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Jul 2021
55m 9s

Orthodoxy in the USA - Fr. Seraphim Rose

Readings from Saints of Holy Orthodoxy
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In this talk, Fr. Seraphim gives insight and advice especially helpful for Orthodox Christians in America. He briefly shares the history of Orthodoxy in the US, examines the present state of the Church, and gives advice on how we can live out our Orthodox Faith. Being a convert himself, he knows the common pitfalls that new Orthodox believers fall into and h ... Show More
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