Our mission is to present and support the Orthodox Christian Way, Truth, and Life, which is Christ Himself — guiding souls to communion in His Body, faithful to the teachings of the Holy Fathers. We serve inquirers, catechumens, and the faithful through Orthodox catechesis, in lectures, Q & A sessions, videos, articles, books and conferences.
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Byzantine Tradition Podcasts
Lives of the Saints from the Orthodox Christian Tradition. Saints from throughout the Orthodox Christian world will be covered, including the early Martyrs, Saints from the Byzantine Empire, Greece, Russia, and the pre-schism West.
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The Living Tradition of Byzantine Music in America
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In this podcast, I will be uploading reader versions of services in the Byzantine Rite, on the Gregorian Calendar, mostly according to the usage of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church. These are meant as guides to accompany and even direct life in the domestic church. We all live much busier lives than our ancestors, whose rural living in tight-knit villages around their parish churches allowed them to live their lives to the rhythm of the Church Year. We, however, often find ourselves commu ...
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In this podcast, I will be uploading reader versions of services in the Byzantine Rite, on the Revised Julian Calendar, mostly according to the usage of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church. These are meant as guides to accompany and even direct life in the domestic church. We all live much busier lives than our ancestors, whose rural living in tight-knit villages around their parish churches allowed them to live their lives to the rhythm of the Church Year. We, however, often find ourselves ...
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Fr. Seraphim Rose Exposes the Roots of Apostasy: Orthodox Survival Course
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1:02:14Discover Father Seraphim Rose's essential "Orthodox Survival Course" that exposes the roots of modern apostasy and anti-Christian movements. This comprehensive Orthodox Christian analysis traces Western Christianity's fall from the 11th-century papal schism through scholasticism, false saints like Francis of Assisi, and revolutionary ideologies to …
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What is virtue according to the Orthodox Church—and how is it radically different from secular morality? In this eye-opening talk, we explore how virtue is not merely self-improvement or moral behavior, but participation in the divine energies of God. Drawing on the teachings of Saints like Gregory Palamas and Maximus the Confessor, we uncover how …
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September 21 Memory of the Holy Prophet Jonah from Tarshish.
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Why Apostolic Succession Only Exists in Orthodoxy
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33:32In this powerful and detailed exposition, we break down the essential differences between the Orthodox, Catholic, and Protestant views of apostolic succession. Learn why the Church Fathers insist that true succession is not merely historical or external, but inseparably tied to Orthodox doctrine, Eucharistic unity, and the one undivided Body of Chr…
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Why is Gen Z Flocking to Eastern Orthodoxy?
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3:07:32Before we take your questions tonight, we will look briefly at a video put out a few days ago entitled, "Why Gen Z is Flocking to Eastern Orthodoxy". Our mission is to present and support the Orthodox Christian Way, Truth, and Life, which is Christ Himself — guiding souls to communion in His Body, faithful to the teachings of the Holy Fathers.…
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September 11 Memory of our Holy Mother Theodora of Alexandria.
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How the Devil Infiltrates the Orthodox Church
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35:44In this powerful video, Fr. Peter Heers reveals how ecumenism leads to the demonic adulteration of the Orthodox faith, a gradual process that distorts the truth and threatens the very core of Church tradition. Beginning with coexistence and moving through dialogue, infiltration, and finally subversion, ecumenism is shown to be a subtle force of cor…
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Mount Athos Warning: Greece’s Citizen’s Card
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55:29Originally delivered in 2010, this homily by Fr. Peter Heers explains how Greece’s citizen's card is more than an ID—it reshapes how citizens buy, sell, and interact with the state. In this informative overview, Fr. Peter explains what the citizen's card is, how RFID and databases work behind it, and why bishops, Mount Athos, and civil groups have …
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September 8 Nativity of our Most Holy Lady the Theotokos and Ever-virgin Mary.
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September 5 Memory of the Holy and Glorious Prophet Zacharias, Father of Saint John the Baptist and Forerunner.
