I invite you take a look at "The UFO Deception" and my other books www.amazon.com/stores/Father-Spyridon-bailey/author/B004K2VROW?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1736612057&sr=8-1&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true
I am genuinely encouraged to hear that these videos are of use to you. But I must also say that the wisdom found here is not mine, I am simply sharing the wisdom of the Church Fathers. What speaks to your heart is the Holy Spirit, just as He speaks to mine, through Orthodox tradition. Please don’t attribute anything to me, I am only passing on a small part of the riches found in God’s Church. God bless you.
Everyone please pray for my girlfriend she has brain cancer and she has 4 months left to live please pray for her because i know God can do miracles i just found out today and im heartbroken
Dear lord in Jesus name, I pray for @Alexutzzu’s girlfriend, lord I pray that you heal her with your mighty power, I pray that you draw near to her and her loved ones. We ask that you Fill them each with love for her, make sure that she has the upmost support, and I pray that you heal her from her sickness that you cast divine healing upon her lord. I can’t imagine how you both must feel, and I’m so sorry that y’all are going through this. I love you both and I know that God loves you two so much. I’m hoping that she is healed and I will keep her in my prayers.
Im 16 soon 17. And I want to tell my story. I was born in 2008. I was about 670g heavy and I was 30cm tall. Doctors telled my parents that Im not going to survive but they prayed and couple weeks later some women said that Im going to survive and Im going to be man of God. I dont know where it leads me but I will know that Jesus guides me. I survived and Im following word of God. It was nice to tell you this story. May God bless you and give you health and long life.
I’m glad you seek to be a man of God. We all should seek such a great endeavor. Glad you survived. Keep going, and don’t ever doubt the love of Christ. God bless you!
Jesus I praise you grant me strength as a single mother both of my sons have special needs and require so much from me. Lord I need your help providing for my children so that they may have all they need. Lord I’m constantly struggling trying to buy the necessities for my boys give me strength as I struggle providing. Hear my prayers help me overcome these obstacles.
Moraly these are the worse times, but at the same time we live way easier lives than people in the past. So i would not call this times tought, or easy
Father, your blessing! You brought me back to Christ last year, in August. I have been attending Eastern Orthodox Catechesis and I have been full of life and at peace through the Lord Christ. If I get baptized, I will have my patron Saint as Spyridon of Tremithus. I give you endless thanks for what you have done for me and many, God bless you Father!
Saint Spyridon is an incredible witness to God’s power. Seek his intercessions. I pray you continue to enter more deeply into the mystery of Christ. God bless you.
It’s most important to get your life in order so that when death comes, you have no regrets or worries about the next life, by holding onto God in the short time we live on this earth…
Father today I gave my life to god after years of damage of my soul today I saw one of your videos and it came to my attention that god made me a new person I use to be a bad person but now got forgave me and now I’m working on talking with Jesus every day he has done so many things in my eyes I can’t describe how real he is I almost died 3 times and he brought me back every time just because he had mercy on me
This video blows my mind. Coming from Islam, I’m still stuck in that “when I’m good he loves me better” understanding of God. Which is a disservice to God’s love and unconditional compassion. Thanks for allowing me to understand the true darkness in me.. I hate it. I fight it. Remembering God is WITH US, is quite literally the entire battle my brothers. Satan enticing us to not trust in him. Lord forgive us and bless our great teacher and preserve sir Father Spyridon. Your videos truly help me. Such a beautiful mind.
Father Spyridon, as someone who isn't of your flock as to be a professed Christian, your words bring great comfort to my heart , true joy, may your work continue, I see every sign of a holy saint in you...may your words lead us to light.
Great message father, continue to preach the word. I genuinely believe god has gave you a great spiritual gift that make your messages direct, and offer great advice to those who seek a better relationship with god.
This is very good that you have discussed this Father Spyridon. You speak always of things that ring true like a bell being rung. I also agree about repenting every day. This keeps us on the right path. Bless you dear Father. Amen
In these devastating times, I like to remember the words of the Lord himself which say (not verbatim): “Do not be caught up in earthly affairs, for you are not from this world but a citizen of the Kingdom of Heaven”. When Herod was slaughtering innocent children in Bethlehem, Christ did not go to physically defend them, and nor did his Mother, Joseph, or any other Holy biblical figured around at that time because the Angel did not give such instructions. Instead, Christ prepared seats in Heaven for the infants, and now we have 14,000 more Holy intercessors. So now that Herod is murdering children again, why should we be so concerned over which we cannot control? We do not and will not have control over Herod, regardless of whether or not our voices are heard. The Lord in his mercy and majesty will take care of the victims of ‘modern Herod’. I am in no way shape or form supporting or defending abortion or pro-death activists, but rather I hope to remind our souls that we should stay focused on our salvation and on our relationship with The Most High, because there is no living human being who isn’t drowning. Please correct me if I’m wrong about any of this. I highly appreciate critical feedback. Thank you as always for your precious insights and teachings. May God hear my entreaties of Peace to come upon your and all of our brethrens’ souls as unworthy as I am, Amen.
