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This includes Mary, church fathers, apostles, saints, and angels. Despite the beliefs of certain branches of Christianity that place undue weight on tradition, the Bible offers no proof that people in heaven can pray for us on earth. The Bible teaches that Jesus intercedes for us in heaven. “Who then is the one who condemns? No one. Christ Jesus who died-more than that, who was raised to life-is at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us” (Romans 8:34). “Therefore he is able to save completely those who come to God through [Jesus], because he always lives to intercede for them” (Hebrews 7:25). In Scripture, no human being is ever called our intercessor in heaven except for our “one mediator . . ., the man Christ Jesus” (1 Timothy 2:5). The Bible teaches that the Holy Spirit intercedes for us. “Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words” (Romans 8:26). The Holy Spirit aids our prayers and guides our hearts toward what pleases God, even if our deep, holy desires cannot be expressed in words. We can pray directly to God the Father. “If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!” (Luke 11:13). “Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need” (Hebrews 4:16). Prior to Christ’s finished work on the cross, God’s people were represented before God by priests. However, when Jesus died, “the curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom” (Mark 15:38). Believers in Christ in the New Testament era are priests themselves (Revelation 1:6), and our high priest is Jesus Christ (Hebrews 4:14). As children of God, believers have direct access to God in Jesus’ name. Jesus taught believers to pray directly to God (Matthew 6:9). The Bible never tells us to pray to God via another human being in heaven. It is almost unthinkable that anyone might desire a human (or an angel) in heaven to intercede for him, especially when he can go to God directly. Believers are assured that God hears them when they pray. “And this is the confidence that we have toward him, that if we ask anything according to his will he hears us” (1 John 5:14). Even if people in heaven, such as Mary or the saints, could hear people on earth, there is no biblical evidence that their petitions would carry any extra weight. No one approaches God on his or her own merits but on the merits of Christ. Also, how could created beings in heaven entertain the petitions from so many people simultaneously? Only God is omniscient. The living are told to intercede for other living people. We can undoubtedly pray for our Christian brothers and sisters on earth and intercede for them, and we are encouraged to do so: “Praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints” (Ephesians 6:18). The only dead person in Scripture who made any plea for the living on earth was the rich man in Luke 16 who pled that a gospel witness be sent to his family on earth. We note that he made his “intercession” for his brothers while he was in hell and that his petition was denied (Luke 16:27-31). God loves us and wants our fellowship. “‘Come now, let us settle the matter,’ says the Lord. ‘Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool’” (Isaiah 1:18). “Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me” (Revelation 3:20). The Bible is full of God’s invitations to come to Him (see Matthew 11:28 and Revelation 22:17). Praying to God helps build a personal relationship where one can truly grow to love God. God cares for us as individuals (see Matthew 10:30), and He wants to hear from us personally. We should not farm out that privilege to anyone else, even to those who dwell in heaven. The Bible prohibits communicating with the dead. “When the people [instead of trusting God] say to you, ‘Consult the mediums [who try to talk to the dead] . . .,’ should not a people consult their God? Should they consult the dead on behalf of the living?” (Isaiah 8:19, AMP). Asking people in heaven to pray for us here on earth is not quite the same as necromancy, but it is nonetheless a form of communication with the dead. The Bible warns against praying to idols and images. “God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth” (John 4:24). We should avoid any type of worship or prayer that involves material objects, statues, icons, etc. Many prayerful appeals made to people in heaven rely heavily on icons or images, which are made by human hands. God wants to hear from us, personally, and He does not want us praying to or through any humans or man-made objects. Christ has given us many blessings, one of which is the ability to pray to God directly. “Because of Christ and our faith in him, we can now come boldly and confidently into God’s presence” (Ephesians 3:12, NLT). With Christ, we need no others to go on our behalf, even those who live in heaven.

Axios.Axios.Axios .

St Michael, watch over us and protect us

Glory to Jesus Christ! O Holy Saint Raphael, pray to God for the salvation of our souls! 🙏🏻☦️🙏🏻

Awesome❤

Thank you! Glory to God!

