A Protestant Admires the Exterior and Narthex of an Orthodox Church

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  • I once did a quick tour of a Greek Orthodox Church in Colorado, and since then I've been excited to dive deeper into Orthodoxy. I'm particularly excited about this visit and series of videos because I'm not just learning more about Orthodoxy in general, but I'm also learning more about a specific brand of Orthodoxy that is entirely new to me.
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  • @jeremyfirth
    @jeremyfirth 3 ปีที่แล้ว +665

    I'm a former Mormon, then an ardent atheist for many miserable years, and now a very happy parishioner at the Saints Peter and Paul Orthodox Church. Glory to God!

    • @jeremyfirth
      @jeremyfirth 2 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      @Jacques Guerrier Let's put it this way: for me, atheism was accompanied by nihilism. Nihilism destroys meaning, and destroying meaning destroys relationships. Suffering with no higher meaning for suffering is miserable. Instead of struggling to grow towards some purpose, and accepting the suffering that comes with growth, I was slave to passions that changed as frequently as the wind changes directions, and that instability destroyed all my relationships. Thankfully, God is now healing those relationships as I am learning to keep the most important things at the forefront of my attention and to not get constantly distracted by the enticements of the world or the whims of my passions.

    • @joes3703
      @joes3703 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Christ is in our midst.

    • @ferret8001
      @ferret8001 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Many years!! Welcome to holy orthodoxy!

    • @russianconservative
      @russianconservative 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      A gradual improvement;) Bless you

    • @emsdiy6857
      @emsdiy6857 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      PRAISE THE LORD

  • @AlexSaavy
    @AlexSaavy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +536

    Father Paul is awesome. He was the first priest that I spoke to after leaving Mormonism. Though I couldn’t continue attending his parish, I was eventually received into the Chruch just a couple of weeks ago at a Greek parish in Sandy, Utah.

    • @mazzaferroracing
      @mazzaferroracing 3 ปีที่แล้ว +43

      Hello fellow exmo turned Orthodox! So happy you found faith after Mormonism 😀 So many exmos turn to vapid secularism

    • @AlexSaavy
      @AlexSaavy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@mazzaferroracing that is true. A lot become gross and disgusting secularists unfortunately.

    • @johnfleming7879
      @johnfleming7879 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      That Church is a beacon of Truth in a sea of darkness

    • @MrWesford
      @MrWesford 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Glad you found The True Faith!!

    • @briandelaney9710
      @briandelaney9710 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      God grant you Many More Years ! Congratulations!

  • @alexpeace7603
    @alexpeace7603 3 ปีที่แล้ว +239

    After having been a protestant for 17 years, I finally gave up at the age of 40 and joined the Orthodox Church and loved the depth of spirituality that it offers. Greetings from the country of Georgia.

    • @adamsmith2944
      @adamsmith2944 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Georgia, what a beautiful country and people. Pray for us in north America. Christ is risen

    • @alexpeace7603
      @alexpeace7603 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@adamsmith2944 May Lord Jesus Christ bless you and guide you, brothers.

    • @adamsmith2944
      @adamsmith2944 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@alexpeace7603 peace to you and your family brother

    • @alexpeace7603
      @alexpeace7603 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@adamsmith2944 Same to you, brother.

    • @nuzzi6620
      @nuzzi6620 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Question for you, friend: seeing as Georgia has been an Orthodox nation for some 1500 years, what led to you becoming a Protestant before joining your country’s native Church?

  • @confectionarysound
    @confectionarysound 3 ปีที่แล้ว +212

    I’m a recent catechumen at an Antiochian Orthodox Church. Holy Week and Pascha liturgies were incredible.

    • @Ioannikios174
      @Ioannikios174 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I was baptized recently and had the chance to attend much of the services.
      You, my friend, are correct.
      I was protestant before, and now I have become Orthodox and regret nothing.

    • @AmandaPaige71
      @AmandaPaige71 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Glory to Jesus Christ! I remember my first Holy Week and Pascha when I converted too! It's been a decade now but this time of year has remained my favorite on the Church Calendar! 🤗♥🤗

    • @confectionarysound
      @confectionarysound 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Truly He is risen!

    • @ndeepowder
      @ndeepowder 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Religion is like watching reruns in black and white vs popular mechanics magazine. Learn new knowledge or ancient mythology...

    • @joshadams3927
      @joshadams3927 ปีที่แล้ว

      It’s been a year! How has this process been for you?

  • @the.orthodox.photographer2272
    @the.orthodox.photographer2272 3 ปีที่แล้ว +262

    Christos Anesti, Matt! From a former Atheist, now Greek Orthodox, from an inkling that started with your videos two years ago! Blessed Pascha!

    • @klub7justin
      @klub7justin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      Me too. Was atheist and now (Russian) orthodox.