I agree with you. Many of our saints would not concern themselves too much or too long with worldly events. They know that we fight against evil more than anyone, as St Paul said "not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places."(Eph 6:12), but the only thing to do with real effect is prayer, both for the salvation of others and ourselves. Yes, saints would sometimes involve themselves in worldly talks to get to layman's terms, but their conclusion is always the same - return to prayer for each other - God has a plan - trust in Him. Prayer is the most beneficial thing that we can do. It reminds me a little of this quote. "Speak more to God about your children than to your children about God" - Elder Epiphanios of Athens Of course we must also "expose darkness" (Eph 5:11) but this is not our main goal, as our main goal is to do God's will, as is seen in the following passages: "Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven." (Matthew 7:21) "Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you."(1 Thessalonians 5:16-18) "For this is the will of God, your sanctification: that you should abstain from sexual immorality;" (1 Thessalonians 4:3) "“If you love Me, keep My commandments." (John 14:15) "Jesus answered and said to him, “If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word; and My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our home with him." (John 14:23)
I try so hard to be a better person, but I definitely reject Christ I am so weak.. The strange thing is I know with all my heart he is our savior. For all us weak Christian people he left a photograph of the resurrection on the Shroud of Turin
Please pray for me. My soul is consumed by lust and I'm trapped. I've prayed my heart out, and would fall in to sin the very next day. I've worn out my conviction. It feels like a stain I can't remove and although I tell myself that God has infinite Forgiveness, I feel undeserving and trapped in guilt. A vicio😂us cycle. At this point I need a miracle cure because I'm weak and have no restraint. Praying for Forgiveness is harder than praying for help yet I still subject myself to it. I typically don't believe in posting things like this but at this point, Im broken. Please pray for me...
Dear svainofficial, May the Lord strenghten you in the battle of sin! I know it can be overwhelmingly hard sometimes. May our merciful and faithful high priest Jesus Christ walk with you in your temptations - He has been tempted perhaps more than anyone and knows how to help those who are being tempted (Hebr. 2: 17-18). I hope that you'll know that, strictly speaking, the victory over sin and temptation is not yours, but His. When we want to fight, we may sometimes try too hard to fight on our own, and considering that although our spirit is willing, our flesh is weak (Matt. 26:41), we often end up failing. I know from personal experience also. But Jesus has emerged victorious through all darkness, sin and death - there is no one better to turn to when we are struggling. He is our Redeemer! In Him, we can be victorious too, but not without Him. Let us therefore pray not just for His forgiveness, but also for His interference when a tempting situation arises. In all things in life, prayer is important as a living connection to our Lord. The Word of God is also imporant, it is the sword of the Spirit (Eph. 6:17) we need to be equipped with in the battles of life. We can "respond" our flesh with Scriptural truths, holding on to what is good and what the Lord teaches us through His word. It's in our heads and hearts that sin is primarily battled. If we fill our thoughts with the Scripture and with thoughts of Jesus and His mighty work and such precious promises that are much more valuable than anything that this world can offer, we cannot at the same time be filled with sinful thoughts and desires. In the moment when temptation arises, we need to keep our eyes on Jesus and to think of Him, denying the evil in His powerful name. Also, with the temptation of lust it's often best to quickly remove ourselves from the temptation and to avoid situations that lead to temptation. Our Lord Himself has sad that "if your right hand is causing you to sin, cut it off and throw it away from you" (Matt. 5:30). This isn't to be taken literally, but certain sacrifices need to be made to battle sin. We cannot leave the door open for it. You may think about what kind of things are the channels of temptation and the means though which you respond to temptation by giving in (for many, they may involve images and technological devices, for example) and see if there is something triggering that can be cast aside. You are not alone in your struggle. Don't stay alone. May the grace of God supply you with abudant joy in Him, so that no temptation of lust may take that space in you heart.
I have for most of my life believed in Jesus and I got my bible in school I felt my belief stronger. I always feel the need to pray and talk to God, for protection and help for me and others. But when I pray and talk to God I don’t know what to say. I start to repeat words and lose things to say and become disorganized. Is there a way to pray, like things to say and in a order to say them, because I like structure. I anyone could help me with my problem I would be very happy.
Well I'm not Orthodox, however when praying always start by thanking God for all things in your life, family, friends, life itself. Then ask for forgiveness, it strengthens our relationship with Christ when we say sorry for the bad things we have done and ask Him to have mercy on us. Then ask Him to bless all your loved ones and the good things in your life, by then just chat with Him about ANYTHING, He loves to hear from us and there's no pressure in talking about our life and worries to Him. Finish by saying the Our Father prayer and then say "I offer up these prayers in the mighty name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen." Hope this helps! Do ask if you have any more questions.
@ Thank you for your help with my problem. Good advice and I will do this next time I pray. Can you say anything you want, even things that is shameful? I mean in a confession way.
The Orthodox Christian often prays the Jesus Prayer, which is " Lord Jesus Christ Son of God have mercy on me a sinner " . They have a prayer rope and repeat it on each knot. Also buy yourself a copy of the Jordonville prayer book it has all the daily prayers that you need. God bless you 🙏
I thank the Lord for commissioning you to create these videos and spread His words, sharing your wisdom. It has brought me closer to the Lord and sparked my interest in Orthodoxy. However, the nearest Orthodox church is six hours away. Can still be Orthodox? How can I be Orthodox attending a Protestant church?
