Spiritual, not religious was exactly how I described myself until earlier this year. Since enquiring into Orthodoxy I feel blessed to have gained a true insight into what spirituality really is and am working hard to prepare myself to accept true Religion. Thank the Lord!
This phrase "take up your cross" has been in my mind all week: from opening a book at a random page and reading it, hearing someone say it in a passing conversation to waking up to it, this morning. Thank you-this is quite a battle, but worth it!
As a Protestant, I lost my way in the prosperity gospel for a while, and the message that if I only believed that I would get answers to my prayers, in essence if I did not get answers my belief was lacking, it took me a while to get out of that but it also stole from me the trust I had in my youth. Now God has taken hold and showing the way, and it’s a struggle in a very good way, because I am getting a deeper understanding, and he sent me to you not to convert to orthodox but to find answers. In a way finding my way back with orthodox understanding which is very pure. I am thankful for you and hope all is well with you and hope the Orthodox Church comes to Iceland. Bless you.
Thank you for these teachings. The nature backgrounds in all of your videos are absolutely beautiful. yet another reminder of God's love an presence. May God bless you.
Marvin I can listen to him 24 hours. I just discovered this Holy Priest. I am Catholic and I would love to visit his Parish, meet new people, and one never knows following my heart I might stay. I have no doubt his words are dictated by the Holy Spirit which is for us a great nourishment for the soul and spiritually very enlightened. My Jesus please bless and protect your servant Father Spyridon.
Wow! When Jesus says, "Follow Me." He means follow Me to crucifixion and resurrection, what a neat interpretation of this command. Have never viewed this in this way before. You always present such wonderful insight. Thank you so much.
Thank you Father, I love all your efforts and prayers. Everyone needs to know the truth about our future and how we need to be saved. God Bless you in Jesus Christ the savior.😊
Oh God come to our assistance. Oh Lord Jesus make haste to help us. Free us from all evil sin and temptation. Give us liberty. Fill our hearts with the treasures of thy graces. Come down, O Love divine, seek thou these sous of thine, and visit us with thine own ardor glowing; ~Amen~ God bless you Father Spyridon.
Thank you Father for the insight. I struggle a great deal with love and genuine forgiveness with persons who are treating me badly. 3:35. I just don't know how to attain that, but I'm trusting God that I'll get there with genuine love and forgiveness. Please pray for me.
This guy's got it right ... He knows it's not him but Christ, but he's enjoying his reward right now, and will continue in the world to come to continue on with the very same thing ... Thank you Father, for your encouragement and understanding !
In my observation, many describe themselves as "spiritual," because that requires nothing. Wheras, religion asks more from us. At some point, the word "religion" was given a negative connotation. The Latin etymology of the word is to bind together with reverence.
I actually think that the spiritual 'feelings' you refer to is the beginning of religiosity in non-religious people and, with a little teaching, can be taken in the right direction.
Fr Bless + Thank you - HUMILITY is very much needed in this 21 st century - May we all carry our Cross according to what God allows + Glory be to God for all things+ God bless and keep you+
God bless you! You are gifted from God. This is one of the best explanations of the Christian faith I have heard. Your videos are very much appreciated!
Beautifully put! Death to sin and the world, by God's mercy & grace through Christ's cross & resurrection, truly brings life, and life more abundantly, for where sin abounded, grace did much more abound! ~Amen!
I'm starting to take great delight in hearing you Fr., but I still cannot forgive those who have hurt me in my childhood and youth years and never repented later...What good will my forgiveness to them do if they decided to go to Hell...All I can do is pray for them so that they will eventually repent and when they do, then I'll be able to forgive them. But if they don't repent, then not even God will forgive them; so who am I to be better than God and forgive those that God won't forgive?
We have children and they work for a living, God does not oppose that, everything on this earth is a test. I worry about our youth , let's face it Alot of people find spirituality after a certain event like a tragedy or an unbearable grief + sickness. However we find Jesus ,the main thing is we find him and quick in today's world, i personally found Jesus at a very young age. Not everyone is gifted with that amount of faith , God knows what he is doing, nothing you can do will win over his favor, he favours who he likes, after all he made us , just live your life as pleasing as possible, and yes if your gift is to be a preacher then preach preach, everything that happens happens for God's Glory . ❤
exactly true spiritually is found in denying yourself and following christ new age heresy has mislead many into believing they are gods unfortunately. God bless
But if people understood that the Way is the Way towards a true enlightenment, as the Kingdom of God is within you, they would seek to cultivate that pearl. The Way is not the Way of death, but of Life.
