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WISDOM FROM MOUNT ATHOS (WMA) SERIES
How to live for eternity: Reflections on the Dread Judgment |...
In this Orthodox Christian interview, Fr. Petroniu Tanase offers some reflections to Romania pilgrims on Mount Athos on the meaning of life, death, and...
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
”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
Saint Paisios singing a hymn for the Dormition of Mother of...
In this recording we can hear Saint Paisios the Athonite singing a hymn for the Dormition of Mother of God (15.08.1981). Vespers for August...
TODAY'S PICKS
00:22:52
The most beautiful words about Christian Martyrs | Elder Aimilianos of...
Today's Christian Martyrs – A most-beautiful and inspiring lecture about martyrdom in our age
This is an English translation of the lecture of Archimandrite Aimilianos...
00:05:12
The policeman and the prayer of St. Paisios | Metropolitan Neophytos...
Uncover the power of prayer in this captivating narrative by Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou. Join us as he shares profound stories, including an extraordinary...
00:04:35
The uniqueness of Orthodoxy | Christianity is not a religion |...
In this video, Fr. Theodore talks about the uniqueness of Orthodoxy and why Christianity is not a religion, but a way of life. Archpriest...
00:10:09
Learn to Pray Unceasingly in 3 Simple Steps | Powerful Prayer...
In this video, Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou tells us how to infuse our daily life with meaningful prayer. These saint-inspired practices can transform our...
00:09:59
Modern Day Hermits
This is a video recording of the late '90s, where rangers, monks and priests talk about the hermits who are still living in the...
TESTIMONIES
01:20:49
Serving Christ in Japan | An Orthodox priest in Tokyo |...
In this spiritual conversation, Fr. Daniel Corîu, a Romanian Orthodox priest based in Tokyo, shares his experiences and insights on Orthodox missionary work in...
00:01:21
Fr. Teofil Paraian: a contemporary ‘Fool for Christ'
Video testimony of Fr. Teofil Paraian of Sambata Monastery on how he radically avoided the danger of pride and false humility. A contemporary example...
00:03:17
A Christian must become like fire! (Bp. Justinian)
An inspiring testimony of Archbishop Justinian of Maramures and Satu Mare (Romania): "In order to be a light in the world, we must 'burn'...
00:02:56
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....
00:01:14
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
00:04:17
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...
00:01:26
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...
00:03:23
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 Icons Explained
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Transfiguration of Jesus Christ Orthodox Icon | with Fr. Ioan Bizau
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THE ASCENSION ICON EXPLAINED | Orthodox Feast of the Ascension | English subtitles
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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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AN INSPIRING JOURNEY into the THEOPHANY ICON | Orthodox Epiphany
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