I had a similar situation... I took Orthodox Catechism online (Free) & have learned alot thru the internet. Try contacting a church & talk to priest & perhaps they can mentor or guide you long distance. Pray to God for guidance through the Holy Spirit & make your requests known to God... He would love to hear from you & Save you. May God Bless you on your spiritual journey & help you find a church even if it is only infrequent visits at first. Lord Jesus Christ have mercy on us
I spoke to a fellow believer in our only hope for Salvation,Christ Jesus, today about the various meaning of humility, so important to hold within us, that you speak of Father Spyridon, whom respect so much! Halleljuah to you AND The Holy Spirit who sprouts from your heart in the great wisdom and light of Christ and his army! Thank you! 🙏
Yes brother, we all are born in sin and do sin ourselves every day, through thoughts and/or actions, we pray every day for mercy and forgiveness of God
@@Joandearc594 there was nothing you wrote that could offend. But I am simply a sinner sharing the wisdom of the Orthodox Fathers and saints. Your experience sounds terrible, I hoe you find safety and peace, and that God blesses you to become Orthodox.
Nice video this week. Wish you could upload more! As a man who recently came back to Christ, I have impatience waiting for my favorite Christian TH-camrs to upload. 😂
I am struggling with my faith so much please help me someone. My life has been the worst since summer 2023. Its like i cant get the strength to fix things. Because … well that leads onto my situation which i wont share. I just think why believe in god if he doesnt help never. Yet all i hear on the internet is “its just a trial” feeling like not exisiting each day for over a year doesnt sound like a “trial”. I am literally on a string with christianity
you are not alone ... many people are suffering. Christ suffered, His Disciples suffered for their Faith.. 11 were martyred, only John died a natural death. I've been reading the lives of the Saints & Christians suffering has been ongoing since the time of Christ. May God give you strength to endure... I pray this for myself as well... I am Suffering. Lord have mercy on us Help us to take up our cross & follow You
Our Lord and King Jesus Christ, we praise You who are a mighty healer, full of compassion. And we thank You for hearing our prayers: may Your will be done in everything. Like the men who once carried their paralyzed friend to You, lowering him on his mat through the tiles of the roof because there was such a crowd in front of them, we humbly bring this troubled soul to You. Whatever obstacles there may be, we thank you that there is always a way. Now, standing at the rooftop, we call out to You who are never far: Lord, if you are willing, you can help him. Say the word, and he will be healed. Thank you Lord, for Your infinite goodness. May this brother learn to know it, through all the stills and the storms of life. Amen.
Yep, we do, we actually currently have a Herod, we have a Barabbas right now, he came back into power just a few days ago. We have to be prepared to meet our Maker sooner rather than later, and hopefully in repentance, in a way that we might be an acceptable living sacrifice to God and ultimately His Son, Jesus, the Judge
5:59 🎯 Life is a struggle. The mountains look nice. Give thanks to the Lord that you have been placed in and have flourished in such a peaceful environment. Man judges the heart. Christ nourishes it. ✝️❤️🔥
Father, help with a suggestion of what to do, I work together with my dad and I noticed this makes us fight a lot, we got workers but he treats them with respect but im like the tail of a dog, should I leave and get a different job, i have a lot of responsibilities there but theyre not seen the same as if a stranger would do them
Does anyone have any advice? I am in the grip of the devil, and I know prayer is the thing to help combat that, but being the swift pest he is, he attacked that part, I know Christ loves me dearly, and I do to as he helped me at my lowest, I'm just wondering if anyone knows any tips and tricks?
Every time you feel him attacking...Say the prayer "Kyrie Isouy Xriste Eleison emas tous Amartolous Yper Agia Theotokos swson emas ☦️..." Lord Jesus Christ have mercy on me the sinner most Holy Mother" Theotokos save us... keep repeating it...The devil and demons flee hearing this prayer...ps I wrote the prayer in Greek and English...I say this prayer constantly and you can also use a Orthodox prayer rope ...☦️
Dear GlorytoGod, I don't know what you are struggling with exactly, but I hope that through the grace of God we may find some encouragement in shared thoughts and experiences. You are not alone in the struggle you are facing! In the battles we are involved in, the Word of God is very important. In Matthew 4, when Jesus was tested in the wilderness by the devil, Our Lord showed a way to respond through the Word of God. He battled the deception and temptation with Scripture, "the sword of the Spirit" as described in Ephesians 6. We can all counter lies by shining the light of God’s truth upon them. For example, when I have struggled with feeling overwhelmed with my sinful nature, it has helped me to "answer" bad thoughts and feelings with scriptural truths such as found in Romans 6; that our old self was crucified with Christ and that, therefore, we are no longer slaves to sin, that He is my Lord and I belong to Him. We can, in fact, quote Scripture to whatever we are fighting against, as long as we remember that the enemy knows the Scripture too and can twist it and use it against us. Prayer is very important too, because we cannot fight on our own. In all things, we can and should reach out to God. I regularly experience times when it feels almost impossible to pray, it really is a struggle. We can simply pray for help. Sometimes it helps me to pray psalms, especially when I cannot find words. And praising God is very powerful and suitable for all situations! If I cannot pray anything else, I praise. The most important thing is to keep our eyes on Jesus, to not give up but to keep turning to Him in everything, whether in prayer, in studying His Word, or in other ways. It is through Him that we can do all things, it is Him and Him only who is able to make us stand. May the peace of God guard your heart and your mind in Christ Jesus.
Father, I would like to start a bible club/study at my Jesuit highschool with the focus on orthodoxy. Where do I start? What should be expressed the most? Thank you father.
