Frankly I’ve never enjoyed the spirit of the English language but hearing Father Josiah is like hearing him speak in my native slavic language even though it’s english😂 God is great!
I initially thought he was an immigrant who spoke very good English - there is something about his voice that sounds like an accent, but I can’t put my finger on it. I think he is very articulate and a good speaker in any case, and I’m always glad to have watched his videos
Father I am Cypriot living in Cyprus and we are really blessed to have quite a few wonderful priests - from Cyprus and Greece- who do beautiful homilies and are very spiritual. Nervertheless, I came across you through social media and like your homilies a lot and dare to say that your voice is also very nice and equally important- right tone and depth with spiritual aura - not pompous and stentorial like others. The Americans and especially the people in the area in CA where you live are very lucky to have you as a priest and spiritual "mentor"
Our priest made an interesting point during the Kneeling Service, he said that the only chair that should be occupied is the Throne of God, so he encouraged all those seated, the old people and infirm, at least to stand for some of the prayers if they could not kneel, in order to acknowledge the One seated on the throne. It goes very nicely with the icon of Pentecost, where the centre is the throne of God and everything is directed towards that.
Father, im a Greek Orthodox whos reading the Kimg James Bible. I was told not to read this bible and only read the Greek Orthodox Bible. My Pastor told me the only way to heaven is through the Orthodox religion. I asked him about the rapture, and my greek pastor has never heard of it nor was he taught about the rapture in University. I have found God these last 5 to 6 years. I wish i knew Christ sooner, I woukd have done alot more for christ ratger than for myself. Im 57 now. I still havent read the entire KJ Bible. Something holds me back. I still sin and cant stop. I need help from the holy spirit and i beg for his help. Im a greatful for everything ive had and have and thank him everyday. Now i hear this. I always pray on my knees, at least 3 times a day. Ive never fasted. Father, my point, I believe, please can you tell me where to learn everything as you teach it. For anyone, when you fast, how long should i fast for and what do i drink or eat? Please Father. I beg you, help me how i get to heaven so I can teach others. Signed; a Greek in Canada, Yiannis
Thank you, as a Protestant newly curious about Orthodox Christianity, this was very informative. Also, I say the Jesus Prayer (which I find very comforting) while sitting and driving (besides morning and evening). 🙏🏽😊
Praying forpeople in Hades that they might be saved. Sounds nice, but has nothing to do with Christianity or God’s word. Please remember how the “ orthodox” obscure the Gospel of Grace with many man centered traditions and also superstition
@@matthiasbrandt1252 When I pray, my prayers were heard by God before the creation of the universe. Time is his creation, so He hears every prayer. If I pray for my family member who already passed, I'm not praying them out of purgatory (which is not an Orthodox belief) but God does hear my prayer for them at the moment of their death even if that was 20 years ago.
This video really helped me today in my ignorance concerning prayer. As catechumen, I see that I made some mistakes during my prayers. Now I’ll have to go make an amends for my errors. That book am going to get also, it sounds like a gem. Thank you for helping me clean up my mess. Great topic and much needed!
Thanks for the explanation. We had the kneeling service after liturgy on Sunday. It is a Serbian custom to put grass on the floor. People plait it into circles and put them in their icon corner. There was lot of sneezing and runny noses and streaming eyes - it became a bit of a penance.
The plant used in Romania has leaves like the spades in a set of playing cards, to be like the tongues of fire at Pentecost. It doesn't seem to produce the allergic reactions. Do you get totally soaked by the priests with holy water afterwards? It is everybody's favourite part of the service here and very good at removing allergens! I love the regional differences in Orthodoxy, greetings from the others side of the Danube!
This idea of not kneeling on Sunday being in a canon is mind-blowing. I don't think I ever saw in my country all the people not kneeling, in any church, on different occasions during the Holy Liturgy on Sunday. I also kneel in certain special moments in the Holy Liturgy to show a high respect. I even saw priests kneeling in certain moments during Holy Liturgy (like when the bread and wine transform in the Holy Body and Blood). Today (Sunday) at the Holy Liturgy, the priest asked us to kneel and he also did it praying for rain.
Dear Father, we don't have an evening service on Pentecost. And we always knell on Sunday Except Pascha and until Pentecost. Somethings are missing in our Liturgy 😢
Could patristic nectar also do a video on the liturgical practice and importance of receiving communion in both kinds ( 🥖 🍷) Kneeling/standing are differences between Catholics and orthodox during liturgy….but so is receiving only bread vs bread and wine
Father does the ecumenical counsel decision mean that in our own private devotions we should refrain from prostrations saturday evening to sunday evening?
You can buy a prayer rope from a monastery. There is Mull Monastery on Mull and Iona Islands, Holy Cross Monastery in Wayne Virginia, Holy Trinity monastery in Jordanville New York, etc. They are made by the monks and blessed.
I'm an inquirer and am curious. Fr. Josiah did the sign of the cross when asking for St John Chrysostom's prayers. I was under the impression the sign of the cross was only done when referring to the Trinity
No. You do the sign of the cross as a form of prayer. It is used in multiple cases. I'm not sure if it is a canon about when to do it as most of us we do it often.
