True Tradition is given to us by Christ through His Apostles and His Body. It requires Love to be properly received by those within the Church. The Pharisees did not have love. That was their sin. Not that they had Traditions.
Good on you for not violating your faith / priesthood in order to comply with worldly standards. This is the stand we Christians are called to be. Very inspiring
I remember you mentioning you needed help with your job transition earlier, I'll pray that you may have help. Thank you for helping guide people and letting them know truths, and I hope you get a job that you can still keep your faith and support your family.
Thank you so much for your help and your kind prayers. Truly, prayer is what sustains us priests and makes the life of the Orthodox Christian filled with strength and light. God bless you.
Yep. The Pharisees often accused and attack Christ for His hardline stance against their loose practices that enabled them to hold far more tightly to their passions.
I just wanted to let you know I find your videos interesting and recently been bingeing them. And Iâm more or less agnostic. I was raised Anabaptist and am a preachers kid. Was in and out of church in my twenties. And in that time I attended a OCA church with five parishioners on a good Sunday. Holy Cross Orthodox Church in Nashville, Ohio. I also visited a local Greek monastery and became friends with a monk there, Father Michael. Everyone in the parish was a convert and knew their faith well. I attended for a little under a year and began catechism but eventually bowed to the pressure of my family and stopped going to church there. I also attended a RC church during my time of wandering and did RCIA but was never confirmed, again due to family pressure. I enjoy your channel because Iâve studied church history extensively and respect the traditions of the Orthodox Church. Youâre very interesting and easy to understand. I respect you for standing for what you believe and not being afraid to call out bad bishops. I could go on. But keep doing what youâre doing.
This hubris of the academic theologian stems, I think, from the Western culture that created it: the assumption that 'intelligence' and academic prowess can give one a greater insight into the true nature of the Church - when in fact, Eastern Orthodox theology has always emphasised the flawed nature of the intellect, the limits of rationality, and the necessity for humility, while recommending the path of prayer and spiritual self-discipline as the true source of understanding. We must defer to the monastics, and not these new high-priests of the demos, particularly as a PhD is now so degraded as to be basically meaningless - signifying conformity to the world, and the social skills in manipulation and status signalling required to receive funding.
Fr George Metallinos - 'I Confess One Baptism' is a good resource for canonical baptism described by the Ecumenical Councils. Orthodox - Full immersion baptism in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. The Heterodox Christians coming out of all heresies (denying the Holy Eucharist, the Holy Trinity, the Panagia, the Saints, the Liturgy, correct theology, and the Church and its Canons) were historically baptized into the Orthodox Church.
Father if it is possible try to find a job that allows you to work at home so you can still do your duties as a worker of christ. I tried to get a porter job and they told me to work on Sunday for a while, and while I was okay with it I didn't get the job. I'm pretty sure God helped me there lol.
The Orthodox church here in Finland only Chrismates to the church, and this made me really sad. I got Chrismated after speaking about this with a hieromonk from the Philippines. Some day I will save money and go to be baptized at mt. Athos
On the topic of you leaving your programme: It is so difficult for Christians to find a spot in todayÂŽs society. When it comes to the work place your livelihood is at stake. I believe we really need to form some kind of micro-economy for Christians (and conservatives) so as to "circumvent" the power that the world has over us and help each other stay afloat. I believe it can also become a large entreprise, it must not necessarily stay a zero sum game.
@@agiasf7330 The "Unwoke" project by the Daily Wire seems to be able to found such a network of conservative companies. Then letÂŽs think of an insurance company with the specific purpose of protecting people who lose their jobs because of discrimination against conservative. Of course I am not an expert, so I believe I cannot go much further than that with suggestions.
@@agiasf7330 Other than that, I think conservatives all around the world would do well to establish some kind of conservative communes. See the example of the kibbutzim, but without the more communistic aspects. In short: united we are stronger. This society is not made for us... I donÂŽt know for whom it is made, actually. If you are alone you are crushed by debts, they can easily ruin your reputation, therefore making your life impossible... and so on. We need to go back to the community, not in an extremistic way, but in an intelligent way.