Dear Father, thank you. I am currently in the process of converting to Orthodoxy, but I am trying to get some help in this as my physical limitations in a wheelchair are such that I can’t go very far outside my local community (I attend St Nicholas Church in Codsall, where I live). I am eager to officially begin the catechumenate process, with eventual Chrismation, followed by Holy Communion for the first time as Orthodox. Is there a particular parish you might recommend who could help me in my particular mobility/travel challenges? Thank you, Father.
I am going through allot of inner battles specifically it’s got to do with my thoughts and my mental state! So I would request you father to give me guidance. 😢I am broken on the inside! Just don’t know how to overcome this! May I know how can I have a chat with you?
Father , If God only forgives us only when we ask , why are we expected as humans to forgive unconditionally, or is it conditional , I'm confused about it , can you help me out
It isn’t simply forgiveness for specific sins we seek from God, but for the rebellious and sinful condition of our heart. Jesus taught many times that we will receive the forgiveness we have shown to others. We are called to forgive these temporary, insignificant worldly slights while asking God to forgive the evil we commit against Him. God’s forgiveness is not just a legalistic matter of guilty or innocent, as Protestants teach, but is a matter if healing and transformation. In order to enter into and experience this healing, we must freely choose to forgive others. God does not force anything on us against our will, and this even applies to our restoration and salvation. When we refuse to forgive others, we are rejecting God’s mercy and love. The condition of our heart is everything. God bless you.
It is the sound of an incense censer, a thurible. As Moses directed, the Temple (Church) is filled with the smoke of incense during worship services. "Come and see". ❤❤❤
Father , does the church allow to approach a person of a different faith knowing it can't possibly affect him/her since he has been alone all his journey?
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Just purchased "The Ancient Path". So good. Thank you for your work and service to God.
Christ forever King
I have your books very great books
I don't know what it is about this man.... but he speaks directly to my heart everytime.
It is the Holy Spirit speaking through him. Praise God!
@@focuszx Amen 🙏
I am genuinely encouraged to hear that these videos are of use to you. But I must also say that the wisdom found here is not mine, I am simply sharing the wisdom of the Church Fathers. What speaks to your heart is the Holy Spirit, just as He speaks to mine, through Orthodox tradition. Please don’t attribute anything to me, I am only passing on a small part of the riches found in God’s Church. God bless you.
@@FatherSpyridonROCORhow to prepare for our iminent death? what will happen after? how to repent? I am not sure what is wrong
@FatherSpyridonROCOR amen father may God continue to bless you with divine wisdom and knowledge to share amongst your brethren 🙏🙏✝️✝️
Everyone please pray for my girlfriend she has brain cancer and she has 4 months left to live please pray for her because i know God can do miracles i just found out today and im heartbroken
Dear lord in Jesus name, I pray for @Alexutzzu’s girlfriend, lord I pray that you heal her with your mighty power, I pray that you draw near to her and her loved ones.
We ask that you Fill them each with love for her, make sure that she has the upmost support, and I pray that you heal her from her sickness that you cast divine healing upon her lord.
I can’t imagine how you both must feel, and I’m so sorry that y’all are going through this.
I love you both and I know that God loves you two so much. I’m hoping that she is healed and I will keep her in my prayers.
May Christ strengthen you ❤ What is her if I may ask ?🙏
May the Lord Jesus give you both peace and comfort.
May the Lord have mercy. God bless you and her. ❤
May the Lord have mercy, god bless you and your girlfriend 🙏🏻❤
Im 16 soon 17. And I want to tell my story. I was born in 2008. I was about 670g heavy and I was 30cm tall. Doctors telled my parents that Im not going to survive but they prayed and couple weeks later some women said that Im going to survive and Im going to be man of God. I dont know where it leads me but I will know that Jesus guides me. I survived and Im following word of God. It was nice to tell you this story. May God bless you and give you health and long life.
Orthodox Christianity is the true faith
All Glory to God 🙏🏻 May he bless your every step ✝️
I’m glad you seek to be a man of God. We all should seek such a great endeavor. Glad you survived. Keep going, and don’t ever doubt the love of Christ. God bless you!
Orthodox Christianity is the true faith
You are destined to be a servant of God, a true man. ☦️
Jesus I praise you grant me strength as a single mother both of my sons have special needs and require so much from me. Lord I need your help providing for my children so that they may have all they need. Lord I’m constantly struggling trying to buy the necessities for my boys give me strength as I struggle providing. Hear my prayers help me overcome these obstacles.
We will all pray for you and your sons❤
Amen✝️🙏
Be strong.
Lord Jesus Christ have Mercy on me a sinner. ☦
Amen and Amen! This is my only plea ...
Pray without ceasing….
Earthly pride trembles when the heavenly glory is manifested. Thank You Fr. Spyridon. May it be blessed.
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me a sinner.
Thank you for your words Father.
Thank you Father Spyridon for this video and may Jesus Christ help us in these tough times, God bless
Moraly these are the worse times, but at the same time we live way easier lives than people in the past.
So i would not call this times tought, or easy
Father, your blessing! You brought me back to Christ last year, in August. I have been attending Eastern Orthodox Catechesis and I have been full of life and at peace through the Lord Christ. If I get baptized, I will have my patron Saint as Spyridon of Tremithus. I give you endless thanks for what you have done for me and many, God bless you Father!
Saint Spyridon is an incredible witness to God’s power. Seek his intercessions. I pray you continue to enter more deeply into the mystery of Christ. God bless you.