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The Papacy or Orthodoxy? Debunking Tim Gordon’s Debate Claims
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3:03:25Orthodoxy or Catholicism? Which has been true to the Lord, the Holy Apostles and Holy Fathers? Did the Lord establish one supremely powerful, monarchical bishop over all other bishops with immediate jurisdiction and infallibility in matters of doctrine? Or did the Lord establish 12 apostles and their successors to preach, teach and oversee the Econ…
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August 31 Deposition of the Precious Sash of the Most Holy Theotokos in the Church of Chalkoprateia.
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August 29 Beheading of the Holy and Glorious Prophet, Forerunner, and Baptist John.
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August 27 Memory of our Venerable and God-bearing Father Poemen (Pimen) the Great.
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August 22 Memory of the Holy Martyr Agathonikos and those with him at Nikomedia: Zotikos, Zeno, Theoprepios, Akindynos, and Severian.
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August 20 Memory of the Holy and Glorious Prophet Samuel.
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August 15 Dormition, or the Translation to Heaven, of our All-Glorious Sovereign Lady, the Theotokos and Ever-virgin Mary.
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August 13 Memory of our Venerable Father Dorotheos of Gaza.
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The Gospel of Salvation, Part One - The Mystery of Christ (L. 45)
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2:51:50H. THE GOSPEL OF SALVATION i.The Divine Teacher ii. The Listeners Come and sit at the feet of the professors of the Desert, those initiated into the Mystery. They will guide us through the entirety of the Economy of Salvation, from the pre-existence of the Logos, to His Revelation and Incarnation, and His Elevation and Session at the Right Hand of …
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August 6 Memory of the Holy Transfiguration of our Lord and God and Saviour Jesus Christ.
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August 3 Memory of our Venerable Fathers Isaac, Faustus, and Dalmatus, Abbots of the Dalmation Monastery in Constantinople.
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July 29 Memory of the Holy Martyr Callinicus at Gangra.
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July 27 Memory of the Holy and Great Martyr Panteleimon, and of the Blind Man, who, healed by him, was slain by the sword.
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Dormition of Saint Anna, the Mother of the Theotokos
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2:31July 25 Dormition of Saint Anna, the Mother of our Most Holy Sovereign Lady the Mother of God.
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Mary Magdalene, the Equal-to-the-Apostles
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10:56July 22 Memory of Mary Magdalene, the Holy Myrrh-Bearer and Equal to the Apostles.
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July 20 Memory of the Fiery Ascension into Heaven of the Holy and Glorious Prophet Elias the Thesbite.
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Sinlessness & the Authority to Forgive Sins - The Mystery of Christ (L. 44)
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2:59:21H. Sinlessness I. The Authority to Forgive Sins Come and sit at the feet of the professors of the Desert, those initiated into the Mystery. They will guide us through the entirety of the Economy of Salvation, from the pre-existence of the Logos, to His Revelation and Incarnation, and His Elevation and Session at the Right Hand of the Father. Examin…
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Names and Titles of the Christ, Part 3, and Omniscience - The Mystery of Christ (L. 43)
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3:01:55VI. NAMES AND CHRISTOLOGICAL TITLES (Part 3) xix. The Nazarene xx. The Bridegroom xxi. "He who is, and who was, and who is to come" xxii. The Judge xxiii. The Only-Begotten and the Firstborn xxiv. The Lord or King of Glory xxv. Other Appellations VII. OMNISCIENCE Come and sit at the feet of the professors of the Desert, those initiated into the Mys…
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Abraham Worshipped Christ, Not Allah or Judaism's God
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14:06Excerpt from "The Mystery of Christ: An Athonite Catechism (Lesson 21) - Testament, Law, and Worship" by Fr. Peter Heers https://youtube.com/live/-cAFYYPuE6oBy Fr. Peter Heers
