i am 76 and new to Orthodoxy, was just baptized in 2018 with my husband and grown son, this year my grown daughters were baptized...have listened to your teachings regularly since 2016, wonderful help to actually see the Church for the first time. Just want you to know your teaching helped bring us to where we are in my family.....since becoming Orthodox and reading lives of Saints observed humiliation and adversity can be great blessing in disguise, and protection. Forgive how clumsy I put this just want to encourage and thank you
Father, all I can say is there is no hell like bureaucratic hell. And ecclesiastical bureaucratic hell tops them all. My father was an MP priest for almost 40 years, including when OCA was created. I won't go into particulars, except to say there were many times he'd get migraines (literally) from dealing with E 97th St. It's a testament to your character that you haven't thrown in the towel, and that you found an effective way to teach the Faith in-depth online.
Father, thank you for speaking candidly for your beliefs under extreme band wagon pressure. May the Holy Spirit of truth convict those in our leadership. May God bless you. You are an encouragement.
Fr. Peter, an orthodox from Georgia 🇬🇪 here. In the past couple of months, I’ve been following you and watching your content and it’s a huge blessing. In fact, I thought, how great it is he posts so much content every week and how much work it must be. You post 3 hour long videos and it’s incredible. Can’t even begin to express the gratitude for how much I learned watching your channel. So I thought, maybe it’s god’s will you keep reaching out to the wider world audience by your channel and bring more people to orthodoxy than if you were a parish priest. God forgive me if I say something that I shouldn’t say. This is just what I genuinely thought after I watched this video and learned about your clerical situation. I also wasn’t surprised that some people aren’t happy about your teachings, because you speak the truth and don’t compromise on it for any reason. May lord lead you and guide you through this difficult times and get you to where you need to be. We, the audience here just love your work and appreciate how much effort you keep putting into this.❤️
We love Georgia! I visited in 2016, met with the Patriarch and went to his house in the mountains and many monasteries and holy places. It was very good. Thank you for your kind words! You are correct! It is God's will! It was not ours, that is for sure. We have accepted His will and wait on Him to rectify matters as soon as is blessed. Thank you for your prayers!
@@OrthodoxEthos How wonderful! You should come back again, father. I go to a parish that also serves English liturgy for our English-speaking parishioners every other Saturday. They’re mostly from Canada and the US. They told me about your channel because that’s how some of them found orthodoxy and ended up moving to Georgia.🇬🇪 Glory to god. And again, thanks so much for your work. ❤️
I AM AN INQUIRER. YOUR TEACHING HAS HELPED ME UNDERSTAND THE ORTHODOX RELIGION IMMENSELY. SOMETIMES WE ARE ATTACKED BECAUSE OTHERS MAY PERCEIVE ONE AS A THREAT. IDK? BUT I APPRECIATE YOUR TRADITIONALISM IN THE FAITH. PEOPLE ARE LOOKING FOR BOUNDERIES WITHIN THE CHURCH AND YOUR TEACHING OFFERS THAT. MAY GOD BE WITH YOU!
Fatger bless I know I'm late to comment, Father, but because of your video on suicidal thoughts, and I was in a dark place I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart because of you I became orthodox
Glory to God in the highest! Glory to God. He saved you. He loves you. He awaits you with open arms. And so do we. To be together, all together in Christ.
I hope to providentially run into you one day and thank you for helping me become Orthodox . I discovered you back in 2020/2021 with your videos about the jab and I discovered your Orthodox content subsequently . You opened my eyes to the world of Athos . I hope you are restored because this is nonsense , and any rational and good- faith human can see you are doing your best to be of service to the faithful all over the world converging to your channel and Orthodox Ethos/ Uncut Mountain . May His Will be done . Amin .
The problem is a gross lack of clarity at the highest administrative level. A lack of addressing the whole truth. Accountability is most important at the top
@@respectkindness-oj6xz oh, regularity in being within a proper canonical situation. Regular vs irregular are the terms for something licit & legal & proper being in some way outside proper norms. Being caught between hierarchs is an irregular situation.
Thank you father Peter for being there for me and many others during the crazy times of the last years and speaking out against the jibberjabs and the madness. By Gods grace I’ll be baptized this month. Thanks to you, Jonathan Pageau, father Josiah, father Spiridon and Jordan Peterson I’ve found my way home. I pray for you and this situation to be resolved, God willing. 🙏🏻☦️
Did J Peterson's friends , Rabbi Shmuely and Ben Shapiro assist as well ? Or perhaps JP's daughter; or Shmuely's daughter did they "help" you as well ? Lord, have mercy ! This fruit is rotten and these "fierce" leaves are from a barren tree.
@@almedhamorton4369 no, it started with the biblical series by JBP in 2017, through him I got introduced to Jonathan Pageau and through him I become interested in Orthodox Christianity and that’s how I found the fathers mentioned. And I’m also not a fan of Shapiro or the others mentioned. Why so snarky though? There’s no need for that, is there?
I am deeply grateful for your teaching and ministry. People want the real faith, the real truth. St. Paul says, “All who wish to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted..” Thank you so much for all you do!
The Truth doesn’t need to play such games. Fr Peter seeks to express the Orthodox way & faith as he has received & understands it. But he doesn’t condemn others, and refuses to endorse sectarianism. I pray God by His mercy & grace keeps him on the royal path.
I wanted to smile and give you a hug. Thank you for sharing. I can relate to 1 of the questions you where asked lived.... Even though I am not a priest, the Church had me go through a somewhat similar situation where I too was held hostage from 1998 to 2008. It was very painful and through the grace of God, there was a partial resolution. Now, if the most merciful rescued me, a sinner, imagine how much more he has in store for you.
My brother! You got ghosted! What do the cannons say about getting ghosted? Kidding aside… just keep going. Bow, tell the truth continuously, and keep going. Bravo for your honesty! Now the nails. Ghosts hate honesty.
Love this comment. Good brothers always have each other’s back - especially when the Lord is the foundation. You two are so different from one another, and yet so similar at the same time. Thank you both for what you are doing for Holy Orthodoxy in the States.
Well, God allows such things to happen to the best of us. May God help you to keep hope, humility and patience! And keep putting out the helpful videos and books!!! They have answered a lot of questions I have needed answering personally and in my job role and the UMP books are definitely being read by many of us!
Lord have mercy. I’m just a layman and a new convert but you seem to be a sincere man deeply in love with the Church. I will pray for you and that the Lord’s will be done.
Father Peter, you are a BLESSING! I don't believe my faith in God and The Orthodox Church would be as deep had it not been for you. As a catechumen, I always look to you when I have questions/queries that are not easily explained. Perhaps this is why...The fact there are so many of us who are prepared to uphold, preserve and protect the teachings of Jesus Christ!