Thank you for your continuous effort to help us sinners.
Thank you Fr Sypridon may Christ bless your life with many blessings praise you Jesus Christ
Fr. Spyridon, thank you you so much for the work and ascetic struggles that you endure for our behalf.
Another excellent teaching from the Church Fathers
It’s most important to get your life in order so that when death comes, you have no regrets or worries about the next life, by holding onto God in the short time we live on this earth…
Amen. Father Spyridon, many holy truths...Godbless world family...
Dear Father,
I have follwed you daily for years and it is good for me. Thank you. God bless you for your work.
Hristos se Rodi! Glorify him!
Father today I gave my life to god after years of damage of my soul today I saw one of your videos and it came to my attention that god made me a new person I use to be a bad person but now got forgave me and now I’m working on talking with Jesus every day he has done so many things in my eyes I can’t describe how real he is I almost died 3 times and he brought me back every time just because he had mercy on me
I love you all. Thank you for your help Father. You have brought many lost children into the loving arms of their Father.
This video blows my mind. Coming from Islam, I’m still stuck in that “when I’m good he loves me better” understanding of God. Which is a disservice to God’s love and unconditional compassion. Thanks for allowing me to understand the true darkness in me.. I hate it. I fight it.
Remembering God is WITH US, is quite literally the entire battle my brothers. Satan enticing us to not trust in him.
Lord forgive us and bless our great teacher and preserve sir Father Spyridon. Your videos truly help me. Such a beautiful mind.
Beautiful words father
Father Spyridon, as someone who isn't of your flock as to be a professed Christian, your words bring great comfort to my heart , true joy, may your work continue, I see every sign of a holy saint in you...may your words lead us to light.
Thank you so much Father Spyridon! The Lord is king!
Kyrie Isouy Xriste Eleison emas tous Amartolous Yper Agia Theotokos swson emas ☦️ Thank you Pater Spyridon this was beautiful.
Thank you, Father Spyridon. God bless
Thank you Fr Spyridon, you have touched my heart yet again with these beautiful words ❤🙏🏽
Thank you and may god bless you in heaven and on earth amen
Aen! Praise and thanks be to God almighty, Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit! Thank you so much for sharing this! God bless! 🙏🙏🙏
Thank you Father 🙏
It was necessary for me to hear this teaching. Thank you.
You are amazing I am so happy I found you your words have always been true this is the best you have full understanding
Thank you Fr. ❤
CHRIST IS BORN! ☦️☦️☦️
Thank you Father
Father Spyridon, if you only knew how your videos are exactly on time and what I need to hear. God truly has blessed you and anointed you. ☦️✝️
I am so thankful for God and Father Spyridon. I truly felt I was led to your channel to strengthen my faith. Thank you.
Thank you for this convicting word Fr. Spyridon. Christ is born!
What a liar I am! Thank you Jesus for allowing me to see my own self deception through the gift of the Holy Spirit. ❤
Thank you, father 🌹☦️
Thank you. Christ is king 🙏
Great message father, continue to preach the word. I genuinely believe god has gave you a great spiritual gift that make your messages direct, and offer great advice to those who seek a better relationship with god.
This is very good that you have discussed this Father Spyridon. You speak always of things that ring true like a bell being rung.
I also agree about repenting every day. This keeps us on the right path. Bless you dear Father. Amen
Father Spyridon your words really help me, thank you. I was led astray. May Lord of Lords Jesus forgive me.
You're best yet, Father Spyridon.
Glory to the Christ ❤️🙏
I haven't been this early. Thank you Father Spyridon for everything you do through the Holy Spirit. God bless
Glory to God. Thank you, dear Father.
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner. Father Spiridon , pray for peace in Russia and Ukraine.
"A TRUTH AND GOOD MESSAGE FOR US TO REFLECT UPON" PARTICULARLY IN OUR CURRENT WORLD'S and OUR OWN CIRCUMSTANCES and DAILY LIVE'S ... 🙏 ... ❤️🔥
Amen 🙏 all glory be to our lord Jesus Christ
CHRIST IS BORN! ⭐
GLORIFY HIM ! ❤
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all Orthodox Christians ☀🙏✝🕊
Thank you for this video father ☦️
Millions of innocent babies have been aborted. God hears their crcies for justice
I love you father
In these devastating times, I like to remember the words of the Lord himself which say (not verbatim): “Do not be caught up in earthly affairs, for you are not from this world but a citizen of the Kingdom of Heaven”.
When Herod was slaughtering innocent children in Bethlehem, Christ did not go to physically defend them, and nor did his Mother, Joseph, or any other Holy biblical figured around at that time because the Angel did not give such instructions. Instead, Christ prepared seats in Heaven for the infants, and now we have 14,000 more Holy intercessors.
So now that Herod is murdering children again, why should we be so concerned over which we cannot control? We do not and will not have control over Herod, regardless of whether or not our voices are heard. The Lord in his mercy and majesty will take care of the victims of ‘modern Herod’.
I am in no way shape or form supporting or defending abortion or pro-death activists, but rather I hope to remind our souls that we should stay focused on our salvation and on our relationship with The Most High, because there is no living human being who isn’t drowning.
Please correct me if I’m wrong about any of this. I highly appreciate critical feedback.
Thank you as always for your precious insights and teachings.
May God hear my entreaties of Peace to come upon your and all of our brethrens’ souls as unworthy as I am, Amen.