The Church should never allow female priests and deacons and women should never serve at the altar any one who wants this is being influenced by the world and the evil one. God bless Metropolitan Saba

Glory to God, I was especially blessed because I was attending the summer camp during the session that he was transferred

GOD is Lord who has revealed Him self to us. Blessed is he who comes in the name of Lord . Halelujah 🙏🙏🙏

WhO is like God? NOBODY IS LIKE THE LORD GOD JESUS CHRIST

The Byzantine Chant version is much better.

Beautiful

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The Orthodox lens is as follows: Love God & love your neighbor!!! Meanwhile, impossible to do this unless God & HIS Holy Angels help us!!! Jesus says: without ME you can do nothing… By their deeds you shall know them and not everyone that says Lord Lord will enter The Kingdom, only those do HIS WILL!!!

This is the problem that you do not seem to understand. Parents should be the ones to know as a way to help their kids.

The real Jesus EXPOSEs evil and not hide it. When you delete my comments, you disqualify yourself. If you disagree, then respond respectfully. What you did is NOT what Jesus would do. Jesus does not suppress the truth.

September 11, We will see what the consequences and implications are when mortal and animal man, lacking the true knowledge of God and in his constitution of the higher divine centers, embarks on creating religions, beliefs and cults to mediate with the hidden and unknown supernatural world.🥀

I want because a orthodox christian so how can i contact ?

Glory to God!

Beautiful! St Raphael, pray for us sinners 🙏

Saint Raphael of Brooklyn....... Pray For Us and All The Orthodox Faithful. ☦️🕊🕯🙏📿☦️⛪️‼️

Hawaweeney is NOT a saint. He is an ethnic organizer who is described by yourselves as a guy who "gathered the scattered sheep" where "sheep" refers to ethnic Arabs who fled their Middle Eastern homes for more $ in North America. Not for the purpose of evangelizing the Native Americans as the Church of France has done in the centuries before you ethnic Arabs came here due to purely selfish reasons.

Memory Eternal, our beloved Metropolitan PHILIP.

His wisdom? Where's his humility? Orthodox bishops are among the most narcissistic people I have ever come across.

Super internestting also I suppose is what I learned about the first two commandments in Sunday School. Like the anonymous Priest who is jokingly alluded to…… my own teacher(s) emphasized the fact that Jesus said, regarding the first two commandments “40 On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.” I was taught that these two commandments were actually all that was needed as long as a softened heart and the Holy Spirit is involved. Because, I was told “ 40 On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets. “. Too simple?

Interesting. I’ve always had a more child like understanding of Isaiah 6 and the encounter that Isaiah has with the Lord. I’d compared it to the two encounters that Peter has. So…. In Luke 5:8 Saint Peter falls down, humbled, confessing his unworthiness. Then at the transfiguration he is awed. I’d always sort of envisioned the reaction of Isaiah to be a sort of, combination of Peter’s two reactions like…..awe and humility. This teaching that Isaiah actually cursed and rent his clothes is quite a contrast and conjured up images of the gnashing of teeth that people in hell might demonstrate when the presence of God is unbearable. Extremely thought provoking.

Fantastic video featuring Fr. Stephen!

Thanks for the upload! Didn't realize that Fr. Stephen De Young was the theological advisor to the Department of Youth and Young Adult Ministries, but makes perfect sense!

Thankyou your eminence, from Alaska.

Many Years to our Metropolitan Saba Isper

What distinguishes The Antiochian Orthodox Church as one that follows The Original teaching that Jesus HIMSELF established here on Earth!!! Please take few minutes of your time to listen to my very short recorded RUclips message regarding this issue: ruclips.net/video/B0BmU0osyHk/видео.htmlsi=eCNdiMyngr3lRPVC

What differentiates Metropolitan Saba is his vast knowledge of the canons of the Church and his deep humility and piety. He makes himself accessible through his dedication to visiting all the parishes and yet, avails himself to us through technology and social media. We know the teachings of the church through his accessibility. Sayedna Saba, may God bless you and grant you many, many years of good health. You have restored dignity to the archdiocese. Your ministry is exactly what we needed during this most secular time in our society. Thank God for your wisdom and guidance. Glory be to God in the highest!

Many years sayydna!

