The Mystery of the Eastern Orthodox Church

"More honorable than the Cherubim and more glorious beyond compare than the Seraphim"

Editors:
Feofil @FoolsforICXC

Thank you to All Saints of America for letting us film inside their parish:

Additional footage provided by OtherwordlyProductions

[jamesdiluzio]

As a former atheist, Orthodoxy was the only type of Christianity that addressed issues I had with western churches. Glory to God for all things. Christ is Risen! ☦️

[justinsmith]

I already learned all this by reading item descriptions in *Elden Ring*

[OktaviusBiedermann]

I am a German protestant and I was able to visit Athos last May shortly after the Orthodox Eastern. A very wise monk gave me a German translation of Theosis and it opened my eyes to a lot a of things. Athos is probably the most beautiful place I have ever been. So much power and peace at the same time. I am thinking about getting baptised again when I will visit the holy mountain again. Christos Anesti!!

[tannerdog]

A church that looks the most strict and cultish it’s actually the most free and peaceful

[PentaRaus]

Orthodoxy definitely has the better drip.

[_Mrrock]

Going inside an Orthodox church makes me have goosebumps

[MrAndre]

I am to be baptized tomorrow. Please pray for me.

[aaronlat]

It is quite difficult for me to understand such a deeply complex topic. I will be watching this over again and again. I am newly a catechumen, pray for me.

[hayder]

Ex Muslim here. I could never agree with that religion because of many things especially the divine nature of Jesus Christ. After becoming Christian ive done so much reasearch and this sealed the deal for me. I love Orthodoxy and I love Jesus Christ. Amen☦️

[TTancevat]

I’m not even a Christian, but as an outsider, it is clear to me that orthodoxy achieves the true meaning of Christ’s words as a philosophy. Though I believe in different things, the Orthodox Church has preserved and honored the word of Christ in a way that I cannot help but respect.

[Crispyyy]

Honestly, the thumbnail of this video would make a great album cover

[Fotini]

I’m Greek Orthodox and I absolutely love your channel. Thank you for making such creative videos for the public to listen and learn. May God continue to bless you.

[GaryfaliaLaz]

Wishing to all my Orthodox brothers and sisters, strength on your fight until Easter.

[kikiprimavera]

Eastern Orthodox religion is what I was borne into and taught from early childhood by my grandmother Paraschiva.
God rest her soul in heaven.
Amen 🙏🏻✝️❤️

Greetings from Romania 🇷🇴

[MartysCracking]

I want to be an Orthodox Christian. Please pray for me.

[omnipitentevanescen]

Its very interesting to me that the occult, the "Great Work", in super reductive and simplistic terms, is an inversion of Theosis. Trying to achieve this transformation without Christ. Thank you for another great video harmony.

[johnarmstrong]

I discovered Eastern Orthodoxy by chance. I was walking around the streets of Shanghai and I noticed a strange looking building with an onion dome. The former Church where St John of San Francisco and Shanghai worked. Started investigating. That was 2011. Today I’m writing from Nizhny Novgorod.

[NKomarov]

Я родился в крупнейшей православной стране, но я не слышал таких слов и не получал такого понимания о Христе, как в этом ролике. Удивительно, что можно на чужом языке так передать смысл православия, и передать тому, кто не понимал этот смысл на своём родном языке. Спаси вас Бог!

[didymus]

O Lord, save Thy people,
and bless Thine inheritance ☦️

[AOSDMV]

[00:00:07]1 Introduction to the concept of theosis
[00:01:01]2 Written by Archimandrite George
[00:01:25]3 The role of the first and second Adam in theosis
[00:02:24]4 Theotokos’ role in Salvation
[00:03:18]5 The necessity of the Theotokos’ consent for Incarnation
[00:04:05]6 Veneration of the Theotokos in the Orthodox Church
[00:05:47]7 Saint Nicodemus’ teachings on the Theotokos
[00:06:34]8 The church’s daily life and theosis
[00:07:12]9 The architecture of Orthodox churches
[00:08:02]10 The purpose of life and theosis
[00:09:00]11 Union with Christ through the Orthodox Church
[00:10:17]12 The Apostle Paul’s teachings on being members of Christ’s body
[00:11:09]13 The process of becoming living members of Christ
[00:12:16]14 The importance of Holy Communion in theosis
[00:13:38]15 The church’s role in leading to theosis
[00:14:04]16 The uniqueness of the Orthodox Church
[00:15:06]17 Theosis as the ultimate goal within the church
[00:16:00]18 The importance of attending church services
[00:17:02]19 The path to theosis found only within the church
[00:17:45]20 God’s uncreated energies and theosis
[00:19:27]21 The difference between God’s essence and energies
[00:20:32]22 Theosis according to Orthodox theology
[00:21:25]23 The role of God’s energies in creation and theosis
[00:22:30]24 The mystery of Orthodox faith and life
[00:23:31]25 The purpose of human life and theosis
[00:24:06]26 The desire for union with God and theosis
[00:25:39]27 The image of God in man seeking its Prototype
[00:26:02]28 Conclusion and invitation to explore further teachings on theosis