@@st.francis2146 I have They Tell me that fasting isn't A Commandment of The Lord so what am I worried about. Or rationalize Some Bible Verse somewhere so they can Convince me that Not Fasting isn't Harming me at All...Yet I tell them when I Eat because I'm Hungry I feel like I'm Sinning Against God. I feel Nauseous Everytime I Put food close to my mouth. They Tell me it's Because I need to Eat is Why I feel Nauseous. I get Nowhere.
While I value these talks very much at this point I have to say that the Orthodox priesthood has gone too far in their dogma and even going into a territory which our Saviour may regard as witchcraft...pose in which we should pray? Cannot kneel on Sunday...Etc etc of insubstantial trivia ritual to make the clergy feel more indispensable. Our Saviour and the Apostles did not ever refer to such trivia keeping their eyes on our Heavenly Father.
Bless you, Father Josiah. Thank you
Frankly I’ve never enjoyed the spirit of the English language but hearing Father Josiah is like hearing him speak in my native slavic language even though it’s english😂 God is great!
I initially thought he was an immigrant who spoke very good English - there is something about his voice that sounds like an accent, but I can’t put my finger on it. I think he is very articulate and a good speaker in any case, and I’m always glad to have watched his videos
@@adamrosner4396I thought so too, I know he lived in England for a spell, wonder if he picked up a little bit there?
I feel the same way and I am Ellinida, not Greek. My Identity better described as "Romia", speaking greek!
@@adamrosner4396 He pronounces words differently sometimes. Like he says Sizm when spelling Schism
His English is perfect, it is his native language. His voice is so appealing- very deep and warm. I bet he chants wonderfully
Father I am Cypriot living in Cyprus and we are really blessed to have quite a few wonderful priests - from Cyprus and Greece- who do beautiful homilies and are very spiritual. Nervertheless, I came across you through social media and like your homilies a lot and dare to say that your voice is also very nice and equally important- right tone and depth with spiritual aura - not pompous and stentorial like others. The Americans and especially the people in the area in CA where you live are very lucky to have you as a priest and spiritual "mentor"
Our priest made an interesting point during the Kneeling Service, he said that the only chair that should be occupied is the Throne of God, so he encouraged all those seated, the old people and infirm, at least to stand for some of the prayers if they could not kneel, in order to acknowledge the One seated on the throne. It goes very nicely with the icon of Pentecost, where the centre is the throne of God and everything is directed towards that.
Best wishes for St Peter and St Paul and for every orthodox , from Romania! ❤
Father, im a Greek Orthodox whos reading the Kimg James Bible. I was told not to read this bible and only read the Greek Orthodox Bible. My Pastor told me the only way to heaven is through the Orthodox religion. I asked him about the rapture, and my greek pastor has never heard of it nor was he taught about the rapture in University. I have found God these last 5 to 6 years. I wish i knew Christ sooner, I woukd have done alot more for christ ratger than for myself. Im 57 now.
I still havent read the entire KJ Bible. Something holds me back. I still sin and cant stop. I need help from the holy spirit and i beg for his help. Im a greatful for everything ive had and have and thank him everyday.
Now i hear this. I always pray on my knees, at least 3 times a day. Ive never fasted. Father, my point, I believe, please can you tell me where to learn everything as you teach it. For anyone, when you fast, how long should i fast for and what do i drink or eat?
Please Father. I beg you, help me how i get to heaven so I can teach others.
Signed; a Greek in Canada, Yiannis
Thank you, as a Protestant newly curious about Orthodox Christianity, this was very informative. Also, I say the Jesus Prayer (which I find very comforting) while sitting and driving (besides morning and evening). 🙏🏽😊
Praying forpeople in Hades that they might be saved. Sounds nice, but has nothing to do with Christianity or God’s word. Please remember how the “ orthodox” obscure the Gospel of Grace with many man centered traditions and also superstition
@@matthiasbrandt1252it is actually found in Holy Writ and love goes beyond the grave, and when you love you pray
@@matthiasbrandt1252 When I pray, my prayers were heard by God before the creation of the universe. Time is his creation, so He hears every prayer. If I pray for my family member who already passed, I'm not praying them out of purgatory (which is not an Orthodox belief) but God does hear my prayer for them at the moment of their death even if that was 20 years ago.
Thank you, Fr. Josiah.
blessed feast of Sts. Peter and Paul to everyone
This video really helped me today in my ignorance concerning prayer. As catechumen, I see that I made some mistakes during my prayers. Now I’ll have to go make an amends for my errors. That book am going to get also, it sounds like a gem. Thank you for helping me clean up my mess. Great topic and much needed!
Thanks for the explanation. We had the kneeling service after liturgy on Sunday. It is a Serbian custom to put grass on the floor. People plait it into circles and put them in their icon corner.
There was lot of sneezing and runny noses and streaming eyes - it became a bit of a penance.