Pope Eugene IV, Council of Florence, “Cantate Domino,” 1441: “The Holy Roman Church firmly believes, professes and preaches that all those who are outside the Catholic Church, not only pagans but also Jews or heretics and schismatics, cannot share in eternal life and will go into the everlasting fire which was prepared for the devil and his angels, unless they are joined to the Church before the end of their lives…”2
Evan Gallion Problem being: 1. The RCC has gone back on that teaching regarding Jews. 2. It has now been shown to be the wrong side in all this, with its current fall from grace.
We read in Scripture, Revelation 10:1-11, that a mighty Angel gives John the Revelator a little scroll and commands that He eat it. It first tastes sweet in his mouth, but becomes bitterness as the TRUTH of it becomes known. Sometimes we face severe trials in obeying the commands of God. But whether it is sweet or bitter (and I have known both) it should be remembered that it ALL comes from Him. In the end Jesus, who is the RISEN Christ and the High Priest of the Church, will make all things new again. This I KNOW is true!
So what does such a man do all day, once liberated from the bodily passions? He doesn't really become free, he just becomes slave to God now, he trades masters. From one set of rituals he switches to another... And then what?
I don't really subscribe to this suffering to obtain spiritual fitness. Christ suffered for us, as it is written. Although I seem to suffer an awful a lot. I think its just the Devil attacking, to make me humble? Not saying one can't try and be spiritual like that. Jesus said of John the Baptist. "Of those who are born of women their is none greater than he. (John lived in the wilderness, ate honey and locust, and wore ruff camel skins.) but Jesus continued, "Except for he who is least in the kingdom of Heaven, He is greater." Jesus wasn't talking about someone who had died and gone to Heaven. Because he said "of those who are born of women." He was talking about someone who learned to walk so close to God, that he had entered into heaven on Earth. Like Enoch and Elijah. As for the rest of Spyridon's sermon we might consider this from Act's 17 "27That they should seek the Lord, if haply they might feel after him, and find him, though he be not far from every one of us: 28For in him we live, and move, and have our being; as certain also of your own poets have said, For we are also his offspring. 29Forasmuch then as we are the offspring of God, we ought not to think that the Godhead is like unto gold, or silver, or stone, graven by art and man's device." I love Father Spyridon's dedication and sharing.
Fr Bless + Thank you - HUMILITY is very much needed in this 21 st century - May we all carry our Cross according to what God allows + Glory be to God for all things+ God bless and keep you+
I can listen to Father Spyridon all day.
For real
Amen you said it
Me too!
It's Entirely Possible That Father Spyridon Could Talk All Day.
Lol same here!
Spiritual, not religious was exactly how I described myself until earlier this year. Since enquiring into Orthodoxy I feel blessed to have gained a true insight into what spirituality really is and am working hard to prepare myself to accept true Religion. Thank the Lord!
God bless you!
Thank you Father Spyridon for this message, may the Lord bless you with His presence always.
Thank you Father. You are a great shepherd of men.
Thank you for a truthful message in this fallen and confusing and sinful world.
In my experience, most people that state they are spiritual, are into new age beliefs and practices. It's endemic as you already know.
This phrase "take up your cross" has been in my mind all week: from opening a book at a random page and reading it, hearing someone say it in a passing conversation to waking up to it, this morning. Thank you-this is quite a battle, but worth it!
I love these little snippets of truth that you put out Father Spyridon. You gained a subscriber, a Protestant one. I hope you have a blessed day 😊
Please convert :D
@@geokaker9630 No thanks, I'm good with where I am :)
As a Protestant, I lost my way in the prosperity gospel for a while, and the message that if I only believed that I would get answers to my prayers, in essence if I did not get answers my belief was lacking, it took me a while to get out of that but it also stole from me the trust I had in my youth. Now God has taken hold and showing the way, and it’s a struggle in a very good way, because I am getting a deeper understanding, and he sent me to you not to convert to orthodox but to find answers. In a way finding my way back with orthodox understanding which is very pure. I am thankful for you and hope all is well with you and hope the Orthodox Church comes to Iceland. Bless you.
God bless you!
Thank you again Father. May we follow our King and High Priest, even unto death. Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on us.
Thank you for another great video! Much needed message.
Lord Jesus Christ , Son of God , have mercy on me , a sinner.
Thank you for this message.
Thank you for these teachings. The nature backgrounds in all of your videos are absolutely beautiful. yet another reminder of God's love an presence. May God bless you.
So true looks like a painting
Totally spot on, excellent! :-)
So much truth, thank you Fr Spyridon💓What a blessing to have access to these holy reminders🙏🏼
Marvin I can listen to him 24 hours. I just discovered this Holy Priest. I am Catholic and I would love to visit his Parish, meet new people, and one never knows following my heart I might stay. I have no doubt his words are dictated by the Holy Spirit which is for us a great nourishment for the soul and spiritually very enlightened. My Jesus please bless and protect your servant Father Spyridon.