May the prayers and intercessions of Saint Nektarios bless you and bring a resolution and may God have mercy on all of us. Your videos have been extremely edifying. You will be in my prayers.
Father Bless. You’ve helped me more than words can express on my journey into orthodoxy. As a catechumen here in Hawaii who goes to a Russian church, thank you. You are a God send.
This says alot about the bishops in power. Worried about their positions in the world and how the world sees them than the truth and how Christ The Truth sees them.
Father Peter, thank you for such a thorough but simple presentation of the facts. Never doubted your ecclesiastical status but what a struggle! In my opinion, it is obvious that the bishops in America who have the authority to resolve your situation are afraid of being identified with the bold work you are doing.
Thank you for this thorough explanation. I’m sorry that you and your family have endured this. It seems the powers that be want to silence you. Tbh, there’s no telling how high up this goes and I won’t speculate publicly what powers exactly. May God bless your ministry.
Thanks for all you do, Father. You helped me a lot during the Lockdowns. You have helped me to strengthen and understand my faith. Thank you for your books, especially for Let No One Fear Death.
The whole thing is heartbreaking. Its hard to wrap my brain around, but I do believe that in time there will be reconciliation. We will continue to keep you in our prayers. Father Bless!
I have enjoyed your videos for some time, but only recently did a friend mention your situation. Glad to hear from you directly, and I am hopeful that your status is resolved properly.
Father, bless! I enjoy a lot of your content. I wish this talk had come out a lot sooner, even though some documents had been available online for a while. Prayers for you and your family. I hope other priests don't go through this type of ordeal
Fr. Peter I'm so sorry this has happened and continues to this day. It seems that the evil one is at work to try and silence you. May God bless your current work, and God bless you and your family.
I'm watching the video with great joy that Fr. Peter is doing that, but if anyone can summerize that in a comment would be good, because I won't be able to see the whole video. And I'm sure Fr. Peter isn't doing nothing unlawthull or bad, I support his ministry. Thank for your apostolic work and your oppeness, Fr. Peter.
In short Father Peter got a bit caught between the Church in Greece and the Moscow Patrirachate in the US. The first released him (at his request because he was moving back to the US from Greece) and the latter accepted him, but then there was a change of leadership and Father sort of slipped through the cracks. Now it seems he has ruffled the feathers of the Ecumenical Patriarch and so he is making it difficult for Father to get a proper resolution. There is nothing untoward about Father Peter's behaviour, no scandal of money or sex or anyting like that (and goodness knows we have plenty of that in our Church). I think what started out as an unfortunate administrative issue has developed into a more political one and Father is a bit stuck. Hopefully common sense will prevail and the Bishops / Patriarchs can sort it out and give Father a home within one of the juridictions in the US. He has a lot to offer our Church and the people of God.
@@xpictos777 healthy church wouldve excommunicated the EP a century ago. insane behaviour, where does a mid 80 year old man find the energy to do all these things?
Well Fr Peter, like many of us, you are experiencing what the Hierarchy are all about, and I thank God that the Good Lord is in control. I am an Orthodox Christian of 32 years in Cyprus and I have experienced enough, to put my trust in God only.
We were never called to “put our trust in” the hierarchy. Even St Paul said “follow me as I follow Christ.” The Lord says, “Do as they say, not as they do.” This often, not always, applies. No “us/them,” though, in Christ.
Matthew 10:22 22 You will be hated by everyone because of me, but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved. You are been persecuted father.Keep standing for the truth Father Peter ,May God give you strength.
"They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would have continued with us; but they went out that they might be made manifest, that none of them were of us." - 1 John 2:19 This priest was not a singular case in the history of the Orthodox Church. It is no small matter that the Assembly of Canonical Bishops of the USA issued a statement that he operates "outside of the Holy Canons." According to the Orthodox Bishops of the USA, he went out from us.
I believe history shows us that (and I’m sure you know since I learned it from you) but we stay humble in troubling times and keep our faith we will be brought through.
So, to summarize: You are in canonical limbo. This may have been intentional or not, but the continued refusal to address the situation includes avoiding speaking to you directly. So it is a situation that is known but they are content to allow it to remain as it is.
I think it’s great that you’ve decided to speak out and show receipts. While this may do little to dissuade your persecutors, maybe it will encourage those in power with good will to take action and bring about an end to this nonsense.
Father, I havent finished the video yet however as a viewer of the channel I would like to inform you of what I had been thinking up until this point: I knew you were a legitimate priest in Greece for a long time, you had connections to Elder Ephraim and what initially made me completely stop worrying about your ecclesiatical position was your good standing with Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou. If you are in such good hands as these men have proven to have then who am I to be overly inquisitive and worrisome. And not to mention you preaching the exact things the saints were saying. God bless you Father Heers and all those who were unfortunately a hindrance and may it be resolved as fast as possible. If I could sing you a many years hymn out of joy for you through a comment I would! This whole thing reminds me of Chapter 3 of Wisdom of Solomon.
He who wishes to be the master first must become the servant of all. And what good is a man of the priesthood which only serves his own private interests? "I was just doing my job", said those who crucified the Lord.
God bless you Father and may you always be protected and guided by the Holy Trinity. In my humble opinion you may have been caught up in the unpleasant political and bureaucratic dynamics between Moscow, Constantinople and the others supporting/opposing each side...Thank you for your courage, and your authenticity as we need so much to be inspired and strengthen in these troubling times.
