When I had visited a church in Crimea, I was given a scarf to put on my head. When I stated that I was not Orthodox, I was told to cover my head or leave. I respected that loyalty to the faith.
Not just Russian. The general rule in the Catholic and Anglican churches is that women always cover their head but men never do. This varies of course for clergy and others taking a more formal part in the service. Look at what others are doing and copy them is the easiest way to behave safely. And always remember that you are a guest in their place of worship, being as respectful as you can be of their customs and rules..Be respectful at all times.@@Alpheccca
@@russianchristianity I like the modest way ladies dress in Russian churches: headscarves, long sleeves, Skirts rather than trousers. St Paisios of Mt Athos says internal disorder can be revealed by external appearance. Some people are just not educated about a spiritual/godly approach to modest clothing. Kyrie Iesu Christe Eleison Me.
@@russianchristianityI really appreciated that you addressed cameras and how they should not be used during the service. I am struggling so much with this because it is done at the church I attend and feel it is wrong during worship. There is plenty of opportunity outside of worship. I also have had a phobia of camers since childhood and it really has a detrimental effect on my experience and can cause me to not participate as I should or would otherwise. I do not think "facebook culture" should be forced on anyone and permission should be granted before taking someone's picture and posting it.
Great voice . I'm Maronite Catholic I had to tell a young woman to take her feet off the pew in front ! Outrageous behaviour. I gave her a very serious scolding look not to wound her but to wake her up to the fact that it is holy ground . If your not serious and have no wish to commune with God better to stay home than come to church to sin . Another time a lady was kneeling to pray to the Holy Mother. An evil man was there mocking and insulting her efforts so I kneeled next to her and in an elevated voice joined her prayer . The men told him to leave. I wasn't going to miss the blessing of being persecuted while praying. Glory to God . Another time a drunk man faced of with the priest aggressively. So I marched over stood in front of the priest and told the fool you can't touch this man he is a priest it's best you leave now. And thanks be to God he left. As always church can be the worst of spiritual war zones .
Ex Roman catholic here. I'm converting to orthodoxy, it's been a long journey, difficult yes, but happy, cuz I've found a reason to believe even more. I'm not baptized yet, in a year if it's God's will.
There are traditions that receive baptisms outside themselves. And I believe even (at least some) Orthodox churches receive confessing Christians of these other traditions (without ‘conversion’) where theirs of membership are not in the locale.
@@iggo45, thank you. Ephesians 4:5-6: ‘One Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.’ Chrismation is a beautiful act, to which in at least some other traditions confirmation corresponds. To me it seems while the Nicean creed is landmark, even checkpoint, of all the host ones who accept the Risen One, his deliverance of them is through and by grace rather than correctness, and such, accordingly, is enormously liberating in their encounters with one another - and even with ones not of them or of their number.
@@russianchristianity I will never forget my first trip to Russia. it was a life changing event, and I was captivated by the country, the friendly people, and the culture. I had been studying Russian Christianity for almost two years, and on a subsequent trip I joined the Russian Orthodox Church.
Please pray for me brothers and sisters and ask God to grant me all the graces necessary for my salvation. If you could pray a Rosary for me and even offer up some of your daily sufferings/prnances for my salvation, I would greatly appreciate it.
I attended Saint Nicholas Russian Greek orthodox church as a child, and served as an altar boy. What I remember was when sitting in the pews, that you pulled out a cushion to kneel, stood or sat several times during one service
I was born and raised in Georgia, where the main religion is eastern orthodox Christianity. When we, females, young or old, did not wear a dress or a skirt, we were given cloths to wrap around our waists to cover us. I don't know how other churches act in different countries, but that's how I saw :] they also provided the head coverings aswell.
@@russianchristianity oh, cool! :)) going to my first orthodox church after over 2 years. Needed some refreshing tips, thank for the cool video. God bless you
Active old ladies..like I see my grandma and myself as a child 😍🤣. We Catholics have them too. Thank you for your channel, I am becoming more and more interested in Orthodoxy.
