After 20 years as a Protestant (with several of those years being minister)...I'm in the process of converting to Greek Orthodoxy. In regard to my spiritual life: I have never felt more optimistic. The deep seeded mysticism profoundly resonates with who I am. It makes me feel like I've come home to something that's new...but yet irrevocably familiar.
Dear unknown sister, Thank you so mutch for sharing your beatufull story! You've tuched me. And yes, you've feeled right: the mysticism is what we have, and what they all don't. But don't say you were dead. You were thinking and searching. Dead is someone who doesn't search. Greetings to your parents for giving you the basic of Faith. The rest you did it, and Lord has finished it great. Just keep what you got and do it more and more Divine Light for solvation first of all your family. And let the love of Holly Mother of God be with you! Greetings from St. Mountain of Athos!
St. Theodore the Studite of Constantinople (759-826) says, writing to Pope Leo III .... Since to great Peter Christ our Lord gave the office of Chief Shepherd after entrusting him with the Keys of the Kingdom of Heaven, to Peter or his successor must of necessity every novelty in the Catholic Church be referred." (Theodore, Bk. I. Ep. 23) ...and .... "Let him (Patriarch Nicephorus of Constantinople) assemble a synod of those with whom he has been at variance, if it is impossible that representatives of the other patriarchs should be present, a thing which might certainly be if the Emperor should wish the Western Patriarch (the Roman Pope) to be present, to whom is given authority over an ecumenical synod; but let him make peace and union by sending his synodical letters to the prelate of the First See." (Theodore the Studite, Patr. Graec. 99, 1420)
@@evelina.gukasyan further explanation, this text is copied from a youtube comment I found: An IDOL- ΙΔΟΥΛΑ in Greek is a false Idol- An ICON- ΙΚΟΝΑ in Greek is a holy depiction of truth- God took FLESH and became MAN- the SON of God to show us (sons of God) His absolute LOVE of man and destroyed DEATH - The Old Testament also required ICONS to be placed by the priests that God required- God Himself allowed - icons are heavenly depictions not false idols - eg/ movie stars and the likes are false idols Glory be to God for all things+++
@@evelina.gukasyan if you really understand what does it mean to be orthodox church follower you will never become protestant in the first place, protestant you don't even know Jesus like Muslims did, even Muslims believe in Jesus better than you,
mulugeta zewdu I'm only sharing out of love and care for you all! I care where you'll spend your eternity truly and that's it. Thank you for you comment an time ,may the Lord JESUS CHRIST of Nazareth Bless you with sight before it is too late. God Bless. I pray for my Orthodox brothers and sisters! So that they may find truth before this ever so precious time runs out!
I dont take Divine Liturgy for granted while present. Its impossible. But yes, those of us lucky to be born in orthodoxy do sometimes take our faith for granted because its always been there. While the aww of people, expiriencing it for the first time, sounds beautiful when they explain it. There is the oposite feeling when we hear joel osteen and his ilk. The obvious deceptions, shallowness, pure abomination leaves me in the state of pure disbelief. Then I get to apriciate Gods will to be born where I was.
@@anninoschristoforou3442 thank you brother for the video. But I dont understand why it was sent to me. I know all this. I was just saying we grew up in it, was born and crismated. For us orthodox, this was always our faith and our CHURCH. When we look at west, we see nothing. So I understand western catehumens and converts when they discover us. Its almost like being with Jesus and recieving the wholy spirit for the first time in your fourties. Imagine that feeling.
@Imperator2403 I'm Catholic and I've never heard that from any of my fellow Catholics. We've always been taught of the certitude and endlessness of God's love
I realize that this is an old tread, but as a Catholic, you can visit a Byzantine Catholic Church(Eastern rite). Same liturgy as E. Orthodox, but as a Catholic, you are free to receive the Eucharist, because they are Catholic, but just with a different ritual.
Only if it is the "wrong" kind of pride Mihnea! There is nothing wrong with being proud to be an Orthodox. I was born an Orthodox and I will die and Orthodox. No one will be able to take that away from me. You can see that throughout our Romanian History that our faith has always been one of our greatest strengths!
Pride is only a sin when you are glorifying yourself... being proud to be Orthodox is glorifying God and declaring that you will never stray from the True Church of Jesus Christ.
God bless you. I'm an American who converted to Orthodoxy as well. The Orthodox Church is the fastest growing Church in terms of conversion in the United States. Give the Protestants and Catholics time... they will come back. :) We are simply unheard of... as of now.
The catholic church is the church with the orthodox faith :) Here is a Quote from a Greek father: St. Theodore the Studite of Constantinople (759-826) says, writing to Pope Leo III .... Since to great Peter Christ our Lord gave the office of Chief Shepherd after entrusting him with the Keys of the Kingdom of Heaven, to Peter or his successor must of necessity every novelty in the Catholic Church be referred." (Theodore, Bk. I. Ep. 23) ...and .... "Let him (Patriarch Nicephorus of Constantinople) assemble a synod of those with whom he has been at variance, if it is impossible that representatives of the other patriarchs should be present, a thing which might certainly be if the Emperor should wish the Western Patriarch (the Roman Pope) to be present, to whom is given authority over an ecumenical synod; but let him make peace and union by sending his synodical letters to the prelate of the First See." (Theodore the Studite, Patr. Graec. 99, 1420)
"With in ten seconds... I went, 'This is the truth.'" Wow, I am a catechist in the Orthodox church, attending St Innocent's in Humboldt County, California. At my first service, my first liturgy, I had never seen anything so foreign to me. But, I felt so comfortable with it. I feel dead serious about my faith as you. If you believe, there are things you do or don't do. In this case, I have chosen this church. I am home.
God Bless and Keep you! I am a Charismatic Evangelical Fundamentalist protestant convert to Eastern Orthodoxy. I was even ordained prior to my becoming Orthodox. God honors the desires of those who diligently seek Him. This is why so many are coming out of Protestantism and entering the Holy Orthodox Faith.
Добро дошла у Православље! In Serbian: Welcome to Orthodoxy! I am very happy for you, The path will be interesting and rewarding. It is an ancient path, walked by some of the greatest saints in history. The more you know about it, the more you'll love it. Oh, the music......the ikons ......the incense...........the atmosphere........you are embarking on a lifelong search at whose end is the loving embrace of Jesus and His Mother!
I was moved to hear your story. I myself was born in a Christian Orthodox family, which i today consider to be a blessing. Growing up, i was never the "religious" person who goes to Church every Sunday and my only relationship with God (the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit) was a short prayer every night before bed. Around the age of 18, a book found its way into my hands (not a school book!). I hated books, but i felt a little curious and a little obliged (being a Christian) to read at least a page or 2. I couldn't stop reading! It was the beginning of a new life for me, where my point of view on God changed. He was no longer the God i should fear, nor the unknown, unreachable God i had grown up to believe He was. The book is a collection of words and events from the life of a monk who passed away in 1994 and was officially declared a Saint by the Orthodox Church on January 13, 2015. His name is Elder Paisios and i highly recommend reading about him! You could start with this: "With pain and love for contemporary man" The series continues with: "Spiritual awakening" and "Spiritual struggle" Also, written by Saint Paisios himself: "Saint Arsenios the Cappadocian" (also in French, German, Albanian, Arabic, Bulgarian, Korean, Hungarian, Polish, Romanian, Serbian, Finnish) God bless!
i was zikri before but when i start learning about orthodox Christianity... then i decide to becme a Orthodox christian .i convert to orthodox christianity . and i am happy to be a orthodox christian. jesus bless us. amen
madison krezzymon stay inside the church because in there gods unbuilt acts(energies)exist,these acts are teaching you and in light you in order to become strong in faith to fight against the world that will fall apart from now on in your life.But remember keep loving the people because they are lost kids of His
Just discovered your videos, hope your journey to Orthodoxy has been rich so far, my sister, I feel inspired by people of you who discover Orthodoxy, although born and raised in mostly protestant environments ... Welcome Home!