I apologize to Father Peter Heers for some sarcastic and mocking comments which I posted on his videos. That's on me and was totally out of line; even if Father Peter's critics had been correct, it was bad. Because of all the bad press, I thought he was a "false teacher" or something, a "guru," a "latter-day Rasputin" (but was Rasputin really that bad?). This is a classic case of zeal without knowledge. Orthofreak with bad catechesis. At first, I greatly admired his message, listened to everything, and benefited greatly. But, later, I felt a tremendous frustration with him and his videos because of very harsh criticisms I had heard from people I know in Orthodoxy, laymen and clergy alike, and then read stuff online, most of which I now realize seems to have been mistaken. My humble apologies to Father Peter and his friends. Sincere and humble apologies. If I saw him in person, I would feel obliged to do a proskenysis and beg forgiveness. I repent of my mocking remarks concerning him and his online mission. With love for your zeal for the faith and beautiful translations. It seems that people with good intentions get persecuted, both saints, clergy and laity. (More disturbingly, in Father Peter's case, I almost noticed a sense of glee by some people, myself sadly included, at his unresolved status, especially the liberal Orthodox camp.) Saint John Maximovitch was humiliated with frivolous lawsuits. Saint Basil of Ostrog often had to flee his own Orthodox people and fought hierarchs with Uniate tendencies, not to mention the Turks and Latin missionaries. He found refuge in a cave high up in one the most remote reaches of the Montenegrin highlands. And let us not forget Saint Nektarios and what he went through on Evia, where angry mobs would shout him down as he preached. But even on the microlevel. I have seen good Orthodox priests persecuted by their parish councils and tyrannical priests rewarded. Even in non-Orthodox circles, even in non-Christian circles, envy reigns. Look what happened to John F. Kennedy. Said the Psalmist: "Behold, I was conceived in iniquities, and in sin did my mother bear me." We would all like to think that we would be on the "right side of history" when a well-intentioned or righteous person appeared, even though they may have points with which we could disagree. We would like to think that we would be like Saint Zlata (18th century) when the Turks came to kill her, not like her family who told her casually to deny the faith, so as to appease the Muslims. We would not be like Patriarch Irinaeus of Serbia who lit a menorah, etc. We would be with the defenders of Saint Nektarios, not his persecutors? But would we? How easily I've seen people casually say bad things about Father Peter and other priests I know, myself included. It seems the kinder the priest, the more animosity. And this just adds grist to the mill of the haters of Orthodoxy. Sorry for the length or if this is prolix. I just feel so bad about this whole thing. At least forgiveness is the essence of our faith. This is why forgiveness is central to Salvation. In Islam, Judaism, as well as other religions, there is no concept of forgiveness. While Saints Peter and Paul embraced, the direct disciples of someone who appeared in the 7th century in a certain part of the world ended up killing each other within a generation of their leader's death and continue to do so to this day. I end with a quote from Saint Nektarios: The graceful speech of a Christian is characterized by delicateness and politeness. This fact, born of love, produces peace and joy. On the other hand, boorishness gives birth to hatred, enmity, affliction, competitiveness, disorder and wars. Forgive me Father.
We love you father, thank you for everything! We are always praying for you. Please keep praying for us. Ο διάβολος κάνει αυτό που ξέρει καλύτερα... διαβάλλει!
Also, pressure for GloboPharm seemed to come directly from Met. Hilarion Alfeyev. It might be memory-holed, but his pronouncement was that if one did not take the covid vax, you were obliged to pray every day until you died, confessing the sin of murder, because you not taking the vax =murder. He was given a demotion later, but reading the letter, it is hard not to hear that statement as Fr Heers views were denounced.
Unfortunately my Church was big on pushing the failed medical experiment. I love my spiritual father and my church, but on this they were way off. I kept my own council during this time and didn't engage in said experiment at all.
@@mickdomingo7276 words cannot express how disappointed i was in every level of authority in every sphere of life. None of them had any strength of character to actually lead or show any ability for critical thought, and anyone below the very top who dared were stomped down and literally destroyed, in more than just their career. Many lost their lives under very suspicious circumstances. I am still not over it. And having read so many history books i had hoped i would be a strong woman in the midst of the insanity - but although i did resist, and support those who also resisted, i feel that i really fell into despair so deep it affected me physically, and out of which i am still slowly trying to climb out.
I must say, Father, I am immensely disappointed in certain clergy. I know we are to pray for all, but I find it difficult to hear slander in the face of evidence for your case that you’ve shown. Certainly you have more patience than I, and I have much to learn.
It's the content Father. Your voice bothers people, that's what it looks like. It became obvious to me when I read an article about you by a professor(I won't name names), in an orthodox(?) magazine online, in which you are called a homophobe, a transphobe etc, mentioned your opinions about the vaxx in a very negative light, went so far as to call you a far right fundamentalist. It's pretty obvious what's going on. May God have mercy. But, to everyone reading this, I am an Orthodox Greek in Greece, and what Father Peter talks about is common knowlege here, well, to most Greeks. I don't know what's going on in the US, but all these teachings are really common knowlege. God bless you Father. Ευλογείτε.
These are the so called "journalists" of Public Orthodoxy. Many of them are not Orthodox, not even christian. They are experts in gender and sexuality studies or interreligious discourse, i.e oecumenism. May God have mercy on them and those who believe their lies. In no video did I see our Archpriest Peter Heers make comments that may be far-right or complotists or even heterodox.
@@rachelarmstrong807 Lord have mercy indeed... I couldn't believe my eyes when I read it. But it's telling. I wound't want to post a link here, but if you google the Father's name you will surely find the article.
This is very troubling and sad to see. Beaucracy knows no bounds religious or otherwise. Especially when we've seen government control and corruption over the COVID vaccination issue, which was specifically addressed here. Praying that God's will is done here, and that there is wisdom for all involved. Father bless!
Is there a patron saint of bureaucracy? If not maybe you can be one some day. I'm not EO, but definitely seen my share of Catholic priests get "Cancelled". My prayer is that you receive justice and that you can live your vocation.
Wasn't ever saint persecuted on way level or another? We are in the end times and persecution will only rise from here on out -- with a short break perhaps for a burst of mission, before the rise of Antichrist. Thank you for your kind comment! If you are interested, we recommend everyone read the lives of the saints of our day: The Life of Saint Paisios the Athonite The life of Saint Joseph the Hesychast The Life of St. Silouan the Athonite The Life of Fr. Seraphim Rose ALSO, these texts are very profitable and enlightening: The Way of a Pilgrim The Way of the Ascetics Sayings of the Desert Fathers On the Jesus Prayer by St. Ignatius Brianchaninov Revelation of God to the Human Heart by Father Seraphim Rose Orthodoxy and the Religion of the Future by Fr. Seraphim Rose
@@OrthodoxEthosYes, persecution of all kinds is on the rise. We call it "white martyrdom" before it escalates to "red martyrdom", although maybe you have another phrase that is more fitting with your tradition. I will take your suggestions for fruitful reading.
On the verge of WW3??? Why so many people saying this? Very depressing I can't even go to an Orthodox Church because of my disability and therefore lack of money I hope God will wait
Because we are. Look at Israel-Lebanon and the growing conflict between Israel and Iran. Look at Ukraine-Russia. Look at the growing threat of China. The signs of the times are upon us.
It’s hard to trust anything the clergy do after the plandemic. I’m thankful to have a spiritual priest that helped me a lot with my struggles. Other than my priest I don’t really care to be around clergy. Seems like they act like a clique of mean girls. Thank you for teaching father I have benefited from since I was a catechumen in 2016 even before I joined the church in 2017
There's an ancient prophecy from one of the saints that in the latter days, hierarchs would become a primary source of temptation for the faithful. These days are now upon us. This matter is not complex: Cyril the Billionaire Cigarette Salesman (AKA the Patriarch of Moscow) was VERY much in favor of that diabolical little shot, and Father Peter was publicly opposed.
