May God bless you, father. I am a Buddhist, looking to bow down before our Lord, thank you for you explanation of a simple icon corner, I live in a household that is sceptical of Christianity, I just hope and pray that I will be able to be with God, even if my family forbids me. Lord Jesus Christ, son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner. ❤⛪
If they were cruel to me, they will be cruel to you. “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”Lord Jesus Christ has defeated the world even death himself.United with him we can do the same things.I hope you convert as soon as possible.God bless you brother.
@@ΑλεξανδροςΣτρατικης Amen.. Amen.. Thank you, brother, I will keep faith and hope in our Father who art in heaven. I have confessed my faith recently and my mother wasn't happy about it by a single bit.. I am praying for her, hoping that she'll accept me and come to know that Jesus is Lord.
@@Gryfder I am so glad you have comfessed your faith.I am 17 and I have similar issues with my parents but the best we can do is pray and God will show them the way.You made my day!Thank you so much.
@@ΑλεξανδροςΣτρατικης I'm glad I did! I just turned 18 several days ago! And yeah, brother, do stay strong, I will pray for you and your family, that God will take all of you under his wing of protection. ☦️
Man, I wish there were more videos to this channel. I've been a Protestant for 32 years and am moving toward Orthodoxy. I'm watching and reading anything I can on the subject. Thanks for this, Father. I'll subscribe just in case you pop up again 😂
I'm in shock, to be honest. I started to listen a lot about Christian Orthodoxy, I told my mother I wanted to convert, but because I live in another country. I'll be away from home for a couple of months, I'm studying by myself before I start connecting with a church. My mother brought me two icons from her holidays as a present: Jesus Christ and Holy Theotokos. I put it on my bedroom in a corner and started praying there. Then I thought to myself, without any knowledge, I'm listening to very basic videos because I was raised a Buddhist. I don't know why, but I feel I need a candle. So I put a really nice one that I had that I had never used, and I was using it for a special occasion. I bought the OSB because I never read The Bible. I tried with other editions, and it was hard. It is an amazing edition because it has a lot of notes and guidance, which I need, and Included it there. Everything is by instinct. Thank you for this. I'm just surprised how my natural intuition after praying made me think of this without ever knowing that you recommend having a house icon and altar corner.
I think the best prayer book to use, is the one used in the church you attend. You then become very familiar with the translation and can more easily learns prayers, psalms etc by heart. ☦️
I really enjoyed this video Fr. I’m Roman Catholic but I really want to be a part of the eastern Byzantine Greek/Russian Orthodox Church. I follow as much as I can online though I find the words used in orthodox difficult to remember or even to learn their meaning.
Father John! Amazing to see you. We corresponded a bit long before your priesthood when you were at DTTW. You sent me magazines and a few icons. Always cherished that. God bless you!
That Theotokos icon behind you is wonderfully endearing (the blue background is special). Is it custom? Thank you for this video (I'm very new and learning). Lord Jesus Christ Have Mercy on Us All 🙏🏻
i bought one and i love it for when we're doing some quick short prayers, rather than when i use the charcoal, with our children. churchsupplies.jordanville.org
I want 4 Prayer corners in my room :) representing the four corners of the earth and the 4 archangels. My creative side is going nuts haha, almost want to invest in a smaller bed so i have more room lol!
We are supposed to put the icon(s) towards Sunrise (East). If that is not possible, the is allowed to be towards South or North too, but not towards Sunset.
The icon of the blessed Theotokos shown behind you is one that i really would prefer- where can i purchase a copy of this one? It is also in my Orthodox Study Bible ❤ thank you
Yes, it is part of the Paraklesis chanted by the monks of Vatopedi Monastery on Mt Athos. You can buy the CD here: www.monastiriaka.gr/en/paraklesis-holy-virgin-mary-paramithia-p-361.html
I had a Greek Orthodox father and an Irish Catholic mother. Best of both worlds. Can anyone explain, why in my whole life I have never met a Greek Orthodox Christian named Timothy or Matthew (my brother's name)? Yet,so common among the Irish, despite the fact they are Greek name. Ma Theos and Timi Theos Just curious.
I don't mean any disrespect, but can I ask what faith or religion this is about. It sounds catholic to me. But I just started my path so I'm not familiar with all the terms and everything. Again forgive me please if I was rude.
It is an Antiochian Orthodox Church. We have all jurisdictions present here, plus the so-called Orthodox Church in America, which is under the Russian omnophorion. We are essentially a mission country, a small but growing minority in a mainly heterodox country. With people from so many Orthodox countries here, there were bound to be jurisdictional issues.
How about having people read the Bible’ that would be the 1st before any other book 📕leads us to all other books.BUT not the book of God our Lord am just speaking truth
@@ColtraneTaylor huh? Again, relax and show some respect. This man has gone through the whole process of becoming a priest, he has blessed and communed and baptized and buried who knows how many people and you're worried about some inflections in his voice? I'm just saying chill. He's raising a family and pastoring a Church. Would you be so rude if you happened to meet him in person? It's just not a good way to be. And what about my opinion? Can't I have one?