Yes we have our church... The Russian, the Romanian, the Greek and the other churches consider us as Macedonian orthodox church... ONLY the main problem is with Serbian church, we had that problem with decades... How we don't have our church, when basilicas from 3rd and 4th century can be found in the cities: Ohrid, Bitola, and the other MACEDONIAN cities...
+Ognen Dimovski No, they dont. The Macedonian church is not recognized by other Orthodox Churches, the same way the Ukranian Orthodox church based in Kiev is not recognized but the one out of Moscow is. Macedonian cities, funny. South Serbia sure. Macedonia? No such thing.
i think i am on my way to orthodoxy top. I am from Indonesia by the way. I started off as a Muslim and got myself baptized as protestant. Bit I went to an orthodox church recently and I felt something is different. It enlivened me and I just cannot explain why I feel something is missing if I don't go to an orthodox mass. Nothing so conversant in that church but it seems that we do not need to converse at all. I am still struggling in understanding the holy trinity but I am willing to keep on opening my perspective. Once I mastered it I will want to be baptized there. The journey has not been was but I guess like you said I was dead and I am trying to reach out for light...
I saw these videos a year or two ago, should have commented sooner. I know what you are speaking of. now my husband and children and I are Baptised Orthodox. Our priest is from 'old country', when he chants Greek it is so beautiful and precious, it brings tears to my eyes. I don't know how it is I was so blessed in my life... a sinner such as I.... could be saved. Miracles happen every day, and God works in mysterious ways! Praise! and Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me!
That is exactly what happened to me in Armenia. Though I come from an orthodox heritage (Greek Orthodox from Jordan), I grew up lost and for many years going from church to church because my mom was catholic and my father converted to Protestantism before i was born ( he is back to his senses now thank goodness) and there was a lot of conflict around religion for me also which drove me to very dark places in general. But that which you describe, the moment in an instant you know just as clear as the sun in the sky when you walk into the church, are given the blessing by the priest or take part of the Eucharist You simply KNOW you found truth. Everything changes. It has been an amazing journey for me coming back home. God bless. If you ever get the chance I invite you to witness the miracle of the Holy Fire in Jerusalem on Easter, it is a miracle that only responds to the Orthodox Patriarch.
TimDeeeee Not yet, but up until now, I have also felt something is very wrong and given up on church and so have drifted from our Lord. I did not want a happy clappy, feel good church, it just doesn't feel quite right. I really want to worship is a more serious manner and to be around likeminded people. Like you mentioned above, when your dead and everyone around you is dead it's time to get the butt into gear! I'm at that stage now.....Only recently whilst researching head coverings (I like to wear head scarfs etc) did I learn that orthodox Christians do the same and so I read up a bit about it, and from what I've read and heard so far, it's the home I should of been at a long time ago! Next week I intend to go to my 1st service. :)
That's really awesome! I've been Orthodox a majority of my life and I find it a lot more fullifilling than a lot of the other churches. It's like the differance between a McDonalds hamburger and a organic hamburger. The McDonalds one has nice packaging but it isn't quite as healthy as an organic burger.
The Ethiopian church is not the church that this woman is taking about it belongs to the group together with the coptic church of Egypt and the Armenian church
You made a great video. I myself are a very proud Ethiopian orthodox. Orthodox is a beautiful and true religion. In orthodox you always have hope and you believe in god with all of you heart.
+Bezawit Mekonnen the Ethiopian church is not part of the Orthodox Church. Please do not pretend it is, it is misleading for those who seek the true faith.
Wrong there some issues between the eastern churches but no a big deal. After all all are apostolic churches. They are the original from the apostolic era. The guilty party are the news one who came after the aposlic era. They believe they believe they have a monopoly in the church.😰😰😡❤️☦️✝️
@@ascilon the Ethiopian Orthodox church is part of the oriental orthodoxy churches . We Ethiopians have kept our religion for centuries. I recommend you google more about Ethiopian Orthodox church to get an understanding of the history and legacy of our church .
I thank you for your testimony, as I was raised Roman Catholic but am considering converting to Orthodox Christianity. May God and his mother guide me. ☦
I am so happy for you my sister, I had goosebumps hearing you speak... I usually get them when I hear the truth. Thanks so much for sharing, we need more people like you.
My husband and I are considering converting to Orthodox. We are non-denominational Protestant and grew up that way but are so tired of the mega church businesses and haven't matured in our faith even though we've been Christian our entire lives. I'm really digging into Orthodox and I am so fascinated by it. We also want to be apart of the true church that is the most Biblically-accurate. I know that no church is flawless, but for peace of mind we would like to be apart of a church that is true to the scriptures.
I came to orthodoxy over 20 years ago. Now I am a monk priest . I was chosen to be the exorcist in our holy monastery and I have seen many things over the years. I converted from roman Catholic because I found out the truth about saint peter still being the rock of the orthodox church and the true rock being Christ Jesus our lord God and savior , and what that really means , I understood the truth about the 7 counsels in early 300 ad. And how holy tradition and apostolic succession is only in holy orthodoxy .I was angry because I felt lied to all these years from the roman Catholics who made me believe Orthodox church departed from the church , and were looked at by Rome as the , " SEPARATED BRETHREN " HOW WRONG THEY WERE , THE TRUTH WAS THEY DEPARTED AND WERE ANATHEMATIZED EXPELLED FROM HOLY ORTHODOXY ! THEY CONTINUE TO NOT TELL THE TRUTH TO THIS DAY ! I THINK THE PROTESTANTS HAVE MORE OF A CHANCE BECOMING ORTHODOX THAN ROMAN CATHOLICS ! ANY WAY , AS A PRIEST AND AN EXORCIST I LEARNED THAT GOD WILL GUIDE ALL THOSE TO THE TRUE FAITH OF HOLY ORTHODOXY IF ANYONE TRULY SEARCHES FOR JESUS CHRIST . IF ANYONE WANTED TO BE A CHRISTIAN DURING THE FIRST 1000 YEARS OF CHRISTIANITY THEY WOULD BE AN ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN , BECAUSE THAT WAS , AND IS THE ONE TRUE CHURCH AND FAITH , THERE WAS NO OTHER CHRISTIAN CHURCH OR FAITH , UNLIKE TODAY ! GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU IN JESUS NAME FATHER+SON+AND HOLY SPIRIT + AMEN +++ JESUS IS LORD !
YOU CAN READ THE BOOK BY BISHOP KALISTOS WARE " INTRODUCTION TO THE ORTHODOX CHURCH " ! AND THE BOOK " ONE BAPTISM " ! IN ORTHODOXY ALL BISHOPS ARE EQUAL . THEY WERE FIRST CALLED CHRISTIANS IN ANTIOCH AND IF YOU READ THESE BOOKS THEY WILL EXPLAIN MORE IN DETAIL .I CAN TELL YOU THAT ONCE THE POPE OF ROME WAS EXPELLED FROM ORTHODOXY HE LOST HIS ABILITY TO CONTINUE IN SUCCESSION OF THE HOLY APOSTLE PETER . BECAUSE IN ORTHODOXY THE HOLY TRADITION SAYS YOU MUST STAY IN COMMUNION WITH THE REST OF THE PATRIARCHS TO BE CONSIDERED VALID ! AND THERE ARE MANY MORE THINGS TO SAY ABOUT THIS IN THE ORTHODOX CANNONS A BOOK CALLED THE HOLY RUDDER ! YOU CAN START BY LOOKING UP VIDEOS ON TH-cam CALLED " HISTORY OF THE GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH ! AND INTRODUCTION TO GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH ! WATCH THESE VIDEOS TO START THEN READ THE BOOKS ! THEN YOU WILL KNOW WHAT HOLY SAINT PETER THE APOSTLE MEANS TO THE HOLY ORTHODOX CHURCH!
