I've been a Protestant Christian for most of my life, but there's something about Orthodoxy that's so genuine and pure that I can't help but want to be a part of it. Christ is Lord!
I’m an Orthodox Christian who returned home after exploring Protestantism for a decade. I understand what you’re taking about! Come and experience it brother 🙏🏼
@@SAHOVNICU the Orthodox stance is that while we deal with the consequence of original sin, we don't carry the guilt of original sin, only Adam and Eve do... it's not our sin, we believe that baptism washes away our sins.
Brother/sister if your Church/Cathedral teaches anything that is NOT Biblical never trust it. They may not do it with content but deny all that isn’t Biblical. 1. Mary never asked to be prayed to AT ALL, neither did she say that she was an interceder. She is a human and cannot hear prayers, only God should be praised. No where in scripture does it say that Mary will pray for you that idea is man made. “For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus” (1 Timothy 2:5) 2. We are not to make any graven images and DEFINITELY NOT bow down to them. “Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth. Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the Lord thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me;” (Exodus 20:4-5) “I am the Lord: that is my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images.” (Isaiah 42:8) 3. We are not to call any teacher father except for our Father in heaven, it is prohibited in the scriptures. “And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven.” (Matthew 23:9) 4. The rosary is not Biblical at all 5. We are not saved by works! “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.” (Ephesians 2:8-9) Open your eyes and get out of tradition. Anything that is not Biblical is false, as well as even many of the so called “Christian” holidays celebrated today, they have pagan origin. “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” That if you confess with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. Repent and FULLY turn away from your sins Be baptized in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit Become filled with the Holy Spirit Pick up your cross and deny yourself DAILY “And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.” (Luke 9:23) (Our flesh is evil and we should walk in the spirit always) “For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would.” Know that we will stand before a Holy God and that this life is not all that there is (True life begins when we die, that is ETERNITY) Know that there is such a thing as hell and that [if you continue in your DELIBERATE sin after receiving the knowledge of the truth, there will no longer be ANY sacrifice that will cover your sins] (I have testimonies for you on my public playlist to watch, feel free💖🙏🏽)
this is what protestant was panic for. We never pray to mary as a God and Mary is as always the mother of church since the beginning of church was born, so her status is always special. The rosary is only a tools for pray, as in the beginning of the church uses many tools for pray. Go to church every sunday, not sabbath. Be united with the true church from the beginning, not church who worship Money @@JesusSave7
@@JesusSave7Respectfully. The Bible doesn't teach that everything has to be in the Bible. The Bible teaches to hold to the Traditions of the Apostles, written or oral and that the Church is the Piller and ground of truth.
Same here. Having said that, I know many Catholics who have found everything they need, spiritually, in Roman Catholic Church, and they should STAY with their church if it works for them and their families. I'm not about running down other churches or denominations. I just felt like my eyes opened up and felt Orthodox 'fit' me perfectly, was very energized and inspired. Same can be said for those going to Catholicism. I won't condemn any Christians as just having a foot in the faith, even in a very heretical, 'whacky' type, is still a step in the right direction, a beginning, look at the alternative. But... just get someone into an Orthodox Church and if they are inclined, something will overcome them and they'll feel something that was missing, something very amazing.
@@righteousrebellion90 “How can you say, ‘We are wise, and the law(Torah) of the LORD is with us’? But, behold, the false pen of the scribes has made it into a lie. “ (Revised Standard Version, Jeremiah 8:8 ) Does this passage refute the claim made by Christian missionaries that the Bible is uncorrupted and unchanged? Could you elaborate on the real meaning of this verse from an objective scholarly perspective?
Thank you for this video. I have felt the pull toward Orthodoxy. I have been dismayed and depressed in the Protestant church as it slides further and further into Calvinism.
This is beautiful. One huge thing I get from protestantism, with the exception exception of Mennonites in most cases, is accountability. Orthodoxy has a strong sense of accountability, I notice in America, accountability on living a biblical life and being involved in the church isn’t very strong. You can always move to the next church if you want to avoid the accountability of immoral behavior from fellow layman, or it will just be dismissed. Most Orthodox church leaders are very frugal and modest, and as a bishop, celibacy is required and other very modest and frugal practices. That being said, there are many great protestant churches in America, and I owe my life to a protestant organization that volunteered to help Muslims and Christians in Iraq, doctors, military veterans risking their life to help those in need when no one else would. And still do, that same church still has volunteers who help rescue and provide various aid in Iraq and Syria. Protestants organizations from America I know as well are leading the fight against trafficking of minors in the middle east and around the world.
My discovery of Orthodoxy was exactly the same. Looking for the original church after searching so long. I'm a catechumen in the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia. So many of us are coming home to the true church! Glory to God in the highest!
Yes my sister you choose the right journy. It is not you who force you to look for the truth, but it is the spirit of God which force you to look for where the truth is. I believe that you are on the right track. I am my self orthodox Christian from Ethiopia. We Ethiopian believe that orthodox christianity is the origion which follow the truth and the right teaching methodology (the right way of believing God). We Ethiopians believe We received the truth from one of 12 Jesus christos’s diciples called Philip who baptized eunuch of Ethiopians who went to Jerusalem, Israel to worship. Ethiopians used to travel to Israel for worshiping God. Se in bible Acts chapter 8, verses 26 - 36. Not only after christ, but also before christ (b.c) Ethiopians used to travel Israel for worship according to bible « Matthew chapter 12, verse 42 which jesus talked about the queen of south ( whom is Ethiopians queen, her name was queen Azeb or queen Sheba). Queen of Sheba travelled to visit Solomon, a person of God. Read bible at 1 kings chapter 10 verse 1 - 13 or read the whole chapter. More over two of the so called, magi who went to jesus durin his birth in Bethelhem were Ethiopians, I strong recommend you to visit Ethiopian Orthodox church where you live may be. Most importantly in Ethiopia to visit Churchs. For sure you will be impressed of it. For example ‘Lalibella church’ which registered by unsco.
I was baptized on Holy Saturday and my first Liturgy was Pasha. There are no words to explain the feelings. I wish all the world will know Christ and His True Church ❤
I decided to delete my previous comment (due to the high jacking and pointless arguments that had occurred). My initial comment was meant to pastorally encourage you. As an Orthodox priest I felt it best to prevent any further distractions from the truth of the faith of Orthodoxy. There will be those who will disagree, or look to argue against our faith and to slander it and, those who proclaim it. Persevere in Christ dear one and may God bless! -Father Mikhail
I am three months into my return to Orthodoxy. It was hard leaving our old church but we have. We did it as gracefully as we could. When I left the Orthodox Church as a younger man I didn’t know what I was leaving. I am glad to have returned.
@@HannahMitchell-Art I think it’s the historic church. I just got back into communion again about three months ago. Some other things, I like the prayers of the Saints, the Jesus Prayer, and the sacred tradition.
@@HannahMitchell-Art My CZcams channel is all over the place and I just moved. If my priest gave me a blessing I would share my story on CZcams. For now, I am keeping it simple and just trying to be repentant and grow.
@@HannahMitchell-Art Not sure if I replied or not. I was dabbling with orthodoxy for many years. Always felt it was more correct but though my Protestant church was enough. One day I just had an urge to walk through the doors of an Orthodox Church. I was nervous but I did. Once I was back I knew I had to return
I had gone to a orthodox church just to see what its about. At the time i was a neo pagan and at some points a atheist but never found satisfaction with either beliefs. the holy spirit shrined upon me despite my closed heart and i finally felt the grace of god that i have been wanting for.Ive been at my church for a couple of months now and am still learning. May god bless you on your journey and may we all be United under Christ.
@@van2165 find one and go(especially if you can find one that can speak your language, i got lucky), if you can't find one. Try calling them for any questions you might have. Pray,even if you never did it before,read scripture even if it's just a page and SLOWLY make steps around the important stuff like fasting. As my priest said this isn't a race,it's a marathon,don't burn yourself out like I almost did. Don't feel bad for making mistakes,literally everyone does. I hope this helps a bit and I hope things are going good for you in the future.
@@van2165what can we say? 🤷🏻♂️ everyone is different. Just “come and see”’as we say. It definitely is the true and original church the continuation of the early church. I’m a retired Pentecostal pastor and now orthodox. I’ve been in all faiths and denominations in my life even Catholic and nothing holds a candle 🕯️ to this (no pun intended). There’s tons of books 📚 you can read and videos here on YT u can watch about it too. I’ve done research on it for 10 years and tried to find holes I read everything I could on it. There’s no faith like it. But one thing you do have to learn and understand about this faith is, it’s very very different and you will have to develop the eastern mindset or Phronomia. THAT is the hardest part and takes a LONG time. The other key is, it’s unlike any other faith, in that you can’t live it in your mind it’s not a scholastic/academic type of faith (tho we have all that too) but it’s supposed to be lived out in lifestyle and praxis and that’s where you fully learn it and understand it. Which makes it all the more powerful and beautiful!!
My sister, I just came home from Liturgy (Saint Barbara Orthodox Church) and found your video. You brought me to tears...I'm so thankful to Christ our God for leading you and your husband to the fullness of the faith in the Orthodox Church! Thank you for this heartfelt video. Glory to God for all things.
Eastern "orthodoxy" is a false schismatic religion. Calling it "home" is confusion of religions and sinful. Only the Catholic Church can be truly called home.
@ Coco Beans, i was like you years ago and i became an Orthodox Christian. Keep seeking, read and research the differences between roman catholicism and Orthodox Christianity including the original Niceo-Constantinopolitan Creed, the ancient Julian and ORIGINAL Church Calendar, Fasting, Monasticism, the consensus of ALL the Church Fathers not just 1 jurisdiction, the original worship of the ancient church which did not have organs nor pews, and how Communion is supposed to be with BOTH the blood and flesh of Our Lord (wine and bread). There are many books on these subjects. It took me years to convert so i did it with knowledge. I was not going to do it without first knowing what i was leaving. And i left roman catholicism.
Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, have Mercy on us, Welcome my sister, you did bring a joyful, and sad tear to my eyes, joyful for your journey on the narrow road and the straight gate, and non Orthodox, that haven't come to the True Church yet.I am a Cradle and a Converted Orthodox Christian, born into the church, all we knew, was put your stiff collar, shut up, do your prayer, kneel, doing a hymm. Until i was actually grabbed by God and saved from drowning in a cave. I called on him and he saved me, hence my converted attitude to Christ, Father, and the Holy Spirit. Your message is very inspiring and humble and may God bless you and your family 🙏✝️
Your testimony is very similar to mine. I was heavily into new age, not a Witch but I may have been heading that way and was researching and exploring it. Eventually I prayed to God for the Truth. The One Truth, as there's a tiny bit of truth in all of the religions, which is why I was so confused. Just like you I traced the church back and found Holy Orthodoxy.
Thanks RR, when I hear testimonies of conversion to Orthodoxy I am struck how many others arrived in a similar manner, including myself. This is truly the very same Church that Jesus declared the “gates of hell will not prevail against it”. Doctrinally it is the same message as what the Apostles were sent forth to teach.
Yaaaay!😀 I would suggest few things for converts: don't be drawn to Orthodoxy for beauty of the service, nice songs of pretty icons not because of theological discussions you find online. Learn about all of it and why is it there. But also be sure to notice flaws of our different comunities. This is so you don't be dissapointed by us, imperfect people and reject the Faith who is perfect. P.S. Paschal service is my favourite . It just has something very special every time. God bless😊
I hear what you’re saying but your “advice” is not good. I believe St. Cyril of Jerusalem says the exact opposite. He doesn’t care for the reasons you’re drawn to Orthodoxy, as long as you’re there. God, when the individual is ready will enlighten them further.
@@starcityoldy Can you provide where st gregory of nyssa says those words that "it dosnt matter how one gets to one of the eastern orthodox churches, as long as they get there.... I want to make sure if what you are spreading is authentic, so if you give me the source I'll be able to double check in the Patrologia Graeca, it wouldn't be the first time a eo has claimed something that a father has Said and when one goes to verify it turns out that it's not legit. Also do you follow everything saint gregory nyssa taught? Do you follow his teachings when he teaches apocatastasis (/æpoʊkəˈtæstəsɪs/) AKA universalism?
@@starcityoldy Can you provide where st gregory of nyssa says those words that "it dosnt matter how one gets to one of the eastern orthodox churches, as long as they get there.... I want to make sure if what you are spreading is authentic, so if you give me the source I'll be able to double check in the Patrologia Graeca, it wouldn't be the first time a eo has claimed something that a father has Said and when one goes to verify it turns out that it's not legit. Also do you follow everything saint gregory nyssa taught? Do you follow his teachings when he teaches apocatastasis aka universalism
I think it's more like: Don't be drawn to Orthodoxy because you're following other people. People are sinners. People make mistakes & sometimes they will disappoint or upset you. I've seen cases where some people got interested in Orthodoxy because of their boyfriend/girlfriend or just tailing their close friends. They'd be very enthusiastic & would ask things to the priests, deacons, or laymen. Once they broke up with their Orthodox boyfriend/girlfriend, they stopped coming to the church. Once they had a falling out with their Orthodox close friends, they stopped coming to the church.
@@starcityoldy Can you provide where st gregory of nyssa says those words that "it dosnt matter how one gets to one of the eastern orthodox churches, as long as they get there.... I want to make sure if what you are spreading is authentic, so if you give me the source I'll be able to double check in the Patrologia Graeca, it wouldn't be the first time a eo has claimed something that a father has Said and when one goes to verify it turns out that it's not legit.
This was great. I was Mr Big Brain, give me all the details guy, always leaving churches. Then I went to my first liturgy and it cut right through all of that. In that moment, like you said, nobody had to explain anything. No one had to explain icons or anything, it just clicked immediately. Glad to have you aboard.
Oh my goodness. You said almost everything I have been thinking about, especially desperately wanting the truth and something stable to stand on. No compromises, just Christ. I believe Orthodoxy is the way. I’ve started to discover the Church myself. First Vespers two weeks. Bless you, sweet lady.
Glory to God! What a great testimony sister (oh and I'm with you on finding it hard to focus with our kids tagging along, but it does get easier as they come more often and get accustomed to it). The Orthodox way of life is truly transformative, with the goal of drawing us ever nearer to Christ with every passing day. Praying He continues to bless you and your family on your journey towards His Kingdom! ☦️
One of the reasons you joined the Orthodox Church for the beauty in Modesty/Headcovering, is so beautiful, especially for todays culture. Praise God. God Bless you from Cairo, Egypt 😁
I think she means the Eastern Orthodoxy but not the Oriental Orthodoxy. These Churces are diffrent, and Eastern Orthodox Church isn't in the Eucharistic Community with the Oriental Orthodox Church, and also we have diffrent beliefs.
With the kindest regards. She joined the Orthodox Church, not the Oriental “Orthodox” church. A lot of people, typically Orientals get confused because of the term “Orthodox” Coptics, Ethiopians, Armenians and Syriacs are not in the Eastern Orthodox Church, also known as the Orthodox Church or Orthodox Catholic Church. ✌️
@@mariorizkallah5383 With Kindest regards, she joined the "Eastern Orthodox Church" and not the Orthodox Church as you think. Eastern Orthodox Christians are not only entitled to the label of Orthodoxy. You are an 'Eastern' Orthodox Christian just like we are 'Oriental' Orthodox Christians. If you think that your Church is the only Orthodox Church, then you are mistaken. The ideas of Orthodoxy are claimed by several apostolic churches today.
Hello, sister. I am very happy to hear about your conversion. Coming from a family of Ethiopian/Eritrean orthodox religion, I myself am proud to be an orthodox, I have lack of words to how great and amazing my religion is, it is the only state of life that I find peace and grace every second of my life. I am much grateful to be an orthodox Christian and for being introduced to it at such a young age. I am a teenager now and hope to continue truly worshiping god for the rest of my life and staying on the path my family has showed me. Please pray for us sister. May god bless you and your family. One thing I would love to say to you is please go to orthodox churches in Eritrea, Ethiopian, Egypt, Rome, Jerusalem anywhere around the world. You will be able to learn a lot form the Priests and others that are there. I myself dream and wish to do the same. Please take my words and gain a good understanding of historical righteous believers that have supported us with their prayers and grace until this day. Pray for me and my family to do the same it is my wish and dream to grow more and have a strong belief in my religion. May god bless you.🙏🙏
@@user-rd9ks8dw8c greetings to you my beloved fellow, I hope you don’t mind me asking but what language do you speak? Because I speak Amharic and Tigrinya and my recommended daily use of bibles are the holy bible the New Testament version, praise of Mary, the 7 archangels book and the psalms of David. Reading even one of these a day is a great practice, and eventually over the other ones could be included. I would say that asking an orthodox Christianity church advisors in your area might be able to help better than I can, but I hope you can find at least one of these listed bibles in your preferred language.🙏
My fathers side of the family is Jewish and my mothers is Roman Catholic and I spent 20 years searching for the true faith and God lead me to the doorstep of an Orthodox Church after such an exhaustive search! Your journey is some ways is very similar summary of my life quest to finding the true faith. I feel like you summarised it very well which is Something that I struggle to do. GLORY TO GOD for your testimony and that God guided you back home knowing your never ending yearn to find the truth. God sees the sincerity in our hearts. I remember balling my Eyes out non stop when I experienced my first liturgy. You described it so perfectly at your first pascha service. My heart knew just as yours did. We were finally home! I’ve been an Orthodox Christian since 2017 baptised in the Antiochian Orthodox Church and I’ve never looked back. My fiancé comes from a seventh day Adventist upbringing and family (her family are still practicing SDA) and she even practiced Islam for 3 years has now found the truth in the Orthodox faith, has been a catechumen for the last year and is now getting baptised into the Orthodox Church on holy Saturday April 15 this year! Glory to God in the highest for these miracles
I never heard of orthodoxy until a couple months ago. I just attended an Orthodox Church yesterday for the first time and it was unlike any other church I’ve been to. The people, the service, everything. I’ve just been praying for the truth and I think I found it
I’ve been thinking about Orthodoxy lately and I believe your video was confirmation that I need to take Orthodoxy more seriously because everything you felt about the other churches is how I feel. I feel as if I am missing something.
You can always go to an Orthodox church and just listen. It is a long process about a year before you actually get baptized after you tell the priest that you want to be baptized, you then become a catechumen and take classes learning all about church history and correct teaching before baptism. So the best thing to do is just drop in and have a listen a few times and see for yourself, truly see, don't make any quick decisions, truly see. God bless you. 🙏
How wonderful. I found to the Orthodox Church 29 years ago. In 1994, 5 years after visiting Ukraine and Russia in February 1989, I was thinking 'what do they believe by the way?'. First I read and then I went to a church and after the Epiklesis I got a very warm feeling that lasted a week. So I thought: 'if I feel like THAT in a church I should go there more often'.
What a great way you are travelling, I have watched you for a while and I am happy for you that you found the true church. Glory to God. Greetings from Iceland.
@@righteousrebellion90 one of your greatest videos Christian Testemony: My case for Christ, I showed it to my daughter, which is in your age. One day it will bear fruit, I believe so. Many thanks and God bless your family.
@@MrGp59 wow, that's incredible. I'm blown away that anyone even watched that video in the first place...so that makes me feel quite grateful. Thank you for sharing that with me.