I agree with you.
Many of our saints would not concern themselves too much or too long with worldly events. They know that we fight against evil more than anyone, as St Paul said "not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places."(Eph 6:12), but the only thing to do with real effect is prayer, both for the salvation of others and ourselves. Yes, saints would sometimes involve themselves in worldly talks to get to layman's terms, but their conclusion is always the same - return to prayer for each other - God has a plan - trust in Him.
Prayer is the most beneficial thing that we can do. It reminds me a little of this quote.
"Speak more to God about your children than to your children about God" - Elder Epiphanios of Athens
Of course we must also "expose darkness" (Eph 5:11) but this is not our main goal, as our main goal is to do God's will, as is seen in the following passages:
"Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven." (Matthew 7:21)
"Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you."(1 Thessalonians 5:16-18)
"For this is the will of God, your sanctification: that you should abstain from sexual immorality;" (1 Thessalonians 4:3)
"“If you love Me, keep My commandments." (John 14:15)
"Jesus answered and said to him, “If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word; and My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our home with him." (John 14:23)
Amen! Wise words. Lord have mercy on us.
Good to hear you again Father. I'm still with my wife and loving her and praying for her. Glory to God.
Amen 🙏🏽
It's hard not to want to fight back when these people mock our lord and savior. I'm trying hard every day to repent & beg for mercy on me a sinner...
We all must cry to Jesus that we sin when we hold hatred ... I know I have to ask for His forgiveness daily.
We give to Christ and restrain ourselves by our sacrificial love for him.
Thank you
Father Spyridon certainly has a way with words 👍
I try so hard to be a better person, but I definitely reject Christ I am so weak.. The strange thing is I know with all my heart he is our savior. For all us weak Christian people he left a photograph of the resurrection on the Shroud of Turin
Thank you, i am not sure if I can fullfill this, but you have helped me to try
Please pray for me.
My soul is consumed by lust and I'm trapped. I've prayed my heart out, and would fall in to sin the very next day. I've worn out my conviction. It feels like a stain I can't remove and although I tell myself that God has infinite Forgiveness, I feel undeserving and trapped in guilt. A vicio😂us cycle. At this point I need a miracle cure because I'm weak and have no restraint. Praying for Forgiveness is harder than praying for help yet I still subject myself to it. I typically don't believe in posting things like this but at this point, Im broken. Please pray for me...
Dear svainofficial,
May the Lord strenghten you in the battle of sin! I know it can be overwhelmingly hard sometimes. May our merciful and faithful high priest Jesus Christ walk with you in your temptations - He has been tempted perhaps more than anyone and knows how to help those who are being tempted (Hebr. 2: 17-18).
I hope that you'll know that, strictly speaking, the victory over sin and temptation is not yours, but His. When we want to fight, we may sometimes try too hard to fight on our own, and considering that although our spirit is willing, our flesh is weak (Matt. 26:41), we often end up failing. I know from personal experience also. But Jesus has emerged victorious through all darkness, sin and death - there is no one better to turn to when we are struggling. He is our Redeemer! In Him, we can be victorious too, but not without Him. Let us therefore pray not just for His forgiveness, but also for His interference when a tempting situation arises.
In all things in life, prayer is important as a living connection to our Lord. The Word of God is also imporant, it is the sword of the Spirit (Eph. 6:17) we need to be equipped with in the battles of life. We can "respond" our flesh with Scriptural truths, holding on to what is good and what the Lord teaches us through His word. It's in our heads and hearts that sin is primarily battled. If we fill our thoughts with the Scripture and with thoughts of Jesus and His mighty work and such precious promises that are much more valuable than anything that this world can offer, we cannot at the same time be filled with sinful thoughts and desires. In the moment when temptation arises, we need to keep our eyes on Jesus and to think of Him, denying the evil in His powerful name.
Also, with the temptation of lust it's often best to quickly remove ourselves from the temptation and to avoid situations that lead to temptation. Our Lord Himself has sad that "if your right hand is causing you to sin, cut it off and throw it away from you" (Matt. 5:30). This isn't to be taken literally, but certain sacrifices need to be made to battle sin. We cannot leave the door open for it. You may think about what kind of things are the channels of temptation and the means though which you respond to temptation by giving in (for many, they may involve images and technological devices, for example) and see if there is something triggering that can be cast aside.
You are not alone in your struggle. Don't stay alone. May the grace of God supply you with abudant joy in Him, so that no temptation of lust may take that space in you heart.
@GloryBeto3 Thank you much for taking the time to pray for me & write out these helpful things. God Bless you
@@svainofficial Delighted. Jesus is a Good Shepherd, He looks out for His own.
The Herod of this empire, has mind controlled my true love from me for 20 years. It is not long brothers and sisters.
Amen Father
"The Old man of sin and death" 💯
I pray for more people to come to Jesus. ✝️🙏🏻✝️
Blessed and smooth 2025 to anyone. Stay true to the King ❤🔥
Thank You. You are so correct. I wish everyone would see this video.
Amen 🙏☦️
I have for most of my life believed in Jesus and I got my bible in school I felt my belief stronger. I always feel the need to pray and talk to God, for protection and help for me and others. But when I pray and talk to God I don’t know what to say. I start to repeat words and lose things to say and become disorganized. Is there a way to pray, like things to say and in a order to say them, because I like structure. I anyone could help me with my problem I would be very happy.