Blessed Pentecost. This was an illuminating and freeing discussion. Thanks to God for Met. Saba, and for everyone's questions.

I couldn’t really know what moves other women but, honestly, the feminist agenda seems very accusatory . The words that are used to “critique” the practices of the Orthodox Church resonate like brute accusations.

Does st peter to be first patriakh of anthioch church?

May God Grant you many years your Eminence in good Health

إلى سنين عديدة سيدنا سابا .

0:31 1st Question: What does it mean, or what is the significance, of being an Antiochian Orthodox Christian? 8:42 2nd Question: If the Theotokos had said no to caring the Christ child, what would have happened? 13:22 3rd Question: Do the Theotokos and Christ have the same DNA? 15:20 4th Question: Why do some of our churches promote naming new babies on the 8th day? Isn't that Old Testament? 17:40 5th Question: If we are to pray without ceasing, then does prayer continue in the restroom or in the shower as well? 18:55 6th Question: What advice do you have for young women starting families in today's world? 21:26 7th Question: What can we do to encourage other parishes that are under other jurisdictions in the face of dwindling attendees and lack of clergy? 24:24 8th Question: Will Metropolitan visit our parish in Utah? 25:31 9th Question: Question about Appalachian Chant (person disagrees with the idea of Appalachian chant music) 28:40 10th Question: Indeed He is Risen? OR Truly He is Risen? 30:00 11th Question: Why is women's month focused on liturgical participation and not charity? 34:12 12th, 13th, 14th Question: Should women be tonsured/ordained as Readers? What about the GOA doing this? Will Antioch ordain/tonsure women to orders? Can women still read OT/Epistle in Church? 44:44 15th and 16th Question: Must we clamp down on the spoon? Should the clergy get upset if someone keeps their mouth open for communion? 50:45 17th Question: Should couples married outside the Church or married prior to conversion to Orthodoxy receive a crowning service? 52:29 18th Question: What is the difference between the fall of man and the fall of angels? 55:10 19th Question: How can we women be like the Theotokos while living in the modern world? 56:59 20th & 21st Question: Is there going to be an updated Liturgikon? 58:36 22nd Question: How do I live in this turbulent world? 1:06:55 23rd, 24th, 25th Question: Should a parish priest deliver personal political or vaccine opinions during a homily? What should a homily contain and how long should it be? Can a priest refuse to commune an Orthodox Christian for voting democrat? Should a parish priest discourage parishioners from caring about the death of Palestinians due to their past? 1:14:43 Bonus Question: Why are we seeing such incredible growth? 1:22:51 Chat Question: Do we still follow the 40-day tradition for mothers?

Memory Eternal! I have always respected Metropolitan Philip.What are the names of the Icons of the Theotokos?

Blessed liturgy Which church?

"Peter Peter do you love me???Feed my sheep" The Ant Orth network of churches and Archdioses have plenty of VACANT land to start growing FOOD GARDENS and also to open the church kitchens for feeding the local disadvantaged financially or homeless in the community starting with the seniors at the church why not do like the Greek Orth churches in some plav=ces they feed the Homeless and seniors at their churches or the poor??/We need to look into reality and understand that there are people who have potentials to VOLUNTEER as cooks or gardeners or nurses or what have you to serve at the church programs like for example create a Social Justice fellowship with Lawyers or social workers to help church members who have issues ..or even start classes teaching languages like the Greek church does or even start teacvhing choir members in the Orth Bilingual to reconnect with the mother church in the East like the greek church does for example Greek Festival ...etc why Not a Byzantine Medit.Festival to bring in REVENUE...How about starting a mini school at the churches with Curriculums from Balamand etc..

