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
Jesus Prayer and the danger of pride (Fr. Dionisie)
Fr. Dionisie talks about Jesus Prayer and the danger of pride: "As hard it is to acquire the prayer of the heart, as easy...
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
Should We Fight for Life or Let God Decide? | An...
In this video, Fr. Rafail Noica addresses one of the hardest questions we face: when a loved one is dying, do we keep fighting...
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
St. Ephraim of Katounakia – Vision of Christ | Mount Athos...
In this rare video recording, Saint Ephraim of Katounakia (Katounakiotis) talks about a vision of Christ he had on Mount Athos. St. Ephraim was...
This is our resurrection! | Hold on to what is divine...
In this video recording, Archbishop Christophoros from Jordan tells us that "we should not run after miracles, but to seek repentance and a life...
Hard rock music and Christianity (Fr. Athanasios Mitilinaios) | Orthodox Q&A
In this recording, Archimandrite Athanasios Mytilinaios (1927-2006), answers the question: "Is it allowed to listen to rock music?” "This music has its own...
Traditional Christmas Carol from Maramures [Romania]
Traditional carol from Maramures, the northern part of Romania, sung by a group of young people led by their parish priest, Fr. Marcel Oprisan....
Do you know what is the most terrifying verse in the...
Join Fr. Philip Hall on a profound journey as he explores the profound question: Where do we find God? In this enlightening video, discover...
TESTIMONIES
”Who Visits the Prisons of Hell?” – St. Paisios’ Answer
In this video, Fr. Philotheos talks about the root of sin in the modern world—a lack of faith in eternal life—and shares a moving...
The importance of a spiritual father (Fr. Ghelasie)
Fr. Ghelasie talks about the importance of a spiritual father and tells us a real story from his monastery: "Look at this brother, he...
How I became an Orthodox Christian
Fr. Raphael talks about his return to Orthodoxy passing through Protestantism. He refers to the Holy Communion, the true Flesh and Blood of...
Saint Paisios of Mount Athos: Rare Personal Testimony & Miracles
In this video, Mr. Emmanouil Kapetanakis, former principal in elementary education, talks about Saint Paisios and other holy people who “enlightened” his life.
Video source:...
Fr. Rafail – My First Encounter with Father Sophrony
Fr. Rafail remembers his first encounter with his spiritual father, Fr. Sophrony Sakharov at Essex Monastery in the '60s.
Subtitles: English (YTranslations Ltd), Romanian
Fr. Rafail:...
PRAYERS
A Prayer of Elder Sophrony Sakharov
In this recording, Fr. Rafail, a disciple of Fr. Sophrony, prays with the prayer of his spiritual father:
"О ALMIGHTY GOD and our FATHER,
Fount of...
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...
Prayer for the little girls (Metropolitan Ioan)
Heart touching video of Metropolitan John of Timisoara who asks for prayer for healing for three little girls, one of them suffering from leukemia.
"You...
Theology and Spirituality (TS) Series
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