Well I'm not Orthodox, however when praying always start by thanking God for all things in your life, family, friends, life itself. Then ask for forgiveness, it strengthens our relationship with Christ when we say sorry for the bad things we have done and ask Him to have mercy on us. Then ask Him to bless all your loved ones and the good things in your life, by then just chat with Him about ANYTHING, He loves to hear from us and there's no pressure in talking about our life and worries to Him. Finish by saying the Our Father prayer and then say "I offer up these prayers in the mighty name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen."
Hope this helps! Do ask if you have any more questions.
@ Thank you for your help with my problem. Good advice and I will do this next time I pray.
Can you say anything you want, even things that is shameful? I mean in a confession way.
@Emerixus Yes
The Orthodox Christian often prays the Jesus Prayer, which is " Lord Jesus Christ Son of God have mercy on me a sinner " . They have a prayer rope and repeat it on each knot.
Also buy yourself a copy of the Jordonville prayer book it has all the daily prayers that you need.
God bless you 🙏
The venom against Christ and Christians is astonishing.Trying to understand evil.
The same here, it comes from evil which is the complete opposite of love is the only way I 'explain' it.
I thank the Lord for commissioning you to create these videos and spread His words, sharing your wisdom. It has brought me closer to the Lord and sparked my interest in Orthodoxy. However, the nearest Orthodox church is six hours away. Can still be Orthodox? How can I be Orthodox attending a Protestant church?
I had a similar situation... I took Orthodox Catechism online (Free) & have learned alot thru the internet. Try contacting a church & talk to priest & perhaps they can mentor or guide you long distance. Pray to God for guidance through the Holy Spirit & make your requests known to God... He would love to hear from you & Save you. May God Bless you on your spiritual journey & help you find a church even if it is only infrequent visits at first. Lord Jesus Christ have mercy on us
Glory to Jesus Christ our lord and savior , pray for us father may someday with will of our lord we rejoice in the kingdom of heaven 🇮🇷☦️
Father, do you celebrate feasts on old calendar? I mean on Russian calendar?
Yes, we are old calendar.
I spoke to a fellow believer in our only hope for Salvation,Christ Jesus, today about the various meaning of humility, so important to hold within us, that you speak of Father Spyridon, whom respect so much! Halleljuah to you AND The Holy Spirit who sprouts from your heart in the great wisdom and light of Christ and his army! Thank you! 🙏
Blesdings pater spyridon hope you new year find you well and healthily 🙏happy new year
Father Spyridon, may i ask for prayers on my pursue for Christ? I am afraid...and i need help
Father Spyridon, Do every human sin? Do you sin? I find it hard to believe if you do sin. You seem so locked in with god.
1 John 1:8
8 If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.
Yes brother, we all are born in sin and do sin ourselves every day, through thoughts and/or actions, we pray every day for mercy and forgiveness of God
@@Joandearc594Preist are all human just like us we all sin but by the grace and mercy of the lord we are saved
There is only one man who has not sinned, that is Jesus Christ.
@@Joandearc594 there was nothing you wrote that could offend. But I am simply a sinner sharing the wisdom of the Orthodox Fathers and saints.
Your experience sounds terrible, I hoe you find safety and peace, and that God blesses you to become Orthodox.
Opposing to Christ is opposing to yourself because without Christ, we're nothing
Nice video this week. Wish you could upload more! As a man who recently came back to Christ, I have impatience waiting for my favorite Christian TH-camrs to upload. 😂
I am struggling with my faith so much please help me someone. My life has been the worst since summer 2023. Its like i cant get the strength to fix things. Because … well that leads onto my situation which i wont share. I just think why believe in god if he doesnt help never. Yet all i hear on the internet is “its just a trial” feeling like not exisiting each day for over a year doesnt sound like a “trial”. I am literally on a string with christianity
you are not alone ... many people are suffering. Christ suffered, His Disciples suffered for their Faith.. 11 were martyred, only John died a natural death. I've been reading the lives of the Saints & Christians suffering has been ongoing since the time of Christ. May God give you strength to endure... I pray this for myself as well... I am Suffering. Lord have mercy on us Help us to take up our cross & follow You
Our Lord and King Jesus Christ, we praise You who are a mighty healer, full of compassion. And we thank You for hearing our prayers: may Your will be done in everything.
Like the men who once carried their paralyzed friend to You, lowering him on his mat through the tiles of the roof because there was such a crowd in front of them, we humbly bring this troubled soul to You. Whatever obstacles there may be, we thank you that there is always a way. Now, standing at the rooftop, we call out to You who are never far: Lord, if you are willing, you can help him. Say the word, and he will be healed.
Thank you Lord, for Your infinite goodness. May this brother learn to know it, through all the stills and the storms of life.
Amen.
Yep, we do, we actually currently have a Herod, we have a Barabbas right now, he came back into power just a few days ago. We have to be prepared to meet our Maker sooner rather than later, and hopefully in repentance, in a way that we might be an acceptable living sacrifice to God and ultimately His Son, Jesus, the Judge
Thank you.
5:59 🎯 Life is a struggle. The mountains look nice. Give thanks to the Lord that you have been placed in and have flourished in such a peaceful environment. Man judges the heart. Christ nourishes it. ✝️❤️🔥
Gee Father, when I saw the title I thought you might be speaking on the mass violation of White children in England.