ORTHODOX PRIEST I am a muslim and i have a lot of orthodox brothers. As The Holy book says, Quran 7:53( And cause not corruption upon the earth after its reformation. And invoke Him in fear and aspiration. Indeed, the mercy of God is near to the doers of good.) 4:29( O you who have believed, do not consume one another's wealth unjustly but only [in lawful] business by mutual consent. And do not kill yourselves [or one another] Indeed, God is to you ever Merciful.)
Crown AS A MUSLIM YOU WILL DIE IN YOUR SIN AND YOU WILL NOT ENTER HEAVEN AS THE KORAN SAYS ! KORAN IS A BOOK OF EVIL NOT FROM GOD ! IT IS FROM THR DEVIL ! SO PEOPLE WILL NOT ACCEPT JESUS CHRIST AS THEIR LORD GOD AND SAVIOR ! IN THE NAME OF JESUS OF NAZARETH I CAST YOU OUT SATAN ! LEAVE NOW ! GO TO THE PIT ! AMEN AMEN AMEN ! COME HOLY SPIRIT COME LORD JESUS AND SAVE NOW FORGIVE ALL SIN I CONFESS YOU ARE RAISED FROM THE DEAD AND JESUS IS LORD AMEN +
I had the same experience. Having grown up in the church (protestant), and my father as a minister, I had attended many different kinds of churches - landing in the Episcopal church. But on a fluke last year, a Russian friend of mine invited me to the Orthodox service, and (like you) within 10 seconds I knew this was the truth. Unbelievable.
You are so beautiful inside and outside ! Orthodox Bulgarian here ❤️. Be well on the journey towards our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ ! God be with you !
I haven't heard from this gem in some time, Daria was one of the first Orthodox Christians I have followed on the net media, and she probably one of its Orthodox pioneers. I wish her the best of health and hope to see her back soon, Orthodoxy needs her!
I was the first born son into a Masonic family. As you all may remember, Satan loves paying firstborn sons special attention. Almost perished in the occult and roc came across a book called The soul after death by Father Seraphim Rosek n roll, I met the lord in a pentacostal setting. While I knew rather quickly that church was nuts, I still knew I met the Lord. Church hopping ensued. As well as book devouring. I finally found a book caale the soul after death by Father Seraphim Rose. I looked at it suspiciously and checked to see if it was Catholic. Nope, this guys a Russian Orthodox Monk. Palm Sunday 2005 I recieved the sacrement of baptism, after a yr of catechism classes, into St Martins Russian Orthodox Church. I needed the true church if I wanted rescue from the occult. I have left some disturbing details out of this testimony as I'd rather not relive them.
I am in the same boat my friend, started going to mass a week ago. I feel however small, a new lightness in my heart. Lord Jesus, please please guide me and protect me from evil. I want to be an orthodox Christian, I want to feel you in my soul again. Help me to keep your commandments and follow you're plan, amen.
I so much appreciate what you're saying here about the theology being the best in those old hymns. So true, and in singing them for many year, they leave an indelible print on your soul. Glad you're sharing your testimony here. Thank you.
+Brendan Ocallaghanic Orthodox Christians don`t kill people in the name of Jesus Christ. At least, I can say that about my people. I`m from Georgia. We`ve never killed even a single person throughout our history.
Gio Iberi i know we don't,I was poking fun at vatican because they are hypocritical and killed a lot of people,and supported the nazis and supported the croats
orthodox faith is beautiful,,,,,the fear of GOD is the beginning of wisdom ......the orthodox chruch i grown up is everything is the fear of GOD,,,,once u born at this faith it live with u forever
I just wanted to drop by and say hi. From Serbia. :-) I am not that well familiar with other denominations and for a while I was away from my church as well. But what was a fantastic and beautiful experience for me is when I went on Blagovesti to a liturgy. The music in Orthodox Church is what is the most beautiful really.
Welcome to Orthodoxy! I converted to the Old Calendar Orthodox Church 15 years ago after searching for the truth throughout my twenties. I feel that Orthodoxy is a hidden treasure that many Western Christians have not discovered. It's wonderful to know that the Orthodox Church has not adulterated the doctrine and the Holy Traditions of Christ's Church, mentioned in the New Testament. Christians need to search for the Truth, ask questions, pray and the Holy Spirit will guide them to this glorious treasure...the Orthodox Church. May God have mercy on all of humanity. Blessings!
+Lynn Haralampopoulos So you belong to one of those sects that keep slamming the true Orthodox Church for petty reasons and have more bishops than faithfuls. I hope converts are not interested by that.
I've recently reverted to Orthodoxy, I live in Britain and orthodoxy is the church with the most in common with the pre 1066 church in these islands and particularly with the early Celtic church. Orthodoxy is the only church that actively challenges post modernism and the spread of Islam into the vacuum left by the collapse of Christianity in our society.
The politicalisation of the Anglican church since its foundation and its complete surrender to modern PC vapidity has resulted in congregations collapsing. When the provost of Glasgow cathedral allowed a Muslim to sing a Koranic verse that specifically denies the divinity of Christ , in an Assumption day service of all times was the nail in the coffin for me.
Thanks for this video, it really struck a chord with me. I'm Roman Catholic but I have problems with a lot of the innovations in doctrine in the west, and I've dabbled in high Anglicanism as a non-papal church with beautiful, historic liturgy, but that still felt deficient. Orthodoxy is beautiful but has always seemed alienating if you don't come from the culture of the particular Church, but at it's core I think it has preserved the authentic apostolic faith and once you've experienced the real thing, nothing else will do.
Why Old Calendar? I cannot say I chose the Old Calendar Orthodox Church but rather God led me there. After researching the history of the Church and learning of the schism in 1924, I truly believed it is the correct place of worship. The Old Calendar Church is not a "business" where money and self-glory are evident, rather it is poor, humble, it is a house of God where Christians come together to unite with Christ our Saviour. And that's the main goal for Christians, to unite with God, here on Earth and in eventually in Heaven. Christ established His Church here on earth in order to help guide us to Him. Christ instructed St. Peter to build His Church and the Holy Sacraments and Traditions of the Church are of great importance for our journey to salvation. Glory to God!
Proud Greek Orthodox all my life. We have many traditions but a good reason for all of them if you study why we do them. We are all in the process of being saved. Welcome to the Orthodox Church, best decision you ever made.
Hi, Father. I see that you are a "convert " to Holy Orthodoxy and that you are a priest and a monk! Many Years too you Father!! I too am convert to Holy Orthodoxy; I have been an Orthodox Christian for 12 wonderful years now (Meat fare Sunday 2003.) I have come "full circle"! God be Praised for His Mercy! Can we keep in touch as as friends, Father? What monastery do you reside in?
I’m considering becoming Christian Orthodox and my family (whom I raised Evangelical and taught) now thinks I’m lost, the devil is misleading me, and don’t want to hear anything from me about it. Big sad. But I love the worship at Orthodox Churches. It’s so sacred and uplifting.
I became a Christian this year. I was raised in the Pentecostal church. Man. That made me feel very chaotic, nothing made sense. I left the church when I was 16. Im 24 years old and ive been wanting something more traditional. I am visiting an orthodox church in my area soon. I left a church that was contemporary (cough- commercialized, hip, worldly) church.