If your online activity and writings are a cause for concern among the bishops, why did you not put those on pause until canonical irregularities were sorted out and proper oversight established? After all, priests are not free agents, but are an extension of the bishop's care; generally, anything they do related to the Church requries their blessing. Eventually your TH-cam channel and other social media accounts would have had to have come under proper eccesiastical oversight anyways; that's an inevitably if proper order is to be maintained. During the process of receiving laity into the Church, they can sometimes be required to cease certain actions that hinder their entry into the Church. How much more we should expect from Clergy who are called to shepherd the flock in peace and in unity with the rest of the Church body?
@@1989221 If you actually listen to what Fr. Heers says with discernment and sobriety, it seems fairly obvious that the situation wasn't this bad from the beginning, but has grown worse over time. If you want to judge the hearts of others and claim they have always been filled with ill intent, that's on you.
This reminds me to some extent of the unjust persecution of St. Nektarios in a way. I don't understand why ROCOR doesn't just formally re accept Fr Peter. Maybe laymen can start a petition get it signed by others and priests and email it to the metropolitan. I'm not received yet so I feel out of place doing anything yet myself.
It seems to have something to do with Fr Peter's position on covid vaccines. Met Nicholas of ROCOR received the vaccine, and so did Met Hilarion, and other members of the Synod. Not sure about the details however. Ultimately I think the CIA is behind this, and their control over Orthodoxy in America.
A long lesson in being content with your circumstances, and not always acting on your own will and wishes. I think if moving around from one jurisdiction to another is what you wanted, then it is likely that you should reap vagrancy. I do hope everything gets resolved in time.
That which God has loosened man shall not retain That which God has retained man shall not loosen The pentecostal grace afforded the the priesthood shall either be a priests justification or condemnation
If they don’t want you, that’s demonic. Doesn’t it say in the end times that many will fall. I think we are seeing this…bless you Father, you have taught me so much and I am forever grateful. Bless you!
Dear Father Peter - I am so so sorry for your long suffering and ongoing unjust experience. 😢 Never did I think you ever lied about your position as a priest in Greece, Moscow and lastly the Russian Church Abroad. They have certainly made a mockery of what our Lord blessed you to be ! A minster of Him ☦️🙏🏼 In regard to those that slander - I never lent them an ear - as my soul and nous won’t allow me to listen to such nonsense ! May our Lord continue to protect you, grant you His justice in His eternal kingdom, as we all know the history of persecution on righteous souls here on Earth. Ps. As for this baffling misfortune and injustice imposed on you, after listening to all you stated we can clearly smell and clearly see the rats 🐀 May our Lord grant all those instigators involved to defame you, true repentance ☦️
True orthodox ethos and speech will more and more be percecuted. Avgoustinos Kantiotis had said once that we will recognise good orthodox priests by their courageous speech " μαχητικοτητα " .
I mean they ghosted you. What about justice. What about the teachings against cowardess. These bishops don’t understand Administrative Honor, Justice, nor Integrity.
Well, if the leadership can’t take public criticism then perhaps I don’t understand orthodoxy. The apostles had to take criticism. My criticism is based in love for all those involved but we all must humble ourselves and no one is above criticism. I meant it with respect.
Father Heers exhausted with extreme patience and respect all internal remedies. Only then did he go to the people with his concerns. These concerns of his are concerns of ours and are properly shared to us. I’m aware of orgs that hermetically seal criticism to ensure leadership doesn’t truly “hear” unwanted information. We all are priests in God’s kingdom at least of our homes and we all have a role in accountability of the church at large. That role is a sacred role and is in no way disrespectful to the leadership. In fact it shows great love to the leadership that we care about their purity. The leadership should take these remarks and understand they are wounds of love and are intended with full respect to the dignity of their offices.
I wonder if the Moscow Partriaechete's denial of Fr. Here's having ever served in ROCOR in US has anything to do with the war between Russia and Ukraine. It was in 2019/ 2020 when Moscow and Constantinople formally schismed over Constantinople granting Autocephaly to the Othordox Church of Ukraine in 2018. I wonder, Fr Here, if your situation is getting wrapped in the gears of that conflict/complication...
i am 76 and new to Orthodoxy, was just baptized in 2018 with my husband and grown son, this year my grown daughters were baptized...have listened to your teachings regularly since 2016, wonderful help to actually see the Church for the first time. Just want you to know your teaching helped bring us to where we are in my family.....since becoming Orthodox and reading lives of Saints observed humiliation and adversity can be great blessing in disguise, and protection. Forgive how clumsy I put this just want to encourage and thank you
Christ is Risen!
Greeting from Serbia ❤
Thanks! Hang in there Father Peter. 🙏 I am Greek Orthodox and enjoy your videos. God Bless.
Father, all I can say is there is no hell like bureaucratic hell. And ecclesiastical bureaucratic hell tops them all. My father was an MP priest for almost 40 years, including when OCA was created. I won't go into particulars, except to say there were many times he'd get migraines (literally) from dealing with E 97th St. It's a testament to your character that you haven't thrown in the towel, and that you found an effective way to teach the Faith in-depth online.
Keep speaking Father, you are cool water in a parched land. May the Theotokos keep you and bless you.
Thank you, Fr. Heers for the clarity, praying for the Bishops to resolve this issue. Keeping you and your family in my prayers as well.
Father, thank you for speaking candidly for your beliefs under extreme band wagon pressure. May the Holy Spirit of truth convict those in our leadership. May God bless you. You are an encouragement.
Fr. Peter, an orthodox from Georgia 🇬🇪 here. In the past couple of months, I’ve been following you and watching your content and it’s a huge blessing. In fact, I thought, how great it is he posts so much content every week and how much work it must be. You post 3 hour long videos and it’s incredible. Can’t even begin to express the gratitude for how much I learned watching your channel. So I thought, maybe it’s god’s will you keep reaching out to the wider world audience by your channel and bring more people to orthodoxy than if you were a parish priest. God forgive me if I say something that I shouldn’t say. This is just what I genuinely thought after I watched this video and learned about your clerical situation. I also wasn’t surprised that some people aren’t happy about your teachings, because you speak the truth and don’t compromise on it for any reason.
May lord lead you and guide you through this difficult times and get you to where you need to be.
We, the audience here just love your work and appreciate how much effort you keep putting into this.❤️
We love Georgia!
I visited in 2016, met with the Patriarch and went to his house in the mountains and many monasteries and holy places. It was very good.
Thank you for your kind words!