This is a wonderful video ☦ I want to add that participation in the Eucharist (Holy Communion) during the liturgy is for Orthodox Christians only (those who have received the sacrament of Baptism or chrismation). Some priests will make a loving statement about this right before Holy Communion (possibly more likely stated in large Cathedrals that get a lot of visitors or tourists) but not always. I know this is commonly understood by all of us Orthodox Christians but this might not be known by visitors or tourists who, understandably, might experience a spiritual enthusiasm when everyone starts to approach the alter and might decide to follow others ☦
I'm an Anglican but attend Catholic masses from time to time - very few Orthodox churches around here, but if we're travelling in Europe adopt the same practice. I go forward with others as if to accept communion. As I draw near the priest dispensing communion, I bow my head down and cross my arms across my chest, so that left hand touches right shoulder, right hand touches left. That gives good indications that I respect and reverence the taking of communion but acknowledge that I do not wish to take the elements. That seems to be understood pretty well and the priest gives a blessing instead. If the priest later asks me why, I explain. Most are very accepting of the practice and are grateful that I've been respectful of their rules. Sometimes a priest says thanks while I'm in front of him but insists that I take the bread.
Thinking of attending a local church. These things are good to know. I believe they have a sign up sheet for if you want to become a member so I’m sure they let you know the rules too.
Well, depending on the flow of people, the churches are usually welcoming. If you dress and act modest and ask for help if you need some, everything is gonna be alright
Thank you for this video. For some unknown reason I found this video. Since months ago I have been having interest in the Russian Ortodox Church. I am Catholic but I want to be a member of the Russian Ortodox Church. Use a veil on my head is not a problem to me. I love this simbol of respect and I miss it from the Catholic Church because since many years ago isn't required any longer at least in my country. About dressing I am complete agree. Going to the Church is an act of faith and respect. Can you please place a video of the steps to convert to the Russian Ortodox Church?
Thank You from the Bottom of my Heart. I have discovered the world of Russian Icons! I would love to visit one of these beautiful Churches..I will.remember to observe these tips!
We should pray for the reunification of the Orthodox and Catholic Churches. Our Lord Jesus Christ prayed to His Father while He was on earth that we all should be one / in harmony / together.
This should never happen and can not ever happen until the Vatican gets rid of all their heresy and downright paganism. novus ordo with its insane vile liturgical abuse, clown masses, disco masses, priests in rainbow lgbtq alfabet maffia clothes, women desecrating the sanctuary, barefooted pagan dance rituals around the Altar.
Not possible, our priest don’t rape boys, our church didn’t help the Nazis escape to Argentina, and our church doesn’t own stocks in Bretta firearms company.. proud Assyrian Orthodox!
I’m Christian but I’ve been having an urge to convert to orthodox Christianity,if anything I’m kinda of confused on them both but I see they both believe in Jesus Christ so that’s enough for me,I feel like it’s more stern and more specific on how to be more Christian? It’s enough for me though
It's more than that Anna. The Orthodox faith is the Church given to the apostles from Jesus Christ. Together our church spread far and wide and the Western church (Roman See) was also a part of it. They left the rest of the Church body around 1054 over heresies regarding adding the filioque ("and the son") to the Nicene Creed. I encourage you to find a local Orthodox Church and attend a Divine Liturgy!
Beautiful… I’d love unity to be restored between the Orthodox and Catholic Church… Jesus Sacred Body was torn as His Mystical Body, as we unite His wounds heal… It is the prayer of Jesus to The Father.. “Father, Let Them Be One, Just As You and I Are One” This will take place, but The Lord is requiring it be done through humility and He will Bless it in HUNITY!