@@righteousrebellion90 Mandate of Heaven: To be Counted Righteous always meant to reject Evil absolutely never allowed to justify evil crime lawlessness in heart thus when being made aware of Law thus taking God at his word (God's word made flesh: Jesus Christ replacement of First Man & the Lord of Heaven in the Flesh the literal Body of God) hence obedience and sacrifice the test of the heart (In full legal agreement with/Listening to God). The Heart is what has always been judged (pure) as good or evil. (Once learned made aware of Law, All People held to account judged by Law known/Israel.) El-Elyon (Most High), Ahura Mazda "Wise Lord" (Persia) Zoroastrianism, Egyptian Book of the Dead, Ancient China Temple of Heaven (Shang-Di), (Egypt) Ancient of Days, all cultures prove the only first religion and priesthood of humanity the Melchizedek Priesthood Jesus Christ (completed) fulfilled forever as the living High Priest (Promised Virgin Birth Covenant: Christianity is the fulfilled Melchizedek Priesthood through Jesus Christ the only promised savior redeemer who fulfilled the law and prophets and his Orthodox Church (All Branches of correct doctrine) is the only Functioning prophetic Holy Spirit Lead Priesthood of the 12 Tribes of Israel). Children, Free Will, & The Tower of Babel cultural language divide delays Jesus Christ's reign as when he claims throne he is immediately responsible for judging all both living and dead. All ancients knew of the promised resurrection of the Dead (Reincarnation), virgin birth, and Judgement Day of the Righteous and Wicked souls; To be perfect is to be complete according to set standard, mathematical law of absolutes good vs evil. The true opposite of love is unholy selfishness, the epitome of pride is self-righteousness (unmerited value/unlawfully agreed). People confuse pride with its righteous opposite which is Glory/Honor all ancients sought. Good is that of Truth/Holy Lawful Order, & Justice. Evil is that of Lies, unlawful disorder, chaos. Jesus Christ is the Law and the Test of Faith & Heart concerning righteousness and ritual purity that which is Holy; whereby Jesus Christ the word of God in the flesh is the standard of measure how a person is judged as good or evil based on their choice to receive God's payment blood covering sacrifice through Jesus Christ's Perfect Lawful Life. Faith=Trust. (KJV Bible for English) (Romans Ch.10) (Eternal Life) If you confess with the mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that the creator (supreme spirit) Lord of Heaven hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.” Jesus Christ the only worthy Emperor King of Kings Alpha Omega of Humanity has the authority and dominion of the first man and is the Eldest of the Human Race (Virgin Birth promised by Creator before Cain & Able) and First Born resurrected unto Glorification from the Dead. Israel is the church body of Christ Family of God; all people of any nation of the world that choose Righteousness, Honor, & Glory are citizens of Israel the Most High Lord of Heaven's Kingdom. Peace = Jesus Christ the only begotten son of God born from a virgin with no corruption from Adam's Seed. Islam is Satans Counterfeit of The 12 Tribes of Israel. Most people in world (All Ethnicities) including Arabs that identify as muslims are actually Israelites by Blood (All saved by Blood of Messiah Jesus Christ counted as Israelites co-heirs by Blood of Jesus Christ). #Zoroastrianism proves virgin birth (3 Wise Men Kings from East). Confess & Repent of Evil Crime lawlessness by Jesus Christ to Heavenly Father Creator of Life! (stop doing crime and ask for forgiveness for all evil done) ✓Share with everyone, Diyu Shiwang Earth Prison Hell Ionic covalent bonding law water/air the spirit is a Gas given state of matter, God is light there is no darkness in him, spirit mini light star fuel fodder if trapped bonded to the Lake of Fire Earth's core Domain of all impure dead, Man was given dominion and made of earth so the wicked withered unsealed souls are pyre for the Earths domains fire. (Psalm 88 Bottomless Pit) Every action has equal opposite reaction one reaps what they sow by covenant.
I am Muslim but when it comes to Christianity it’s clear that Orthodox Christians are perhaps the closest to the original Christian message. They have the oldest churches, many of them are the only speakers left that speak Aramaic which was Jesus’ language, and Orthodox Christians have not been tainted by western cultural practices.
Just like biblical and historical evidence proves that jesus and his apostles were vegatarians biblical and historical evidence also proves that the trinity, atonement, original sin and hell are very late misinterpretations and are not supported by the early creed hence its not a part of Christianity I pray that Allah swt revives Christianity both inside and out preserves and protects it and makes its massage be witnessed by all people but at the right moment, place and time The secred text of the Bible says ye shall know them by their fruits So too that I say to my christian brothers and sisters be fruitful and multiply Best regards from a Muslim ( line of ismail )
My story is almost exactly the same as yours. Only I was 52 when I walked into an Orthodox church, so my kids were grown. I had done the same research as you into the early church, and I had the same exact experience...tears, the overwhelming presence of love, and I just KNEW that finally I had found God after an intense 40 year search for Truth. Now much like you, I just hope and pray that all of our brothers and sisters come home. Thank you for sharing your beautiful story.
God bless you Sister & your husband. Lovely testimony. I'm currently on a journey to learn more about Orthodoxy, since I feel really drawn towards it. God willing I will be able to call myself Orthodox someday ☦
For most of my life I was a member of various Protestant churches, including Southern Baptist. I never really felt any close relationship to God in all that time, and was disappointed in the informality and the fact that just about anyone could walk in and take holy communion. I joined the Coptic Orthodox Church three years ago because of its antiquity, its adherence to early church teachings and its deep connection to the Apostles. I'm now a deacon in the church, and I praise God for leading me to this church.
I Got Saved Protestant, Now I Identify As Orthodox. I didn't leave The Protestant Church. The Protestant Church left me. I'm Grateful That I Am In The Orthodox Church. The Protestant Church is an apostate system full of people who are about to be spit Out Of God's Mouth, Revelation Chapter Three
@@orthodox1717 , I've Already Spoken To the priest about being Water Baptized Orthodox. I Do Consider myself Orthodox, but I need to talk to him again. Because I want to do it
we been in wars and prosecution for centuries from roman prosecutions for 300 years 10 million died for christ .... after wars with persia... and finilly ottoman rule for 4 to 5 centuries ..was a miracle the country sirvive and the church..thanks to crusaders and pope for this helping the ottomans ..greece is the only country in the world who has christiqanity in her constitution holy trinity is the religion of the country ...is awsome to see people converting to true god aand only one ..we are the new israel ..
First 5 min... word for word same here, except the head scarf 😉 Thank you for this video, it compels me to do my own, maybe when I'm not so 'superficial', truly a journey of life, the Way to the Truth of Life. I'm sorry Protestant brethren but we as Christians need a history lesson desperately. Papal authority has left us desolate, Rome is not the Orthodox way, never was, we never needed a 'Reformation', the Orthodox Church is the true body of Christ.
That is so beautiful! I found the church for my husband and I too. I was praying for and the Holy Spirit led us to a nondenominational church. We love it! The first day I went I wasn't sure about it but my husband loved it. We only found out after going that my best friend's fiancé attended that church. Then later I found out that sister had visit that church and asked us to go, but we never got the chance. Just 3 weeks after going, my husband found that his mom's realtor went there and he was part of the basketball club at that church. My husband loves basketball and is a basketball coach. The list goes on. I honestly, believe there isn't a true domination, because people are led to different denominations all time even those who speak directly to God. God leads us to what is best for us to know Him better. Different strokes for different folks. 😊
I was led to many denominations before I found came into this church, sometimes God leads us to places not because it's our final destination but because it has something to teach us that we need to learn for the season we are in in our lives. God doesn't teach everything and show all his treasures all at once. He shows it as He wills according to His own time and for other reasons beyond my understanding. God bless you.
Thank you sharing your experience with us. I just found the Orthodox Church. I have no idea why it took me so long. I will be 58 in a couple of weeks. I have searched and searched my whole adult life for the truth. I married a Catholic , we are not practicing Catholics anymore but even there I knew the teachings were not complete. I knew there had to be something more. I only wish I had found Orthodoxy sooner. Although all things happen when they are supposed to.
When everyone had abandoned me- I reached out to God✨, and He was there❗He saved my stillborn Grandchild at the very last moment and He is leading me towards the Greek Orthodox church. My little Grandson will be christened there early next year. God bless you and yor family. 🙌✨
@@righteousrebellion90 In the summer I was very lucky to visit various orthodox churches on some of the Greek Islands. They were very old, but felt so true somehow.
I loved the Anglican Faith when my wife and I were part of it but we kept on journeying and came to Holy Orthodoxy many years ago. We have never regretted finding Orthodoxy and I pray that you my friend, like this sister, continue your journey on to the original ancient Orthodox, catholic and apostolic Church. Christ God be with you.
God bless you and I know this was the work of God that Led you into this wonderful honest Religion Orthodoxy - is full of Truth and Light ❤❤❤ I am so happy for you that you found the Truth through your strong prayers and that you kept seeking for Gods Truth and God himself. And the Lord has shown you the True Path May St Mary Bless you and the King Jesus Christ for ever Amen
I didn't know anything about Eastern Orthodoxy until I stumbled on her head covering video when I was researching whether or not I wanted to cover my head. And now I can feel the Holy Spirit calling to me to keep seeking truth and research this more. I was raised as Catholic and then went to Lutheranism... now Baptist. I just want to get back to Christ and worship Him in the way he intended.
God bless you my dear sister. I was Born and raised hindu converted to protestant pentecostal 11 years ago. The more I learn orthodox teachings, doctrines & history the more I fell in love with it especially with my Lord Jesus. Now on my way to become an orthodox christian after researching the true apostolic church.. Looking any nearest orthodox church to me to enroll myself as a catechumen. I have embraced orthodox faith☦️❤️ - (brother nihit)
This is the only time that I can say this unironically, this is literally me. I was raised Catholic but later became a Protestant. I went through the whole Freegrace vs Lordship Salvation rabbit hole, I was so deep in Protestantism, but I discovered this Protestant CZcams Channel called Redeemed Zoomer and I watched his video about the History of the Church. So I watched it and I was amazed, and so I kept researching stuff about the Early Church and started getting interested in Orthodoxy and I realised the same thing you realised, that The Orthodox Church is the one True Church because it holds to what the Early Church believes unlike the rest of the Denominations. So now I'm trying to live as Christlike as I possibly can (because there are no Orthodox Churches where I live) so that in 2 years when I graduate I can move to a country with Orthodox Churches.