You are correct! It is God's will! It was not ours, that is for sure. We have accepted His will and wait on Him to rectify matters as soon as is blessed.
Thank you for your prayers!
@@OrthodoxEthos How wonderful! You should come back again, father. I go to a parish that also serves English liturgy for our English-speaking parishioners every other Saturday. They’re mostly from Canada and the US. They told me about your channel because that’s how some of them found orthodoxy and ended up moving to Georgia.🇬🇪 Glory to god. And again, thanks so much for your work. ❤️
God help you in your struggles Fr. Peter.
I AM AN INQUIRER. YOUR TEACHING HAS HELPED ME UNDERSTAND THE ORTHODOX RELIGION IMMENSELY. SOMETIMES WE ARE ATTACKED BECAUSE OTHERS MAY PERCEIVE ONE AS A THREAT. IDK? BUT I APPRECIATE YOUR TRADITIONALISM IN THE FAITH. PEOPLE ARE LOOKING FOR BOUNDERIES WITHIN THE CHURCH AND YOUR TEACHING OFFERS THAT. MAY GOD BE WITH YOU!
Fatger bless I know I'm late to comment, Father, but because of your video on suicidal thoughts, and I was in a dark place I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart because of you I became orthodox
Glory to God in the highest!
Glory to God. He saved you. He loves you. He awaits you with open arms. And so do we. To be together, all together in Christ.
God Bless you Fr Peter! Thank you for helping me to understand Church History, and Holy Tradition!
I hope to providentially run into you one day and thank you for helping me become Orthodox . I discovered you back in 2020/2021 with your videos about the jab and I discovered your Orthodox content subsequently . You opened my eyes to the world of Athos . I hope you are restored because this is nonsense , and any rational and good- faith human can see you are doing your best to be of service to the faithful all over the world converging to your channel and Orthodox Ethos/ Uncut Mountain . May His Will be done . Amin .
The problem is a gross lack of clarity at the highest administrative level. A lack of addressing the whole truth. Accountability is most important at the top
@@respectkindness-oj6xzno, restored to “regularity.”
@@respectkindness-oj6xz oh, regularity in being within a proper canonical situation. Regular vs irregular are the terms for something licit & legal & proper being in some way outside proper norms. Being caught between hierarchs is an irregular situation.
@@respectkindness-oj6xzwatch the video, all is explained.
Thank you father Peter for being there for me and many others during the crazy times of the last years and speaking out against the jibberjabs and the madness. By Gods grace I’ll be baptized this month. Thanks to you, Jonathan Pageau, father Josiah, father Spiridon and Jordan Peterson I’ve found my way home. I pray for you and this situation to be resolved, God willing. 🙏🏻☦️
Did J Peterson's friends , Rabbi Shmuely and Ben Shapiro assist as well ? Or perhaps JP's daughter; or Shmuely's daughter did they "help" you as well ? Lord, have mercy ! This fruit is rotten and these "fierce" leaves are from a barren tree.
@@almedhamorton4369 no, it started with the biblical series by JBP in 2017, through him I got introduced to Jonathan Pageau and through him I become interested in Orthodox Christianity and that’s how I found the fathers mentioned. And I’m also not a fan of Shapiro or the others mentioned. Why so snarky though? There’s no need for that, is there?
I am deeply grateful for your teaching and ministry. People want the real faith, the real truth. St. Paul says, “All who wish to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted..” Thank you so much for all you do!
The Truth doesn’t need to play such games. Fr Peter seeks to express the Orthodox way & faith as he has received & understands it. But he doesn’t condemn others, and refuses to endorse sectarianism. I pray God by His mercy & grace keeps him on the royal path.
I wanted to smile and give you a hug. Thank you for sharing. I can relate to 1 of the questions you where asked lived.... Even though I am not a priest, the Church had me go through a somewhat similar situation where I too was held hostage from 1998 to 2008. It was very painful and through the grace of God, there was a partial resolution. Now, if the most merciful rescued me, a sinner, imagine how much more he has in store for you.
God Bless You and your family. Praying.
My brother! You got ghosted! What do the cannons say about getting ghosted?
Kidding aside… just keep going. Bow, tell the truth continuously, and keep going. Bravo for your honesty! Now the nails. Ghosts hate honesty.
Love this comment. Good brothers always have each other’s back - especially when the Lord is the foundation. You two are so different from one another, and yet so similar at the same time. Thank you both for what you are doing for Holy Orthodoxy in the States.
....but -- did anyone think otherwise (especially because of the LIDOMETER Test {from M.I.T, no less!}, Mr. Villager..)
Thank God your brother has your sense of humor to get him through, John 🤣
Fr. Peter, your videos helped me on my way to Orthodoxy. Thank you.
Well, God allows such things to happen to the best of us. May God help you to keep hope, humility and patience! And keep putting out the helpful videos and books!!! They have answered a lot of questions I have needed answering personally and in my job role and the UMP books are definitely being read by many of us!
Lord have mercy. I’m just a layman and a new convert but you seem to be a sincere man deeply in love with the Church. I will pray for you and that the Lord’s will be done.
God bless you my Brother! Magdaliní
@@Tomswifebobbi God bless you.
😢 Your witness moves my soul. You are in my prayers daily, Fr. Peter. May more lost souls come to Christ through your obedience and ministry.
Thank you for all your work, Fr. Peter. Praying for your situation to be resolved.
THANK YOU!!!!
Father Peter, you are a BLESSING! I don't believe my faith in God and The Orthodox Church would be as deep had it not been for you. As a catechumen, I always look to you when I have questions/queries that are not easily explained. Perhaps this is why...The fact there are so many of us who are prepared to uphold, preserve and protect the teachings of Jesus Christ!
May the prayers and intercessions of Saint Nektarios bless you and bring a resolution and may God have mercy on all of us. Your videos have been extremely edifying. You will be in my prayers.
Father Bless. You’ve helped me more than words can express on my journey into orthodoxy. As a catechumen here in Hawaii who goes to a Russian church, thank you. You are a God send.
You have been a blessing to all of us ❤ Christ be with you
This says alot about the bishops in power. Worried about their positions in the world and how the world sees them than the truth and how Christ The Truth sees them.
Always praying for the good resolution, dear Fr. 🌹
Father Peter, thank you for such a thorough but simple presentation of the facts. Never doubted your ecclesiastical status but what a struggle! In my opinion, it is obvious that the bishops in America who have the authority to resolve your situation are afraid of being identified with the bold work you are doing.
Thank you for this thorough explanation. I’m sorry that you and your family have endured this. It seems the powers that be want to silence you. Tbh, there’s no telling how high up this goes and I won’t speculate publicly what powers exactly. May God bless your ministry.