Your blessing Father!!! I recently discovered your channel. I'm from Argentina. We have 5 children. I came from Roman Catholic church and I begged for the Baptism in the local Orthodox Church but since they belong to the Antiochian Patriarchy they don't baptized hetherodoxs. And the hole life of the Parrish is too ecumenical, like they have a photo of the Pope in the priest office... I don't want to have only chrismation in my initiation on the Orthodox Christian life, besides of course I'm not worthy...but I need to dye and born again in the Resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ! The other Orthodox parishes are at near 1000 km.from here so...here I am... praying and seeking advices from wise people to do what God ask me to do... Thanks for your teachings!!! If you want to tell me a word I appreciate it!!! đđâŠïžđŻïž
It's better to be Orthodox in a non-schismatic church even if it's ecumenical I imagine. It also shouldn't have to be up to you to get baptized, if it's not possible it's just not possible. Being received by Chrismation is not "invalid" and you would still be Orthodox and have access to the sacraments. Maybe later down the line you'll be able to get fully baptized if it's something that keeps pressing you, but at the end of the day it's up to God, not the formulaic ritual and magic words. If it's your one chance then I'd say take it.
It is very difficult with ecumenism. My husband told the monastery we were attending he had never been baptized. Sounds like you will have to travel. Keep knocking and praying. The Lord will provide. It took me 14 years to finally obtain corrective Baptism. God bless ROCOR.
@@rhondab9792 thank you for your kind response!!! It helps me a lot! God has mercy on us and his blessings been in you and your family!! đ€đđŻïžâŠïž
I tried asking my local Orthodox parish if you needed to get baptized again if I convert, they didnt seem to think it is necessary. Havent decided yet on converting as Ive only been there a couple weeks, so I was mostly asking out of hand. My baptism was by imersion if that matters, at a protestant church. Idk the denomination. Trying to decide between catholicism and Orthodoxy. I really like 'em both. Trying to pray about it to get an answer from God. Right now I am going to both services.
So father, what do you recommend for converts already participating in the sacraments? Who have already partaken of the eucharist? My spiritual father spoke with me at length about this before telling me Chrismation was the proper path. I'd never felt concerned or uncertain before now.
I have said it many times. If youâre Chrismated youâre part of the Church. However, baptism is the way in which we should receive everyone and often times people who havenât been baptized will describe the feeling of something being missing. I know someone who was in this spot. They went through terrible spiritual issues and finally got a âcorrectiveâ baptism. Now when they commune they feel the grace of God more fully and unhindered. They themselves are in a better state, and are able to bear their spiritual struggles more gracefully.
@LivingOrthodox Greetings Fr. Mikael (I hope I spelt your name correctly) If I may ask for your knowledge on a particular matter, it'd be much appreciated. I've got a question as a catachumen; in regards to prayer. As a catachumen is it okay for me to pray with Orthodox Christians as a catachumen during the liturgy; and in general before eating for example?
God be with you! Yes it is okay for you to pray with them. As a catechumen you are no longer heterodox. Youâre Orthodox and becoming Orthodox, as we all are. Once youâre baptized then the real catechism will begin. The growth and maintenance of the Christian life.
@@living_orthodox Greetings again, Thank you Fr. Mikael for you response. This question has been rattling around in my head recently, Thank you so much for answering again. Sincerely, Elijah Holt.
The Lowest point I saw during my Catechism was one day before we had our monthly Homeless luncheon the Parishioners, without a Priest present, let the Baptist organizer of the local luncheons lead the prayer. I made a point even as a Catechumen to have our Altar Attendant say the prayers or lacking that saying them myself instead of having that happen again.
Wow! Thank you! I was received by chrismation and we are waiting for athos to give us the actual service of the corrective baptism they are practising so i can receive it. Do you have the service text fr?? Do you know how can i get a hold of it? âŠđ
I was chrismated recently after 9 mo ths of catechesis. Baptism was something I went back and forth on in my head and with my spiritual father, who felt that a threefold sprinkling of water in the name of the trinity at a roman catholic church while i was an infant was sufficient. He did leave it open to me to decide. In the end, seeing as my spiritual father felt it was sufficient, and our creed confesses one baptism, i was recieved into the church via chrismation, and have been partaking in the sacraments of confession and communion since pascha. Do you think i should request a baptism? Would i need another chrismation if i do? Am i in danger by continuing to participate in the sacraments?
Father what is the proper etiquette concerning cutting hair and trimming beard? Is the external practice done away with from Leviticus and Ezekiel, or is it honoured still.