Born Orthodox but Orthodox now by conviction! My sister in Christ, your confession of faith was excellent for someone experiencing the Truth for so little time. I think probably you experience the Lord from the music and the icons which is speaking to your soul. If you are near an Orthodox Monastery in Wisconsin or Arizona, you will further your religious experience tremendously. Then make another video. God Bless you dear sister!
My experience is the same as yours. I was raised episcopal and converted to Eastern (Ukrainian) Orthodox in 2000 and now I am a Coptic Orthodox Christian. God bless you.
+Μáταyo Ματτhieu I am close to some Egyptian Coptic Christians and visited their church a few times and finally decided that this church was right for me. When I was Eastern Orthodox (Ukrainian), was while I was married and my wife left me a few years ago (she was Ukrainian). I love the Coptic Orthodox Church, similar to Armenian Orthodox.
Church is not the matter of feeling good and comfortable but salvation. Copts have no Eucaristical communion with The One Holy Catholic Apostolic Church. They are outside of it. Wishing you to come back to the "tree of life" - true Orthodoxy.
+Stephen ABM Also, when you say Ukrainian Orthodox Church there is a big possibility you found yourself in another schismatic branch of Orthodoxy. Schism means that Holy Spirit does not reside there. Ukraine has a HUGE schism going on in their church, that is the metaphysical reason why that country fell apart and all the events following it...
+Musa Phillips No there is my brother ! Read books of Fathers of the Church and you'll be illuminated !Jesus was a perfect Human and Perfect God--- That's what the Holy Tradition over the centuries !
"The Deep calling the deep". Wow... that is deep. You are amazing. You made it. You are out of the Matrix now.... Trinity. All your wish shall come to pass and from now on, what you made conscious of it shall manifest true for you. Thank you for this Video. This is a testament to the life of Christ and Truth you found. I learned so much from you today, "Deep calling the deep". One day you will find NEO and you both shall become ONE as it is written.
I converted to Catholicism several years ago for the past few months I have felt like the Holy spirit is calling me to become Orthodox but my hold up is going without the Eucharist and confession for a long period of time can u please advise
I attended an Episcopal Church in Beverly Hills California on Christmas Eve. I am just speechless. It was like step into the Temple of Christ build by King David. It was a scene just like Westminster Abbey Church in England.
Hello! You're a fun storyteller. It's always interesting to see the little differences in people's journey stories like these. There is a certain sameness to them, but the specific differences are intriguing. (I'm a convert, too, so I know how boring my story is. :) )
@ВЪ НAЧAЛЋ БЋ СЛОВО Are you referring to the inquisitions? Yes, the earliest Christians killed imposters of the early Church such as Muslims and Jews who pretended to be “Christian” for their own political gain. These individuals were secretly trying to lead Christians astray while in the Church and were killed under Pope Lucius III What does this suggest? There was bad leadership in the early Church which can still be seen today. This does not denounce that the Catholic Church is the only Church Jesus Christ established. The Church is operated by sinners like you & I, and therefor will always have imperfections. However, the teachings will never change and have been divinely protected for over 2,000 years.
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Orthodox, since they have kept unaltered the faith once delivered by the Apostles, contrary to roman-catholicism that introduced dozens of heresies and innovations, totally unknown in the early Church.
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After 20 years as a Protestant (with several of those years being minister)...I'm in the process of converting to Greek Orthodoxy. In regard to my spiritual life: I have never felt more optimistic. The deep seeded mysticism profoundly resonates with who I am. It makes me feel like I've come home to something that's new...but yet irrevocably familiar.
Dear unknown sister,
Thank you so mutch for sharing your beatufull story! You've tuched me.
And yes, you've feeled right: the mysticism is what we have, and what they all don't.
But don't say you were dead. You were thinking and searching. Dead is someone who doesn't search. Greetings to your parents for giving you the basic of Faith. The rest you did it, and Lord has finished it great.
Just keep what you got and do it more and more Divine Light for solvation first of all your family.
And let the love of Holly Mother of God be with you!
Greetings from St. Mountain of Athos!
St. Theodore the Studite of Constantinople (759-826) says, writing to Pope
Leo III ....
Since to great Peter Christ our Lord gave the office of Chief Shepherd
after entrusting him with the Keys of the Kingdom of Heaven, to Peter or
his successor must of necessity every novelty in the Catholic Church
be referred." (Theodore, Bk. I. Ep. 23)
...and ....
"Let him (Patriarch Nicephorus of Constantinople) assemble a synod of
those with whom he has been at variance, if it is impossible that
representatives of the other patriarchs should be present, a thing which
might certainly be if the Emperor should wish the Western Patriarch (the
Roman Pope) to be present, to whom is given authority over an
ecumenical synod; but let him make peace and union by sending his
synodical letters to the prelate of the First See." (Theodore the Studite,
Patr. Graec. 99, 1420)
+Harely Morenstein I agree with you cause looking to her eyes she was lieing.
Sorry for my english .
Harely Morenstein
wow
I can tell by your language u must be a
Virtuous individual yourself
Православия это всё evil. Хто то нарисовал картинку и вы её целуйте и молитесь ей.. ето все Против Бога!
@@evelina.gukasyan further explanation, this text is copied from a youtube comment I found:
An IDOL- ΙΔΟΥΛΑ in Greek is a false Idol- An ICON- ΙΚΟΝΑ in Greek is a holy depiction of truth- God took FLESH and became MAN- the SON of God to show us (sons of God) His absolute LOVE of man and destroyed DEATH - The Old Testament also required ICONS to be placed by the priests that God required- God Himself allowed - icons are heavenly depictions not false idols - eg/ movie stars and the likes are false idols Glory be to God for all things+++
The Orthodox faith is not a religion or a cult but a lifestyle...A life lived in truth and love single Divine
@@evelina.gukasyan if you really understand what does it mean to be orthodox church follower you will never become protestant in the first place,
protestant you don't even know Jesus like Muslims did, even Muslims believe in Jesus better than you,
mulugeta zewdu I'm only sharing out of love and care for you all! I care where you'll spend your eternity truly and that's it. Thank you for you comment an time ,may the Lord JESUS CHRIST of Nazareth Bless you with sight before it is too late. God Bless. I pray for my Orthodox brothers and sisters! So that they may find truth before this ever so precious time runs out!
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It's funny how in Orthodox countries we take the Liturgy for granted and forget how beautiful it is.
I dont take Divine Liturgy for granted while present. Its impossible. But yes, those of us lucky to be born in orthodoxy do sometimes take our faith for granted because its always been there. While the aww of people, expiriencing it for the first time, sounds beautiful when they explain it.
There is the oposite feeling when we hear joel osteen and his ilk. The obvious deceptions, shallowness, pure abomination leaves me in the state of pure disbelief. Then I get to apriciate Gods will to be born where I was.
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@@anninoschristoforou3442 thank you brother for the video. But I dont understand why it was sent to me. I know all this. I was just saying we grew up in it, was born and crismated. For us orthodox, this was always our faith and our CHURCH. When we look at west, we see nothing. So I understand western catehumens and converts when they discover us. Its almost like being with Jesus and recieving the wholy spirit for the first time in your fourties. Imagine that feeling.
@@milica7522 Yes that's exactly right. (Your last two sentences.)
I am Coptic Orthodox, God bless you all. May our Lord Jesus Christ show every human being the light and right path to his kingdom in heaven.
Greetings from a Georgian Orthodox Christian !
I am Catholic but i like the orthodoxy, when being on holiday in Eastern Europe I enjoy to visit the orthodox church
in Romania we have beautifull church,we are orthodox.Search on google:Manastiri romania!
God bless you!
Imperator2403 False. God is Love.
