
Wow, I've been discerning Orthodoxy lately and decided to click on this video. I had no idea that it would include the Christ the Savior in Bluff City TN which is the closest Orthodox church to me, nor did I expect to see the mascot from my alma mater. This really has informed me on the process of becoming an Orthodox Christian. Thank you!
Thank you. This was very well done. A bit humorous without being profane.
I'm not Orthodox, but have Greek Orthodox roots. I love orthodoxy-- and your videos are always so well made and well done. I'm blessed by your ministry, thanks for all God does through you!!
Hey friend. When you say you're not Orthodox does that mean you go to another church, or that you're sorta chilling on the sidelines and waiting, or something like that?
@@Ameretat010 hey friend, thanks for reaching out. you’d probably label me as a Charismatic Protestant with ecumenical bends. I agree with the foundational doctrine and many theological roots- but when it comes to a few other doctrine and application of some interpretations- I just can’t in good faith confess I believe them or feel they are beneficial and Biblical to subscribe to.
@@BoldFollower Forgive me, but I live under a rock under a bridge in Romania, so I'm not well enough versed with the particulars of the charismatic movement to understand what you just said... ^^
If you have the time and the inclination, would you mind elaborating on that a bit, so that an uninitiated like me might understand? XD
In other words what exactly is it that you do and don't resonate with?
@@Ameretat010 I am VERY conservative as far as stances which most would consider political, and very strict on the Gospel and it’s necessity for salvation- nicene creed and other foundational matter - however, unlike many Protestants I believe the gifts have not stopped and are for today and am not complete adverse to traditional (Orthodox) concepts of scripture just applications (if that makes sense).
Most Protestants wouldn’t touch a book like Tobit, but I enjoy reading books not canonized in the 66, however I do not regard them as God-breathed and inerrant. I honor and appreciate many saints, sacraments, stories and traditions but do not see them all as authoritative or beneficial. Though some I do feel are actually harmful, most I believe are simply superfluous.
I appreciate your inquiry but I’d rather not get into the weeds. I went on a spiritual journey including speaking to many orthodox priests and even visiting the Vatican. My last job was in ministry and I worked with all mainstream denominations except the most progressive ones. I’d have similar arguments for Coptic, Catholic, Messianic and even various Protestant denominations - I love God and love His church. It’s funny we’re talking now because my last sermon clip was on unity. I believe unity does not mean uniformity- and that guides a lot of how I walk with the Lord. I see Orthodoxy’s beauty and glean much from it, but wouldn’t consider myself as one and I don’t think they would see me as one either. But I’d hope you’d see me as a brother in Christ regardless.
I hope you have a blessed day!
@@BoldFollower Thank you for the effort. I was hoping to find out something about the charismatics, though. Guess I'll have to google that or something... 😁
It was kind of you taking time out of your day just for my curiosity's sake. Thank you again.
greetings from Greece my orthodox brothers!
Hello!
Greetings from Romania Orthodox brother !
Excellent video!!!
Hvala, na jednostavno objašnjenom videozapisu koji uključuje sve članove zajednice (druge vjere, denominacije itd.) i ne diskriminira. Ja sam Hrvat koji je odrastao u katoličkoj vjeri koja mi se nije svidjela, iskreno, mislio sam negativno o cijelom kršćanstvu, ali sam nedavno istražio pravoslavlje i shvatio sam da je to istinsko kršćansko učenje. Maloljetnik sam tako da moram čekati, ali brzo će doći i to vrijeme kada ću postati član istinske Crkve. Pozdrav iz 🇭🇷 ☦
I'm happy with the Orthodox church ☦️
This is one of those videos you need to watch 2-3 times to get all the in-jokes. Well done, gentlemen.
I am a new catechumen, a former minister. This video was very helpful. Please pray for my journey.
Intresting video!
Хвала вам Срби што чувате православље, Руси са вама
I want to start the journey.
Please do! You won't regret it!
I love the mention of the balrog of moria. Haha very helpful video as well.
As an American, I have to say that despite its shortcomings the KJV is culturally iconic.
aII the art was great! the christ purpIe heart was one of the best aIong with the Iotr reference art