    • @jayveeaurea9091
      @jayveeaurea9091 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I’m personally Catholic and I welcome you home to the Christian faith. God bless you🙏

    • @mic.2470
      @mic.2470 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Alistos Anesti

    • @georgiusgerdyalfi1702
      @georgiusgerdyalfi1702 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Alithos Anesti, Blessed Pascha!

    • @dimesonhiseyes9134
      @dimesonhiseyes9134 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Welcome home. Our father has been preparing a place for you!

  • @charlesmaximus9161
    @charlesmaximus9161 3 ปีที่แล้ว +152

    Russian Orthodox here. I actually did not know this about the peacock symbol. I feel like I should have known this, being in seminary! Christ is Risen, brothers and sisters! ☦ Love from Boston, MA

    • @baoduong2203
      @baoduong2203 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      As a Catholic seminarian, I feel the same way. I can’t tell you how many times I have been humbled whenever I meet with parishioners and their children. Times when the children would know more prayers than me, as one example. Indeed He is Risen. I hope you have a wonderful Pascha. Glad that the celebration of Pascha is on the same day with other Orthodox Churches (old and new calendar).

    • @kylebrogmus8847
      @kylebrogmus8847 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Why did you go to cemetery?

    • @mattbellacotti
      @mattbellacotti 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I’m in Seminary and Russian Orthodox as well! (Holy Trinity Seminary). I didn’t know that either (about the peacocks)

    • @miguelitoantonio1950
      @miguelitoantonio1950 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      In Iraq I think the peacock represents a fallen angel which some worship today. So probably why some ancient Christians avoided using the peacock symbol.

    • @Spazticspaz
      @Spazticspaz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@miguelitoantonio1950 Yes, there is a Satanic sect in the Middle East which associate the Peacock with Satan and worship the peacock. Since he's so "beautiful" with his "Aura". I would be wary of using it, but just like there are fallen angels, their are also good angels of God. Let us assume those peacocks are representative of that and not the latter.

  • @H2oWENS
    @H2oWENS 3 ปีที่แล้ว +142

    Last year I decided to become Orthodox. Randomly seeing your video on the Greek Orthodox faith nearly 2 years ago was one of the introductions I had to the faith. I would like to thank you for helping become a Christian again after many years away from the faith. Christos Anesti!

    • @daniel8728
      @daniel8728 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Glory to God!

    • @dystopian2153
      @dystopian2153 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Its changed my life for the better going back in my late 40s to the church I was raised in. Glad you found a home at the Orthodox church. 🙏

  • @elijahc.brooks3493
    @elijahc.brooks3493 3 ปีที่แล้ว +293

    I’m a former Pentecostal, and I converted to the Greek Orthodox Church last year on December 20, 2020. God is so good, and I’m ready for Pascha tomorrow early morning.

    • @Al-ke9tk
      @Al-ke9tk 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Wishing you a miraculous Pascha! 😇

    • @elijahc.brooks3493
      @elijahc.brooks3493 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      @@Al-ke9tk Thank ya! I wanna tell you something significant. Eastern Orthodox Christianity is growing down here in the Deep South of the United States. It’s like the Orthodox Church is becoming the “Bible Belt”.

    • @royalbirb275
      @royalbirb275 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Καλή Ανάσταση!

    • @elijahc.brooks3493
      @elijahc.brooks3493 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@royalbirb275 Ευχαριστώ πολύ. I ain’t Greek, but I’m learning y’all’s language. Ναι, I am from the American Deep South who’s a convert. I feel foreign, but God, my priest, and church family still adores me.

    • @royalbirb275
      @royalbirb275 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@elijahc.brooks3493 I’m not Greek either, brother :)
      I’m amazed at my church community- well, family as well. Observing night vigil and the Lamentations as a catechumen was a wonderful experience

  • @Aaryq
    @Aaryq 3 ปีที่แล้ว +215

    I don't know if you'll ever understand the way Christ has used your channel to strengthen my walk with Him.

  • @Basile_KW
    @Basile_KW 3 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    I was just Chrismated and had my first Communion under Antioch! Axios!

    • @jaycorby
      @jaycorby 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Woody CHRIST IS RISEN! Congratulations and Many Years to you my brother. Live the Orthodox Faith to its fullest and experience the fringe benefits.

    • @orthodoxempire697
      @orthodoxempire697 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Many years!

    • @SoundtheTrumpet2023
      @SoundtheTrumpet2023 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Axios!!

  • @hepatitis
    @hepatitis 3 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    he actually tried to trip father with Arian heresy hahaha... the look of the face of the priest after the statement was priceless

    • @jayveeaurea9091
      @jayveeaurea9091 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      I bet he was like “what the? Huh?”🤣
      That just goes to show how nonsensical and offensive Arianism is.