Wow! When Jesus says, "Follow Me." He means follow Me to crucifixion and resurrection, what a neat interpretation of this command. Have never viewed this in this way before. You always present such wonderful insight. Thank you so much.
Спаси Господи душу мою грешную. Во имя Отца, Сына и Святого
Духа. Аминь
Very well said, especially the story of the tree making the water sweet, as the crucifix makes our bitter lives sweet. Amen 🙏
I need to run this video on a loop inside my head and heart. Thanks Father Spyridon.
Thank you Father, I love all your efforts and prayers. Everyone needs to know the truth about our future and how we need to be saved. God Bless you in Jesus Christ the savior.😊
Don’t stop making videos you’re amazing father
Fantastic lecture Father. I hear that everyday from people. It’s a placebo. Thank you for another solid video...
☦️🙏☦️
Oh God come to our assistance.
Oh Lord Jesus make haste to help us.
Free us from all evil sin and temptation.
Give us liberty. Fill our hearts with the treasures of thy graces.
Come down, O Love divine,
seek thou these sous of thine,
and visit us with thine own ardor glowing;
~Amen~ God bless you Father Spyridon.
Please pray for me Father
such power of speaking ... his trust in God is incredible and God works trough him
Thank you Father for the insight. I struggle a great deal with love and genuine forgiveness with persons who are treating me badly. 3:35. I just don't know how to attain that, but I'm trusting God that I'll get there with genuine love and forgiveness. Please pray for me.
🌵☦¡yo tambien mi hermano!☦🌵
The wisdom you exude is so comforting, Father. You haven't been polluted by society and it is truly a breath of fresh air listening to you!
I'm sorry about your cousin. Memory eternal. Thank You father Spiridion. May God keep you safe.
Thank you Father Spyridon. I'm really Thinking about being apart of the orthodox church
This guy's got it right ... He knows it's not him but Christ, but he's enjoying his reward right now, and will continue in the world to come to continue on with the very same thing ...
Thank you Father, for your encouragement and understanding !
In my observation, many describe themselves as "spiritual," because that requires nothing. Wheras, religion asks more from us. At some point, the word "religion" was given a negative connotation. The Latin etymology of the word is to bind together with reverence.
I actually think that the spiritual 'feelings' you refer to is the beginning of religiosity in non-religious people and, with a little teaching, can be taken in the right direction.
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me a sinner.
Thank you for your words Father.
Thank you, Father. 🕊️
I am so happy to have found your channel. Thank you so much Father Spyridon!
Lord Jesus Christ , Son of God , have mercy on me, a sinner.
Love your enemies , pray for those who persecute you.
Thank you for your words Father.
Besides the sermons I enjoy the nature he stands in, it always looks so peaceful.
Bravo!
Far out
Fr Bless +
Thank you - HUMILITY is very much needed in this 21 st century - May we all carry our Cross according to what God allows +
Glory be to God for all things+
God bless and keep you+
Thank you Father Spyridon for making my day just a little bit better.
God bless you! You are gifted from God. This is one of the best explanations of the Christian faith I have heard. Your videos are very much appreciated!
From a Protestant..... Thank you Father. Excellent points made.
Much appreciated
This might be my favorite message of all. So important.
Thanks father.
Beautifully put! Death to sin and the world, by God's mercy & grace through Christ's cross & resurrection, truly brings life, and life more abundantly, for where sin abounded, grace did much more abound! ~Amen!
good farth wonderful talk something goods
Pleasure is the antithesis of the ego... life is about having fun.. 🥰🥰
Thank you Father 🙏☦️
I'm starting to take great delight in hearing you Fr., but I still cannot forgive those who have hurt me in my childhood and youth years and never repented later...What good will my forgiveness to them do if they decided to go to Hell...All I can do is pray for them so that they will eventually repent and when they do, then I'll be able to forgive them. But if they don't repent, then not even God will forgive them; so who am I to be better than God and forgive those that God won't forgive?
We have children and they work for a living, God does not oppose that, everything on this earth is a test. I worry about our youth , let's face it Alot of people find spirituality after a certain event like a tragedy or an unbearable grief + sickness. However we find Jesus ,the main thing is we find him and quick in today's world, i personally found Jesus at a very young age. Not everyone is gifted with that amount of faith , God knows what he is doing, nothing you can do will win over his favor, he favours who he likes, after all he made us , just live your life as pleasing as possible, and yes if your gift is to be a preacher then preach preach, everything that happens happens for God's Glory . ❤
Thank you for sharing your great experience and knowledge Father. God bless you.