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Names and Titles of the Christ, Part 2 - The Mystery of Christ (L. 42)
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2:47:26VI. NAMES AND CHRISTOLOGICAL TITLES vii. The Son of God viii. The Son of David ix. The Saviour x. The Servant of God xi. The Prophet xii. The Rabbi - The Teacher xiii. The Mediator xiv. The Word xv. The Lamb of God xvi. The Holy One xvii. The Righteous One xviii. The Prince or Author Come and sit at the feet of the professors of the Desert, those i…
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Be Watchful of the Many Heresies Taught In Christ's Name
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15:20Excerpted from Lesson 34: The Revelation of Jesus Christ to the Apostle & Evangelist John the Theologian, Rev. 21:14-17 (Series 4), by Fr. Peter Heers https://youtube.com/live/sgpFaexj43EBy Fr. Peter Heers
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The Book of Enoch and the Antediluvian World: An Orthodox View
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2:53:40Who are the “Nephilim,” the giants of Genesis? Who are the "sons of God" that begat them? Why were their offspring “giants”? And are the answers to be found in the apocryphal Book of Enoch? Join Fr. Peter as he delves into the scriptural, patristic, and paleontological evidence and tries to discern the truth about this controversial and fascinating…
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Names and Titles of the Christ - The Mystery of Christ (L. 41)
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3:08:40VI. NAMES AND CHRISTOLOGICAL TITLES a. Emmanuel b. Jesus c. The Christ - The Messiah d. The Lord e. The Lord Jesus Christ f. The Son of Man Come and sit at the feet of the professors of the Desert, those initiated into the Mystery. They will guide us through the entirety of the Economy of Salvation, from the pre-existence of the Logos, to His Revel…
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The Threefold Dignity, Part 2: High Priest & King - The Mystery of Christ (L. 40)
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2:56:49ii. The High-Priestly Dignity iii. The Kingly Dignity Come and sit at the feet of the professors of the Desert, those initiated into the Mystery. They will guide us through the entirety of the Economy of Salvation, from the pre-existence of the Logos, to His Revelation and Incarnation, and His Elevation and Session at the Right Hand of the Father. …
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Discerning the Spirit of Antichrist: The Orthodox Way Amid Ecumenism, Phyletism and Zealotism
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3:00:30In this livestream we will examine: 1. The Essential Unity of Ecumenism, Phyletism and Zealotism A. Ecumenism and Secularism B. Phyletism and Secularism C. Ecumenism and Phyletism: Two Sides of the Same Coin of Secularism D. Ecumenism and Zealotism: United in “Another Way” 2. The Demonic Method of Adulteration of the Faith A. The First Stage: Co-Ex…
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The Threefold Dignity, Part 1: Prophet - The Mystery of Christ (L. 39)
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2:55:50v. Divine Properties V. The Threefold Dignity i. The Prophetic Dignity Come and sit at the feet of the professors of the Desert, those initiated into the Mystery. They will guide us through the entirety of the Economy of Salvation, from the pre-existence of the Logos, to His Revelation and Incarnation, and His Elevation and Session at the Right Han…
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The Angels Present the Prayers of the Saints Upon God's Altar (Rev. 8:3-4)
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19:56Excerpted from Lesson 1: The Revelation of Jesus Christ to the Apostle & Evangelist John the Theologian, Series 3, by Fr. Peter Heers "And I saw the seven angels which stood before God; and to them were given seven trumpets. And another angel came and stood at the altar, having a golden censer; and there was given unto him much incense, that he sho…
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The Beauty of His Virtues - Mystery of Christ (L. 38)
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2:58:21v. The Beauty of His Virtues Come and sit at the feet of the professors of the Desert, those initiated into the Mystery. They will guide us through the entirety of the Economy of Salvation, from the pre-existence of the Logos, to His Revelation and Incarnation, and His Elevation and Session at the Right Hand of the Father. Examining the book "Τὸ Mυ…
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The Zealot Jungle Which is Growing Up Around Us - Letter from Fr. Seraphim Rose
