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WISDOM FROM MOUNT ATHOS (WMA) SERIES
How to live for eternity: Reflections on the Dread Judgment |...
In this Orthodox Christian interview, Fr. Petroniu Tanase offers some reflections to Romania pilgrims on Mount Athos on the meaning of life, death, and...
SIGNS OF THE END TIMES (SET) SERIES
The Christian “Special Forces” fighting against antichrist
In this video recording, Elder Ephraim of Arizona talks about the importance of monasteries in the End Times, as beacons of Orthodox spirituality, “Special...
THE PATH OF HUMILITY (TPH) SERIES
Am I saved? An Orthodox perspective (Fr. Arsenie Papacioc)
Fr. Arsenie Papacioc talks about humility as a precondition of salvation. He suffered while imprisoned for his Christian faith under the atheist (communist) regime...
FATHER OF PEACE (FP) SERIES
”Who can fight against love?” (Elder Thaddeus)
In this video recording Elder Thaddeus of Vitovnica talks about the unique power of Christian love, showing that "there is no weapon that can...
DEATH AND DYING (DD) SERIES
What happens at the moment of death? | The Departure of...
~ The Sunday of the Last Judgment ~
In this recording of the voice of Elder Ephraim of Arizona, he talks about the moment of...
DIVINE SERVICES
St. Paisios (✝July 12) singing Psalm 135 [136] | The Polyeleos
In this rare audio recording we can hear Saint Paisios the Athonite singing a hymn for the Dormition of Mother of God (15.08.1981), Matins,...
TODAY'S PICKS
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Fr. Arsenie – Believing in eternity and not taking any action
In this video recording, Fr. Arsenie Papacioc tells us that it's not enough to just know about different aspects of the spiritual life, but...
00:29:12
“Now is the judgement of the world,” our world… Metropolitan Neophytos...
In this episode, Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou recounts the trials of Saint Polycarp and Saint Ignatius, creating parallels to today’s world of pandemics, migration,...
00:01:43
Three Petitions for the New Year (Met. Pavlos) | New Year...
In this video, Metropolitan Pavlos of Sisanion and Siatista (+2019), Greece, mentions three main things Christians should ask from the Lord.
Video source: Siatista City,...
00:05:21
Orthodox Hesychasm (Fr. Aimilianos of Simonopetra)
Fr. Aimilianos of Simonopetra talks about Hesychasm as the way of approaching God without being consumed by the divine fire.
Fr. Aimilianos:
Hesychasm is the candle, it...
00:01:20
Fidelity in Coronavirus times (Fr. Claudiu)
In this video recording of a liturgy served outside the Church building because of the Coronavirus and strict social distancing regulations, Fr. Claudiu...
TESTIMONIES
00:03:36
How Saint Paisios healed my friend from cancer | Self-sacrifice in...
In this video recording, Athanasios Rakovalis, a spiritual child of St. Paisios the Athonite from Greece, testifies how his friend was healed from cancer...
00:03:19
AN INCREDIBLE direct DIALOGUE with GOD in Greece
Metropolitan Neophytos recounts an incredible dialogue between Elder Eumenios (Saridakis) and God. Can Muslims and people of different religions be saved? Can Judas be...
00:03:17
A Christian must become like fire! (Bp. Justinian)
An inspiring testimony of Archbishop Justinian of Maramures and Satu Mare (Romania): "In order to be a light in the world, we must 'burn'...
00:11:13
How I became an Orthodox Christian
Fr. Raphael talks about his return to Orthodoxy passing through Protestantism. He refers to the Holy Communion, the true Flesh and Blood of...
00:02:34
”Why I believe in the Resurrection” (Metropolitan Ioan)
Metropolitan Ioan of Timisoara (Romania) recounts the time when his mother brought him the good news of Resurrection.
Metropolitan Ioan of Timisoara:
"I will tell you...
PRAYERS
00:12:10
Divine Liturgy with Saint Porphyrios (Audio Recording)
Today, the Orthodox Church commemorates our Venerable Father Porphyrios of Kafsokalyvia († 2 December 1991).
Here you have an audio recording of the Divine Liturgy...
00:01:26
Fr. Paisie Olaru – Prayer for a safe journey (audio)
Many of those who have met Fr. Paisie (Paisius) Olaru said that he was one of the greatest and holiest spiritual fathers that lived...
00:00:46
Fr. Ioan Iovan – Prayer of Absolution
Archimandrite Ioan Iovan (1922-2008), who spent 10 years in the Romania's Communist prisons, says the prayer of Absolution in the Holy Mistery of Confession.
This...
Theology and Spirituality (TS) Series
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Orthodox Icons Explained
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The Orthodox icon of the Nativity of the Theotokos explained by Fr. Ioan Bizau
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The ICON of the Dormition of the Mother of God explained (The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary)
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Transfiguration of Jesus Christ Orthodox Icon | with Fr. Ioan Bizau
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THE ICON OF PENTECOST EXPLAINED | Orthodox Pentecost | Fr. Ioan Bizau | otelders
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THE ASCENSION ICON EXPLAINED | Orthodox Feast of the Ascension | English subtitles
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Orthodox Easter | The Icon of the Resurrection | Christ's descent into Hades | Christ is Risen!
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The Palm Sunday icon | explore its hidden meanings with Fr. Ioan Bizau | English subtitles
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The icon of the Annunciation | March 25 | Orthodox Teachings with Fr. Ioan Bizau
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The ICON OF THE PRESENTATION OF OUR LORD at the Temple | February 2
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Special: The ICON OF THE HOLY THREE HIERARCHS | January 30th
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AN INSPIRING JOURNEY into the THEOPHANY ICON | Orthodox Epiphany
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An AMAZING insight into the Orthodox NATIVITY ICON | Christ is Born!
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