The plant used in Romania has leaves like the spades in a set of playing cards, to be like the tongues of fire at Pentecost. It doesn't seem to produce the allergic reactions. Do you get totally soaked by the priests with holy water afterwards? It is everybody's favourite part of the service here and very good at removing allergens! I love the regional differences in Orthodoxy, greetings from the others side of the Danube!
☦ Thank You for these teachings Father Josiah Trenham ☦
Best regards from Ukraine!
Hello from a Ukrainian in Canada. Lord have mercy on us all
"EARTHEN VESSELS The Practice of Personal Prayer According to the Patristic Tradition by GABRIEL BUNGE" @ 18:10 Min. Fr. Josiah recommends this book.
The Council of Nicea FORBIDS kneeling on Sunday (modern Saturday night) to modern day Sunday night.
This idea of not kneeling on Sunday being in a canon is mind-blowing. I don't think I ever saw in my country all the people not kneeling, in any church, on different occasions during the Holy Liturgy on Sunday.
I also kneel in certain special moments in the Holy Liturgy to show a high respect. I even saw priests kneeling in certain moments during Holy Liturgy (like when the bread and wine transform in the Holy Body and Blood). Today (Sunday) at the Holy Liturgy, the priest asked us to kneel and he also did it praying for rain.
In Romania, we celabrate today Sant. Peter and Paul, and we fast the tree day bevor ! God bless you! 💖☀️💖
Profound....simple, yet profound. I love my Orthodox teachers. Im lookikg to convert.
I stand instead of kneeling
I really enjoy your teachings. Thank you for your service to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ 🙏
Kyrie Eleison Me and thank you for everything.
God Bless you Father!
Thank you ☦️
Thank you for the gentler camera transitions
Thank you father!!
☦️🙏❤️🕊
Dear Father, we don't have an evening service on Pentecost. And we always knell on Sunday Except Pascha and until Pentecost. Somethings are missing in our Liturgy 😢
Could patristic nectar also do a video on the liturgical practice and importance of receiving communion in both kinds ( 🥖 🍷)
Kneeling/standing are differences between Catholics and orthodox during liturgy….but so is receiving only bread vs bread and wine
🕊️🕊️🕊️💗
Thank you father. Greetings from Melbourne Australia
Yes!
Human souls do not belong in hades. All should be redeemed one way or another. Amen.
Father does the ecumenical counsel decision mean that in our own private devotions we should refrain from prostrations saturday evening to sunday evening?
When I kneel in prayer, is it ok to sort of "sit on my knees" if you get what I mean.
Does this apply on not kneeling during confession before the Holy Communion?
Ideally you have family friends. That's how it is done. I don't have any, I'm a hermit :))
hey where can I buy a prayer rope! i am from the netherlands
You can buy a prayer rope from a monastery. There is Mull Monastery on Mull and Iona Islands, Holy Cross Monastery in Wayne Virginia, Holy Trinity monastery in Jordanville New York, etc. They are made by the monks and blessed.
@@thehulk7629 no im from the netherlands i cant buy from there?
When is this second coming going to be?
No one knows the day or the hour but Father God alone, even Yeshua (Jesus)doesn't know
I'm an inquirer and am curious. Fr. Josiah did the sign of the cross when asking for St John Chrysostom's prayers. I was under the impression the sign of the cross was only done when referring to the Trinity
No. You do the sign of the cross as a form of prayer. It is used in multiple cases. I'm not sure if it is a canon about when to do it as most of us we do it often.
Is hades the same as purgatory?
Are children also fallen due to ‘sin’ ?
Why sometimes when i enter the church i feel like i dont belong there?
It is probably because of the connection with the devil. There are some passions you have which gives the devil a power on you.
@@sfappetrupavelandrei👆
whats the Jesus prayer?
Lord Jesus Christ Son of God, have mercy on me a sinner.
We don't Fast at all?
I've been Convicted to Fast I feel.
I eat mindlessly
Now I am too not fast all Week?
😞 I'm so Confused.
Talk to your priest/spiritual father
@@st.francis2146 I have They Tell me that fasting isn't A Commandment of The Lord so what am I worried about.
Or rationalize Some Bible Verse somewhere so they can Convince me that Not Fasting isn't Harming me at All...Yet I tell them when I Eat because I'm Hungry I feel like I'm Sinning Against God.
I feel Nauseous Everytime I Put food close to my mouth.
They Tell me it's Because I need to Eat is Why I feel Nauseous.
I get Nowhere.
@@anthonydane2781it's not a sin to eat food, don't fast too extremely to harm your health
@@anthonydane2781 It's okay maybe you can fast for a day and try it out
While I value these talks very much at this point I have to say that the Orthodox priesthood has gone too far in their dogma and even going into a territory which our Saviour may regard as witchcraft...pose in which we should pray? Cannot kneel on Sunday...Etc etc of insubstantial trivia ritual to make the clergy feel more indispensable. Our Saviour and the Apostles did not ever refer to such trivia keeping their eyes on our Heavenly Father.
Islam reject it 100% Fr
I am 5’3” and never had a girlfriend. Does God hate me?
No praying
God’s plan for you probably isn’t as an NBA player
I think my birth was a mistake.