We all love you, father.
Bless, Father. Thank you for this clarification. Please pray for us sinners, and may the Lord protect and guide you!
Thanks for all you do, Father. You helped me a lot during the Lockdowns. You have helped me to strengthen and understand my faith. Thank you for your books, especially for Let No One Fear Death.
GOD BLESS YOU MY FATHER
Your Blessing Father, may God grant you strength and endurance!
Please keep me (John) in your prayers
Thank you for explaining what has been going on. I hope it gets resolved soon.
I will keep you in my prayers.
The whole thing is heartbreaking. Its hard to wrap my brain around, but I do believe that in time there will be reconciliation. We will continue to keep you in our prayers. Father Bless!
I have enjoyed your videos for some time, but only recently did a friend mention your situation. Glad to hear from you directly, and I am hopeful that your status is resolved properly.
God bless you Father
Nothing new under the sun... many years to Father Peter and the Holy Orthodox Church... Lord have mercy on us all..
Father, bless! I enjoy a lot of your content. I wish this talk had come out a lot sooner, even though some documents had been available online for a while. Prayers for you and your family. I hope other priests don't go through this type of ordeal
I just recently found your videos on TH-cam and my eyes are open ..so continue with your work of Jesus Christ
Thank you Fr Peter Heers
Fr. Peter
I'm so sorry this has happened and continues to this day. It seems that the evil one is at work to try and silence you. May God bless your current work, and God bless you and your family.
Father May God always bless you 🙏🏻
I'm watching the video with great joy that Fr. Peter is doing that, but if anyone can summerize that in a comment would be good, because I won't be able to see the whole video.
And I'm sure Fr. Peter isn't doing nothing unlawthull or bad, I support his ministry. Thank for your apostolic work and your oppeness, Fr. Peter.
In short Father Peter got a bit caught between the Church in Greece and the Moscow Patrirachate in the US. The first released him (at his request because he was moving back to the US from Greece) and the latter accepted him, but then there was a change of leadership and Father sort of slipped through the cracks. Now it seems he has ruffled the feathers of the Ecumenical Patriarch and so he is making it difficult for Father to get a proper resolution. There is nothing untoward about Father Peter's behaviour, no scandal of money or sex or anyting like that (and goodness knows we have plenty of that in our Church). I think what started out as an unfortunate administrative issue has developed into a more political one and Father is a bit stuck. Hopefully common sense will prevail and the Bishops / Patriarchs can sort it out and give Father a home within one of the juridictions in the US. He has a lot to offer our Church and the people of God.
@@xpictos777
healthy church wouldve excommunicated the EP a century ago.
insane behaviour, where does a mid 80 year old man find the energy to do all these things?
Much love from Houston Tx Father! Please pray for my wife Elizabeth who has been struggling with stomach health issues
Ever been to Holy Protection? Will pray!
Come visit a Saint Ephraim Monastery Holy Archangels! its not too far from Houston
I was just there. This weekend.
Well Fr Peter, like many of us, you are experiencing what the Hierarchy are all about, and I thank God that the Good Lord is in control. I am an Orthodox Christian of 32 years in Cyprus and I have experienced enough, to put my trust in God only.
We were never called to “put our trust in” the hierarchy. Even St Paul said “follow me as I follow Christ.” The Lord says, “Do as they say, not as they do.” This often, not always, applies. No “us/them,” though, in Christ.
Thank you for everything you're doing Fr. Heers. That's some Soviet Union tier bureaucracy you're dealing with. God Bless.
Great priest. Great teacher. God help him and us!
Thank you, Father Heers. May the Holy Spirit guide and comfort you and yours.
Matthew 10:22
22 You will be hated by everyone because of me, but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved.
You are been persecuted father.Keep standing for the truth Father Peter ,May God give you strength.
"They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would have continued with us; but they went out that they might be made manifest, that none of them were of us."
- 1 John 2:19
This priest was not a singular case in the history of the Orthodox Church. It is no small matter that the Assembly of Canonical Bishops of the USA issued a statement that he operates "outside of the Holy Canons." According to the Orthodox Bishops of the USA, he went out from us.
I believe history shows us that (and I’m sure you know since I learned it from you) but we stay humble in troubling times and keep our faith we will be brought through.
11:58 That's a good definition of humility.
So, to summarize: You are in canonical limbo. This may have been intentional or not, but the continued refusal to address the situation includes avoiding speaking to you directly. So it is a situation that is known but they are content to allow it to remain as it is.
✝️ ХРИСТОС ВОСКРЕСЕ ✝️
❤💪🙏✝ БОГ ДАЕТ НАМ СИЛУ ✝🙏⛪️🕊
I think it’s great that you’ve decided to speak out and show receipts. While this may do little to dissuade your persecutors, maybe it will encourage those in power with good will to take action and bring about an end to this nonsense.
Remain calm and strong on your wonderful beliefs 🙏🏻
Father, I havent finished the video yet however as a viewer of the channel I would like to inform you of what I had been thinking up until this point: I knew you were a legitimate priest in Greece for a long time, you had connections to Elder Ephraim and what initially made me completely stop worrying about your ecclesiatical position was your good standing with Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou. If you are in such good hands as these men have proven to have then who am I to be overly inquisitive and worrisome. And not to mention you preaching the exact things the saints were saying. God bless you Father Heers and all those who were unfortunately a hindrance and may it be resolved as fast as possible. If I could sing you a many years hymn out of joy for you through a comment I would! This whole thing reminds me of Chapter 3 of Wisdom of Solomon.
He who wishes to be the master first must become the servant of all. And what good is a man of the priesthood which only serves his own private interests? "I was just doing my job", said those who crucified the Lord.
God bless you Father and may you always be protected and guided by the Holy Trinity. In my humble opinion you may have been caught up in the unpleasant political and bureaucratic dynamics between Moscow, Constantinople and the others supporting/opposing each side...Thank you for your courage, and your authenticity as we need so much to be inspired and strengthen in these troubling times.