Soothing to the soul you are.
This is your best message
This preach. These words spoken. Have me '' being reminded ''. More time in the closet. Time before my King.
So strong message!
Praise Jesus Christ.
God Bless you Father Spyridon!
🤠💎👍May God Bless This Man
exactly true spiritually is found in denying yourself and following christ new age heresy has mislead many into believing they are gods unfortunately. God bless
Thank you, Father, you have much wisdom
God bless you,
Thank you for this.
Wow that was beautiful...I will try my best to uphold the fast coming up in a couple of days.
Uou man .. thanks God for you
Thank you Father. Please pray for me, silouan
How appropriate for 2020.
Thank you, Father Spyridon.
Amazing message farther 🙏
Great video ❤
God bless you ✝️🙏💒
true of succeed
Any serious Orthodox Person should listen to his talks!!!!
Awesome! Rich food 🎓👑💯
Thank you
But if people understood that the Way is the Way towards a true enlightenment, as the Kingdom of God is within you, they would seek to cultivate that pearl. The Way is not the Way of death, but of Life.
Is this RCC ?. I like this .
Excellent
nature plant bird
Good video but his world is perfect and beautiful , it is only man who is corrupt that makes the wired bitter ,
This scares me. I try to deny myself but I fail consistently.
Don't be disheartened (I know it's easier said than done), keep looking to the mercy and love of God!
✝️💜
Are you aware Father Spyridon of the judgments being meted out in these days?
Pope Eugene IV, Council of Florence, “Cantate Domino,” 1441:
“The Holy Roman Church firmly believes, professes and preaches that all those who are
outside the Catholic Church, not only pagans but also Jews or heretics and schismatics,
cannot share in eternal life and will go into the everlasting fire which was prepared for
the devil and his angels, unless they are joined to the Church before the end of their
lives…”2
Evan Gallion Problem being:
1. The RCC has gone back on that teaching regarding Jews.
2. It has now been shown to be the wrong side in all this, with its current fall from grace.
Wow
New age movement proclaims "I'm spiritual, not religious."
We read in Scripture, Revelation 10:1-11, that a mighty Angel gives John the Revelator a little scroll and commands that He eat it. It first tastes sweet in his mouth, but becomes bitterness as the TRUTH of it becomes known. Sometimes we face severe trials in obeying the commands of God. But whether it is sweet or bitter (and I have known both) it should be remembered that it ALL comes from Him. In the end Jesus, who is the RISEN Christ and the High Priest of the Church, will make all things new again. This I KNOW is true!
Just for clarification, this an Orthodox priest? Thanks in advance
Yes.
♥️
For me at least
Being spiritual is being Christ like being religious is relying on a man
Christianity needs scholars, teachers and evangelists - but does Christianity need priests?
So what does such a man do all day, once liberated from the bodily passions?
He doesn't really become free, he just becomes slave to God now, he trades masters.
From one set of rituals he switches to another... And then what?
“Eye has not seen, nor ear heard,
Nor have entered into the heart of man The things which God has prepared for those who love Him.” (1 Cor 2,9)
I don't really subscribe to this suffering to obtain spiritual fitness. Christ suffered for us, as it is written. Although I seem to suffer an awful a lot. I think its just the Devil attacking, to make me humble? Not saying one can't try and be spiritual like that. Jesus said of John the Baptist. "Of those who are born of women their is none greater than he. (John lived in the wilderness, ate honey and locust, and wore ruff camel skins.) but Jesus continued, "Except for he who is least in the kingdom of Heaven, He is greater." Jesus wasn't talking about someone who had died and gone to Heaven. Because he said "of those who are born of women." He was talking about someone who learned to walk so close to God, that he had entered into heaven on Earth. Like Enoch and Elijah. As for the rest of Spyridon's sermon we might consider this from Act's 17 "27That they should seek the Lord, if haply they might feel after him, and find him, though he be not far from every one of us: 28For in him we live, and move, and have our being; as certain also of your own poets have said, For we are also his offspring. 29Forasmuch then as we are the offspring of God, we ought not to think that the Godhead is like unto gold, or silver, or stone, graven by art and man's device." I love Father Spyridon's dedication and sharing.
Very compelling talk Fr. Spyridon. Sounds like you’re of British persuasion. What parish do you shepherd?
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me a sinner.
Thank you for your words Father.
Fr Bless +
Thank you - HUMILITY is very much needed in this 21 st century - May we all carry our Cross according to what God allows +
Glory be to God for all things+
God bless and keep you+
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Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me a sinner.
Thank you for your words Father.