You mean because it''s more American? But of course it is; Antiochian Orthodoxy as practiced in the Middle East would have differences with how it is in the US. Antiochian Orthodoxy here in the Philippines would also be different than how it is in the Middle East. That's how it is as the culture of the place also influences it.
May God bless you, father. I am a Buddhist, looking to bow down before our Lord, thank you for you explanation of a simple icon corner, I live in a household that is sceptical of Christianity, I just hope and pray that I will be able to be with God, even if my family forbids me.
Lord Jesus Christ, son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner. ❤⛪
If they were cruel to me, they will be cruel to you. “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”Lord Jesus Christ has defeated the world even death himself.United with him we can do the same things.I hope you convert as soon as possible.God bless you brother.
@@ΑλεξανδροςΣτρατικης Amen.. Amen.. Thank you, brother, I will keep faith and hope in our Father who art in heaven. I have confessed my faith recently and my mother wasn't happy about it by a single bit.. I am praying for her, hoping that she'll accept me and come to know that Jesus is Lord.
@@Gryfder I am so glad you have comfessed your faith.I am 17 and I have similar issues with my parents but the best we can do is pray and God will show them the way.You made my day!Thank you so much.
@@ΑλεξανδροςΣτρατικης I'm glad I did! I just turned 18 several days ago! And yeah, brother, do stay strong, I will pray for you and your family, that God will take all of you under his wing of protection. ☦️
Buddhism and Christianity are not in conflict. Blessings on your journey 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Man, I wish there were more videos to this channel. I've been a Protestant for 32 years and am moving toward Orthodoxy. I'm watching and reading anything I can on the subject. Thanks for this, Father. I'll subscribe just in case you pop up again 😂
We are former reformed protestants recently attending an orthodox church and integrating ourselves too. It's a big change. Prayers and blessing to you
I pray both of your journeys to Holy Orthodoxy are blessed! ❤
@@state_of_repentance I was baptized Holy Saturday of this year in the ROC 😊
@@StCausesARuckus Beautiful! Congratulations and May God Grant You Many Years! ☦️
@@StCausesARuckus welcome ✋🏻🙂
I'm in shock, to be honest. I started to listen a lot about Christian Orthodoxy, I told my mother I wanted to convert, but because I live in another country. I'll be away from home for a couple of months, I'm studying by myself before I start connecting with a church. My mother brought me two icons from her holidays as a present: Jesus Christ and Holy Theotokos. I put it on my bedroom in a corner and started praying there. Then I thought to myself, without any knowledge, I'm listening to very basic videos because I was raised a Buddhist. I don't know why, but I feel I need a candle. So I put a really nice one that I had that I had never used, and I was using it for a special occasion. I bought the OSB because I never read The Bible. I tried with other editions, and it was hard. It is an amazing edition because it has a lot of notes and guidance, which I need, and Included it there. Everything is by instinct. Thank you for this. I'm just surprised how my natural intuition after praying made me think of this without ever knowing that you recommend having a house icon and altar corner.
I think the best prayer book to use, is the one used in the church you attend. You then become very familiar with the translation and can more easily learns prayers, psalms etc by heart. ☦️
My Orthodox brothers are amazing! I LOVE the icons.
Thank you Father!
Thank you Father for the inspiration.
You have 1 father that is in heaven
This holy man is awesome really inspiring
This is what people need bringing there religion into there Home making that sacred feel in your home
Very usefull video! Thanks you ! Christ is risen ! Greetings from Romania. 🙏❤️
Thank you Father. This was very informative. God Bless you!
I really enjoyed this video Fr. I’m Roman Catholic but I really want to be a part of the eastern Byzantine Greek/Russian Orthodox Church. I follow as much as I can online though I find the words used in orthodox difficult to remember or even to learn their meaning.
This is so helpful and interesting. I am a convert, and there is still a lot I don't know. Thank you!
Father John!
Amazing to see you. We corresponded a bit long before your priesthood when you were at DTTW. You sent me magazines and a few icons. Always cherished that.
God bless you!
Thanks for your insights, God bless you Father. 🙏🏻☦
Father, Bless. Thank you for going over the needed items for our Icon corners.
What great information, Thank you ...
This was very helpful may God bless all. Jesus loves u.
Thank you for this video.
Subscribed.
Great stuff brother!
That Theotokos icon behind you is wonderfully endearing (the blue background is special). Is it custom?
Thank you for this video (I'm very new and learning).
Lord Jesus Christ Have Mercy on Us All 🙏🏻
It is beautiful! Thanks for pointing that out!!
based ✋🏻
More videos please!