    • @UltraX34
      @UltraX34 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@jayveeaurea9091 exactly. Arianism is literally stupid

    • @dimesonhiseyes9134
      @dimesonhiseyes9134 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Fast thinking and a good catch on his part. Most people would have let that slip by and not even realize what he said.

    • @news_internationale2035
      @news_internationale2035 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@UltraX34 Or is it?

    • @UltraX34
      @UltraX34 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@news_internationale2035 yes

  • @SoundtheTrumpet2023
    @SoundtheTrumpet2023 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Matt, my Protestant brother visited an Antiochian Church 32 years ago and never left! Now, it’s my turn. Axios!!

  • @adamsmith2944
    @adamsmith2944 3 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    As an orthodox person I love the respect and openness you show in your video

  • @mathiasendresen2110
    @mathiasendresen2110 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I was baptized in a ROCOR parish in 2020, mostly comprised of American converts. My journey has been absolutely amazing since then. Orthodoxy = Life

  • @rydervandyke4829
    @rydervandyke4829 3 ปีที่แล้ว +143

    Your church-visiting series has been huge in my walk of faith. Thank you!! Makes me want to just walk into a church and talk about God.

    • @rydervandyke4829
      @rydervandyke4829 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Bdfhvj As an Anglican, my biased answer is that you should find an Anglican Church, all of the priests I’ve met are incredibly welcoming and open to talk! It’s literally their job to love you, don’t be nervous!

  • @AmericanRefugee212
    @AmericanRefugee212 3 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    This priest seems awesome and very down to earth. looking forward to the whole video.

    • @myworldofbranchyz8895
      @myworldofbranchyz8895 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      He really is! Cannot say how much I am thankful to God for him. He is a rare treasure - as I like to say "a national treasure". One can only hope to find such a great and dedicated priest who really cares and is beyond knowledgeable. The other priest of this community is one of a kind as well. Both of them are incredible people and love God and us so much.

  • @chsrogiematthewpanares1551
    @chsrogiematthewpanares1551 3 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    "First and most important created being" lol you got me in that line😂

  • @LostNinjaNoBull
    @LostNinjaNoBull 3 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    This is good timing. Orthodox Easter is tomorrow. Happy Easter everyone.

  • @dimitritriantafyllides682
    @dimitritriantafyllides682 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Great video. As Orthodox Christians we say we are lighting a candle, but more accurately, we don't light a candle: We receive the light from the Church, because Christ is the Light, and we offer the light back to Him. Just like we receive our free will from God, and that's the only thing we can offer back to Him. Thank you for the video, and God Bless you.

    • @emilymln4779
      @emilymln4779 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wow this was really beautiful. Thank you for sharing! I will view lighting candles in church so differently now.

  • @willtheperson7224
    @willtheperson7224 3 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    Hello Matt, I love seeing that your still looking into Orthodox Churches and visiting them whenever possible! If you could ever get a chance to stop by a Serbian or Russian Church, take up the opportunity! It will be a blessing for us all!
    Christ is Risen!

    • @pkmcnett5649
      @pkmcnett5649 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      He is Risen Indeed!

  • @TheFeralcatz
    @TheFeralcatz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +107

    I’m sitting in my Antiochian Parish here right now getting her ready for the resurrection of our lord tonight. God bless you Matt. Christos anesti!

    • @steelsith2579
      @steelsith2579 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Al Messiah qam

    • @Nunofurbiznus
      @Nunofurbiznus 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Alithos o Kryrios

    • @terryme3287
      @terryme3287 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Αληθώς ανέστη ❤️ Truly He is Risen

    • @IAMFISH92
      @IAMFISH92 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Alithos Anesti!

    • @Kdriggs15
      @Kdriggs15 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Truly He is risen!

  • @joseonwalking8666
    @joseonwalking8666 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    As a protestant for pver 24 years of my life the last 3 being a Orthodox Christian has been like coming home.

  • @bman5257
    @bman5257 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    East Orthodox Priest: Here is Mary in the burning bush.
    Some Protestant somewhere: Spits drink*

    • @kevinlove4356
      @kevinlove4356 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      This was well explained by Father Paul. Just as the bush burned with the presence of God without being consumed, in the same way, Mary carried Jesus in her womb without having her human nature annihilated by Jesus's divine nature.

  • @DaFooling
    @DaFooling 3 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    Christos Anesti everyone! Christ is risen from the dead, by death trampling down death!

  • @victorlitteral5969
    @victorlitteral5969 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Lovely to see Matt becoming more interested in Orthodoxy, may his search for Truth be blessed. Xristos Anesti!

  • @BruvaLucius
    @BruvaLucius 3 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    It's great people are seeing Orthodoxy more and more nowadays, I'm going for my first Paschal evening service in just under two hours!