I became Catholic and was a Benedictine Monk. My wife and I read and pray every morning. Faith is something you carry with you and apply to your daily life. Bless you sister.
@@righteousrebellion90 I think he meant to say that he converted to Catholicism and later became a monk. More than likely he was a monk for while and left the order so he could marry.
I love your testimony, thank you for sharing. I am always amazed how God reaches people. Glory to God for your journey. 🙂 No need to apologize for offending, the prideful get offended.
Indeed. So many churches teach quite central conflicting doctrines, all based on their groups interpretation of scripture. Happy to see you've come to a very good point in your life.
Aw, God Bless you Sis. Yes I'm getting tired of majority of the Protestant denominations, I too had a look at the early history of the Church Father's and thought about visiting the Catholic Church. Not the Catholic that we see today with its Vatican 2 Sect, but the early "real" Catholic Church. As you are Orthodox, you believe the perpetual Virginity of Mary too! Which I believe the Protestant gets wrong. As of now I'm still non denominational and following the Spirit's lead, but this is where I'm at. God Bless you Joelle xxx
3:09 That happens a lot. Look at America's history. Since colonial times, North America was protestant. From the Dutch to the English. Only in the late 19th-century Orthodox Christians immigrants from Eastern Europe and the Middle East came to the US. It's so sad to see that unless you have Eastern European friends, as a Christian American there's a 90% chance you don't even know Orthodox Christianity exists.
I am so happy I found your channel! I am cradle orthodox, who was protestant for a while, and then got back HOme to Orthodoxy. I have very similar experience! So happy for you! Glory to God!
Papas that's how it was for me. when I was ready to check out I feel to my knees in tears and pleaded to God to show me the one original chruch or I wouldn't be able to make it any longer in this life. and he led me to orthodoxy a church I knew nothing of whatsoever when I said that prayer. He introduced Orthodox Christians into my life. and the journey began. Glory to God the Highest.
Loved your testimony! In Orthodoxy you just have to go and experience it to have an understanding. I started taking inquirer classes a few weeks ago and I'm leaving Mormonism for Orthodoxy. Christ is risen!
Thank you for your love and kindness to share to others this testimony of yours. It is so warm and honestly! Everything what you said is truth, only truth and nothing but a truth! I confirm everything what you said! Best regards from orthodox Serbia and Macedonia, southeastern Europe! God be with you and your family!
Glory be to God for all things+++ Demons begin their attacks with force when they see your path changing to walk the true path of Our Lord Jesus Christ+ The tears are of true repentance felt in the heart- the soul+ Saint John Chrysostom+ What rain is for seeds- tears are for those who are afflicted… Saint Seraphim of Saro + Move your lord with your tears, that He may help you' (homily 68). Thank you for your video+ Lord have mercy+++
Wow, all these testimonies are so heart warming! My husband, children and I were just baptized this April on Lazarus Saturday! All Glory to the Most High! He is Merciful! 🕯🕯☦🕯🕯
Of late, there's been this growing interest in me to convert to Orthodoxy. I've been a protestant Methodist church member all my life but when I got married I moved to my husband's non-denominational church. Since joining his church I've been feeling a longing for something that did feel "superficial". I don't even think that's really the right way to put it but I'm longing for something that has depth. If you get what I'm saying. The orthodox church seems to have that.
God is calling your name. i am a marriage convert raised non denominational. The non denoms has no feeling of church or love to me just entertainment and show-off ness. I am blessed God has called my name
I'm so happy that you've found a way to deepen your faith and come closer to Jesus Christ in the Orthodox church! If you want more of that fullness you mentioned and want to know without a shadow of a doubt as you put it, look more into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints! Even if you have before, you'll experience an even higher degree of what you've talked about here! The fullness of the gospel is here waiting for you and your husband!
With my whole humility and love I'm telling you - mormonism is a teaching of demons! Orthodoxy is not about reaching high dopamine levels. Orthodoxy is about Repentance! To clear up the deadly passions from our souls with God's help. Orthodox means "the right faith" - the proper way of beleaving. The Holy Orthodox Church teaches how to live properly the christian life. Only by proper teaching you can build up the proper Saving Faith you need. You need to get out of mormonism, repent and come to the Truth. The Holy Orthodox Church keeps the ancient christian faith as it was 2000 years ago unchanged. Christianity is about Love and Orthodoxy is the REAL Christianity.
@righteousrebellion90 Welcome home sister (to Orthodoxy) . I'm listening to your testimony and I get goosebumps 3 times. God bless you and your family. Greetings from Serbia 🇷🇸
Amen 🙏 my story is so so similar to yours. God heard my prayers and has led me to Orthodoxy. I’m not yet a catechumen either but soon… ❤I’m breaking my ties with Catholicism now….
Seek and you will find....if you seek truth you will find truth...even my journey was similar...but mine was really weird...i saw the the hunch back of notre dame and i saw esmeralda in me ,like an outcast...then i searched the history of catholics..then i found crusades..then i went back to that cold night of Bethlehem then i started from Bethlehem and reached Orthodoxy ❤
Blessings to you, sister. I came to holy Orthodoxy from a non-Chalcedonian ("oriental") church ten years ago. I think that none of us can fully express in a video what riches we have found. God is there. Christ is there. ". . . if they should be written every one, I suppose that even the world itself could not contain the books that should be written" (John 21.25). Thanks for this video. Blessings to you.
I am feeling greatly drawn to the Orthodoxy but I live in a place where we don't have any kind of orthodox church. But online community is giving me climpsses of this beutiful faith and I'm learning independently.
I've been a Protestant Christian for most of my life, but there's something about Orthodoxy that's so genuine and pure that I can't help but want to be a part of it. Christ is Lord!
God bless you.
I’m an Orthodox Christian who returned home after exploring Protestantism for a decade. I understand what you’re taking about! Come and experience it brother 🙏🏼
@ Shaun Steele ... have you read some of the Early Church Fathers? In partcular, Eusebius Pamphilius's Ecclesiastical History?
@@righteousrebellion90
Does the Orthodox Church believe that Original sin must be washed away with the laver of regeneration? (baptism)
@@SAHOVNICU the Orthodox stance is that while we deal with the consequence of original sin, we don't carry the guilt of original sin, only Adam and Eve do... it's not our sin, we believe that baptism washes away our sins.
I was Roman Catholic at first, but after a few visits to an Orthodox community, I realized that this was exactly what I was looking for and missing.
Brother/sister if your Church/Cathedral teaches anything that is NOT Biblical never trust it. They may not do it with content but deny all that isn’t Biblical.
1. Mary never asked to be prayed to AT ALL, neither did she say that she was an interceder. She is a human and cannot hear prayers, only God should be praised. No where in scripture does it say that Mary will pray for you that idea is man made. “For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus” (1 Timothy 2:5)
2. We are not to make any graven images and DEFINITELY NOT bow down to them. “Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth. Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the Lord thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me;” (Exodus 20:4-5)
“I am the Lord: that is my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images.” (Isaiah 42:8)
3. We are not to call any teacher father except for our Father in heaven, it is prohibited in the scriptures. “And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven.” (Matthew 23:9)
4. The rosary is not Biblical at all
5. We are not saved by works! “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.” (Ephesians 2:8-9)
Open your eyes and get out of tradition. Anything that is not Biblical is false, as well as even many of the so called “Christian” holidays celebrated today, they have pagan origin.
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
That if you confess with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.
Repent and FULLY turn away from your sins
Be baptized in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit
Become filled with the Holy Spirit
Pick up your cross and deny yourself DAILY
“And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.” (Luke 9:23)
(Our flesh is evil and we should walk in the spirit always) “For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would.”
Know that we will stand before a Holy God and that this life is not all that there is (True life begins when we die, that is ETERNITY)
Know that there is such a thing as hell and that [if you continue in your DELIBERATE sin after receiving the knowledge of the truth, there will no longer be ANY sacrifice that will cover your sins]
(I have testimonies for you on my public playlist to watch, feel free💖🙏🏽)
@@JesusSave7 I don’t think anybody cares about your gnostic born-again religious cult
this is what protestant was panic for. We never pray to mary as a God and Mary is as always the mother of church since the beginning of church was born, so her status is always special. The rosary is only a tools for pray, as in the beginning of the church uses many tools for pray. Go to church every sunday, not sabbath. Be united with the true church from the beginning, not church who worship Money @@JesusSave7
@@JesusSave7Respectfully. The Bible doesn't teach that everything has to be in the Bible. The Bible teaches to hold to the Traditions of the Apostles, written or oral and that the Church is the Piller and ground of truth.
Same here. Having said that, I know many Catholics who have found everything they need, spiritually, in Roman Catholic Church, and they should STAY with their church if it works for them and their families. I'm not about running down other churches or denominations. I just felt like my eyes opened up and felt Orthodox 'fit' me perfectly, was very energized and inspired. Same can be said for those going to Catholicism. I won't condemn any Christians as just having a foot in the faith, even in a very heretical, 'whacky' type, is still a step in the right direction, a beginning, look at the alternative. But... just get someone into an Orthodox Church and if they are inclined, something will overcome them and they'll feel something that was missing, something very amazing.
I would love to hear your husband’s testimony. My wife and I are on our journey from Protestantism to Orthodoxy as well, please pray for us.
God bless you. I will add you to my prayer list. And I'm definitely going to have him on, hopefully soon.
@@righteousrebellion90 Thank you, very much appreciated.