Itâs still honoured. In my case, I had to do it to treat a skin condition that was causing bleeding and massive amounts of skin flakes that was coming off from my head and face. I was advised too because of the risk it posed to the chalice.
Before I was Christian but after encountering God and being saved from a kundalini demon, as a sign of my intention to submit to God's will I stopped cutting my beard or hair. I considered cutting it for my baptism, which obviously supercedes any other vow but I couldn't bring myself to. So besides the baptism tonsuring, it's still the same. I'm presuming it's ok because it was one of the more minor ways in which Orthodoxy fit perfectly as the continuation of the path God had led on toward it.
True Tradition is given to us by Christ through His Apostles and His Body.
It requires Love to be properly received by those within the Church.
The Pharisees did not have love. That was their sin. Not that they had Traditions.
Good on you for not violating your faith / priesthood in order to comply with worldly standards. This is the stand we Christians are called to be. Very inspiring
Thank you for standing for the truth and not compromising.
I remember you mentioning you needed help with your job transition earlier, I'll pray that you may have help. Thank you for helping guide people and letting them know truths, and I hope you get a job that you can still keep your faith and support your family.
Thank you so much for your help and your kind prayers. Truly, prayer is what sustains us priests and makes the life of the Orthodox Christian filled with strength and light. God bless you.
I got a copy of St. Cleopa's book, "The Truth of our Faith" and I am looking forward to reading it.
Wow, so the ones accusing Traditionalists of Phariseeism are the actual Pharisees. That's ironic.
Yep. The Pharisees often accused and attack Christ for His hardline stance against their loose practices that enabled them to hold far more tightly to their passions.
@@living_orthodox Right. External strictness doesn't always mean internal discipline. That goes for personal struggle too!
@@Nelson-sr2biamen brother
@@Nelson-sr2bi very well said!
I just wanted to let you know I find your videos interesting and recently been bingeing them. And Iâm more or less agnostic.
I was raised Anabaptist and am a preachers kid. Was in and out of church in my twenties. And in that time I attended a OCA church with five parishioners on a good Sunday. Holy Cross Orthodox Church in Nashville, Ohio. I also visited a local Greek monastery and became friends with a monk there, Father Michael. Everyone in the parish was a convert and knew their faith well. I attended for a little under a year and began catechism but eventually bowed to the pressure of my family and stopped going to church there.
I also attended a RC church during my time of wandering and did RCIA but was never confirmed, again due to family pressure.
I enjoy your channel because Iâve studied church history extensively and respect the traditions of the Orthodox Church. Youâre very interesting and easy to understand. I respect you for standing for what you believe and not being afraid to call out bad bishops. I could go on. But keep doing what youâre doing.
Thank you for this, Father! âŠïž
Thanks for listening
Thank you for the teaching Father
St Luke of Crimea, St Mark of Ephesus, St Gregory Palamas, the church calendar is full of ârigouristsâ.
This hubris of the academic theologian stems, I think, from the Western culture that created it: the assumption that 'intelligence' and academic prowess can give one a greater insight into the true nature of the Church - when in fact, Eastern Orthodox theology has always emphasised the flawed nature of the intellect, the limits of rationality, and the necessity for humility, while recommending the path of prayer and spiritual self-discipline as the true source of understanding. We must defer to the monastics, and not these new high-priests of the demos, particularly as a PhD is now so degraded as to be basically meaningless - signifying conformity to the world, and the social skills in manipulation and status signalling required to receive funding.
Fr George Metallinos - 'I Confess One Baptism' is a good resource for canonical baptism described by the Ecumenical Councils. Orthodox - Full immersion baptism in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. The Heterodox Christians coming out of all heresies (denying the Holy Eucharist, the Holy Trinity, the Panagia, the Saints, the Liturgy, correct theology, and the Church and its Canons) were historically baptized into the Orthodox Church.
Thank you.
Thanks Father.
I love your rigourism, father. đđ totally agree.. what it's sad is that Serbian patriarch Porfirije does chrismations...
May God help him in his struggle
From local observation it appears Baptism is going extinct in some areas of the country in all Jurisdictions.
Thatâs why we must fight for it.
Father if it is possible try to find a job that allows you to work at home so you can still do your duties as a worker of christ. I tried to get a porter job and they told me to work on Sunday for a while, and while I was okay with it I didn't get the job. I'm pretty sure God helped me there lol.