    • @JosueSantiagoG
      @JosueSantiagoG 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      How was it? Christ is Risen!

    • @BruvaLucius
      @BruvaLucius 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@JosueSantiagoG Truly he is risen!
      Was easily the most beautiful church service I've been too, hearing everyone singing the Paschal Hymm and the priest singing the Gospel was absolutely spectacular, I'm glad I made the decision to become a catechumen.

    • @shirleygoss1988
      @shirleygoss1988 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@BruvaLucius 100% right decision! God bless your journey.
      Christ is Risen!

    • @BruvaLucius
      @BruvaLucius 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@shirleygoss1988 Truly he is risen! I'm truly grateful that God's guided me to where my faith is right now, and that I will grow in that faith ever more, God willing.

  • @addiemo8304
    @addiemo8304 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Nice to see you back at an orthodox church. I am born and raised Pentecostal but had an encounter with God while gazing on the Holy Trinity icon. I am now a catachuemen in the orthodox church. The eastern church is much more incarnational than the West. You can know God through your body and the physical world, not just in your head and consciousness. Huge difference. If you study the early church you will find that there were many practices that were physical/body based (the eucharist being the supreme). Western Christianity has lost this element of Incarnation.

    • @guspapadopoulos
      @guspapadopoulos 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Great point. The essence, energy regarding God was an issue discussed and explained very convincingly to me by an Orthodox Saint Gregory of Palamas where he also touched on Hesychasm.

  • @Jordan-1999
    @Jordan-1999 3 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    The Holy Orthodox Catholic Church.
    Lord Jesus Christ, Son of the Living God, have mercy on me a sinner.

    • @OnlyBugmenWantedHandles
      @OnlyBugmenWantedHandles 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Amin

    • @jaycorby
      @jaycorby 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Jordan 1999 My prayer without ceasing. I begin and end my day with it...and all of the hours in between I endeavor to repeat it - with or without ' the rope '.

    • @Jordan-1999
      @Jordan-1999 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jaycorby
      Yes, let our prayers be pleasing to God, arising unto the Lord with the likeness of a sweet aroma.
      O'Lord, who are we but lowly sinners which do not deserve such a gift as thee gave to us.
      Have mercy upon your your servants O'Christ and behold the zeal of your people, in which our souls have found eternal rest.
      Amín.

    • @jaycorby
      @jaycorby 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Jordan-1999 Beautifully stated. I 'miss the mark' everyday to one degree or another, but I keep drawing back the bowstring. As one of the saints from the Holy Mountain said: " When you fall just get back up...if you fall again get back up - just keep getting back up. " Sage advice for those who want to be perfect, but find it to be quite difficult.

    • @Jordan-1999
      @Jordan-1999 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@jaycorby
      Yes I understand that feeling well!
      If this means anything to you, I too suffer trials and tribulations daily.
      Daily I carry my cross and daily the devil stands in front of me screaming words of discouragement and blowing the dust of death.
      And believe me I fall in my sins every day.
      And the devil when he possesses the courage to lurk next to me presses down on me and holds me there.
      He appears strong, at least for a short while.
      But by my other side, always I see those of pierced feet of which belong to He who died for us.
      O my Lord, O my Christ!
      You who shed and gave your body and blood for us.
      For the remission of our sins (behold the perfect lamb of God!)
      A more perfect and innocent sacrifice there was not found amongst anything in creation comparable to thee; who takes away the sin of the world.
      Amín.

  • @spyridon.6048
    @spyridon.6048 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Loved this video and just subscribed! Just to note that Antiochian, Greek, Russian, Serbian, Romanian, etc. Orthodox Churches are all one and the same for those who may be confused. Maybe clarify that in your videos? Anyways, your videos are amazing and I have been watching them for some time. Keep up the good work!

  • @anothercat1300
    @anothercat1300 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Orthodoxy is just this intersection of so much history and Love for Christ that as soon as I entered into that space I never wanted to leave. I hope more people find the One True Catholic Apostolic Church! It saved Rome from totally collapsing at one point and could totally do the same for the USA. You're videos are helping with that! Christ has Risen!

  • @aurelius1964
    @aurelius1964 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Christ is risen! Antiochian Orthodox from the UK here; love your channel - so respectful and genuinely curious. May God pour out his blessings on you.

  • @aarongoss8514
    @aarongoss8514 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    As always, this series is so genuine and heartfelt and compassionate and respectful. In a day where there is so much division, this makes me so so happy. From a Catholic man, thank you from the bottom of my heart for your work, and may God continue to reward and guide you.