@@righteousrebellion90 “How can you say, ‘We are wise, and the law(Torah) of the LORD is with us’? But, behold, the false pen of the scribes has made it into a lie. “ (Revised Standard Version, Jeremiah 8:8 )
Does this passage refute the claim made by Christian missionaries that the Bible is uncorrupted and unchanged? Could you elaborate on the real meaning of this verse from an objective scholarly perspective?
Thank you for this video. I have felt the pull toward Orthodoxy. I have been dismayed and depressed in the Protestant church as it slides further and further into Calvinism.
This is beautiful. One huge thing I get from protestantism, with the exception exception of Mennonites in most cases, is accountability. Orthodoxy has a strong sense of accountability, I notice in America, accountability on living a biblical life and being involved in the church isn’t very strong. You can always move to the next church if you want to avoid the accountability of immoral behavior from fellow layman, or it will just be dismissed. Most Orthodox church leaders are very frugal and modest, and as a bishop, celibacy is required and other very modest and frugal practices. That being said, there are many great protestant churches in America, and I owe my life to a protestant organization that volunteered to help Muslims and Christians in Iraq, doctors, military veterans risking their life to help those in need when no one else would. And still do, that same church still has volunteers who help rescue and provide various aid in Iraq and Syria. Protestants organizations from America I know as well are leading the fight against trafficking of minors in the middle east and around the world.
My discovery of Orthodoxy was exactly the same. Looking for the original church after searching so long. I'm a catechumen in the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia. So many of us are coming home to the true church! Glory to God in the highest!
Wow! Congratulations! And glory to God!
Yes my sister you choose the right journy. It is not you who force you to look for the truth, but it is the spirit of God which force you to look for where the truth is. I believe that you are on the right track. I am my self orthodox Christian from Ethiopia. We Ethiopian believe that orthodox christianity is the origion which follow the truth and the right teaching methodology (the right way of believing God). We Ethiopians believe We received the truth from one of 12 Jesus christos’s diciples called Philip who baptized eunuch of Ethiopians who went to Jerusalem, Israel to worship. Ethiopians used to travel to Israel for worshiping God. Se in bible Acts chapter 8, verses 26 - 36. Not only after christ, but also before christ (b.c) Ethiopians used to travel Israel for worship according to bible « Matthew chapter 12, verse 42 which jesus talked about the queen of south ( whom is Ethiopians queen, her name was queen Azeb or queen Sheba). Queen of Sheba travelled to visit Solomon, a person of God. Read bible at 1 kings chapter 10 verse 1 - 13 or read the whole chapter. More over two of the so called, magi who went to jesus durin his birth in Bethelhem were Ethiopians, I strong recommend you to visit Ethiopian Orthodox church where you live may be. Most importantly in Ethiopia to visit Churchs. For sure you will be impressed of it. For example ‘Lalibella church’ which registered by unsco.
Alleluia sister , welcome home ☦️
Thank you brother. God bless. 🙏
I was baptized on Holy Saturday and my first Liturgy was Pasha. There are no words to explain the feelings. I wish all the world will know Christ and His True Church ❤
Glory be to God! That is amazing! Congratulations!
Glory to God!! ☦️
I decided to delete my previous comment (due to the high jacking and pointless arguments that had occurred). My initial comment was meant to pastorally encourage you.
As an Orthodox priest I felt it best to prevent any further distractions from the truth of the faith of Orthodoxy. There will be those who will disagree, or look to argue against our faith and to slander it and, those who proclaim it. Persevere in Christ dear one and may God bless!
-Father Mikhail
Thank you Fr Mikhail. God bless you.
I am three months into my return to Orthodoxy. It was hard leaving our old church but we have. We did it as gracefully as we could.
When I left the Orthodox Church as a younger man I didn’t know what I was leaving. I am glad to have returned.
Wow, sounds like you have a cool story… what made you go back?
@@HannahMitchell-Art I think it’s the historic church. I just got back into communion again about three months ago. Some other things, I like the prayers of the Saints, the Jesus Prayer, and the sacred tradition.
@@HannahMitchell-Art My CZcams channel is all over the place and I just moved. If my priest gave me a blessing I would share my story on CZcams. For now, I am keeping it simple and just trying to be repentant and grow.
@@HannahMitchell-Art Not sure if I replied or not. I was dabbling with orthodoxy for many years. Always felt it was more correct but though my Protestant church was enough. One day I just had an urge to walk through the doors of an Orthodox Church. I was nervous but I did. Once I was back I knew I had to return
@@HannahMitchell-Art if I get
My priests blessing maybe I might make a video.
I had gone to a orthodox church just to see what its about. At the time i was a neo pagan and at some points a atheist but never found satisfaction with either beliefs. the holy spirit shrined upon me despite my closed heart and i finally felt the grace of god that i have been wanting for.Ive been at my church for a couple of months now and am still learning. May god bless you on your journey and may we all be United under Christ.
Wow, that's so incredible and beautiful! Glory to God!
Glory to God!!! ☦️
I am in a similar spot, any advice going forward? I just feel drawn to this church.
@@van2165 find one and go(especially if you can find one that can speak your language, i got lucky), if you can't find one. Try calling them for any questions you might have. Pray,even if you never did it before,read scripture even if it's just a page and SLOWLY make steps around the important stuff like fasting. As my priest said this isn't a race,it's a marathon,don't burn yourself out like I almost did. Don't feel bad for making mistakes,literally everyone does. I hope this helps a bit and I hope things are going good for you in the future.
@@van2165what can we say? 🤷🏻♂️ everyone is different. Just “come and see”’as we say. It definitely is the true and original church the continuation of the early church.
I’m a retired Pentecostal pastor and now orthodox. I’ve been in all faiths and denominations in my life even Catholic and nothing holds a candle 🕯️ to this (no pun intended).
There’s tons of books 📚 you can read and videos here on YT u can watch about it too. I’ve done research on it for 10 years and tried to find holes I read everything I could on it. There’s no faith like it. But one thing you do have to learn and understand about this faith is, it’s very very different and you will have to develop the eastern mindset or Phronomia. THAT is the hardest part and takes a LONG time. The other key is, it’s unlike any other faith, in that you can’t live it in your mind it’s not a scholastic/academic type of faith (tho we have all that too) but it’s supposed to be lived out in lifestyle and praxis and that’s where you fully learn it and understand it. Which makes it all the more powerful and beautiful!!
My sister, I just came home from Liturgy (Saint Barbara Orthodox Church) and found your video. You brought me to tears...I'm so thankful to Christ our God for leading you and your husband to the fullness of the faith in the Orthodox Church! Thank you for this heartfelt video. Glory to God for all things.
welcome home, sister! as a Catholic, I’m so happy you found Christ in the Orthodox Church❤️
Eastern "orthodoxy" is a false schismatic religion. Calling it "home" is confusion of religions and sinful. Only the Catholic Church can be truly called home.
and you? when you are coming back home?
@@bezimenkostotebrigovic5149 They are home. Why are you sowing division?
@reverendcoffinsotherson5807 We are not in the same home. Division was made a long time ago, so don't say it is me buahaha
@@bezimenkostotebrigovic5149 you are sowing division, hence why you asked her when she is coming home. Don't pretend like you are not.
Thank you for posting your story. I’m Catholic and have felt drawn to Orthodox for awhile now.
God bless you. 🙏
Please no. Try to find an SSPX or FSSP chapel or any TLM for that matter.
@ Coco Beans, i was like you years ago and i became an Orthodox Christian. Keep seeking, read and research the differences between roman catholicism and Orthodox Christianity including the original Niceo-Constantinopolitan Creed, the ancient Julian and ORIGINAL Church Calendar, Fasting, Monasticism, the consensus of ALL the Church Fathers not just 1 jurisdiction, the original worship of the ancient church which did not have organs nor pews, and how Communion is supposed to be with BOTH the blood and flesh of Our Lord (wine and bread). There are many books on these subjects. It took me years to convert so i did it with knowledge. I was not going to do it without first knowing what i was leaving. And i left roman catholicism.
Come home to the Orthodox Church! ☦️
In 1054, Rome broke off from the CHURCH, by DEVIATING with 13 changes, from the ORIGINAL TEACHING OF CHRIST.☦️
Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, have Mercy on us,
Welcome my sister, you did bring a joyful, and sad tear to my eyes, joyful for your journey on the narrow road and the straight gate, and non Orthodox, that haven't come to the True Church yet.I am a Cradle and a Converted Orthodox Christian, born into the church, all we knew, was put your stiff collar, shut up, do your prayer, kneel, doing a hymm. Until i was actually grabbed by God and saved from drowning in a cave. I called on him and he saved me, hence my converted attitude to Christ, Father, and the Holy Spirit. Your message is very inspiring and humble and may God bless you and your family 🙏✝️
Your testimony is very similar to mine. I was heavily into new age, not a Witch but I may have been heading that way and was researching and exploring it. Eventually I prayed to God for the Truth. The One Truth, as there's a tiny bit of truth in all of the religions, which is why I was so confused. Just like you I traced the church back and found Holy Orthodoxy.
Glory to God!
Thanks RR, when I hear testimonies of conversion to Orthodoxy I am struck how many others arrived in a similar manner, including myself. This is truly the very same Church that Jesus declared the “gates of hell will not prevail against it”. Doctrinally it is the same message as what the Apostles were sent forth to teach.
Yaaaay!😀
I would suggest few things for converts: don't be drawn to Orthodoxy for beauty of the service, nice songs of pretty icons not because of theological discussions you find online. Learn about all of it and why is it there. But also be sure to notice flaws of our different comunities. This is so you don't be dissapointed by us, imperfect people and reject the Faith who is perfect.
P.S. Paschal service is my favourite . It just has something very special every time.
God bless😊
I hear what you’re saying but your “advice” is not good. I believe St. Cyril of Jerusalem says the exact opposite. He doesn’t care for the reasons you’re drawn to Orthodoxy, as long as you’re there. God, when the individual is ready will enlighten them further.