@@hautecouture2228Your statement is from distorted teachings… We know suffering is the atonement for sin. Death came to us because of “sin” therefore sin can never enter Heaven or suffering would also be present … As very few die in the state of perfect contrition, those unfortunate to die in a state of sin must be “purified” in order to see the beatific vision… Hence the reason for purgatory. All must be clean in order to be present at the eternal banquet.. Read the parable by Jesus regarding those who try enter unprepared… If one fails to avail of the sacrament of reconciliation before death, Purgatory gives us a second chance, depending of course on the gravity of sin! If one does not expiate here on earth, he/she will have to do so in purgatory!! If this was not the case, no one could possibly share in the Beatific Vision… In regards to the papacy, ALL Christians believed and accepted the papacy continued by Peter up until the separation… Or would you believe The Holy Spirit who guides and protects His Church allow 1,000 years of deception?… No, this breakaway came through demonic influence as indeed all separation from God comes!… God desires “UNITY” Satan sets out to DIVIDE! Hence his title “DEVIL” means “”DIVIDE” But he will not succeed! There will be UNITY in The Church as it exists in Heaven.
I was split between visiting my local Catholic church or Orthodox church. After some research, i saw the catholic church was almost entirely hispanic (not that theres anything wrong with that) and even had a mariachi band. Im sure the lyrics were nonsecular, but it was a mariachi band. Think ill check out the orthodox church
@@russianchristianity this is my other account. I think the best way for anyone to come would be to reach out to our Bishop Metropolitan Theophan. Currently we are probably 2 Priests less than what we could reasonably need. We dont have fulltime priest in Busan parish.
Many people in the United States scoff when a church has a dress code, but really all we ask for is modesty, dressing inmodestly is absolutely lazy, like just today I saw a guy wearing a pikachu jacket to church, I like pokemon, but really, you have to bring that to church?
In an Orthodox church in eastern England, a woman came to the service clad in beach attire, with bare arms and legs etc. Another kept talking loudly throughout about her house party. When I protested later to the priest, he first tried to defend them for various reasons. But when pinned down, he confessed, "England is no longer a Christian country."
Honestly people are just too polite to say anything now q day's. While it's good for the worry about yourself and faith, if no one tells them how would they know it's importance?
Thank you for mentioning men and women standing separately. At my Parish, the unmarried men are to the right, and the unmarried women are to the left, and in general this is observed. I think the men and women standing alone in the opposite sides are typically with spouse, or widowed and standing in their habitual place.
Greek Orthodox here and i agree and abide with everything said here. To the gentleman wanting Catholic and Orthodpx to reunite i must agree with others The Roman Church has strayed too far from the Apostolic Faith.
I Conduct myself every liturgy… first I get my tuning fork, and then I pitch the choir, and then we sing for the glory of God! слава тебе боже наш слава тебе!!! ☦️☦️☦️
How does orthodox differ from the other versions of Christianity? Like what are some key details? My ancestors are from Poland and Serbia and practiced Orthodox Christianity. Sadly it the belief has started to fall out after my great grand parents and Ive considerd converting from Catholicism to Orthodox as it feels right and whould be what my ancestors would want.
Fair question...Orthodoxy is "giving our ancestors a vote"...If someone says that Christianity is the "one true religion" I ask "Why?" If one responds regarding the Bible, then I respond along the lines of understanding the beliefs, practies, the life of those who assembled the Bible. After all, if my beliefs differ from theirs, and I say the Bible is correct, then, who's interpretation is better-theirs or mine? Also I refer to the earliest Christians and how they worshipped, why they believed what they did, how they lived Christianity. Thanks to the internet we can read the earliest writings. We are "the faith, once delivered to the Saints." Finally, we must realize, especially in the Western View of Christianity, that this is not a faith that we can "think" ourselves into using our intellect alone. We participate in relationship. The Orthodox faith is experiential. We see this in the Parables in Matthew. Look at how the Russians evangelized Alaska, in comparison to the Catholics in North and Central America. The Russians first learned the Native languages, customs, and Religion. Understanding that in each of us is "Spermaticos Logos" or "God in Seed Form" as Justin Martyr, a Disciple of John the Apostle put it, slowly teased out Christ in their search and hunger in their own faith, much like Cornelius in Acts. Because of this, the Native Inuit and Eskimo consider Orthodoxy to be their native religion. Hope this helps!
@@FranktheTank-i6p do you think Speaking Russian isnecessary for practicing it in America? For example if I attended an Orthodox church would the preists (not sure if there called preists in Orthodox) Speak Russian?