  • @tonyortega750
    @tonyortega750 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Been visiting St’s Peter & Paul’s for years now. Fr. Paul is the associate priest and Fr. Justin is the pastor. That congregation has grown so much in the last decade they’ve built a second parish about an hour’s drive south of that location.

    • @joseonwalking8666
      @joseonwalking8666 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      The growth worldwide of the Orthodox church is insane.

    • @news_internationale2035
      @news_internationale2035 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@miavanopst1187 Town with an appropriate name.

  • @johnpaulhumphrey2981
    @johnpaulhumphrey2981 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Subbed for the Ortho content from the Prot perspective! I am not Orthodox [yet?] but they have more theology in their lobby than we have in our entire church building. So cool!

    • @geordiewishart1683
      @geordiewishart1683 ปีที่แล้ว

      The only theology you need is the Bible

    • @kthomas3280
      @kthomas3280 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Geordie, who wrote the Bible?

  • @royalbirb275
    @royalbirb275 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Excellent timing with Pascha! I'm a Greek Orthodox catechumen at a tiny parish and I always love seeing your videos on Orthodoxy. You truly do a great job.
    Καλή Ανάσταση!

  • @ericlefevre7741
    @ericlefevre7741 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    The architecture of all early churches was borrowed directly from the architecture of synagogues. Same with the forms of the liturgy, clerical vestments and the prayers of the church. That is why the building felt so natural and organic.

    • @philnaegely
      @philnaegely 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Which makes sense given tradition and what they were used to.

    • @NowhereNN
      @NowhereNN 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I'm glad they did a good cleansing of the building and blessing before they held services. I can't even imagine the demons running around there given that it was a synagogue.

    • @mirjanamilosavljevic4261
      @mirjanamilosavljevic4261 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@NowhereNN I am glad that they didn’t remove the symbols from the facade of the building…..
      We are at peace with every fate
      If you want to be respected, respect the others
      Blessings

    • @NowhereNN
      @NowhereNN 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@mirjanamilosavljevic4261 Respect from Jews or Muslims is worthless. How can a Christian respect religions that serve Satan? That's a worldly standard.
      Also, we, as Christians, are at war with the entire world including other religions.

  • @terryme3287
    @terryme3287 3 ปีที่แล้ว +99

    Καλή Ανάσταση ✝️❤️ wishing you all a great Resurrection Day... It’s at midnight tonight that we will say Χριστός Ανέστη 🌹✝️❤️ the good news - Christ is Risen

    • @athanasiusofalexandria4304
      @athanasiusofalexandria4304 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Christ is risen from the dead, trampling down death by death, and upon those in the tombs bestowing life.

    • @reigenlucilfer6154
      @reigenlucilfer6154 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@athanasiusofalexandria4304 Truly He is Risen ❤

    • @devonjosiah7308
      @devonjosiah7308 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Truly He is risen!

    • @hanszickerman8051
      @hanszickerman8051 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Ja, han är sannerligen uppstånden! (Swedish)

    • @LBBspock
      @LBBspock 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Alithos Anesti!

  • @bobbiefluffy
    @bobbiefluffy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Christ is risen!
    Thank you Matt for showing the internet the Orthodox church. Orthodoxy saved my life from severe depression several years ago and I am elated to see you take it all in.

  • @TonyEspana182
    @TonyEspana182 3 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    BEGOME ORDODOX, MY BRUDDAH!

    • @erravi
      @erravi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      *begome gadolig :DDD

  • @lannyrayconnelljr
    @lannyrayconnelljr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Bro great video!! I’m going to my first Pashal divine liturgy (Orthodox Easter service) tonight. I’m looking forward to your upcoming Orthodox videos!

    • @The_Fly0
      @The_Fly0 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Same :)

  • @CDC39A
    @CDC39A 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Where's... the....next....part...ahhhh. My brain needs the rest of this tour.

  • @blakehiggs5354
    @blakehiggs5354 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Please post the next one!!!! The suspense is killing me! 😂

  • @gheel
    @gheel 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Just returned from my first Agape Vespers service at our local Antiochian Orthodox parish to find you touring one! Love to see it

  • @lc-mschristian5717
    @lc-mschristian5717 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Thank you. As a Lutheran I understand the symbolism and reverence Involved.

    • @JosueSantiagoG
      @JosueSantiagoG 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I'm Orthodox now, but I grew up LCMS. As you can see, the Incarnation is a BIG deal in the OC. But on that front I really didn't have any really adjustment to make because it's such a huge focus in the Lutheran theology I grew up with. So much beauty in your Church's theology that prepared me for where I am now (regenerative baptism, real presence, a weariness of emotionalism and a general sobriety). I'm not trying to throw other Protestants under the bus. I'm just saying how thankful I am to have been prepared in the LCMS tradition. God bless you!