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Can you provide where st gregory of nyssa says those words that "it dosnt matter how one gets to one of the eastern orthodox churches, as long as they get there....
I want to make sure if what you are spreading is authentic, so if you give me the source I'll be able to double check in the Patrologia Graeca, it wouldn't be the first time a eo has claimed something that a father has Said and when one goes to verify it turns out that it's not legit.
Also do you follow everything saint gregory nyssa taught?
Do you follow his teachings when he teaches apocatastasis (/æpoʊkəˈtæstəsɪs/) AKA universalism?
@@starcityoldy
Can you provide where st gregory of nyssa says those words that "it dosnt matter how one gets to one of the eastern orthodox churches, as long as they get there....
I want to make sure if what you are spreading is authentic, so if you give me the source I'll be able to double check in the Patrologia Graeca, it wouldn't be the first time a eo has claimed something that a father has Said and when one goes to verify it turns out that it's not legit.
Also do you follow everything saint gregory nyssa taught?
Do you follow his teachings when he teaches apocatastasis aka universalism
I think it's more like: Don't be drawn to Orthodoxy because you're following other people. People are sinners. People make mistakes & sometimes they will disappoint or upset you.
I've seen cases where some people got interested in Orthodoxy because of their boyfriend/girlfriend or just tailing their close friends. They'd be very enthusiastic & would ask things to the priests, deacons, or laymen. Once they broke up with their Orthodox boyfriend/girlfriend, they stopped coming to the church. Once they had a falling out with their Orthodox close friends, they stopped coming to the church.
@@starcityoldy
Can you provide where st gregory of nyssa says those words that "it dosnt matter how one gets to one of the eastern orthodox churches, as long as they get there....
I want to make sure if what you are spreading is authentic, so if you give me the source I'll be able to double check in the Patrologia Graeca, it wouldn't be the first time a eo has claimed something that a father has Said and when one goes to verify it turns out that it's not legit.
This was great. I was Mr Big Brain, give me all the details guy, always leaving churches. Then I went to my first liturgy and it cut right through all of that. In that moment, like you said, nobody had to explain anything. No one had to explain icons or anything, it just clicked immediately. Glad to have you aboard.
Welcome to the Church of Christ, sister! May God bless you in your journey for it has only started. ☦️
Oh my goodness. You said almost everything I have been thinking about, especially desperately wanting the truth and something stable to stand on. No compromises, just Christ. I believe Orthodoxy is the way. I’ve started to discover the Church myself. First Vespers two weeks. Bless you, sweet lady.
God Is calling your name
Glory to God! The Holy Spirit is awakening so many Christian lovers of truth to the ancient faith and the one true Church. Welcome home my sister ☦
Amen! Glory to God in the highest!
The Church is the people of God, not a man-made organization.
Glory to God! What a great testimony sister (oh and I'm with you on finding it hard to focus with our kids tagging along, but it does get easier as they come more often and get accustomed to it).
The Orthodox way of life is truly transformative, with the goal of drawing us ever nearer to Christ with every passing day. Praying He continues to bless you and your family on your journey towards His Kingdom! ☦️
One of the reasons you joined the Orthodox Church for the beauty in Modesty/Headcovering, is so beautiful, especially for todays culture.
Praise God. God Bless you from Cairo, Egypt 😁
I think she means the Eastern Orthodoxy but not the Oriental Orthodoxy. These Churces are diffrent, and Eastern Orthodox Church isn't in the Eucharistic Community with the Oriental Orthodox Church, and also we have diffrent beliefs.
With the kindest regards. She joined the Orthodox Church, not the Oriental “Orthodox” church. A lot of people, typically Orientals get confused because of the term “Orthodox” Coptics, Ethiopians, Armenians and Syriacs are not in the Eastern Orthodox Church, also known as the Orthodox Church or Orthodox Catholic Church. ✌️
@@mariorizkallah5383 With Kindest regards, she joined the "Eastern Orthodox Church" and not the Orthodox Church as you think. Eastern Orthodox Christians are not only entitled to the label of Orthodoxy. You are an 'Eastern' Orthodox Christian just like we are 'Oriental' Orthodox Christians. If you think that your Church is the only Orthodox Church, then you are mistaken. The ideas of Orthodoxy are claimed by several apostolic churches today.
@@lizzystar1907 What you are saying is ecumenism, there can't be multiple correct churches.
Hello, sister. I am very happy to hear about your conversion. Coming from a family of Ethiopian/Eritrean orthodox religion, I myself am proud to be an orthodox, I have lack of words to how great and amazing my religion is, it is the only state of life that I find peace and grace every second of my life. I am much grateful to be an orthodox Christian and for being introduced to it at such a young age.
I am a teenager now and hope to continue truly worshiping god for the rest of my life and staying on the path my family has showed me.
Please pray for us sister. May god bless you and your family.
One thing I would love to say to you is please go to orthodox churches in Eritrea, Ethiopian, Egypt, Rome, Jerusalem anywhere around the world. You will be able to learn a lot form the Priests and others that are there. I myself dream and wish to do the same. Please take my words and gain a good understanding of historical righteous believers that have supported us with their prayers and grace until this day. Pray for me and my family to do the same it is my wish and dream to grow more and have a strong belief in my religion.
May god bless you.🙏🙏
I am orthodox Christian from Eritrea
When you say about our beloved God, please use capital letter for God instead of god
Could you please advise me on which Bible do I need to buy ?
@@user-rd9ks8dw8c greetings to you my beloved fellow, I hope you don’t mind me asking but what language do you speak? Because I speak Amharic and Tigrinya and my recommended daily use of bibles are the holy bible the New Testament version, praise of Mary, the 7 archangels book and the psalms of David. Reading even one of these a day is a great practice, and eventually over the other ones could be included. I would say that asking an orthodox Christianity church advisors in your area might be able to help better than I can, but I hope you can find at least one of these listed bibles in your preferred language.🙏
@@edomtes621 greetings to you my fellow, I apologize for my lack of respect, I will take your word into consideration and make improvisation.
My fathers side of the family is Jewish and my mothers is Roman Catholic and I spent 20 years searching for the true faith and God lead me to the doorstep of an Orthodox Church after such an exhaustive search! Your journey is some ways is very similar summary of my life quest to finding the true faith. I feel like you summarised it very well which is Something that I struggle to do. GLORY TO GOD for your testimony and that God guided you back home knowing your never ending yearn to find the truth. God sees the sincerity in our hearts. I remember balling my
Eyes out non stop when I experienced my first liturgy. You described it so perfectly at your first pascha service. My heart knew just as yours did. We were finally home! I’ve been an Orthodox Christian since 2017 baptised in the Antiochian Orthodox Church and I’ve never looked back. My fiancé comes from a seventh day Adventist upbringing and family (her family are still practicing SDA) and she even practiced Islam for 3 years has now found the truth in the Orthodox faith, has been a catechumen for the last year and is now getting baptised into the Orthodox Church on holy Saturday April 15 this year! Glory to God in the highest for these miracles
That's a beautiful testimony. Thank you for sharing. God bless you both!
I honestly cannot help but cry tears of joy when I read stories like this! Very heartwarming. ☦️
Glory to God for your testimony ! God bless you sister ☦️
Welcome home!!!! Greetings from Romania to all my christian brothers and sisters.
I never heard of orthodoxy until a couple months ago. I just attended an Orthodox Church yesterday for the first time and it was unlike any other church I’ve been to. The people, the service, everything. I’ve just been praying for the truth and I think I found it
I’ve been thinking about Orthodoxy lately and I believe your video was confirmation that I need to take Orthodoxy more seriously because everything you felt about the other churches is how I feel. I feel as if I am missing something.
You can always go to an Orthodox church and just listen. It is a long process about a year before you actually get baptized after you tell the priest that you want to be baptized, you then become a catechumen and take classes learning all about church history and correct teaching before baptism. So the best thing to do is just drop in and have a listen a few times and see for yourself, truly see, don't make any quick decisions, truly see. God bless you. 🙏
@@righteousrebellion90 thank you, I will do just that.
@@annarice1166 hows it going with orthodoxy after 5 months
@@hromivuk4086 my husband and I are talking with a couple orthodox fathers and planning on attending some services here in a few weeks.
How wonderful. I found to the Orthodox Church 29 years ago. In 1994, 5 years after visiting Ukraine and Russia in February 1989, I was thinking 'what do they believe by the way?'. First I read and then I went to a church and after the Epiklesis I got a very warm feeling that lasted a week. So I thought: 'if I feel like THAT in a church I should go there more often'.
What a great way you are travelling, I have watched you for a while and I am happy for you that you found the true church. Glory to God. Greetings from Iceland.
Thank you my brother from Iceland. God bless you. Glory forever!
@@righteousrebellion90 one of your greatest videos Christian Testemony: My case for Christ, I showed it to my daughter, which is in your age. One day it will bear fruit, I believe so. Many thanks and God bless your family.
@@MrGp59 wow, that's incredible. I'm blown away that anyone even watched that video in the first place...so that makes me feel quite grateful. Thank you for sharing that with me.
