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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
Humility and Jesus Prayer | Orthodox Spiritual Life | 🇬🇪 (Fr....
In this video, Fr. Theodore talks about humility and the daily Orthodox spiritual life. Archpriest Theodore Gignadze is the rector of the Elevation of...
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
The moment of death | Orthodox Elders | Fr. Arsenie Papacioc
In this video recording, Fr. Arsenie Papacioc (+July 19, 2011) talks about the moment of death and invites us to cherish the value of...
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
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Fr. Ioanichie – When will be the end of the world?
In this video, Fr. Ioanichie (Joannicius) Balan, remembers a conversation with a hermit that lived in the mountains around the Sihastria Monastery. Will the year 2000...
00:03:30
All dreams come true! Don’t stop dreaming! (Bp. Atanasie from Italy)
This is a video message of His Grace bishop Atanasie from Italy to the young generation: be of good cheer, take courage, "all dreams...
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A 90-year-old MONK’S STRONG ADVICE for COVID-19 times
Watch here a strong message for Christians of Hieroschemamonk Simeon Zaharia from Sihastria Monastery, Romania, regarding the times we live in.
Video source: © 2020...
00:04:40
How Orthodox Faith Helps Us Live Without Fear | Fr. Barnabas
Are you trapped in a cycle of fear, anxiety, and "what if" scenarios? In this powerful Orthodox Christian sermon, Fr. Barnabas Powell reveals how...
00:04:19
Set your Priorities in Life | Great Lent | Archimandrite Philip...
Embark on a soul-stirring Lenten voyage with Fr. Philip Hall as he delves into the timeless truths of Orthodox Christianity. In a world consumed...
TESTIMONIES
Miraculous healing performed by the Virgin Mary on Mount Athos
One of the disciples of Elder Ephraim of Katounakia, Fr. Ephraim of Simonopetra, talks about a miraculous healing of his spiritual father performed by...
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Old monks sleeping in their coffins (Elder Cleopa of Romania)
In this video recording, Elder Cleopa Ilie of Romania (+1998) recounts the days he arrived at Sihastria Monastery in Romania, where the old monks...
Jonathan Jackson: “Orthodoxy is not a religion, but real life”
In this video recording for pemptousia.gr, the actor and musician Jonathan Jackson talks about his conversion to Orthodoxy and shows us why ultimately Orthodoxy is not a...
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...
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A miracle in my first day in a monastery (Bp. Justinian)
An emotional testimony of Archbishop Justinian (✝2016) of Maramures and Satu Mare (Romania) in which he recounts a beautiful memory of how he entered...
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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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...
00:00:38
”O Heavenly King” (Fr. Sophrony Sakharov)
This is a rare audio recording of Fr. Sophrony Sakharov when he was 96, praying to the Holy Spirit:
"O Heavenly King, the Comforter, the...
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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