Introducing the theology and spiritual life of the Orthodox Church, with particular reference to the Holy Bible and the witness of the Holy Fathers, past and present.
Small request: Can you arrange the playlist(s) to be ordered from oldest to newest instead of newest to oldest? That way they will play in correct sequential order . Thank you for your online work, Dr Christopher!
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Many thanks for this mid-stream overview, tracing the essential thread of the Tradition, situating us for what is to come and attuning us to the key considerations, namely, the foundational distinctions between created and uncreated and between ratio and nous. Invaluable.
Yes @RaphaelFoshay, dianoia is a richer concept even in philosophy. But note that it is sometimes used synonymously with nous in the theology of the Fathers.
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Sincere thanks, Professor Veniamin. As a cradle Anglican I was formed by Cranmerian English and the KJV and it is a great grief to see what the Anglicans have done with that heritage. However, since becoming an Orthodox convert in 1987, it is long since an issue for me. A question: Can you recommend an English translation of the Liturgy of St Basil. I would be happy to be mistaken, but the OUP edition you mention seems no longer in print. I would be looking for a priest's edition. Thank you, Hieromonk Raphael.
Yes indeed, Fr. Raphael, I understand. Frankly, I am not aware of a better translation than that of the Monastery. But as you say, it is now out of print, which is a great source of grief to me personally. In our own small way, I am hoping to promote a greater sensitivity to all things ecclesiastical, particularly pertaining to the spiritual life of the Church.
Serving altar with Saint Sophrony as the celebrant must have been life-changing! "Peace is none other than Jesus Christ Himself whom we have received in the Liturgy." Beautiful! Wishing you a blessed eve of Pentecost. "O Heavenly King, Comforter, the Spirit of truth, who art everywhere present and fillest all things, the Treasury of good things and the Giver of life, Come and abide in us and cleanse us from every stain and save our souls O Good One."
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Thank you for your teachings, Dr Christopher. I’ll be moving to St Tikhon’s soon to study iconography. I mentioned to Dr David recently that I’ve found your work online and he informed me you guys worked together at the seminary. He had many kind words to say. Oh, how small our orthodox world is….! Thanks again, Paul +++
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Atheism is a wonderful thing, The more they try to convince you that God does not exist, the more you know He must, else, why would it be so important, that they spend their lives, speaking about something that does not exist? surely then if Gods non existence was true, they would have better things to do with their lives?
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This channel is like a pearl in the deep ocean. The spiritual instruction I got from studying your videos is massive. Thank you for your ministry. May the Lord bless and guide you.
25:45 I find this image striking. It looks like an original painting, but I wonder if it's available as an icon the laity can have in their prayer corners. If so, what is the name? Also, what does it say on the book Christ is holding?
That’s an icon of Christ, I AM, painted by St. Sophrony himself. You may order it from the Monastery of St. John the Baptist in England. The inscription on the book Christ is holding reads, I AM.
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Yes indeed, @SohoKnights, St. Silouan the Athonite is one of the greatest and sweetest of the Saints of our times. Thank you for taking the time to express your appreciation, and thank you for your support. A blessed Pascha!
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My step father just died , he was a pastor, no he wasn't orthodox like myself , but I saw his love for God in the ministry. I'm saddened by his untimely death, but my tears are cause I miss him cause it was so sudden , but I know with God's mercy he can be in paradise. Do these tears mean I'm someway selfish , in wishing he was here instead of with the Lord? And I also cry for my mother, who is now a widow and that pains me too. Although she will be cared for very well
Dear Athanasius (@Athanasius1975). First of all, my deepest condolences for the repose of your step father: God rest his soul, and grant you and your mother many blessed years, to honour his memory. In response to your question, I would simply say that death and our physical separation from our loved ones is unnatural; and that it is normal therefore to grieve the loss of those most near to us especially. Our sorrow, however, should not be excessive, since we continue to pray for the dead and continue therefore in communion with them, and moreover we live in expectation of the General Resurrection on the Last Day. Wishing you a blessed and joyous Pascha! Dr. Christopher Veniamin
@TheMTPAcademy Glory to Jesus Christ I'm all things , thank you so much for your excellent response . I'm am in total agreement with you. I'll try to remember this throughout the week as we have not yet had his funeral services
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Yes, we are working on a series on St. John of the Ladder; and we hope to publish Episode 2 shortly after Pascha. Thanks so much for your enthusiastic support! Christopher Veniamin
It's great to hear from you, Joyce (@joycetba)! Thank you so much for taking the time to express your gratitude for our efforts to bring a cycle of instruction to the wider community. We are working on making the audio quality of our videos and podcasts even better quality. Your support is truly appreciated. Every good wish, Christopher Veniamin
It's great to hear from you, Joyce (@joycetba)! Thank you so much for taking the time to express your gratitude for our efforts to bring a cycle of instruction to the wider community. Your support is truly appreciated. Every good wish, Christopher Veniamin
It's great to hear from you, Joyce (@joycetba)! Thank you so much for taking the time to express your gratitude for our efforts to bring a cycle of instruction to the wider community. Your support is truly appreciated. Every good wish, Christopher Veniamin
It's great to hear from you, Joyce (@joycetba)! Thank you so much for taking the time to express your gratitude for our efforts to bring a cycle of instruction to the wider community. Your support is truly appreciated. Every good wish, Christopher Veniamin
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