The Orthodox church here in Finland only Chrismates to the church, and this made me really sad. I got Chrismated after speaking about this with a hieromonk from the Philippines. Some day I will save money and go to be baptized at mt. Athos
Do they at least baptize for those who have never been baptized at all in other sects?
On the topic of you leaving your programme:
It is so difficult for Christians to find a spot in todayÂŽs society. When it comes to the work place your livelihood is at stake. I believe we really need to form some kind of micro-economy for Christians (and conservatives) so as to "circumvent" the power that the world has over us and help each other stay afloat. I believe it can also become a large entreprise, it must not necessarily stay a zero sum game.
How do we go it? Suggestions?
@@agiasf7330 The "Unwoke" project by the Daily Wire seems to be able to found such a network of conservative companies. Then letÂŽs think of an insurance company with the specific purpose of protecting people who lose their jobs because of discrimination against conservative. Of course I am not an expert, so I believe I cannot go much further than that with suggestions.
@@agiasf7330 Other than that, I think conservatives all around the world would do well to establish some kind of conservative communes. See the example of the kibbutzim, but without the more communistic aspects. In short: united we are stronger. This society is not made for us... I donÂŽt know for whom it is made, actually. If you are alone you are crushed by debts, they can easily ruin your reputation, therefore making your life impossible... and so on. We need to go back to the community, not in an extremistic way, but in an intelligent way.
conservatives conserve nothing
Your blessing Father!!! I recently discovered your channel. I'm from Argentina. We have 5 children. I came from Roman Catholic church and I begged for the Baptism in the local Orthodox Church but since they belong to the Antiochian Patriarchy they don't baptized hetherodoxs. And the hole life of the Parrish is too ecumenical, like they have a photo of the Pope in the priest office... I don't want to have only chrismation in my initiation on the Orthodox Christian life, besides of course I'm not worthy...but I need to dye and born again in the Resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ! The other Orthodox parishes are at near 1000 km.from here so...here I am... praying and seeking advices from wise people to do what God ask me to do... Thanks for your teachings!!! If you want to tell me a word I appreciate it!!! đđâŠïžđŻïž
It's better to be Orthodox in a non-schismatic church even if it's ecumenical I imagine. It also shouldn't have to be up to you to get baptized, if it's not possible it's just not possible. Being received by Chrismation is not "invalid" and you would still be Orthodox and have access to the sacraments.
Maybe later down the line you'll be able to get fully baptized if it's something that keeps pressing you, but at the end of the day it's up to God, not the formulaic ritual and magic words. If it's your one chance then I'd say take it.
I'm Antiochian and my Priest will only baptize & chrismate catachumens. He refuses to only chrismate. I pray that you are baptized! God bless you!
It is very difficult with ecumenism. My husband told the monastery we were attending he had never been baptized. Sounds like you will have to travel. Keep knocking and praying. The Lord will provide. It took me 14 years to finally obtain corrective Baptism. God bless ROCOR.
@@rhondab9792 thank you for your kind response!!! It helps me a lot! God has mercy on us and his blessings been in you and your family!! đ€đđŻïžâŠïž
@@orthodox1717 thanks!!! đ€ God bless you too!! đđŻïž
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Your blessing Father. Is that a new book by Uncut Mountain Press? I canât seem to find it anywhere.
Yes. So far it is only on Amazon
I tried asking my local Orthodox parish if you needed to get baptized again if I convert, they didnt seem to think it is necessary.
Havent decided yet on converting as Ive only been there a couple weeks, so I was mostly asking out of hand.
My baptism was by imersion if that matters, at a protestant church. Idk the denomination.
Trying to decide between catholicism and Orthodoxy. I really like 'em both. Trying to pray about it to get an answer from God. Right now I am going to both services.
Email me. Perhaps we can talk and Iâll see what I can do to answer questions.
You don't know what "church" you were baptized into? đ€ What?
@@slowboywhiteboardv4 idk what denomination it was, it closed down and I was a kid. I do know the name, but Google didn't bring anything up.
@@KillerofGods Oh, that makes sense if it happened when you were a kid.
@@KillerofGods
If it was closed down then it is probably best to be Baptised.
Both And. Failure to the rigor isnât as bad if you donât remove it as the ideal, and gain humility from the failure, they caricature the position.
