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
Jan 23
On Hospitality — Sayings of the Desert Fathers
Wisdom from the desert fathers of early Orthodox monasticism regarding welcoming others, showing hospitality, fasting, breaking one's own fast, among other matters. Note: Geronda is Greek for "Elder"📖 Text is from the Gerondikon (Sayings of the Desert Fathers)https://stanthonysm ... Show More
14m 35s
Jan 20
These Days the Devil is Roaming Free - St. Paisios the Athonite
St. Paisios arms us with the knowledge of how the devil works, how we can overcome his deceptions, and how to unite ourselves to Christ. "The devil can harm us only if," teaches St. Paisios, "we allow him to have power over us."0:00 Intro0:15 When We Sin We Give Rights to Temptat ... Show More
31m 42s
Mar 2025
Witnessing the Miraculous: Meeting Saints Porphyrios, Paisios, and Iakovos
In this episode, Fr. Nicholas Loudovikos, during his recent visit to the Holy Monastery of Vatopedi, engages in a heartfelt discussion with the fathers of the monastery. He shares his personal encounters with revered modern Saints—Saint Paisios the Athonite, Saint Porphyrios of K ... Show More
10m 44s
Sep 2025
Why Apostolic Succession Only Exists in Orthodoxy
<p>In this powerful and detailed exposition, we break down the essential differences between the Orthodox, Catholic, and Protestant views of apostolic succession. Learn why the Church Fathers insist that true succession is not merely historical or external, but inseparably tied t ... Show More
33m 32s
Nov 2024
“What Is Meant By The Spiritual Life?”, Part 6 of Augustine of Hippo: An Orthodox… Dr. C. Veniamin
Send us a textSeries: Mystical TheologyEpisode 25: “What Is Meant By The Spiritual Life?”, Part 6 of Augustine of Hippo: An Orthodox Perspective, Dr. C. VeniaminIn Part 6 of “Augustine of Hippo: An Orthodox Perspective”, Episode 25 of our series in “Mystical Theology”, we attempt ... Show More
25m 52s
Apr 2025
Do We Need Marian Apparitions? | Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P.
Fr. Gregory Pine explores the theological necessity of Marian apparitions through the lens of Catholic doctrine, explaining how they relate to the central mystery of the Incarnation and the proper hierarchy of truths in Christian faith.
This lecture was given on April 25th, 2024, ... Show More
38m 31s