@Imperator2403 I'm Catholic and I've never heard that from any of my fellow Catholics. We've always been taught of the certitude and endlessness of God's love
@@isaiah3872 I mean, come on, you have an entire devotion that confirms this certitude - the Divine Mercy and the related chaplet.
I realize that this is an old tread, but as a Catholic, you can visit a Byzantine Catholic Church(Eastern rite). Same liturgy as E. Orthodox, but as a Catholic, you are free to receive the Eucharist, because they are Catholic, but just with a different ritual.
I am a proud Romanian Orthodox! ;)
Alexandra Lammers the pride is the biggest sin girl...
Only if it is the "wrong" kind of pride Mihnea! There is nothing wrong with being proud to be an Orthodox. I was born an Orthodox and I will die and Orthodox. No one will be able to take that away from me. You can see that throughout our Romanian History that our faith has always been one of our greatest strengths!
Alexandra Lammers can you marry me maybe? :D
God bless you Alexandra!!!Romanian Orthodox and proud here too!!!
Pride is only a sin when you are glorifying yourself... being proud to be Orthodox is glorifying God and declaring that you will never stray from the True Church of Jesus Christ.
God bless you. I'm an American who converted to Orthodoxy as well. The Orthodox Church is the fastest growing Church in terms of conversion in the United States. Give the Protestants and Catholics time... they will come back. :) We are simply unheard of... as of now.
The catholic church is the church with the orthodox faith :)
Here is a Quote from a Greek father:
St. Theodore the Studite of Constantinople (759-826) says, writing to Pope
Leo III ....
Since to great Peter Christ our Lord gave the office of Chief Shepherd
after entrusting him with the Keys of the Kingdom of Heaven, to Peter or
his successor must of necessity every novelty in the Catholic Church
be referred." (Theodore, Bk. I. Ep. 23)
...and ....
"Let him (Patriarch Nicephorus of Constantinople) assemble a synod of
those with whom he has been at variance, if it is impossible that
representatives of the other patriarchs should be present, a thing which
might certainly be if the Emperor should wish the Western Patriarch (the
Roman Pope) to be present, to whom is given authority over an
ecumenical synod; but let him make peace and union by sending his
synodical letters to the prelate of the First See." (Theodore the Studite,
Patr. Graec. 99, 1420)
VATICAN II IS AN ABOMINATION THAT DESTROYED YOUR CHURCH YOU HAVE AN ANTI POPE
Eliyahu Evans Oh yea? Can you explain your statement if its True?
Eliyahu Evans I agree
there's no "pope" in gospel and the church of the self proclaimed split off, not the other way. the pope doesn't rule over the original church
I'm in the midst of a violent conversion. Prayers are much appreciated.
"With in ten seconds... I went, 'This is the truth.'" Wow, I am a catechist in the Orthodox church, attending St Innocent's in Humboldt County, California. At my first service, my first liturgy, I had never seen anything so foreign to me. But, I felt so comfortable with it. I feel dead serious about my faith as you. If you believe, there are things you do or don't do. In this case, I have chosen this church. I am home.
God Bless and Keep you! I am a Charismatic Evangelical Fundamentalist protestant convert to Eastern Orthodoxy. I was even ordained prior to my becoming Orthodox. God honors the desires of those who diligently seek Him. This is why so many are coming out of Protestantism and entering the Holy Orthodox Faith.
Добро дошла у Православље! In Serbian: Welcome to Orthodoxy! I am very happy for you, The path will be interesting and rewarding. It is an ancient path, walked by some of the greatest saints in history. The more you know about it, the more you'll love it. Oh, the music......the ikons ......the incense...........the atmosphere........you are embarking on a lifelong search at whose end is the loving embrace of Jesus and His Mother!
Your story, AND, how you tell the story, is quite compelling and inspiring!
Proud to be Orthodox Christian all my life. God be with u, thank you for sharing.
Proud to be Egyptian Coptic orthodox ❤️
I love coptic people
@@l.m6038 I am from Ethiopia Orthodox Church.
Coptic "orthodox" is not really Orthodox though.
You’re not actually orthodox, oriental orthodox are Heterodox
@@francescogorbechov4192 I recommend you to read this article en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coptic_Orthodox_Church_of_Alexandria
I was moved to hear your story. I myself was born in a Christian Orthodox family, which i today consider to be a blessing. Growing up, i was never the "religious" person who goes to Church every Sunday and my only relationship with God (the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit) was a short prayer every night before bed. Around the age of 18, a book found its way into my hands (not a school book!). I hated books, but i felt a little curious and a little obliged (being a Christian) to read at least a page or 2. I couldn't stop reading! It was the beginning of a new life for me, where my point of view on God changed. He was no longer the God i should fear, nor the unknown, unreachable God i had grown up to believe He was.
The book is a collection of words and events from the life of a monk who passed away in 1994 and was officially declared a Saint by the Orthodox Church on January 13, 2015.
His name is Elder Paisios and i highly recommend reading about him! You could start with this:
"With pain and love for contemporary man"
The series continues with:
"Spiritual awakening" and
"Spiritual struggle"
Also, written by Saint Paisios himself:
"Saint Arsenios the Cappadocian" (also in French, German, Albanian, Arabic, Bulgarian, Korean, Hungarian, Polish, Romanian, Serbian, Finnish)
God bless!
i was zikri before but when i start learning about orthodox Christianity... then i decide to becme a Orthodox christian .i convert to orthodox christianity . and i am happy to be a orthodox christian. jesus bless us. amen
glory to god for all things i have finally decide to became an orthodox christian i ask for your prayers as i begin my journey god bless
bless you
God bless. Christ is Risen.
God bless you.
God bless your journey sister.
madison krezzymon stay inside the church because in there gods unbuilt acts(energies)exist,these acts are teaching you and in light you in order to become strong in faith to fight against the world that will fall apart from now on in your life.But remember keep loving the people because they are lost kids of His
Just discovered your videos, hope your journey to Orthodoxy has been rich so far, my sister, I feel inspired by people of you who discover Orthodoxy, although born and raised in mostly protestant environments ... Welcome Home!
I am a proud Ethiopian Orthodox
Soyat Aragaw I'm a proud Macedonian Orthodox :) +IC XC NI KA+
Ognen Dimovski You mean serbian bc macedonia has no own church
Yes we have our church... The Russian, the Romanian, the Greek and the other churches consider us as Macedonian orthodox church... ONLY the main problem is with Serbian church, we had that problem with decades... How we don't have our church, when basilicas from 3rd and 4th century can be found in the cities: Ohrid, Bitola, and the other MACEDONIAN cities...
Ognen Dimovski Macedonia didn't exist back then
+Ognen Dimovski No, they dont. The Macedonian church is not recognized by other Orthodox Churches, the same way the Ukranian Orthodox church based in Kiev is not recognized but the one out of Moscow is. Macedonian cities, funny. South Serbia sure. Macedonia? No such thing.
i think i am on my way to orthodoxy top. I am from Indonesia by the way. I started off as a Muslim and got myself baptized as protestant. Bit I went to an orthodox church recently and I felt something is different. It enlivened me and I just cannot explain why I feel something is missing if I don't go to an orthodox mass. Nothing so conversant in that church but it seems that we do not need to converse at all. I am still struggling in understanding the holy trinity but I am willing to keep on opening my perspective. Once I mastered it I will want to be baptized there. The journey has not been was but I guess like you said I was dead and I am trying to reach out for light...
Greetings! I am an Indonesian too living in Netherlands and I too am entering the Orthodox Church (Greek) and I'm very happy!!
Dimas Drajat Hi brother! There is an Orthodox Church in Indonesia. If you need some contacts, just let me know. Welcome Home,brother!