  • @AED365
    @AED365 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I’m a former Protestant that converted to Orthodoxy along with my wife and daughter. Orthodoxy is the absolute fullness of the faith. There is no other choice

  • @reamus9102
    @reamus9102 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Thanks for doing all these different church dives of all the denominations you've done (Lutheran, Catholic, etc:); I love learning about other Christian's worship life. I am an Orthodox Christian and am quite excited for your next video.
    I know you went to a Lutheran service when you toured that church, and hearing your impressions of the service were very interesting. Have you ever thought about attending an Orthodox Liturgy, or a Catholic Mass, as a companion/reaction to these tour videos you do? Don't want you to be uncomfortable though lol, so I understand if not.
    Either way, thank you for the content you create, and your channel has been an extraordinary resource for my own faith journey. God bless 🙏

  • @ionatanpurcaru5020
    @ionatanpurcaru5020 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Looking forward to the next video.I am an orthodox in the romanian church and i enjoy to see the particularities from the other orthodox churches in the world.Hristos a înviat!

  • @agothiadox
    @agothiadox 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Blessed Pascha to all ♥️

  • @alypiusloft
    @alypiusloft 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I was received into the Holy Orthodox Church one month ago, and must say that I’ve never been so confident in the love of God. If you want to know more about Orthodox theology, check out “The Lord of the Spirits” podcast and “The Religion of the Apostles” by Fr. Stephen De Young.

  • @GeorgeK1410
    @GeorgeK1410 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Alright, That's enough time. Thank you, I think I am ready to watch the next part please.

  • @reganb979
    @reganb979 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    As I go through seminary, this series is always such a pleasant perspective check for me regarding my predisposition towards certain practices that I take for granted. I really enjoy the uploads brother, keep them coming.

  • @elliotdavies1418
    @elliotdavies1418 3 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    I love your videos especially when you visited the Coptic and Greek Orthodox Church. I would love to see you go to a Western rite Orthodox Church.

  • @mezzadam1123
    @mezzadam1123 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I appreciate your openness to learning about the Orthodox tradition. God bless you

    • @MrWesford
      @MrWesford 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Now hopefully Matt joins The Body of Christ.

  • @Kdriggs15
    @Kdriggs15 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    20 days later and I'm still checking for the second part every day lol

  • @brian7569
    @brian7569 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Kristos Voskrese!
    I'm really enjoying seeing the questions and reactions a person from a protestant background has when coming into an Orthodox Church. I'm looking forward to the next video and seeing how Fr. Paul unpacks all the layers of meaning behind the church building itself and the iconography. I hope you eventually do a video with an Orthodox Priest going through the Divine Liturgy on Sunday to explore why Orthodox Christians worship in the way that they do.

  • @evanricheson1630
    @evanricheson1630 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I am not an orthodox but I started attending this church in my home of SLC and I am definitely trying to be more involved with this church

    • @joseonwalking8666
      @joseonwalking8666 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'll pray that you enter into the catechumen and be baptized brother

  • @philmattox8500
    @philmattox8500 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Matt, since you have been really doing a deep dive into Orthodoxy you probably know that Sunday May 2nd this Year is Pascha. So with just shy of 2 hours from Pascha I am sending the traditional Paschal getting;
    CHRIST IS RISEN!
    INDEED HE IS RISEN!

  • @koziewitha-k6516
    @koziewitha-k6516 3 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Dude, you should've done a video on the Eastern Orthodox festival of the Holy Fire in Jerusalem. It ended like 10 mins ago

    • @bokibo87
      @bokibo87 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He should definitely do video about Holy Fire.

  • @ccl19media80
    @ccl19media80 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Praying for your conversation to the Orthodox faith! Christ is Risen!

  • @TestifyApologetics
    @TestifyApologetics 3 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    Love all these, looking forward to pt 2. I'm sure you get requests all the time but can you do an interview with an Ethiopian Orthodox priest? They say they possess the real ark of the covenant and they also accept the book of Enoch. So off the bat, I'm super fascinated.

    • @asearch.for.insight1292
      @asearch.for.insight1292 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Oh this is a great idea 💡

    • @loveandmercy9664
      @loveandmercy9664 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Me too! I also found out recently from an Ethiopian friend that the Ethiopians have a tradition that when the Holy family fled to Egypt they also went to Ethiopia to see the ark.

    • @bestmoviescenes5073
      @bestmoviescenes5073 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeap. Ethiopian Orthodox church is so fascinating. Beside the real ark of the covenant that is in Axum St. Mary church, they also have part of the true cross in another st. Mary church called Geshen.

    • @idrislamont1064
      @idrislamont1064 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ethiopia has some amazing ancient rock cut churches I would love to visit someday.

  • @gunnerbakke5020
    @gunnerbakke5020 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Us Protestants seemed to have watered down Christianity. Maybe we should return to our roots?

