WISDOM FROM MOUNT ATHOS (WMA) SERIES
Orthodox monasteries and the experience of the living God | Elder...
In this video recording, Elder Aimilianos of Simonopetra talks about Orthodox monasticism, spiritual fatherhood and the experience of God in Orthodoxy.
Source: "Άθως, 1000...
SIGNS OF THE END TIMES (SET) SERIES
The Christian “Special Forces” fighting against antichrist
In this video recording, Elder Ephraim of Arizona talks about the importance of monasteries in the End Times, as beacons of Orthodox spirituality, “Special...
THE PATH OF HUMILITY (TPH) SERIES
I don’t even want to hear from you again! (Bp. Ignatie)
Bishop Ignatie (Trif) of Husi (Romania) talks about love and humility, showing that one of the qualities of genuine humility is to love the...
FATHER OF PEACE (FP) SERIES
”Who can fight against love?” (Elder Thaddeus)
In this video recording Elder Thaddeus of Vitovnica talks about the unique power of Christian love, showing that "there is no weapon that can...
DEATH AND DYING (DD) SERIES
Christian Elder on “Crossing over” | Fr. Ephraim of Arizona on...
In this audio recording, Elder Ephraim of Arizona recalls his afterlife experience at the time he was still living as a young monk in...
DIVINE SERVICES
St. Paisios (✝July 12) singing Psalm 135 [136] | The Polyeleos
In this rare audio recording we can hear Saint Paisios the Athonite singing a hymn for the Dormition of Mother of God (15.08.1981), Matins,...
TODAY'S PICKS
Spiritual Experiences | Understanding Spiritual Growth: A Journey Towards Christ with...
In this video, Fr. Philip Hall shares profound insights on what a spiritual experience entails, shedding light on the belief that God doesn't micromanage...
The fear of remaining unmarried (Mother Silouana)
Mother Silouana (Vlad) talks about the differences between love and emotional dependency, a common topic among young women. The spiritual work of marriage begins...
Why did Holy Communion make Elder Joseph cry? (Metr. Athanasios)
Metropolitan Athanasios of Cyprus recalls how Elder Joseph of Vatopedi used to cry every single time before receiving Holy Communion: "Tears, no joke! Cries,...
Fr. Arsenie – Believing in eternity and not taking any action
In this video recording, Fr. Arsenie Papacioc tells us that it's not enough to just know about different aspects of the spiritual life, but...
The poetry of resurrection in the liturgical texts (Metropolitan Elias)
Metropolitan Elias (Audi) of the Greek Orthodox Church of Antioch for the Archdiocese of Beirut in Lebanon talks about the resurrection of Christ starting...
TESTIMONIES
A five-hour documentary on Saint Paisios the Athonite
A five-hour documentary on Saint Paisios the Athonite produced by POKROB Film Studio and the Patriarchate of Moscow.
Bishops, monks and laymen sharing their testimonies about St. Paisios.
Part 1: Birth...
The vision of Father Ephraim of Arizona (Metr. Athanasios)
In this video, Metropolitan Athanasios of Limassol reveals to us a vision of Father Ephraim of Arizona. Father Ephraim of Arizona moved to...
Elder Aimilianos: “Do you know why God put your eyes right...
Fr. Iakovos, a disciple of Elder Aimilianos of Simonopetra (Mount Athos) remembers one of his encounters with his spiritual father.
Location & video source: St....
How I met the devil (Fr. Cleopa)
In this video recording, Fr. Cleopa (Ilie) of Romania recounts his terrifying encounter with the devil in the Romanian mountains. At that time (1950s)...
”Why I believe in the Resurrection” (Metropolitan Ioan)
Metropolitan Ioan of Timisoara (Romania) recounts the time when his mother brought him the good news of Resurrection.
Metropolitan Ioan of Timisoara:
"I will tell you...
PRAYERS
Prayers before the Mystery of Confession
Fr. Sofian prays before the Holy Mystery of Confession, as an orthodox priest.
He was also a well know church painter persecuted for his faith...
Fr. Ioan Iovan – Prayer of Absolution
Archimandrite Ioan Iovan (1922-2008), who spent 10 years in the Romania's Communist prisons, says the prayer of Absolution in the Holy Mistery of Confession.
This...
Divine Liturgy with Saint Porphyrios (Audio Recording)
Today, the Orthodox Church commemorates our Venerable Father Porphyrios of Kafsokalyvia († 2 December 1991).
Here you have an audio recording of the Divine Liturgy...
Theology and Spirituality (TS) Series
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