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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
Am I saved? An Orthodox perspective (Fr. Arsenie Papacioc)
Fr. Arsenie Papacioc talks about humility as a precondition of salvation. He suffered while imprisoned for his Christian faith under the atheist (communist) regime...
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
A peaceful Hymn to the Theotokos – nuns of the Camarzani...
A peaceful hymn brought to our ears by the nuns of the Camarzani Convent. It is a Hymn to the Theotokos chanted at the...
TODAY'S PICKS
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An Archangel was sent from Heaven to say to the Mother...
In this video recording, Fr. Abraham Dabour from Jordan talks about the moment when the Archangel Gabriel was sent from Heaven to say to...
00:02:49
Theology is a life of prayer (otelders trailer #1)
It's been 8 years since we initially launched the otelders platform. Our efforts have been to comfort and inspire Christians and seekers around the...
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An easy way to live like in heaven on earth |...
In this recording from mid-80s, Saint Porphyrios of Kavsokalyvia (+2 December 1991) talks about the beauty of Orthodox liturgical life and texts. A canon...
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An atheist philosopher becomes Christian | Fr. Serafim of Romania |...
In this video recording, Fr. Serafim (Badila) of Casiel Monastery, Romania, tells us the story of an atheist philosopher who converted to Christianity being...
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The icon of the Annunciation | March 25 | Orthodox Teachings...
In the 5th episode of the "Orthodox Icons Explained" series, Fr. John explains the details of the icon of the Annunciation, celebrated by the...
TESTIMONIES
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”Did you forget that Christ is Risen?” (Metr. George Khodr)
Metropolitan Georges Khodr of Mount Lebanon has been a Shepherd of the Church for almost 50 years and a masterful theologian. He recently resigned...
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The Demon Tried to Stop Me: My First Time in an...
In this video, Fr. Moses Berry (✝2024) shares a personal account of his first visit to an Orthodox church in Richmond, Virginia. He describes...
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”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...
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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...
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AN INCREDIBLE direct DIALOGUE with GOD in Greece
Metropolitan Neophytos recounts an incredible dialogue between Elder Eumenios (Saridakis) and God. Can Muslims and people of different religions be saved? Can Judas be...
PRAYERS
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Fr. Paisie Olaru – Prayer for a safe journey (audio)
Many of those who have met Fr. Paisie (Paisius) Olaru said that he was one of the greatest and holiest spiritual fathers that lived...
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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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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...
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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