This little incense pan above your vigil lamp is a beautiful idea. Did you make that on your own or can I purchase it somewhere?
i bought one and i love it for when we're doing some quick short prayers, rather than when i use the charcoal, with our children. churchsupplies.jordanville.org
Great! Thanks for sharing!!!
I want 4 Prayer corners in my room :) representing the four corners of the earth and the 4 archangels. My creative side is going nuts haha, almost want to invest in a smaller bed so i have more room lol!
We are supposed to put the icon(s) towards Sunrise (East). If that is not possible, the is allowed to be towards South or North too, but not towards Sunset.
I have COPD. Chronic obstructed pulmonary disease.😢
love the hair! Wish more clergy in the west adopted it!
Fr. bless.
Can you link where to buy the the cloths for icon corner tables?
Yes please
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The icon of the blessed Theotokos shown behind you is one that i really would prefer- where can i purchase a copy of this one? It is also in my Orthodox Study Bible ❤ thank you
What’s the difference between the 1960 Jordanville prayer book and the modern one?
Small differences in translation. The 1960 was translated by Archimandrite Lazarus Moore. It is very poetic!
Anyone know where I can get that Athonite Charcoal Powder? I cannot find it anywhere
Where can I buy hand painted icons???
Legacy icons
can you link me to the chant used in this video?
Yes, it is part of the Paraklesis chanted by the monks of Vatopedi Monastery on Mt Athos. You can buy the CD here: www.monastiriaka.gr/en/paraklesis-holy-virgin-mary-paramithia-p-361.html
Please pray for my wife Cathy. She's against Orthodoxy.
What's called the first red prayer book?
The Pocket Prayer Book.
Used to be called Met. Philip's Little Red Book.
Would it be ok for non clergy to own a swinging censor and a blessing cross?
Yes I assume it is fine, however I don't know how convenient a swinging censor would be in a home.
Large print?
Very similar to the ANCESTRAL ALTAR that I had in my home when I practiced Voodoo before my conversion to Christ.
I miss Lompoc!
I had a Greek Orthodox father and an Irish Catholic mother. Best of both worlds.
Can anyone explain, why in my whole life I have never met a Greek Orthodox Christian named Timothy or Matthew (my brother's name)?
Yet,so common among the Irish, despite the fact they are Greek name.
Ma Theos and Timi Theos Just curious.
I know some Orthodox Timothys and Matthews, both converts and cradle
@@podvizhnikband2775
Thank you.
Efthymios, usually rendered in English as Tim, is a quite common Greek Orthodox name.
why put links up that neither work or are the wrong links..annoying...why bother?
🙏🙏🙏.
Father how did you spiral bind your Jordanville?
I took it to a local copy store and they were able to spiral it.
@@sttimothyantiochianorthodo9951 Thank you so much!! Hope all is well!
I don't mean any disrespect, but can I ask what faith or religion this is about. It sounds catholic to me. But I just started my path so I'm not familiar with all the terms and everything. Again forgive me please if I was rude.
orthodoxy
Yeah this is OG Catholicism (Eastern Orthodoxy)
Orthodxy
Sorry typo Orthodoxy*
@@dmitri1483 what is OG?
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Is this a greek orthodox church in the US? If not you should be american orthodox church if you are not greek since orthodox churches are national.
It is an Antiochian Orthodox Church. We have all jurisdictions present here, plus the so-called Orthodox Church in America, which is under the Russian omnophorion. We are essentially a mission country, a small but growing minority in a mainly heterodox country. With people from so many Orthodox countries here, there were bound to be jurisdictional issues.
Nice exageration buddy: Greek Orthodox means the same as Eastern Orthodox. Why not go and get your Serb churches to be more American, eh.
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Why is so differcult for an orthodox to purchase .we as christians are not willing
How about having people read the Bible’ that would be the 1st before any other book 📕leads us to all other books.BUT not the book of God our Lord am just speaking truth
Even priests are doing upspeak, dear lord.
Relax and show some respect.
@@lizvu3266 Yeah, try showing respect to people with their own opinions.
@@ColtraneTaylor huh? Again, relax and show some respect. This man has gone through the whole process of becoming a priest, he has blessed and communed and baptized and buried who knows how many people and you're worried about some inflections in his voice? I'm just saying chill. He's raising a family and pastoring a Church. Would you be so rude if you happened to meet him in person? It's just not a good way to be. And what about my opinion? Can't I have one?
@@lizvu3266 Yours was not an opinion. It was telling me not to say what I did. That's not an opinion.
@@ColtraneTaylor Alright. But anyway, relax and just show some respect.
This is not anthiochean tradition.
I am learning and curious what you see that is different. Any insight is helpful. God Bless.
You mean because it''s more American? But of course it is; Antiochian Orthodoxy as practiced in the Middle East would have differences with how it is in the US. Antiochian Orthodoxy here in the Philippines would also be different than how it is in the Middle East. That's how it is as the culture of the place also influences it.