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34:48Excerpt from the Q&A session for Lesson 4 of Russia's New Martyrs & The Catacomb Church by Fr. Peter HeersBy Fr. Peter Heers
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Messianic Testimonies cont'd & The Characteristics of the Messiah - Mystery of Christ (L. 37)
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2:54:23iii. Messianic Testimonies iv. The Characteristics of the Messiah Come and sit at the feet of the professors of the Desert, those initiated into the Mystery. They will guide us through the entirety of the Economy of Salvation, from the pre-existence of the Logos, to His Revelation and Incarnation, and His Elevation and Session at the Right Hand of …
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(Excerpt from Russia's New Martyrs and the Catacomb Church, Lesson 5: The Lives and Witness of the New Martyrs (1917-1927))By Fr. Peter Heers
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Messianic Testimonies - The Mystery of Christ (L. 36)
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2:52:55iii. Messianic Testimonies Come and sit at the feet of the professors of the Desert, those initiated into the Mystery. They will guide us through the entirety of the Economy of Salvation, from the pre-existence of the Logos, to His Revelation and Incarnation, and His Elevation and Session at the Right Hand of the Father. Examining the book "Τὸ Mυστ…
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Christ Places the Saints on Thrones to Judge the World (Rev. 20:4)
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31:30Excerpted from Lesson 22: The Revelation of Jesus Christ to the Apostle & Evangelist John the Theologian, Rev. 20:4-6 (Series 4), by Fr. Peter Heers https://youtube.com/live/ncsF2z-C8vEBy Fr. Peter Heers
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The Anointing of the Messiah & His Testimony About Himself - Mystery of Christ (L. 35)
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3:22:54i. The Anointing of the Messiah ii. His Testimony About Himself Come and sit at the feet of the professors of the Desert, those initiated into the Mystery. They will guide us through the entirety of the Economy of Salvation, from the pre-existence of the Logos, to His Revelation and Incarnation, and His Elevation and Session at the Right Hand of th…
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Deep Repentance: Uprooting the Weeds In Our Heart - From the Exomologetarion by St. Nikodemos
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32:51Exomologetarion: A Manual of Confession by St. Nikodemos the Hagiorite https://uncutmountainpress.com/products/exomologetarion-a-manual-of-confessionBy Fr. Peter Heers
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The Descent into Hades - The Mystery of Christ (L. 34)
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2:05:42Come and sit at the feet of the professors of the Desert, those initiated into the Mystery. They will guide us through the entirety of the Economy of Salvation, from the pre-existence of the Logos, to His Revelation and Incarnation, and His Elevation and Session at the Right Hand of the Father. Examining the book "Τὸ Mυστήριο τοῦ Χριστοῦ" ("The Mys…
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Helmet of Salvation: A Defense Against Scandal, Suspicion, and Envy (On Headcoverings)
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1:55:12In this lecture, Fr. Peter Heers takes a look into the forthcoming booklet from Uncut Mountain Press: 'Helmet of Salvation: A Defense Against Scandal, Suspicion, and Envy' written by His Grace Bishop Alexei of Alaska Originally recorded in August, 2023.By Fr. Peter Heers
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New Sunday (Sunday After Pascha) The Inauguration of Christ's Resurrection; and the occasion whereon the Holy Apostle Thomas touches the Saviour's side.
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Friday of Renewal Week The consecration of the temple of our Most Holy Lady, the Mother of God of the Life-giving Spring, and the miracles wrought by the Mother of God therein.
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The Crucifixion, pt. 1 - The Mystery of Christ (L. 33)
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1:25:33Unfortunately, we had technical difficulties, and the live stream ended prematurely. This lecture will be continued in the next live stream and we will add to it. Thank you for your patience and understanding. — o. The Crucifixion Come and sit at the feet of the professors of the Desert, those initiated into the Mystery. They will guide us through …
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