Christians should start calling it how it is. That there is an obvious agenda to replace and destroy the white Christian race.
You get arrested for posting facts about this issue in the UK. The Labour government is evil.
@@laughingtom1132 Can Father Spyridon speak on it? He's British, right? He sounds British.
@@olgapedinski6115 Is Father Spyridon physically in the UK?
@@richarddeneen5194 my comment got deleted lol
Bro deserves to get verified ❤❤
2:09 so true
Father, help with a suggestion of what to do, I work together with my dad and I noticed this makes us fight a lot, we got workers but he treats them with respect but im like the tail of a dog, should I leave and get a different job, i have a lot of responsibilities there but theyre not seen the same as if a stranger would do them
Pray for your father and ask Jesus to help him ... and to help you to forgive ... may the Lord Jesus help you.
Does anyone have any advice? I am in the grip of the devil, and I know prayer is the thing to help combat that, but being the swift pest he is, he attacked that part, I know Christ loves me dearly, and I do to as he helped me at my lowest, I'm just wondering if anyone knows any tips and tricks?
Meditate on his word day and night. Pray without ceasing.
Every time you feel him attacking...Say the prayer "Kyrie Isouy Xriste Eleison emas tous Amartolous Yper Agia Theotokos swson emas ☦️..." Lord Jesus Christ have mercy on me the sinner most Holy Mother" Theotokos save us... keep repeating it...The devil and demons flee hearing this prayer...ps I wrote the prayer in Greek and English...I say this prayer constantly and you can also use a Orthodox prayer rope ...☦️
Dear GlorytoGod,
I don't know what you are struggling with exactly, but I hope that through the grace of God we may find some encouragement in shared thoughts and experiences. You are not alone in the struggle you are facing!
In the battles we are involved in, the Word of God is very important. In Matthew 4, when Jesus was tested in the wilderness by the devil, Our Lord showed a way to respond through the Word of God. He battled the deception and temptation with Scripture, "the sword of the Spirit" as described in Ephesians 6. We can all counter lies by shining the light of God’s truth upon them. For example, when I have struggled with feeling overwhelmed with my sinful nature, it has helped me to "answer" bad thoughts and feelings with scriptural truths such as found in Romans 6; that our old self was crucified with Christ and that, therefore, we are no longer slaves to sin, that He is my Lord and I belong to Him. We can, in fact, quote Scripture to whatever we are fighting against, as long as we remember that the enemy knows the Scripture too and can twist it and use it against us.
Prayer is very important too, because we cannot fight on our own. In all things, we can and should reach out to God. I regularly experience times when it feels almost impossible to pray, it really is a struggle. We can simply pray for help. Sometimes it helps me to pray psalms, especially when I cannot find words. And praising God is very powerful and suitable for all situations! If I cannot pray anything else, I praise. The most important thing is to keep our eyes on Jesus, to not give up but to keep turning to Him in everything, whether in prayer, in studying His Word, or in other ways. It is through Him that we can do all things, it is Him and Him only who is able to make us stand.
May the peace of God guard your heart and your mind in Christ Jesus.
As a buddhist i can still deeply appreciate your wisdom and love dear father. May you and all students be safe and healthy.
Father, I would like to start a bible club/study at my Jesuit highschool with the focus on orthodoxy. Where do I start? What should be expressed the most? Thank you father.
Father how can I increase my faith
Pray like you mean it, be humble, help others. Are you baptized in the Church?
AMEN
Sooooo true about acts of humans.. I would never do that.. but we are all literally evil.. literally
Pray for my wife Henrietta, Father, for I fear she has become host to a Candarian demon.
What is a candarian demon? Isn’t it from a comic book?
Dear Father, thank you.
I am currently in the process of converting to Orthodoxy, but I am trying to get some help in this as my physical limitations in a wheelchair are such that I can’t go very far outside my local community (I attend St Nicholas Church in Codsall, where I live). I am eager to officially begin the catechumenate process, with eventual Chrismation, followed by Holy Communion for the first time as Orthodox. Is there a particular parish you might recommend who could help me in my particular mobility/travel challenges?
Thank you, Father.
I am going through allot of inner battles specifically it’s got to do with my thoughts and my mental state! So I would request you father to give me guidance. 😢I am broken on the inside! Just don’t know how to overcome this! May I know how can I have a chat with you?
Father , If God only forgives us only when we ask , why are we expected as humans to forgive unconditionally, or is it conditional , I'm confused about it , can you help me out
It isn’t simply forgiveness for specific sins we seek from God, but for the rebellious and sinful condition of our heart. Jesus taught many times that we will receive the forgiveness we have shown to others. We are called to forgive these temporary, insignificant worldly slights while asking God to forgive the evil we commit against Him.
God’s forgiveness is not just a legalistic matter of guilty or innocent, as Protestants teach, but is a matter if healing and transformation. In order to enter into and experience this healing, we must freely choose to forgive others. God does not force anything on us against our will, and this even applies to our restoration and salvation. When we refuse to forgive others, we are rejecting God’s mercy and love. The condition of our heart is everything. God bless you.
What do the bell jingles mean at the beginning and end of the video? anyone know?
It is the sound of an incense censer, a thurible. As Moses directed, the Temple (Church) is filled with the smoke of incense during worship services.
"Come and see".
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Father , does the church allow to approach a person of a different faith knowing it can't possibly affect him/her since he has been alone all his journey?