Understanding holy trinity becomes easy after a time. I am an orthodox convert from islam also (Turkey)
Nova Adresarevolucije hello, thanks for the info. Yes i have now a member of Indonesia Orthodox Church
Dimas Drajat Welcome home brother! ''Christ is Risen, my Joy'' Saint Seraphim of Sarov
I saw these videos a year or two ago, should have commented sooner. I know what you are speaking of. now my husband and children and I are Baptised Orthodox. Our priest is from 'old country', when he chants Greek it is so beautiful and precious, it brings tears to my eyes. I don't know how it is I was so blessed in my life... a sinner such as I.... could be saved. Miracles happen every day, and God works in mysterious ways! Praise! and Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me!
That is exactly what happened to me in Armenia. Though I come from an orthodox heritage (Greek Orthodox from Jordan), I grew up lost and for many years going from church to church because my mom was catholic and my father converted to Protestantism before i was born ( he is back to his senses now thank goodness) and there was a lot of conflict around religion for me also which drove me to very dark places in general. But that which you describe, the moment in an instant you know just as clear as the sun in the sky when you walk into the church, are given the blessing by the priest or take part of the Eucharist You simply KNOW you found truth. Everything changes. It has been an amazing journey for me coming back home. God bless. If you ever get the chance I invite you to witness the miracle of the Holy Fire in Jerusalem on Easter, it is a miracle that only responds to the Orthodox Patriarch.
OMG I've just realized I was searching for Orthodox all along but never found it!
Have you ever been to an Orthodox liturgy (Orthodox church service).
TimDeeeee Not yet, but up until now, I have also felt something is very wrong and given up on church and so have drifted from our Lord. I did not want a happy clappy, feel good church, it just doesn't feel quite right. I really want to worship is a more serious manner and to be around likeminded people. Like you mentioned above, when your dead and everyone around you is dead it's time to get the butt into gear! I'm at that stage now.....Only recently whilst researching head coverings (I like to wear head scarfs etc) did I learn that orthodox Christians do the same and so I read up a bit about it, and from what I've read and heard so far, it's the home I should of been at a long time ago! Next week I intend to go to my 1st service. :)
TimDeeeee I've just listened to this song - Rejoice O Bethany - Byzantine Chant for St. Lazarus - Chanted in English ~ Really beautiful
That's really awesome! I've been Orthodox a majority of my life and I find it a lot more fullifilling than a lot of the other churches. It's like the differance between a McDonalds hamburger and a organic hamburger. The McDonalds one has nice packaging but it isn't quite as healthy as an organic burger.
+Beauty Boo You`re most welcome ! You`re on the right path my sister ! Greetings from an Orthodox Christian from Georgia.
AM PROUD ETHIOPIAN ORTHODOX
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The Ethiopian church is not the church that this woman is taking about it belongs to the group together with the coptic church of Egypt and the Armenian church
I'm Eastern Orthodox (Antochian). I tell people I was on various "waiting list" for 15 years. I was finally baptized in the faith on Pasha 2015.
You made a great video. I myself are a very proud Ethiopian orthodox. Orthodox is a beautiful and true religion. In orthodox you always have hope and you believe in god with all of you heart.
+Bezawit Mekonnen the Ethiopian church is not part of the Orthodox Church. Please do not pretend it is, it is misleading for those who seek the true faith.
ascilon why the Ethiopian church is not part of Orthdox ? I'm from Germany and ERITREA but i want know !!
Wrong there some issues between the eastern churches but no a big deal. After all all are apostolic churches. They are the original from the apostolic era. The guilty party are the news one who came after the aposlic era. They believe they believe they have a monopoly in the church.😰😰😡❤️☦️✝️
@@ascilon the Ethiopian Orthodox church is part of the oriental orthodoxy churches . We Ethiopians have kept our religion for centuries. I recommend you google more about Ethiopian Orthodox church to get an understanding of the history and legacy of our church .
I thank you for your testimony, as I was raised Roman Catholic but am considering converting to Orthodox Christianity. May God and his mother guide me. ☦
Welcome home sister ♡
As a convert to Orthodoxy for only one year, I am glad that you found Lord Christ in His essence. ☦️
I am so happy for you my sister, I had goosebumps hearing you speak... I usually get them when I hear the truth. Thanks so much for sharing, we need more people like you.
My husband and I are considering converting to Orthodox. We are non-denominational Protestant and grew up that way but are so tired of the mega church businesses and haven't matured in our faith even though we've been Christian our entire lives. I'm really digging into Orthodox and I am so fascinated by it. We also want to be apart of the true church that is the most Biblically-accurate. I know that no church is flawless, but for peace of mind we would like to be apart of a church that is true to the scriptures.
Hello sister! How are you doing now? Did you convert?
I came to orthodoxy over 20 years ago. Now I am a monk priest . I was chosen to be the exorcist in our holy monastery and I have seen many things over the years. I converted from roman Catholic because I found out the truth about saint peter still being the rock of the orthodox church and the true rock being Christ Jesus our lord God and savior , and what that really means , I understood the truth about the 7 counsels in early 300 ad. And how holy tradition and apostolic succession is only in holy orthodoxy .I was angry because I felt lied to all these years from the roman Catholics who made me believe Orthodox church departed from the church , and were looked at by Rome as the , " SEPARATED BRETHREN " HOW WRONG THEY WERE , THE TRUTH WAS THEY DEPARTED AND WERE ANATHEMATIZED EXPELLED FROM HOLY ORTHODOXY ! THEY CONTINUE TO NOT TELL THE TRUTH TO THIS DAY ! I THINK THE PROTESTANTS HAVE MORE OF A CHANCE BECOMING ORTHODOX THAN ROMAN CATHOLICS ! ANY WAY , AS A PRIEST AND AN EXORCIST I LEARNED THAT GOD WILL GUIDE ALL THOSE TO THE TRUE FAITH OF HOLY ORTHODOXY IF ANYONE TRULY SEARCHES FOR JESUS CHRIST . IF ANYONE WANTED TO BE A CHRISTIAN DURING THE FIRST 1000 YEARS OF CHRISTIANITY THEY WOULD BE AN ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN , BECAUSE THAT WAS , AND IS THE ONE TRUE CHURCH AND FAITH , THERE WAS NO OTHER CHRISTIAN CHURCH OR FAITH , UNLIKE TODAY ! GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU IN JESUS NAME FATHER+SON+AND HOLY SPIRIT + AMEN +++ JESUS IS LORD !
YOU CAN READ THE BOOK BY BISHOP KALISTOS WARE " INTRODUCTION TO THE ORTHODOX CHURCH " ! AND THE BOOK " ONE BAPTISM " ! IN ORTHODOXY ALL BISHOPS ARE EQUAL . THEY WERE FIRST CALLED CHRISTIANS IN ANTIOCH AND IF YOU READ THESE BOOKS THEY WILL EXPLAIN MORE IN DETAIL .I CAN TELL YOU THAT ONCE THE POPE OF ROME WAS EXPELLED FROM ORTHODOXY HE LOST HIS ABILITY TO CONTINUE IN SUCCESSION OF THE HOLY APOSTLE PETER . BECAUSE IN ORTHODOXY THE HOLY TRADITION SAYS YOU MUST STAY IN COMMUNION WITH THE REST OF THE PATRIARCHS TO BE CONSIDERED VALID ! AND THERE ARE MANY MORE THINGS TO SAY ABOUT THIS IN THE ORTHODOX CANNONS A BOOK CALLED THE HOLY RUDDER ! YOU CAN START BY LOOKING UP VIDEOS ON TH-cam CALLED " HISTORY OF THE GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH ! AND INTRODUCTION TO GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH ! WATCH THESE VIDEOS TO START THEN READ THE BOOKS ! THEN YOU WILL KNOW WHAT HOLY SAINT PETER THE APOSTLE MEANS TO THE HOLY ORTHODOX CHURCH!