@@righteousrebellion90 Mandate of Heaven: To be Counted Righteous always meant to reject Evil absolutely never allowed to justify evil crime lawlessness in heart thus when being made aware of Law thus taking God at his word (God's word made flesh: Jesus Christ replacement of First Man & the Lord of Heaven in the Flesh the literal Body of God) hence obedience and sacrifice the test of the heart (In full legal agreement with/Listening to God). The Heart is what has always been judged (pure) as good or evil. (Once learned made aware of Law, All People held to account judged by Law known/Israel.) El-Elyon (Most High), Ahura Mazda "Wise Lord" (Persia) Zoroastrianism, Egyptian Book of the Dead, Ancient China Temple of Heaven (Shang-Di), (Egypt) Ancient of Days, all cultures prove the only first religion and priesthood of humanity the Melchizedek Priesthood Jesus Christ (completed) fulfilled forever as the living High Priest (Promised Virgin Birth Covenant: Christianity is the fulfilled Melchizedek Priesthood through Jesus Christ the only promised savior redeemer who fulfilled the law and prophets and his Orthodox Church (All Branches of correct doctrine) is the only Functioning prophetic Holy Spirit Lead Priesthood of the 12 Tribes of Israel). Children, Free Will, & The Tower of Babel cultural language divide delays Jesus Christ's reign as when he claims throne he is immediately responsible for judging all both living and dead. All ancients knew of the promised resurrection of the Dead (Reincarnation), virgin birth, and Judgement Day of the Righteous and Wicked souls; To be perfect is to be complete according to set standard, mathematical law of absolutes good vs evil. The true opposite of love is unholy selfishness, the epitome of pride is self-righteousness (unmerited value/unlawfully agreed). People confuse pride with its righteous opposite which is Glory/Honor all ancients sought. Good is that of Truth/Holy Lawful Order, & Justice. Evil is that of Lies, unlawful disorder, chaos. Jesus Christ is the Law and the Test of Faith & Heart concerning righteousness and ritual purity that which is Holy; whereby Jesus Christ the word of God in the flesh is the standard of measure how a person is judged as good or evil based on their choice to receive God's payment blood covering sacrifice through Jesus Christ's Perfect Lawful Life. Faith=Trust. (KJV Bible for English) (Romans Ch.10) (Eternal Life) If you confess with the mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that the creator (supreme spirit) Lord of Heaven hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.” Jesus Christ the only worthy Emperor King of Kings Alpha Omega of Humanity has the authority and dominion of the first man and is the Eldest of the Human Race (Virgin Birth promised by Creator before Cain & Able) and First Born resurrected unto Glorification from the Dead. Israel is the church body of Christ Family of God; all people of any nation of the world that choose Righteousness, Honor, & Glory are citizens of Israel the Most High Lord of Heaven's Kingdom. Peace = Jesus Christ the only begotten son of God born from a virgin with no corruption from Adam's Seed. Islam is Satans Counterfeit of The 12 Tribes of Israel. Most people in world (All Ethnicities) including Arabs that identify as muslims are actually Israelites by Blood (All saved by Blood of Messiah Jesus Christ counted as Israelites co-heirs by Blood of Jesus Christ). #Zoroastrianism proves virgin birth (3 Wise Men Kings from East). Confess & Repent of Evil Crime lawlessness by Jesus Christ to Heavenly Father Creator of Life! (stop doing crime and ask for forgiveness for all evil done) ✓Share with everyone, Diyu Shiwang Earth Prison Hell Ionic covalent bonding law water/air the spirit is a Gas given state of matter, God is light there is no darkness in him, spirit mini light star fuel fodder if trapped bonded to the Lake of Fire Earth's core Domain of all impure dead, Man was given dominion and made of earth so the wicked withered unsealed souls are pyre for the Earths domains fire. (Psalm 88 Bottomless Pit) Every action has equal opposite reaction one reaps what they sow by covenant.
@@righteousrebellion90 Halleluyah
I am Muslim but when it comes to Christianity it’s clear that Orthodox Christians are perhaps the closest to the original Christian message. They have the oldest churches, many of them are the only speakers left that speak Aramaic which was Jesus’ language, and Orthodox Christians have not been tainted by western cultural practices.
Just like biblical and historical evidence proves that jesus and his apostles were vegatarians biblical and historical evidence also proves that the trinity, atonement, original sin and hell are very late misinterpretations and are not supported by the early creed hence its not a part of Christianity I pray that Allah swt revives Christianity both inside and out preserves and protects it and makes its massage be witnessed by all people but at the right moment, place and time
The secred text of the Bible says ye shall know them by their fruits
So too that I say to my christian brothers and sisters be fruitful and multiply
Best regards from a Muslim ( line of ismail )
I'm so happy for you that you found the true way of God !!🙏🙏🙏 I'm Ethiopian orthodox 💚💛❤
I became an Orthodox Christian 7 years ago and it was the best decision of my life and now my husband will be joining the church in about a week
My story is almost exactly the same as yours. Only I was 52 when I walked into an Orthodox church, so my kids were grown. I had done the same research as you into the early church, and I had the same exact experience...tears, the overwhelming presence of love, and I just KNEW that finally I had found God after an intense 40 year search for Truth. Now much like you, I just hope and pray that all of our brothers and sisters come home. Thank you for sharing your beautiful story.
I'm still a Baptist on paper... But I agree with your experience, and thank you for your beautiful testimony. God with us all.
God bless you Sister & your husband. Lovely testimony. I'm currently on a journey to learn more about Orthodoxy, since I feel really drawn towards it. God willing I will be able to call myself Orthodox someday ☦
Hai, vroeg me af hoe ver je bent, ben zelf Servisch orthodox, uit Capelle. Wat trekt je zo in het orthodoxe? Groet M
Welcome home my sister.
-Your Orthodox brother in Christ.
Wonderful video
Her story has touched my soul
Ì will become orthodox soon
I am convinced it is the true faith
For most of my life I was a member of various Protestant churches, including Southern Baptist. I never really felt any close relationship to God in all that time, and was disappointed in the informality and the fact that just about anyone could walk in and take holy communion. I joined the Coptic Orthodox Church three years ago because of its antiquity, its adherence to early church teachings and its deep connection to the Apostles. I'm now a deacon in the church, and I praise God for leading me to this church.
I Got Saved Protestant, Now I Identify As Orthodox. I didn't leave The Protestant Church. The Protestant Church left me. I'm Grateful That I Am In The Orthodox Church. The Protestant Church is an apostate system full of people who are about to be spit Out Of God's Mouth, Revelation Chapter Three
The Coptic Church is not Orthodox. Come home to the Eastern Orthodox Church. God bless you.
@@OrthodoxChristianBelieverhave you been baptized in the Eastern Orthodox Church?
@@orthodox1717 , I've Already Spoken To the priest about being Water Baptized Orthodox. I Do Consider myself Orthodox, but I need to talk to him again. Because I want to do it
@@orthodox1717 , The Coptic Orthodox Church has a pope. The pope is not head of The Church, Jesus Is
Glory to God .sending love from Eritrean Orthodox church ❤
Thank for the prays for our brothers and sisters in the name our Lord Jesus Christ.
Amen.
God bless you my dear.🙏
we been in wars and prosecution for centuries from roman prosecutions for 300 years 10 million died for christ .... after wars with persia... and finilly ottoman rule for 4 to 5 centuries ..was a miracle the country sirvive and the church..thanks to crusaders and pope for this helping the ottomans ..greece is the only country in the world who has christiqanity in her constitution holy trinity is the religion of the country ...is awsome to see people converting to true god aand only one ..we are the new israel ..
First 5 min... word for word same here, except the head scarf 😉 Thank you for this video, it compels me to do my own, maybe when I'm not so 'superficial', truly a journey of life, the Way to the Truth of Life.
I'm sorry Protestant brethren but we as Christians need a history lesson desperately. Papal authority has left us desolate, Rome is not the Orthodox way, never was, we never needed a 'Reformation', the Orthodox Church is the true body of Christ.
Amen!
Glory to God. Happy for you sister Joelle.
I can relate to the Paschal service. I was in immersed in this out of the world experience. The joy was immeasurable and thought this is home.
That is so beautiful! I found the church for my husband and I too. I was praying for and the Holy Spirit led us to a nondenominational church. We love it! The first day I went I wasn't sure about it but my husband loved it. We only found out after going that my best friend's fiancé attended that church. Then later I found out that sister had visit that church and asked us to go, but we never got the chance. Just 3 weeks after going, my husband found that his mom's realtor went there and he was part of the basketball club at that church. My husband loves basketball and is a basketball coach. The list goes on.
I honestly, believe there isn't a true domination, because people are led to different denominations all time even those who speak directly to God. God leads us to what is best for us to know Him better.
Different strokes for different folks. 😊
I was led to many denominations before I found came into this church, sometimes God leads us to places not because it's our final destination but because it has something to teach us that we need to learn for the season we are in in our lives. God doesn't teach everything and show all his treasures all at once. He shows it as He wills according to His own time and for other reasons beyond my understanding. God bless you.
@@righteousrebellion90 Amen! God bless you too. 😊
My goodness, where have you been my precious sister 🕊️
Thank you sharing your experience with us. I just found the Orthodox Church. I have no idea why it took me so long. I will be 58 in a couple of weeks. I have searched and searched my whole adult life for the truth. I married a Catholic , we are not practicing Catholics anymore but even there I knew the teachings were not complete. I knew there had to be something more. I only wish I had found Orthodoxy sooner. Although all things happen when they are supposed to.
When everyone had abandoned me- I reached out to God✨, and He was there❗He saved my stillborn Grandchild at the very last moment and He is leading me towards the Greek Orthodox church. My little Grandson will be christened there early next year.
God bless you and yor family. 🙌✨
Thank you for telling us about your journey to Orthodoxy, as an Anglican I found it very moving. And bless you for that wonderful prayer.
God bless you. 🙏
@@righteousrebellion90 In the summer I was very lucky to visit various orthodox churches on some of the Greek Islands. They were very old, but felt so true somehow.
@@davidtombs7385 That's incredible. How beautiful that must have been.
@@righteousrebellion90 It genuinely was
I loved the Anglican Faith when my wife and I were part of it but we kept on journeying and came to Holy Orthodoxy many years ago. We have never regretted finding Orthodoxy and I pray that you my friend, like this sister, continue your journey on to the original ancient Orthodox, catholic and apostolic Church. Christ God be with you.
God bless you and I know this was the work of God that Led you into this wonderful honest Religion Orthodoxy - is full of Truth and Light ❤❤❤
I am so happy for you that you found the Truth through your strong prayers and that you kept seeking for Gods Truth and God himself.