    • @timurermolenko2013
      @timurermolenko2013 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I think lots of Protestants are like intellectual Christianity. They have very developed theology and teach it regular people. Orthodoxy is more about emotional connection, or even mystical. Both are good and bad things.

    • @jmjaquinas7298
      @jmjaquinas7298 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That’s what I did a few years ago. I’m grateful for all I gained as a Protestant, but the intellectual side is so shallow, it doesn’t tap into the mystical tradition of Christianity, it’s lack of Sacraments denies Christians a deep relationship with Christ. I’d urge you to find a good Catholic Church near you, pray on it and study. Some book recommendations I’d give are the Baltimore Catechism, Catechism of the Catholic Church, Triumph: The Power and Glory of the Catholic Church, The Lambs Supper, The Jewish Roots of the Eucharist, Born Fundamentalist Born Again Catholic

    • @yb5515
      @yb5515 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      "Return to our roots" - the Catholic church (snicker snicker). Just having some fun, God bless you.

    • @deaconjohn7875
      @deaconjohn7875 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@timurermolenko2013 orthodoxy is not sentimental and we do teach our people. There are regular classes and bible studies. God bless.

    • @MrWesford
      @MrWesford 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@timurermolenko2013 Protestantism is Christianity - the sacraments + heresies

  • @99kylies15
    @99kylies15 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Kudos for being brave enough to ask all these questions. It's so cool to see how well this stuff is thought out!

  • @pablononescobar
    @pablononescobar 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    11:00 After the narthex is the nave. The Sanctuary is the area behind the iconostasis, also called the Altar (because it's where the altar table is located)

  • @TheMoreYouSew
    @TheMoreYouSew 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love this series and I hope you have many more planned.

  • @Al-ke9tk
    @Al-ke9tk 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sounds great. You got me so thrilled just before you stopped the video. I'm waiting for your next video.😍

  • @McCainenl
    @McCainenl 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    This man has a really pleasant voice

    • @DaFooling
      @DaFooling 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You can’t be an Orthodox priest if you can’t sing.

    • @johnlyman2054
      @johnlyman2054 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DaFooling lol bro I wish that was true, but I’ve met a few that prove otherwise

  • @las7758
    @las7758 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've been checking back for a couple of days now for part 2. Can't wait to see it!

  • @JoelRipke
    @JoelRipke 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Always enjoy these tours. Thanks, Matt.

  • @bouseuxlatache4140
    @bouseuxlatache4140 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Matt this is a wonderful visit. Looking forward for part 2.

  • @Odexian
    @Odexian 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Part 2 coming soon? That cliffhanger ending is getting rather frustrating after waiting almost 2 weeks. Please?

  • @toddvoss52
    @toddvoss52 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Matt- its been 2 weeks and we're still waiting for the next part. Looking forward to it!

  • @peruseperusing5027
    @peruseperusing5027 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for this great clip! Looking forward to the journey through Orthodox Church!! :)

  • @jh5401
    @jh5401 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    The accessibility this series provides is so awesome, it makes learning this stuff far less intimidating

  • @TommyGunzzz
    @TommyGunzzz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Such a genuine person and video. Amazing. I'm a convert and attend an Antiochian Parish. Excited for the next one

  • @tinamelaku5267
    @tinamelaku5267 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    God bless you brother, I really appreciate what you r doing. Keep up the good job.

  • @raymondschneider5217
    @raymondschneider5217 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your videos are always so educational, Matt. I've found your vids on your tours with various denominations and their church leadership very informative and a fun educational class. But, gotta tell you, guy; this was a mean way (LOL) to teasing us mortals!! Keep up the good work; my prayers are with you and your family/team. Looking forward to your next chats with Fr. Paul.
    Y'all Be Safe!

  • @user-rf7gm1sb9s
    @user-rf7gm1sb9s ปีที่แล้ว

    These church tour videos you do are fascinating! Nothing else like it on TH-cam! Keep it up!!❤

  • @mattmorris135
    @mattmorris135 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Matt thank you for what you are doing here. Your openness and non condemning curiosity about differences is inspiring and what the entire faith community needs where unity has to be the future of the church to have relevance in our culture. Your approach is beautiful and inspiring.

  • @firefighteremt9
    @firefighteremt9 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks, looking forward to future videos.

  • @joulesinwatt
    @joulesinwatt ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for the style and content of your videos.

  • @TheLauraMarieT2
    @TheLauraMarieT2 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is such a cool channel! I really enjoy your interviews! I am Catholic but honestly was just listening to your Orthodox and wanted more information and here it is just after you post! One thing for sure - from my perspective I really love how the Protestants I know seem to dive deep for answers - I love it! Also Dallas Jenkins making The Chosen - what a fantastic gift! You both do great work! God Bless you!🙏🏼🕊❤️🌟

  • @PlaneRidiculous
    @PlaneRidiculous 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for visiting our Orthodox Churches and inquiring about our faith. You truly asked so many thoughtful, engaging questions which has led to some amazing videos here on your channel. Thank you again. May the Lord bless you!!