ORTHODOX PRIEST
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I am a muslim and i have a lot of orthodox brothers.
As The Holy book says,
Quran
7:53( And cause not corruption upon the earth after its reformation. And invoke Him in fear and aspiration. Indeed, the mercy of God is near to the doers of good.)
4:29( O you who have believed, do not consume one another's wealth unjustly but only [in lawful] business by mutual consent. And do not kill yourselves [or one another] Indeed, God is to you ever Merciful.)
Crown AS A MUSLIM YOU WILL DIE IN YOUR SIN AND YOU WILL NOT ENTER HEAVEN AS THE KORAN SAYS ! KORAN IS A BOOK OF EVIL NOT FROM GOD ! IT IS FROM THR DEVIL ! SO PEOPLE WILL NOT ACCEPT JESUS CHRIST AS THEIR LORD GOD AND SAVIOR ! IN THE NAME OF JESUS OF NAZARETH I CAST YOU OUT SATAN ! LEAVE NOW ! GO TO THE PIT ! AMEN AMEN AMEN ! COME HOLY SPIRIT COME LORD JESUS AND SAVE NOW FORGIVE ALL SIN I CONFESS YOU ARE RAISED FROM THE DEAD AND JESUS IS LORD AMEN +
WITHOUT ORTHODOXY LIFE IS COLD, DARK AND MEANINGLESS !
I had the same experience. Having grown up in the church (protestant), and my father as a minister, I had attended many different kinds of churches - landing in the Episcopal church. But on a fluke last year, a Russian friend of mine invited me to the Orthodox service, and (like you) within 10 seconds I knew this was the truth. Unbelievable.
This is the first video I watched on Orthodoxy so many years ago when you first uploaded. It’s been a bumpy road since then but I’m still on the path.
Thank you for sharing your journey. The Lord is taking me to the Orthodox church and I needed to hear what you have to say.
your testimony has left me in tears. may Christ bless you always my sister in christ
You are so beautiful inside and outside ! Orthodox Bulgarian here ❤️. Be well on the journey towards our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ ! God be with you !
proud believer of Ethiopian orthodox church. Orthodox has the answer to every questions.
I am obsessed with.this religion. It's so fascinating and beautiful. Love the art and the chants.
I am a proud Ethiopian orthodox !!
Thanks so much for your videos! I saw this a few years back, it was one of many seeds that caused me to turn east as well, I'm now a catechumen.
Very brave and informative...
God bless you for telling your journey to the Orthodox Church... Amen
I haven't heard from this gem in some time, Daria was one of the first Orthodox Christians I have followed on the net media, and she probably one of its Orthodox pioneers.
I wish her the best of health and hope to see her back soon, Orthodoxy needs her!
I was the first born son into a Masonic family. As you all may remember, Satan loves paying firstborn sons special attention. Almost perished in the occult and roc came across a book called The soul after death by Father Seraphim Rosek n roll, I met the lord in a pentacostal setting. While I knew rather quickly that church was nuts, I still knew I met the Lord. Church hopping ensued. As well as book devouring. I finally found a book caale the soul after death by Father Seraphim Rose. I looked at it suspiciously and checked to see if it was Catholic. Nope, this guys a Russian Orthodox Monk. Palm Sunday 2005 I recieved the sacrement of baptism, after a yr of catechism classes, into St Martins Russian Orthodox Church. I needed the true church if I wanted rescue from the occult. I have left some disturbing details out of this testimony as I'd rather not relive them.
SeraphimTheOrthodox I hope seraphim is your Patron saint.
God bless you!
I am in the same boat my friend, started going to mass a week ago. I feel however small, a new lightness in my heart. Lord Jesus, please please guide me and protect me from evil. I want to be an orthodox Christian, I want to feel you in my soul again. Help me to keep your commandments and follow you're plan, amen.
Are you in Corvallis Oregon please say hi too father James for me
I so much appreciate what you're saying here about the theology being the best in those old hymns. So true, and in singing them for many year, they leave an indelible print on your soul. Glad you're sharing your testimony here. Thank you.
As an atheist i have to say, i respect the Orthodox Church a trillion times more than the catholic, protestant, or any other ''Church''
Why?
Just curious
(Is is because we haven't killed as many people?)
+Brendan Ocallaghanic Orthodox Christians don`t kill people in the name of Jesus Christ. At least, I can say that about my people. I`m from Georgia. We`ve never killed even a single person throughout our history.
Gio Iberi i know we don't,I was poking fun at vatican because they are hypocritical and killed a lot of people,and supported the nazis and supported the croats
Brendan Ocallaghanic Okay.
+Brendan Ocallaghanic they didn't support the nazis.
Orthodox music also drew me to the true faith.....wonderful!
If you come to Scranton again, let me know. I live in the area. I am always happy to meet new fellow orthodox.
orthodox faith is beautiful,,,,,the fear of GOD is the beginning of wisdom ......the orthodox chruch i grown up is everything is the fear of GOD,,,,once u born at this faith it live with u forever
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There is no fear of God.Your translations are wrong.Greetings from Greece.
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please pray for my fiance because he is in the hospital right now and I will appreciate any prayers for him and is he's family and my family.
Ashley Barnard I will pray for your fiancée. I always pray for humanity.✝️🇺🇸❤️🙏
"The deep called to the deep" thank you for recording your testimony here on youtube for us all xox
God Bless You Sister , May he have Mercy and Peace be with you.
I just wanted to drop by and say hi. From Serbia. :-) I am not that well familiar with other denominations and for a while I was away from my church as well. But what was a fantastic and beautiful experience for me is when I went on Blagovesti to a liturgy. The music in Orthodox Church is what is the most beautiful really.
Slava bogu
Hardly a conversion more like a graduation. Many protestants join the Orthodox Church when they experience the richness. Bless you x
Welcome to Orthodoxy! I converted to the Old Calendar Orthodox Church 15 years ago after searching for the truth throughout my twenties. I feel that Orthodoxy is a hidden treasure that many Western Christians have not discovered. It's wonderful to know that the Orthodox Church has not adulterated the doctrine and the Holy Traditions of Christ's Church, mentioned in the New Testament. Christians need to search for the Truth, ask questions, pray and the Holy Spirit will guide them to this glorious treasure...the Orthodox Church. May God have mercy on all of humanity. Blessings!
+Lynn Haralampopoulos So you belong to one of those sects that keep slamming the true Orthodox Church for petty reasons and have more bishops than faithfuls. I hope converts are not interested by that.
The Orthodox Church welcomes all who want to be part of THE ONE TRUE FAITH
Came in as a doubting Thomas, left saying the same thing as him: "My King, and My God!"
Greetings from Lebanon,sister thanks for your glorious and valuable story
I've recently reverted to Orthodoxy, I live in Britain and orthodoxy is the church with the most in common with the pre 1066 church in these islands and particularly with the early Celtic church. Orthodoxy is the only church that actively challenges post modernism and the spread of Islam into the vacuum left by the collapse of Christianity in our society.
The politicalisation of the Anglican church since its foundation and its complete surrender to modern PC vapidity has resulted in congregations collapsing. When the provost of Glasgow cathedral allowed a Muslim to sing a Koranic verse that specifically denies the divinity of Christ , in an Assumption day service of all times was the nail in the coffin for me.