I apologize to Father Peter Heers for some sarcastic and mocking comments which I posted on his videos. That's on me and was totally out of line; even if Father Peter's critics had been correct, it was bad. Because of all the bad press, I thought he was a "false teacher" or something, a "guru," a "latter-day Rasputin" (but was Rasputin really that bad?). This is a classic case of zeal without knowledge. Orthofreak with bad catechesis. At first, I greatly admired his message, listened to everything, and benefited greatly. But, later, I felt a tremendous frustration with him and his videos because of very harsh criticisms I had heard from people I know in Orthodoxy, laymen and clergy alike, and then read stuff online, most of which I now realize seems to have been mistaken. My humble apologies to Father Peter and his friends. Sincere and humble apologies. If I saw him in person, I would feel obliged to do a proskenysis and beg forgiveness. I repent of my mocking remarks concerning him and his online mission. With love for your zeal for the faith and beautiful translations. It seems that people with good intentions get persecuted, both saints, clergy and laity. (More disturbingly, in Father Peter's case, I almost noticed a sense of glee by some people, myself sadly included, at his unresolved status, especially the liberal Orthodox camp.) Saint John Maximovitch was humiliated with frivolous lawsuits. Saint Basil of Ostrog often had to flee his own Orthodox people and fought hierarchs with Uniate tendencies, not to mention the Turks and Latin missionaries. He found refuge in a cave high up in one the most remote reaches of the Montenegrin highlands. And let us not forget Saint Nektarios and what he went through on Evia, where angry mobs would shout him down as he preached. But even on the microlevel. I have seen good Orthodox priests persecuted by their parish councils and tyrannical priests rewarded. Even in non-Orthodox circles, even in non-Christian circles, envy reigns. Look what happened to John F. Kennedy. Said the Psalmist: "Behold, I was conceived in iniquities, and in sin did my mother bear me." We would all like to think that we would be on the "right side of history" when a well-intentioned or righteous person appeared, even though they may have points with which we could disagree. We would like to think that we would be like Saint Zlata (18th century) when the Turks came to kill her, not like her family who told her casually to deny the faith, so as to appease the Muslims. We would not be like Patriarch Irinaeus of Serbia who lit a menorah, etc. We would be with the defenders of Saint Nektarios, not his persecutors? But would we? How easily I've seen people casually say bad things about Father Peter and other priests I know, myself included. It seems the kinder the priest, the more animosity. And this just adds grist to the mill of the haters of Orthodoxy. Sorry for the length or if this is prolix. I just feel so bad about this whole thing. At least forgiveness is the essence of our faith. This is why forgiveness is central to Salvation. In Islam, Judaism, as well as other religions, there is no concept of forgiveness. While Saints Peter and Paul embraced, the direct disciples of someone who appeared in the 7th century in a certain part of the world ended up killing each other within a generation of their leader's death and continue to do so to this day. I end with a quote from Saint Nektarios:
The graceful speech of a Christian is characterized by delicateness and politeness. This fact, born of love, produces peace and joy. On the other hand, boorishness gives birth to hatred, enmity, affliction, competitiveness, disorder and wars.
Forgive me Father.
We love you father, thank you for everything! We are always praying for you. Please keep praying for us. Ο διάβολος κάνει αυτό που ξέρει καλύτερα... διαβάλλει!
Thanks for your transparency, Father.
Praaying for you. Pray for me a sinner.
St. Nektarios was ghosted by his superiors as well.
Also, pressure for GloboPharm seemed to come directly from Met. Hilarion Alfeyev. It might be memory-holed, but his pronouncement was that if one did not take the covid vax, you were obliged to pray every day until you died, confessing the sin of murder, because you not taking the vax =murder. He was given a demotion later, but reading the letter, it is hard not to hear that statement as Fr Heers views were denounced.
Unfortunately my Church was big on pushing the failed medical experiment. I love my spiritual father and my church, but on this they were way off. I kept my own council during this time and didn't engage in said experiment at all.
@@mickdomingo7276 words cannot express how disappointed i was in every level of authority in every sphere of life. None of them had any strength of character to actually lead or show any ability for critical thought, and anyone below the very top who dared were stomped down and literally destroyed, in more than just their career. Many lost their lives under very suspicious circumstances. I am still not over it. And having read so many history books i had hoped i would be a strong woman in the midst of the insanity - but although i did resist, and support those who also resisted, i feel that i really fell into despair so deep it affected me physically, and out of which i am still slowly trying to climb out.
Yep. I've thrown that in people's faces when they talk the garbage they talk.
I must say, Father, I am immensely disappointed in certain clergy. I know we are to pray for all, but I find it difficult to hear slander in the face of evidence for your case that you’ve shown. Certainly you have more patience than I, and I have much to learn.
Την ευχη σας Πατερ.
It's the content Father. Your voice bothers people, that's what it looks like. It became obvious to me when I read an article about you by a professor(I won't name names), in an orthodox(?) magazine online, in which you are called a homophobe, a transphobe etc, mentioned your opinions about the vaxx in a very negative light, went so far as to call you a far right fundamentalist. It's pretty obvious what's going on. May God have mercy. But, to everyone reading this, I am an Orthodox Greek in Greece, and what Father Peter talks about is common knowlege here, well, to most Greeks. I don't know what's going on in the US, but all these teachings are really common knowlege. God bless you Father. Ευλογείτε.
Thank you! In the U.S. Orthodoxy is so new and some are just starting to learn. We look up to our Orthodox brethren who keep the faith. ❤
@@rachelarmstrong807
Well the magazine he mentioned is a CIA front operation against Orthodoxy in the US.
These are the so called "journalists" of Public Orthodoxy. Many of them are not Orthodox, not even christian.
They are experts in gender and sexuality studies or interreligious discourse, i.e oecumenism.
May God have mercy on them and those who believe their lies.
In no video did I see our Archpriest Peter Heers make comments that may be far-right or complotists or even heterodox.
@@rachelarmstrong807 Lord have mercy indeed... I couldn't believe my eyes when I read it. But it's telling. I wound't want to post a link here, but if you google the Father's name you will surely find the article.
Άξιος
Άξιος!
This is very troubling and sad to see. Beaucracy knows no bounds religious or otherwise. Especially when we've seen government control and corruption over the COVID vaccination issue, which was specifically addressed here.
Praying that God's will is done here, and that there is wisdom for all involved. Father bless!
Is there a patron saint of bureaucracy? If not maybe you can be one some day. I'm not EO, but definitely seen my share of Catholic priests get "Cancelled". My prayer is that you receive justice and that you can live your vocation.
Wasn't ever saint persecuted on way level or another?
We are in the end times and persecution will only rise from here on out -- with a short break perhaps for a burst of mission, before the rise of Antichrist.
Thank you for your kind comment!
If you are interested, we recommend everyone read the lives of the saints of our day:
The Life of Saint Paisios the Athonite
The life of Saint Joseph the Hesychast
The Life of St. Silouan the Athonite
The Life of Fr. Seraphim Rose
ALSO, these texts are very profitable and enlightening:
The Way of a Pilgrim
The Way of the Ascetics
Sayings of the Desert Fathers
On the Jesus Prayer by St. Ignatius Brianchaninov
Revelation of God to the Human Heart by Father Seraphim Rose
Orthodoxy and the Religion of the Future by Fr. Seraphim Rose
@@OrthodoxEthosYes, persecution of all kinds is on the rise. We call it "white martyrdom" before it escalates to "red martyrdom", although maybe you have another phrase that is more fitting with your tradition. I will take your suggestions for fruitful reading.
