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Every long episode from Orthodox Ethos, read in minutes: the key takeaways, the chapters, and a digest of the whole conversation.
Without Repentance, Delusion is Ongoing
The Orthodox Ethos discusses the need for repentance within the Orthodox Church regarding its response to the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the spiritual and theological implications of fear-driven decisions and blind obedience to secular authority.
Logos Cinema & The Cultural Reorientation to the Unadulterated Christ
In this video, Orthodox Ethos discusses the launch of Logo Cinema, a dedicated streaming platform for Orthodox films and content, aiming to evangelize and provide a refuge for Orthodox believers in the digital sphere. The creators emphasize the importance of supporting this initiative to foster a parallel Orthodox economy and counteract the negative influences of mainstream media.
“Standing in the Temple of Thy Glory” — New Book: The Divine Services of the Orthodox Church
In this video, Orthodox Ethos discusses the new book "The Divine Services of the Orthodox Church," emphasizing its role as a vital catechetical resource aimed at deepening understanding and participation in the divine services among the faithful, particularly for those preparing for baptism. The conversation includes insights from Dr. Emanuel Medal Nakos, one of the book's editors, who highlights its comprehensive approach to liturgical education.
St. Paisius Velichkovsky: Confessor & Defender of Orthodoxy
Explore the life and impact of St. Paisius Velichkovsky, a pivotal figure in Orthodox monasticism who championed the Philokalia and defended Orthodox purity against Western influences.
The New Testament in the Second Century - St. Hilarion Troitsky
The early Church's canon of scripture was formed in response to heresy, not as an isolated intellectual exercise, highlighting the vital role of tradition and the Church's discernment.
Holy Scripture and the Church by St. Hilarion Troitsky
This video argues that Holy Scripture is understood and has meaning only within the Church, not as an independent authority, contrasting Orthodox and Protestant views.
St. Patrick and Orthodox Mission Today
St. Patrick's missionary approach emphasizes humility, self-emptying (kenosis), and deep respect for local cultures, offering a model for contemporary mission work.
Repentance and Confession in the Church and in Catholicism
Orthodox and Catholic approaches to repentance and confession reveal a chasm in spiritual ethos, with Orthodoxy emphasizing therapeutic healing and Catholicism leaning towards legalistic punishment and satisfaction.
War on Iran, Fall of Erdogan and WWIII: Prophecies Finding Fulfillment?
This video discusses eschatological prophecies in light of current geopolitical events, emphasizing an Orthodox Christian perspective on end times, spiritual warfare, and the importance of faithfulness and repentance.
Your Great Lenten Struggle
Great Lent is a spiritual ascent demanding increased prayer, fasting, and introspection, not just dietary changes. The church provides a rich structure of services and readings to aid this journey.
A Vision of an Orthodox Parish
An Orthodox parish is a monastic prototype focused on theosis through mysteries and asceticism, not worldly pursuits. It emphasizes local assembly and divine liturgy as the core of faith and community.
St. Photios the Great: How the Eighth Council Challenged Rome
The Fodian Council (879-880 AD) is argued to be the 8th Ecumenical Council, resolving key theological and jurisdictional disputes between East and West, including the Filioque and papal supremacy.
St. Photios the Great on Papal Primacy, Filioque, & Christology
St. Photios the Great's 879-880 AD council is a crucial ecumenical council that condemned the Filioque and affirmed the Nicene Creed, offering a model for resolving church disputes.
The Fall of the Papacy: Before and After Constantinople IV
The papacy's universal jurisdiction and infallibility claims are historical innovations, not early church doctrine, largely stemming from forgeries in the 9th century.
Eighth Ecumenical Council: Papal Primacy on Trial
The Eighth Ecumenical Council challenged papal primacy, arguing that the first millennium saw no dogmatic acceptance of papal infallibility or supreme jurisdiction, contrasting with modern Roman Catholic doctrine.