Thanks for this video, it really struck a chord with me. I'm Roman Catholic but I have problems with a lot of the innovations in doctrine in the west, and I've dabbled in high Anglicanism as a non-papal church with beautiful, historic liturgy, but that still felt deficient. Orthodoxy is beautiful but has always seemed alienating if you don't come from the culture of the particular Church, but at it's core I think it has preserved the authentic apostolic faith and once you've experienced the real thing, nothing else will do.
Why Old Calendar? I cannot say I chose the Old Calendar Orthodox Church but rather God led me there. After researching the history of the Church and learning of the schism in 1924, I truly believed it is the correct place of worship. The Old Calendar Church is not a "business" where money and self-glory are evident, rather it is poor, humble, it is a house of God where Christians come together to unite with Christ our Saviour. And that's the main goal for Christians, to unite with God, here on Earth and in eventually in Heaven. Christ established His Church here on earth in order to help guide us to Him. Christ instructed St. Peter to build His Church and the Holy Sacraments and Traditions of the Church are of great importance for our journey to salvation. Glory to God!
Proud Greek Orthodox all my life. We have many traditions but a good reason for all of them if you study why we do them. We are all in the process of being saved. Welcome to the Orthodox Church, best decision you ever made.
I AM PROUD OF ERITREAN ORTHODOX TEWAHDO CHURCH
Praise be the Lord Jesus. He is always great. Welcome my beautiful sister in Christ!!!
Hi, Father. I see that you are a "convert "
to Holy Orthodoxy and that you are a
priest and a monk! Many Years too you
Father!! I too am convert to Holy Orthodoxy;
I have been an Orthodox Christian for 12
wonderful years now (Meat fare Sunday
2003.) I have come "full circle"! God be
Praised for His Mercy! Can we keep in touch
as as friends, Father? What monastery do
you reside in?
I’m considering becoming Christian Orthodox and my family (whom I raised Evangelical and taught) now thinks I’m lost, the devil is misleading me, and don’t want to hear anything from me about it. Big sad. But I love the worship at Orthodox Churches. It’s so sacred and uplifting.
Wellcome home, beautiful sister! Greetings from Romania!
Might the Lord grants you all blessings
I became a Christian this year. I was raised in the Pentecostal church. Man. That made me feel very chaotic, nothing made sense.
I left the church when I was 16. Im 24 years old and ive been wanting something more traditional. I am visiting an orthodox church in my area soon. I left a church that was contemporary (cough- commercialized, hip, worldly) church.
Keep struggling & Keep following your heart
Born Orthodox but Orthodox now by conviction! My sister in Christ, your confession of faith was excellent for someone experiencing the Truth for so little time. I think probably you experience the Lord from the music and the icons which is speaking to your soul. If you are near an Orthodox Monastery in Wisconsin or Arizona, you will further your religious experience tremendously. Then make another video. God Bless you dear sister!
An inspiring story.
I was born into a secular Jewish family in the Holy Land but found my way to the Catholic Church
If your on insta message me @adoneinu.hu.ahavah
@@presteyqah3963 I have a twitter NADAV
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My experience is the same as yours. I was raised episcopal and converted to Eastern (Ukrainian) Orthodox in 2000 and now I am a Coptic Orthodox Christian. God bless you.
+Stephen ABM Why Coptic my brother ? I invite you read again and again books of Fathers of the Church... And you will be illuminated... Be blessed
+Μáταyo Ματτhieu I am close to some Egyptian Coptic Christians and visited their church a few times and finally decided that this church was right for me. When I was Eastern Orthodox (Ukrainian), was while I was married and my wife left me a few years ago (she was Ukrainian). I love the Coptic Orthodox Church, similar to Armenian Orthodox.
Church is not the matter of feeling good and comfortable but salvation. Copts have no Eucaristical communion with The One Holy Catholic Apostolic Church. They are outside of it. Wishing you to come back to the "tree of life" - true Orthodoxy.
+Stephen ABM Also, when you say Ukrainian Orthodox Church there is a big possibility you found yourself in another schismatic branch of Orthodoxy. Schism means that Holy Spirit does not reside there. Ukraine has a HUGE schism going on in their church, that is the metaphysical reason why that country fell apart and all the events following it...
+Stephen ABM why did you choose Coptic rather than regular Orthodoxity?
I am so happy for you! God bless you!
God Bless you, Coptic Orthodox convert. For me, there is no other path.
+Musa Phillips No there is my brother ! Read books of Fathers of the Church and you'll be illuminated !Jesus was a perfect Human and Perfect God--- That's what the Holy Tradition over the centuries !
+Musa Phillips God bless you too and I agree.
God bless you my love from greece
"The Deep calling the deep". Wow... that is deep. You are amazing. You made it. You are out of the Matrix now.... Trinity. All your wish shall come to pass and from now on, what you made conscious of it shall manifest true for you. Thank you for this Video. This is a testament to the life of Christ and Truth you found. I learned so much from you today, "Deep calling the deep". One day you will find NEO and you both shall become ONE as it is written.
Thank you so much. It's time for me to choose and like you, if i'm in i am all in :-)
When I first went to an Orthodox baptism of a friend's baby I knew it was where I was called to be. It was instant.
Proud Greek orthodox here ❤
Peace Be Upon You. Thanks for your story.! God grant you many years !
So glad to hear these stories of your journey. Thanks
God bless you sister in Christ!
God bless you! Merry Christmas!
God bless you!!!I'm a Romanian Orthodox and proud to be so!!!Walk with God!!!
I converted to Catholicism several years ago for the past few months I have felt like the Holy spirit is calling me to become Orthodox but my hold up is going without the Eucharist and confession for a long period of time can u please advise
Pretty sure you can confess to a priest. Though you can't receive the Eucharist you can receive a blessing instead which is sort of an equivalent.
Hi,God bless you I am orthodox too.I m from Georgia (country).
I am a proud Serbian ortodox
God bless you and your very lovely video. Keep Preaching the Good News of Our Lord Jesus Christ.
Thanks for sharing.
I attended an Episcopal Church in Beverly Hills California on Christmas Eve. I am just speechless. It was like step into the Temple of Christ build by King David. It was a scene just like Westminster Abbey Church in England.
Hello! You're a fun storyteller. It's always interesting to see the little differences in people's journey stories like these. There is a certain sameness to them, but the specific differences are intriguing. (I'm a convert, too, so I know how boring my story is. :) )
I have been agnostic for years but Communist Pope Francis is driving me mad...thinking about Orthodox.
May our Lord Jesus Chirst bless your decision toward Orthodoxy.
Catholic is the truth.
@ВЪ НAЧAЛЋ БЋ СЛОВО Are you referring to the inquisitions? Yes, the earliest Christians killed imposters of the early Church such as Muslims and Jews who pretended to be “Christian” for their own political gain. These individuals were secretly trying to lead Christians astray while in the Church and were killed under Pope Lucius III
What does this suggest? There was bad leadership in the early Church which can still be seen today.
This does not denounce that the Catholic Church is the only Church Jesus Christ established.
The Church is operated by sinners like you & I, and therefor will always have imperfections. However, the teachings will never change and have been divinely protected for over 2,000 years.
Велики поздрав !!! Ја сам православни хришћанин из Србије ! I am ortodox from Srbija (Serbija).
God bless, Sister! Just found your channel. Very interesting.
I to am interested in the eastern orthodox Christian church. The nearest one to me is in Raleigh n.c.
Thanks for the video.
i’m albanian and my family is muslim. i’ve always felt connected to christianity and i always knew that i don’t want to be protestant, but now i’m stuck between catholic and orthodox and i don’t know how to choose and how to find out how to choose!
Orthodox, since they have kept unaltered the faith once delivered by the Apostles, contrary to roman-catholicism that introduced dozens of heresies and innovations, totally unknown in the early Church.