Axios !🙏
On the verge of WW3??? Why so many people saying this?
Very depressing
I can't even go to an Orthodox Church because of my disability and therefore lack of money
I hope God will wait
God sees your heart. It will be okay, whatever happens is within God's will, he wants your salvation more than you do.
Because we are. Look at Israel-Lebanon and the growing conflict between Israel and Iran. Look at Ukraine-Russia. Look at the growing threat of China. The signs of the times are upon us.
It’s hard to trust anything the clergy do after the plandemic. I’m thankful to have a spiritual priest that helped me a lot with my struggles. Other than my priest I don’t really care to be around clergy. Seems like they act like a clique of mean girls. Thank you for teaching father I have benefited from since I was a catechumen in 2016 even before I joined the church in 2017
Either way, you are a priest and I respect you.
Those intro bells go hard.
Thank you Fr. Peter 🙏🏻
Mulțumim!
THANK YOU!
I hope that the naysayers will watch this and humble themselves.
Thank you. By your prayers.
There's an ancient prophecy from one of the saints that in the latter days, hierarchs would become a primary source of temptation for the faithful. These days are now upon us. This matter is not complex: Cyril the Billionaire Cigarette Salesman (AKA the Patriarch of Moscow) was VERY much in favor of that diabolical little shot, and Father Peter was publicly opposed.
If your online activity and writings are a cause for concern among the bishops, why did you not put those on pause until canonical irregularities were sorted out and proper oversight established? After all, priests are not free agents, but are an extension of the bishop's care; generally, anything they do related to the Church requries their blessing. Eventually your TH-cam channel and other social media accounts would have had to have come under proper eccesiastical oversight anyways; that's an inevitably if proper order is to be maintained.
During the process of receiving laity into the Church, they can sometimes be required to cease certain actions that hinder their entry into the Church. How much more we should expect from Clergy who are called to shepherd the flock in peace and in unity with the rest of the Church body?
@@1989221 If you actually listen to what Fr. Heers says with discernment and sobriety, it seems fairly obvious that the situation wasn't this bad from the beginning, but has grown worse over time. If you want to judge the hearts of others and claim they have always been filled with ill intent, that's on you.
This reminds me to some extent of the unjust persecution of St. Nektarios in a way. I don't understand why ROCOR doesn't just formally re accept Fr Peter.
Maybe laymen can start a petition get it signed by others and priests and email it to the metropolitan.
I'm not received yet so I feel out of place doing anything yet myself.
It seems to have something to do with Fr Peter's position on covid vaccines. Met Nicholas of ROCOR received the vaccine, and so did Met Hilarion, and other members of the Synod. Not sure about the details however. Ultimately I think the CIA is behind this, and their control over Orthodoxy in America.
You know im with you father pete!!!!!!
A long lesson in being content with your circumstances, and not always acting on your own will and wishes. I think if moving around from one jurisdiction to another is what you wanted, then it is likely that you should reap vagrancy. I do hope everything gets resolved in time.
Your situation sounds horrible at the moment, God help and keep you!
That which God has loosened man shall not retain
That which God has retained man shall not loosen
The pentecostal grace afforded the the priesthood shall either be a priests justification or condemnation
I STAND WITH FATHER PETER!
What if I offered the bishops $5 million donation to resolve this and an apology made in writing? But the donation only happens upon this being fixed?
Now, that would probably get something done!
@@OrthodoxChristianTheologyWhat are the bishops names and mailing addresses? I’ll write the letters.
@@ProtestantismLeftBehind If you have the money you'll figure it out.
@ProtestantismLeftBehind let me know how that goes for you 😂 I tried, but I'm a woman, so...
A former KGB billionaire creating problems for our church. I'm glad i was sitting down.
Besties are fighting…. ☦️
I was surprised the Russian church pushed the jab i think that was the beginning of my disillusionment.
If they don’t want you, that’s demonic. Doesn’t it say in the end times that many will fall. I think we are seeing this…bless you Father, you have taught me so much and I am forever grateful. Bless you!
Dear Father Peter - I am so so sorry for your long suffering and ongoing unjust experience. 😢
Never did I think you ever lied about your position as a priest in Greece, Moscow and lastly the Russian Church Abroad.
They have certainly made a mockery of what our Lord blessed you to be !
A minster of Him ☦️🙏🏼
In regard to those that slander - I never lent them an ear - as my soul and nous won’t allow me to listen to such nonsense !
May our Lord continue to protect you, grant you His justice in His eternal kingdom, as we all know the history of persecution on righteous souls here on Earth.
Ps. As for this baffling misfortune and injustice imposed on you, after listening to all you stated we can clearly smell and clearly see the rats 🐀
May our Lord grant all those instigators involved to defame you, true repentance ☦️
“I’m not a saint.” That is what saints say Fr Peter :)
True orthodox ethos and speech will more and more be percecuted. Avgoustinos Kantiotis had said once that we will recognise good orthodox priests by their courageous speech " μαχητικοτητα " .
I mean they ghosted you. What about justice. What about the teachings against cowardess. These bishops don’t understand Administrative Honor, Justice, nor Integrity.
Probably not the best comment to have out there. It won’t make Fr. Peter look good.
Well, if the leadership can’t take public criticism then perhaps I don’t understand orthodoxy. The apostles had to take criticism. My criticism is based in love for all those involved but we all must humble ourselves and no one is above criticism. I meant it with respect.
Father Heers exhausted with extreme patience and respect all internal remedies. Only then did he go to the people with his concerns. These concerns of his are concerns of ours and are properly shared to us. I’m aware of orgs that hermetically seal criticism to ensure leadership doesn’t truly “hear” unwanted information. We all are priests in God’s kingdom at least of our homes and we all have a role in accountability of the church at large. That role is a sacred role and is in no way disrespectful to the leadership. In fact it shows great love to the leadership that we care about their purity. The leadership should take these remarks and understand they are wounds of love and are intended with full respect to the dignity of their offices.
You’re completely right, brother, but unfortunately, bad actors exist, as you hinted at in your last comment.
I wonder if the Moscow Partriaechete's denial of Fr. Here's having ever served in ROCOR in US has anything to do with the war between Russia and Ukraine. It was in 2019/ 2020 when Moscow and Constantinople formally schismed over Constantinople granting Autocephaly to the Othordox Church of Ukraine in 2018.
I wonder, Fr Here, if your situation is getting wrapped in the gears of that conflict/complication...