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Where does the belief come from that we can continue to pray for the souls of the deceased prior to the judgement. Is that in the word?

Fr. Ivan, are there any places in Orthodox tradition where there is an understanding of the Particular Judgement as a life review, in which the soul accesses everything that he or she has committed in the body while alive? Near Death Experiences by Christian and non-believer alike often seem to have this motif of the life review, and some of those who saw it (either Christian before or after the NDE) report that they see other souls in extreme pain from the consequences of their sins, as if the life review was too much for them.

Any guidance for women who wish to become presvytera?

It is weird for me because I am left-handed but I will adjust for the sake of tradition and love to the Lord.

Matthew 6:2-6 2 Therefore when thou doest thine alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. 3 But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth: 4 That thine alms may be in secret: and thy Father which seeth in secret himself shall reward thee openly. 5 And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. 6 But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.

The problem in todays Europe is not to much catholicism nor protestantism, believe me. It is the non-christian ideologies that have influenced all society and theology as well. Orthodoxy is also pregnant with secular stuff but on the collective level (nationalism, corruption etc) that are completely ignored by almost all right-believers.

I'm coming to orthodoxy through many years of eastern influenced but also non denominative spiritual practice - meditation , self inquiry, prayer etc. Devotional non duality I suppose. Equally, an Anglican upbringing. I love catholic mass and orthodox liturgy. Im pulled to Christs teachings and the Bible at this time. I find orthodox theology more digestible, relatable and palatable than other denominations it seems. Really appreciating it

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As an Orthodox inquirer-that was very informative and gives me hope for my late brother and late Mother. Thank you Father.

Спасибо ❤

Amen.

Amen.

Wonderful videos-please do more !

Thankyou Father for informing us in such a clear and easy to understand way 🙏☦️

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Eternal punishment is an inevitable consequence of creation of beings with free will. If we are truly free, then unfortunately, we are free to reject God.

I love this ❤🙏☦️

One thing that disturbs me personally is the sadistic glee I've seen some pastors and preacher get with their interpretations of hell. They think that it's a place where everyone they hate personally will be sent by God out of a sadistic revenge fantasy. This definition makes more sense and aligns with Gods character. I personally am a man from a protestant background and seek the true church of Jesus Christ. Please pray for me that I find the true church, not circuses, not cults, not ignorance and cringe, but the one where the Lord Himself and His Word are present.

Let he who is without sin cast the first stone. Jesus will not put demons above you. Christ is the judge.

It was not the vow. It was by God.

Вы молодец . Благодарен вам от всего сердца. Возвращаете нас нас к истокам Божественной Литургии. Мы часто забываем что предстоим пред Господам нашим на Литургии. Слава Богу что есть такие люди как вы. Здоровья вам.

Заключительная беседа о Литургии. Надеюсь было интересно.

this man managed to invert the reason behind the change of the calendar - Catholics adopted a new calendar in order to respect the fact that Pascha must be celebrated according to the norms of the Nicaean council - that is, after the first full moon following the spring equinox, which coincided with the 21 march in Antiquity - but maintaining the 21 of March for the equinox was made impossible by the fact that, according to the Julian calendar, the 21 of march is 13 days after the equinox

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Мы обсудили много интересных моментов из литургии. Нужно бы нам всем помнить, что время литургии - это время предстояния всей Церкви перед Бого в Небесном Царстве, хотя и на земле.

The only baptism I know and believe is the baptism through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, this is the only baptism that counts. For I have died and brought back to life through Jesus Christ alone. I have partaken of His righteousness through His crucifixion, death and resurrection. Scripture says so. Water baptism means nothing as Saint Paul says. It's only good for washing the body. That person is just a white washed tomb on the outside, but is full of dead bones and death. If you baptised a pig in holy water, it will still remain a pig and rush back to the filthy pools. I, being Greek reject the Greek orthodox cult, it's satanic to the core, it's no different than it's sister demon the Roman Catholic church.

I agree with the literal reading. Scripture and early church fathers are pretty much in consensus on the issue. Separation/place, fire, 🔥 etc.

I just don’t understand the desire they have to venerate and feed candles to these false images. The images themselves bear witness that they aren’t a true depiction of who they are said to represent, so why venerate them? Someone who has acquired the Holy Spirit and guided by him, isn’t driven to venerate material things.

Спаси Господь, отец Иоанн. Очень интересная лекция, познавательная. По-иному воспринимается литургия.

Imagine a God who has perfect knowledge that one of his creations (who never asked to be created, mind you) will end up in never-ending conscious torment, yet he still chooses to create them. Would that God not be a sadistic monster, unparalled in human history and imagination? Yet, sadly, this is the version of hell (and God) accepted by millions and millions of Christians. I, for one, cannot accept it. The only version of hell that I can square with the notion of a just and loving God is one in which hell is real, but it's temporary (whatever that may mean in a non-temporal reality) and corrective. God's will is that all will come to know him, which leads me to ask, "Will God's will be achieved or will it not?" I believe it will. Each of us is the prodigal son, and each of us will eventually come to our senses and head home, in this life or the next. That's my hope.

"was crucified, died, and was buried. _He descended into hell._ On the third day He rose again from the dead, ..."

Thank you! ✨☦✨

Thank u father

Sounds like an abusive husband.

If god truly was love, then souls could change after death. It’s up to god. He makes the rules.

Hi father I would like to know whether married couples will still be together in the next life? I read that the perspective of the Orthodox Church is that marriage is eternal (in a spiritual sense). Is this correct?

Holy Theotokos, pray for us.

I'm catholic and that is the best explanations of the Holy Eucharist I've ever heard. Thank you, father!

Which church fathers first outlined the orthodox teachings about the soul after death?

Always appreciate your videos

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Is simply not eating on a fast day as good or is it not considered fasting?

I'm Russian Orthodox and very proud of my faith. Amen

Can you explain Revelation 14:10-11 please?

Thank you for clarifying this. You have corrected my errors. God have mercy

As a cradle Catholic I find the Orthodox view of Hell much more appealing than the Catholic view.

I have eternal life in Christ and won’t die the second death.✝️

Very beautiful

I dont understand how anyone but God can forgive our sins.

Дякую за бесіду. Подивилась на багато речей з іншої сторони