  • @peredequatre
    @peredequatre 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Can't wait for the next installment. Hope it's soon.

  • @englishlearningcenter1470
    @englishlearningcenter1470 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Awesome Matt! As a Catholic I see Orthodox as our close brothers. I love the iconography!!!

    • @geordiewishart1683
      @geordiewishart1683 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes. You prob worship it

    • @englishlearningcenter1470
      @englishlearningcenter1470 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@geordiewishart1683 mo's likely. As a matter of fact I am a member of the Neocatecumenal Way of the Catholic Church and our Founder Kiko Argüello has made several icons inspired by the Orthodox Church.

  • @cosmiccatholic2838
    @cosmiccatholic2838 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Absolutely beautiful. I am a sucker for icons so this was awesome

  • @lanegentry6328
    @lanegentry6328 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I love these videos and I would love to see a Church Tour Reunion in which all the people from all of the different videos get together and talk, compare notes, and have fun. I know that’s wildly impractical, but I think it’s a fun idea

    • @mch241
      @mch241 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That would be awesome!

  • @04724349
    @04724349 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I have a profound respect for the Orthodox churches. They are probably the most persecuted Christians through history and still witness their faith to Christ. Christos Anesti, brothers and sisters!

  • @frankherbert6476
    @frankherbert6476 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    At 6:50 you got to the point, asking, for the viewers, "whos is Jesus to the Orthodox?" Many people, sadly, don't get the importance of this, and ask crucial questions. If more people asked this of Orthodox, and were truly serious, they would come to the conclusion they would either have to be Orthodox or nothing at all. Orthodoxy has a unique way of approaching Christianity, and those on the outside would have to ask themselves "does my church worship, pray, view Christ as the Orthodox?" If not, then, "why not?" After all, this was the Church that assembled the Bible we all use, and had existed for nearly 400 years prior to the bible. Thank you so much for approaching with humility and genuine interest. Also thanks for not jumping out the window when you saw icons, and set possible presuppositions aside. Oh and read Lossky and Pelikan!

  • @Cildara
    @Cildara 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Impatient for the next episode!😊

  • @franthonycornett1742
    @franthonycornett1742 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Christ is Risen! My family and I also have the privilege of having received wonderful hospitality of the Sts Peter and Paul Orthodox Church in SLC. At the time we visited, Fr Paul was not there yet, but since his assignment as assistant Priest, I have interviewed him for a seminary course on Mission-minded Parishes. He was kind with his time and follow-up, and I certainly look forward to seeing part 2!

  • @Orthoindian
    @Orthoindian 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great work bro! you are doing a great job!

  • @kravatarnihailes6489
    @kravatarnihailes6489 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Hello (again) from Greece! You look to me like a very nice guy an I watch your channel a lot! I am very curious to see how this church looks inside. May God bless you! :) Tonight is the orthodox resurrection of Christ.

  • @tamarakaddatz9955
    @tamarakaddatz9955 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for showing us the differences and similarities between all the churches you visited. It's a tour I'd enjoy.

  • @peterfox7663
    @peterfox7663 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I like your drone footage. It adds a lot of production value.

  • @jamestheredd
    @jamestheredd 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    His cross necklace is next level.

    • @ignatiusl.7478
      @ignatiusl.7478 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Every Orthodox Priest has one. They are beautiful.

  • @shawnhampton8503
    @shawnhampton8503 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can't wait for part 2 and beyond!!!

  • @JesusMyInspiration
    @JesusMyInspiration 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for this video 🙏🙏🙏

  • @steelsith2579
    @steelsith2579 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    My friend you should come home to the Holy Orthodox Church. Cool feast days - cool vestments - Apostolic Succession - all the things 😎

    • @dimitritriantafyllides682
      @dimitritriantafyllides682 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      And incense. Lots and lots of incense.

    • @steelsith2579
      @steelsith2579 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@dimitritriantafyllides682 you sound like you a man of understanding and intelligence Χριστος Ανεστη

    • @dimitritriantafyllides682
      @dimitritriantafyllides682 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@steelsith2579 Αληθώς Ανέστη!

  • @ZiraRisasi
    @ZiraRisasi 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very good series. Keep it up :)

  • @stephaniesyme1513
    @stephaniesyme1513 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It shows that you two have a great friendship and mutual respect. It's refreshing and I'm loving these vidoes that have helped me to better understand Orthodoxy. Our family attends a reformed church in Ogden.