And the Lord has shown you the True Path May St Mary Bless you and the King Jesus Christ for ever Amen
I love hearing your story. And thank God that there are people who’ve now heard of the Church because of you.
God bless you brother. 🙏
I didn't know anything about Eastern Orthodoxy until I stumbled on her head covering video when I was researching whether or not I wanted to cover my head. And now I can feel the Holy Spirit calling to me to keep seeking truth and research this more. I was raised as Catholic and then went to Lutheranism... now Baptist. I just want to get back to Christ and worship Him in the way he intended.
Orthodoxy is true faith.
I also feel unworthy but if God wills I will accept this great and awesome gift, the Church. May our Holy Lord give you and us strength!
God bless.
Ignore all the papists causing problems in the comments.
God bless you.
God bless you my dear sister.
I was Born and raised hindu converted to protestant pentecostal 11 years ago.
The more I learn orthodox teachings, doctrines & history the more I fell in love with it especially with my Lord Jesus.
Now on my way to become an orthodox christian after researching the true apostolic church.. Looking any nearest orthodox church to me to enroll myself as a catechumen. I have embraced orthodox faith☦️❤️
- (brother nihit)
Слава Отцу и Сыну и Святому Духу, и ныне и присно и во веки веков. Аминь ☦
I am very happy to hear that, I would like to share you important documents to help you grow in the orthodox church. Stay blessed.
Glory to God! ⛪📿
My first day at Orthodox Church, I was brought to tears as well. Your testimony is very relatable. God bless sister. ☦️❤️
This is the only time that I can say this unironically, this is literally me. I was raised Catholic but later became a Protestant. I went through the whole Freegrace vs Lordship Salvation rabbit hole, I was so deep in Protestantism, but I discovered this Protestant CZcams Channel called Redeemed Zoomer and I watched his video about the History of the Church. So I watched it and I was amazed, and so I kept researching stuff about the Early Church and started getting interested in Orthodoxy and I realised the same thing you realised, that The Orthodox Church is the one True Church because it holds to what the Early Church believes unlike the rest of the Denominations. So now I'm trying to live as Christlike as I possibly can (because there are no Orthodox Churches where I live) so that in 2 years when I graduate I can move to a country with Orthodox Churches.
I became Catholic and was a Benedictine Monk. My wife and I read and pray every morning. Faith is something you carry with you and apply to your daily life. Bless you sister.
What do you mean by "became Catholic"? Aren't Benedictine monks already catholic?
And thank you, God bless you aswell.
Do you get married as monks?
Or you're not a monk anymore?
@@righteousrebellion90 I think he meant to say that he converted to Catholicism and later became a monk. More than likely he was a monk for while and left the order so he could marry.
I love your testimony, thank you for sharing. I am always amazed how God reaches people. Glory to God for your journey. 🙂
No need to apologize for offending, the prideful get offended.
Indeed. So many churches teach quite central conflicting doctrines, all based on their groups interpretation of scripture.
Happy to see you've come to a very good point in your life.
Aw, God Bless you Sis. Yes I'm getting tired of majority of the Protestant denominations, I too had a look at the early history of the Church Father's and thought about visiting the Catholic Church. Not the Catholic that we see today with its Vatican 2 Sect, but the early "real" Catholic Church. As you are Orthodox, you believe the perpetual Virginity of Mary too! Which I believe the Protestant gets wrong.
As of now I'm still non denominational and following the Spirit's lead, but this is where I'm at. God Bless you Joelle xxx
That's beautiful sister...God be with you, keep you and bless you. Xxx
I recommend visiting an Orthodox Church, Sister.
I had the same feeling when I went to my first Orthodox service last year . You brought me right back to that day . Lord have mercy .
I am a baptist but I am been lost on the churches these days and I like to visit a church Orthodox Christianity church
3:09 That happens a lot. Look at America's history. Since colonial times, North America was protestant. From the Dutch to the English. Only in the late 19th-century Orthodox Christians immigrants from Eastern Europe and the Middle East came to the US. It's so sad to see that unless you have Eastern European friends, as a Christian American there's a 90% chance you don't even know Orthodox Christianity exists.
Welcome, sister. May God bless you and your loved ones
I am so happy I found your channel! I am cradle orthodox, who was protestant for a while, and then got back HOme to Orthodoxy. I have very similar experience! So happy for you! Glory to God!
WOW !!!!!!! I FEEL THE SAME WAY. I just started fellowship with the Orthodox church a year ago.
Listening to this made me cry. My heart yearns for our Savior and I feel him in your video.
I just walked into a Greek Parish and was like, "This is weird".
And I have only missed 5 Liturgies since.
No regrets.
As a Priest, I have heard the same story from practically everyone who comes to "see." Seek, and you shall find. Glory to God for all things.
Papas that's how it was for me. when I was ready to check out I feel to my knees in tears and pleaded to God to show me the one original chruch or I wouldn't be able to make it any longer in this life. and he led me to orthodoxy a church I knew nothing of whatsoever when I said that prayer. He introduced Orthodox Christians into my life. and the journey began. Glory to God the Highest.
@@TruthPerspecive Thank God and His Holy Name!
Loved your testimony! In Orthodoxy you just have to go and experience it to have an understanding. I started taking inquirer classes a few weeks ago and I'm leaving Mormonism for Orthodoxy. Christ is risen!
Thank you for your love and kindness to share to others this testimony of yours. It is so warm and honestly! Everything what you said is truth, only truth and nothing but a truth! I confirm everything what you said! Best regards from orthodox Serbia and Macedonia, southeastern Europe! God be with you and your family!
Glory be to God for all things+++
Demons begin their attacks with force when they see your path changing to walk the true path of Our Lord Jesus Christ+
The tears are of true repentance felt in the heart- the soul+
Saint John Chrysostom+
What rain is for seeds-
tears are for those who are afflicted…
Saint Seraphim of Saro +
Move your lord with your tears, that He may help you' (homily 68).
Thank you for your video+
Lord have mercy+++
Wow, all these testimonies are so heart warming! My husband, children and I were just baptized this April on Lazarus Saturday!
All Glory to the Most High! He is Merciful!
🕯🕯☦🕯🕯
Welcome home!
Of late, there's been this growing interest in me to convert to Orthodoxy. I've been a protestant Methodist church member all my life but when I got married I moved to my husband's non-denominational church. Since joining his church I've been feeling a longing for something that did feel "superficial". I don't even think that's really the right way to put it but I'm longing for something that has depth. If you get what I'm saying. The orthodox church seems to have that.
God is calling your name. i am a marriage convert raised non denominational. The non denoms has no feeling of church or love to me just entertainment and show-off ness. I am blessed God has called my name
Amen
God bless you Noah. 🙏
I'm so happy that you've found a way to deepen your faith and come closer to Jesus Christ in the Orthodox church! If you want more of that fullness you mentioned and want to know without a shadow of a doubt as you put it, look more into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints! Even if you have before, you'll experience an even higher degree of what you've talked about here! The fullness of the gospel is here waiting for you and your husband!
With my whole humility and love I'm telling you - mormonism is a teaching of demons! Orthodoxy is not about reaching high dopamine levels. Orthodoxy is about Repentance! To clear up the deadly passions from our souls with God's help. Orthodox means "the right faith" - the proper way of beleaving. The Holy Orthodox Church teaches how to live properly the christian life. Only by proper teaching you can build up the proper Saving Faith you need. You need to get out of mormonism, repent and come to the Truth. The Holy Orthodox Church keeps the ancient christian faith as it was 2000 years ago unchanged. Christianity is about Love and Orthodoxy is the REAL Christianity.
Welcome :)
@righteousrebellion90 Welcome home sister (to Orthodoxy) . I'm listening to your testimony and I get goosebumps 3 times. God bless you and your family. Greetings from Serbia 🇷🇸
Amen 🙏 my story is so so similar to yours. God heard my prayers and has led me to Orthodoxy. I’m not yet a catechumen either but soon… ❤I’m breaking my ties with Catholicism now….
Much love sis. Welcome home! ☦️
I’m so happy for you my sister
I born orthodox and I’m 27 I am so blessed to be orthodox
Thank you for your testimony, Sister. I can really relate 💕
Glory to God ☦️
Seek and you will find....if you seek truth you will find truth...even my journey was similar...but mine was really weird...i saw the the hunch back of notre dame and i saw esmeralda in me ,like an outcast...then i searched the history of catholics..then i found crusades..then i went back to that cold night of Bethlehem then i started from Bethlehem and reached Orthodoxy ❤
Thank you for sharing your journey in finally finding the One True Faith! Welcome to Orthodoxy! God Bless You!
Thank you for sharing your experience finding the Orthodox Church. It is remarkably similar to my own. God bless you.
Good video. And happy for you ❤ 💯%
Welcome to Orhdoxy. I am an Orhdox Christian from India. Malankara Orthdox or Indian Orthdox christian
Blessings to you, sister. I came to holy Orthodoxy from a non-Chalcedonian ("oriental") church ten years ago. I think that none of us can fully express in a video what riches we have found. God is there. Christ is there. ". . . if they should be written every one, I suppose that even the world itself could not contain the books that should be written" (John 21.25). Thanks for this video. Blessings to you.
Glory to God, dear sister in Christ!! Welcome home!! ☦️ You are not offending anyone! Love and truth cannot be separated! 🙂
I am feeling greatly drawn to the Orthodoxy but I live in a place where we don't have any kind of orthodox church. But online community is giving me climpsses of this beutiful faith and I'm learning independently.
Welcome to the real, and one orthodox church and dont forget the pray to repeat over and over again many times a day.
jesus christ, mercy on me
Loved it, thank you. When you hear the gospel according to the Orthodox Church the truth rings so loudly you can't help but be drawn in.
there is nothing more beutifull that to be an orthodox christian ...
facts.
My sister, thank you for your testimony, I was feeling the same way, now I know what I need to do, thank you and God bless you and your family.