I have a lot of friends from the other Orthodox churches and non denominational churches alike voicing INTEREST in joining the Ant Orth Church especially after watching the You Tube Interviews earlier podcasts etc They rell me they are IMPRESSED with the TRANSPARENCY and INNOVATATIVE approach of Met Saba ..This is a NEW and BRILLIANT way he is OPEN even building bridges and NOT simply ORTH but he is INCLUSIVE and OPEN minded to have DIALOGUES and even learn from othe denominations like Protestant and Catholic and ESPECIALLY to bring the Christian Community Together not just by WORDS but Also with Deeds...Yes for the DECAN and Pastoral new programs ..even go for more like: Seminaries and Orthodox events and invitations to NON ORTH even non Christians to come and LEARN about ORTHODOXY..For example I am interested in being an Orth Priest after checking out the new Orth Model on Hand: Met Saba you are really IMMITATING CHRIST simply because you have descended from the throne and pompous HIGHNESS to be on the ground touching even the most poor and forgotton and vulnerable member of your church..Yes you are a TAL Father because you LOVE all of your children EQUALLY not just looking at how expensive their clothes or cars are or how much money theyu have in the bank..What matters is HOWW MUCH FAITH they have as proven by THEIR DEEDS,,Amen

Is there a TWO WAY COMMUNICATION channel or any chance or email or phone # any way to be in TOUCH with His Emminence Met Saba?? I am interested to communicate my feedback after being in a local Antioch Orthodx church for more than 2 years and I have seen and experienced and witnessed so many things that raise the haur not just the eye browses!!For example a deacan chasing women for sex at the same time at the church doing business as usual..can not mention more ..fearing for my life ..having a family managing the church as if it owns it as a business..another Oerg Antiochian mission housed at a Catholic school for more than 12 years and has its own financial difficulties that forced the priest to downsize to live in a one bedroom apt ..Wwe need to clean the mess that THE MET..has inherited who runs the local Orth Antiochian churches>>>Definitely NOT THE PRIEST who is under direct ORDER from special INTEREST grroups who for example raise funds by bringing belly dancers and singers to the church community hall or even worse take political sides by endorsing fundraising for Ukraine events...Or even more worse...Can not talk about politically notivated or family affiliation church councils that have members rarely attending services only to make exceptions for the monthly council meetings...and much more that needs A FORUM..Why not have an ONBLINE FORUM where church members can VOICE opinions and suggestions ..Cover the names and comments but DISCOVER what is being hidden under the carpet so that the episode of sexual scandals and other still hidden scandals do not RESURFACE....YES...Thank you Decan SAMORE for these interviews with Met Saba...You are doing a GREAT JOB...But Met Saba needs to hear FEEDBACKS from his SHEEP...e have lot of challenges at hand and we have a lot of potential NEW members that are quitting beside the traditional members who DO NOT have a voice or chance to speak out ..Only the CLIQUES and well organized po;litically affi;liated or family affiliated who mostly are AFFLUENT and belong to the ELITE ... Reach out to the community do FORUMS..Organize PICicnics..or SAHRA FREE of charge no $100 ticket to meet the Met like what happened once at a local big city church ...what about the smaller cities Orth Ant churches communities why are they forgotten??? Why NOT have a church rapid task force to do surprise visits and do checks and INVENTORIES??? Anyone to start a NEWSLETTER for the laity and heirarchy to communicate ...Yes PERSONAL TOUCH nad flash visits to communities matters..Two wat communication matters especially to clean the house forst as there are old gaurds still in control...Learn from the Schisms of the Russian Orth church and OCA ...Some Orth churches and local church leaders might do a mutihy and goodbye properties..They are after the wallet thats why they are suing for $5,000,000,,,Abort before it is too late do flash inventories and visits before it is too late ...read more down the comments someone is raising the question of masons now in contro;l of some churvjes in the Greek church community..may be more...Listen and investigate..Met Saba you are a PANACHE..Decan Peter ..You are a blessing ..keep it on....Amen

Glory to your forbearance O Lord Glory to thee 🛐☦️💜

سيدنا ساب اصلي الى الرب يسوع أن يمدّ بعمرك وان يعطيك الصحة والاستنارة والصبر والهمة لتحقق بفكرك وعملك المشاريع الرائعة التي تحلم بتنفيذها ليتحقق هذا الملكوت الذي نشتهيه على هذه الأرض على قدر المستطاع. أتمنّى ان تجد الدعم من الرعية والكهنة والأساقفة والأهم من الروح القدس. ❤والله يوفقك.

Glory to God!!!

Amen God bless our father and all of as amen

Amen amen amen