So father, what do you recommend for converts already participating in the sacraments? Who have already partaken of the eucharist?
My spiritual father spoke with me at length about this before telling me Chrismation was the proper path. I'd never felt concerned or uncertain before now.
I have said it many times. If youâre Chrismated youâre part of the Church. However, baptism is the way in which we should receive everyone and often times people who havenât been baptized will describe the feeling of something being missing.
I know someone who was in this spot. They went through terrible spiritual issues and finally got a âcorrectiveâ baptism. Now when they commune they feel the grace of God more fully and unhindered. They themselves are in a better state, and are able to bear their spiritual struggles more gracefully.
@LivingOrthodox
Greetings Fr. Mikael (I hope I spelt your name correctly) If I may ask for your knowledge on a particular matter, it'd be much appreciated. I've got a question as a catachumen; in regards to prayer. As a catachumen is it okay for me to pray with Orthodox Christians as a catachumen during the liturgy; and in general before eating for example?
God be with you! Yes it is okay for you to pray with them. As a catechumen you are no longer heterodox. Youâre Orthodox and becoming Orthodox, as we all are. Once youâre baptized then the real catechism will begin. The growth and maintenance of the Christian life.
@@living_orthodox
Greetings again,
Thank you Fr. Mikael for you response. This question has been rattling around in my head recently, Thank you so much for answering again.
Sincerely, Elijah Holt.
â@LordhaveMercy3 , a catechumen belongs to the Church. It's like being betrothed.
The Lowest point I saw during my Catechism was one day before we had our monthly Homeless luncheon the Parishioners, without a Priest present, let the Baptist organizer of the local luncheons lead the prayer.
I made a point even as a Catechumen to have our Altar Attendant say the prayers or lacking that saying them myself instead of having that happen again.
@@acekoala457 good on you man, standing up for The True Faith! âŠ
Father what is your discord
Hey Chad! Link is in the description. Looking forward to getting to know you!
Out of curiosity, do you have a link to this problematic statement issued by the OCA?
Iâll grab it and post it.
Wow! Thank you! I was received by chrismation and we are waiting for athos to give us the actual service of the corrective baptism they are practising so i can receive it. Do you have the service text fr?? Do you know how can i get a hold of it? âŠđ
I donât but I can tell you how we do it in ROCOR
@@living_orthodox yes please do
I was chrismated recently after 9 mo ths of catechesis. Baptism was something I went back and forth on in my head and with my spiritual father, who felt that a threefold sprinkling of water in the name of the trinity at a roman catholic church while i was an infant was sufficient. He did leave it open to me to decide. In the end, seeing as my spiritual father felt it was sufficient, and our creed confesses one baptism, i was recieved into the church via chrismation, and have been partaking in the sacraments of confession and communion since pascha. Do you think i should request a baptism? Would i need another chrismation if i do? Am i in danger by continuing to participate in the sacraments?
Iâm no expert however based on what was said here & what Fr Peter Heers repeatedly says I would definitely insist on it & be baptised.
Yes you should, and you won't be re-Chrismated. đ€
you should seek guidance from random online Orthodox people and ignore your priest of course! this totally makes sense
@@Pilgrim22 I seek guidance from my spiritual father. I was merely probing deeper into fr michael's position on the matter
your parish priest is not your spiritual father.
Father what is the proper etiquette concerning cutting hair and trimming beard? Is the external practice done away with from Leviticus and Ezekiel, or is it honoured still.
Itâs still honoured. In my case, I had to do it to treat a skin condition that was causing bleeding and massive amounts of skin flakes that was coming off from my head and face. I was advised too because of the risk it posed to the chalice.
@@living_orthodox I shave my head and have a long beard. I have a receding hairline so the shaving is easier. Is that acceptable?
@@xxFairestxx yes
Before I was Christian but after encountering God and being saved from a kundalini demon, as a sign of my intention to submit to God's will I stopped cutting my beard or hair. I considered cutting it for my baptism, which obviously supercedes any other vow but I couldn't bring myself to. So besides the baptism tonsuring, it's still the same. I'm presuming it's ok because it was one of the more minor ways in which Orthodoxy fit perfectly as the continuation of the path God had led on toward it.
@@colmwhateveryoulike3240 thank God that He delivered you from the evil one. Iâd would be interested in hearing more of your story at some point
Do you live in the USA?
No. I am from Canada.
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