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WISDOM FROM MOUNT ATHOS (WMA) SERIES
Why God Doesn’t Always Answer Your Prayers | St. Dionisie of...
In this rare video recording, the recently canonized Romanian Elder, Saint Dionisie Ignat of Mount Athos explains why God sometimes leaves our prayers seemingly...
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
From Humility to Freedom | The Reverse Logic of the Orthodox...
Welcome to the inaugural episode of our series on Orthodox Christian theology, hosted by Fr. Theodore from Georgia! In this captivating video, Fr. Theodore...
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
”We have to leave this earth empty-handed”
Elder Cleopa gives us the example of Alexander the Great who, when he saw death staring in his face, said: "both my hands be...
DIVINE SERVICES
Orthodox Divine Liturgy in Arabic with English subtitles
The Divine Liturgy of Saint John Chrysostom in Arabic with English subtitles chanted by the Mount Lebanon Orthodox Choir (The School of Ecclesiastic Music)...
TODAY'S PICKS
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A modern day miracle story of the Mother of God
Orthodox Christians prepare either for the Feast, or for the Fast of the Dormition of Our Most Holy Lady, the Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary.
Let's...
00:06:50
Overcoming Temptations | The Young Brother and the Old Monk |...
Join us for a profound exploration of the spiritual journey as Elder Ephraim of Arizona shares timeless insights on facing temptations. Discover how the...
00:03:40
A song for Martyrs – nuns of the Diaconesti convent
A profound poem written by the nun Zorica (Teodosia) Laţcu and chanted by the nuns of the Diaconesti convent, Romania.
Remember them O, Lord, when...
00:01:14
Stop slandering each other! (Fr. Arsenie)
Fr. Arsenie Papacioc gives us an excellent example of how serious slandering each other can be. Fr. Arsenie was imprisoned for his Christian faith...
00:07:09
This is the Christian mystery! (Fr. Aimilianos)
We warmly invite you to watch this enlightening sermon of Elder Aimilianos of Simonopetra (✝2019) about the Christian mystery, as we fully experience it...
TESTIMONIES
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Fr. Rafail: “I realized that Fr. Sophrony was a saint”
Fr. Rafail, a disciple of Fr. Sophrony, talks about the main characteristics of a saint: humbleness and naturalness. These were abundantly found in the...
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Remembering Fr. Paisie Olaru
Metropolitan Andrew of Cluj is remembering his first encounter with Fr. Paisios Olaru from Sihla Skete / Sihastria Monastery, Neamt, Romania. This may...
00:12:27
St. Paisios performs a miracle with Kostas (wheelchair user) on Mount...
In this very beautiful and inspiring testimony, Nondas Skopeteas, writer and radio producer, talks about the miracle performed by Saint Paisios with Konstantinos Melitsos,...
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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...
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Elder Sophrony speaks about the death of St. Silouan the Athonite
In this audio recording, Archimandrite Sophrony (Sakharov) speaks about the death of his master, St. Silouan the Athonite.
Available subtitles: English, Romanian.
Hegumen Misael, that wonderful...
PRAYERS
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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...
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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...
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Praying with Saint Porphyrios (Video Recording)
Watch here a rare video recording with Saint Porphyrios of Kafsokalyvia († 2 December 1991).
He prays for his spiritual children, that God may protect them from evil spirits...
Theology and Spirituality (TS) Series
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Orthodox Easter | The Icon of the Resurrection | Christ's descent into Hades | Christ is Risen!
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The Palm Sunday icon | explore its hidden meanings with Fr. Ioan Bizau | English subtitles
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The icon of the Annunciation | March 25 | Orthodox Teachings with Fr. Ioan Bizau
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The ICON OF THE PRESENTATION OF OUR LORD at the Temple | February 2
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Special: The ICON OF THE HOLY THREE HIERARCHS | January 30th
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