@@Deltasquadformingup It depends. Canon Law states that the Liturgy must be in the language of the people. Here, there are many churches that have Russian, Greek, Arabic people, so the priest and choir are in the native language. In others, there are many English only speakers, or many converts so the language must be in English for them.
Actually I like the Northern wooden churches very much. They feel so warm. The Northern style tradititional churches look like the Norvegian ones. Is there a viking connection?
Hello, I have a question regarding church sermons. I want to be part of the church and have been baptised in an Orthodox Church and want to take part in holy communion and in normal everyday church services, but I feel that I am missing something. Is there anyone who knows how to attend church services and what to do during them? Thanks.
@@russianchristianity Not at all. It was gentle and not mean-spirited. I love the babushki and welcome any correction. I miss my " adopted " babushka, an American immigrant, deeply.
@@russianchristianity I agree; there must be _some_ sort of church or open house of worship for him to go. Nowadays there are churches of all kinds everywhere in the world, especially in America.
Thanks for this video. I've attended the Divine Liturgy and Vespers in a number of Orthodox Churches in Russia, Ukraine, Romania, Bulgaria and Finland so I was aware of the basic information in this video. I would appreciate it if you made another video with a bit more information about whether it's OK for a non-orthodox visitor to light a candle to pray for the living or for the departed (I know in Romania candles are lit for the living and departed separately outside the temple - wha is the Russian tradition?) ; or can a non-orthodox person venerate an icon (and how to venerate an icon); or whether a non-orthodox visitor may recieve the Antidoron.
@russianchristianity An odd question - nothing to do with aesthetics. Simply as a christian from a non-orthodox background who finds themselves in an orthodox church in an orthodox country who seeks to worship God and share in the traditions of their orthodox sisters and brothers in respectful manner. Obviously, a non-orthodox christian cannot recieve the body and blood of Christ, but what is permitted?
@@aussiebloke51 That may vary from one church to another. Obviously you can be present at any liturgy and nobody is going to check your baptismal status when you light a candle. I would ask someone from the church staff, which is usually around, or even clergy if they are present
@russianchristianity I thought you might have a RUclips video with some general guidelines. Let me give you an example. When visiting one of the churches in the place where the Royal Passion Bearers were buried, a person in our small group wanted to light a candle to remember his departed mother. The tour leader and our local guide (both Russians) disagreed with each other. One said it had to be on the left side of the nave - the other said it had to be on a square candle stand. It's these traditions that need explaining. Another example would not kissing the face of the Saviour or the saint, etc, when venerating icons.
@@aussiebloke51 That's exactly the point. There are no general guidelines. It depends on the particular Church, congregation, parish, and the people that serve and work there. The safest would be to ask
Not required or even suggested for Greek churches in America (ones I visited anyway), but the Russian one I visited once did strongly suggest to wear proper attire.
The Vigil, or All-Night Vigil, is a Service performed on Saturday evening as a preparation for Divine Liturgy the following morning. It consists of Great Vespers, Matins, and the First Hour Services. Some Parishes may perform only the Service of Great Vespers. Great Vespers was the first Service I attended. I liked it very much, but my first Divine Liturgy was my most moving experience. That was when I truly felt like I had found 'Home'.
In our Russian Orthodox Church, the parishioners are not supposed to sing, with a very select few exceptions. You might think you're adding to the service with your singing, but you're actually distracting everyone and revealing that you're not comfortable enough with yourself to stand silently and receive the mystery of the liturgy.
The Orthodox churches in Greece seem quite lax by Russian Orthodox standards. Christian-not-Orthodox here, and I think it's quite reasonable to put on a scarf when entering God's house.
You mean, how should she behave in Church? Well, if you're just a visitor ask her to be quiet, show her and maybe whisper how interesting and magnificent everything around is. The when she's tired or bored, head to the exit. If you want her to participate in a service as a Christian child, however, I guess you're gonna need more patience and prepare for more distractions to keep her interested and maybe even involved. Maybe stand close to the exit and when she's tired make breaks and go outside for a while. Anyways, I believe, as long as she's not interfering and distracting the worshippers, you're both are very welcome
Always have manners and the utmost respect when entering any holy place of the Lord. Common sense folks. Hush and listen, dress properly with respect for Christ.
I Attend A Greek Orthodox Church. We don't have a choir, but there is an organ. The no instruments, is that strictly the Russian and Antiochian Churches?
@@russianchristianity, is that just a Russian thing? Also, Where I Go, Saint Nicholas's Greek Orthodox Church, there's seating, families sit together, men aren't on one side and women on the other. Here's another one that puzzles me: I know in one of your videos, The Russian Church believes salvation is Faith+works. That's a little different, because Other Orthodox Churches DON'T believe that. Andrew Dammick, he's Antiochian Orthodox, he doesn't believe Faith+works, he Believes Grace Through Faith, so does John Vass, so does John Whiteford.
@@OrthodoxChristianBeliever It's a good question. As I've said, the concept of works is much deeper than just doing good things. It's mostly about partaking of sacraments in a Church with an apostolic succession and only then come good deeds
@@OrthodoxChristianBelieverno instruments in any Orthodox church, its not just Russian. Depends on church will man and woman be seperated. Scarf is also free will. Most monestaries demand long skirt and scarf for womans(they offer it). And Orthodoxy DOESNT belive in "FAITH ALONE" protestant way. You missunderstood something. Faith withouth work is dead(thats Orthodox belive). So to say " I belive in Jesus, he is my Lord and im saved already" is not Orthodoxy.
@@moranaokeoke990, well, r u going to cut The Greek Orthodox Church I Attend off from Orthodoxy because we use an organ? Also, have u heard Andrew Stephen Dammick speak? Because he's Orthodox, and he clearly doesn't believe faith+works.
Formally, you’re right. But in more than one thousand years of the Russian Orthodox Church, there’s a rich tradition and plenty of specificities. Though, obviously, all ethnicities are welcome
It is an old tradition with several non-exclusive explanations. This could be due to a household tradition in Byzantium, where the Orthodox faith came from. Due to an interpretation of decency (so that men and women don't distract each other from prayer). Due to Eve's punishment for original sin. Or due to the order by which congregants partake of communion
Well, I guess such people are mostly nominal Catholics then. As for Russia, disrespecting the Church is now punishable, so not so many people do it openly
@@russianchristianityhuh, American Orthodox priests always talk about how that only happens in Catholic/Protestant churches because, and I quote "Orthodox Christians respect men"
@@Fakeslimshadyit varies from church to church and from country to country, but the general trend in all Christianity is that it has a female face. When it comes to Russia, there has been and still is a stereotype that most people in church are "babushki" - old ladies. The gap shortened significantly but it's still a female majority church
@@FakeslimshadyThat's one of the biggest challenges for the researchers of religion. Most likely, it's a combination of psychological, sociological, and cultural traits that make women more susceptible to faith
Ive been gling to Protestant churches lately becsuse that's the most accessible option for me. It's unbearably extrovert. I look forward to going to a church where we dont talk.
Hmm, "understanding Russian Christianity"? St John Maxomovitch urged us to research western Orthodoxy as well African Orthodoxy. The Orthodox Church isn't owned by any nation or ethnic group. Btw as a Orthodox Christian convert I love my Russian brothers and sisters, Christ is Katholic and we're all members.
@@russianchristianity St John Maxomovitch knows the Orthodox Church is Katholic with Christ in the center. St Xenia of St Petersburg Russia my patron Saint knew it too. Again not a anti Russian deal, just Orthodox
Though I am Byzantine Catholic, Rusyn, the principles of conduct presented here are no different for us (though Rome is there, our praxis and tradition is wholly tied to the East). To your question, such a connection is easily achieved as the environment is far from rigid and sterile. True, Orthodox/Byzantine Catholic worship is highly stylized, however, all of one's senses are engaged during worship. The beauty of the icons, the veneration they inspire, the flickering candles, the sweet aroma of incense floating upward, the chant, the bowing, crossing yourself, you are engaged with all your being. In the U.S. we do have pews upon which to sit, however, we mostly stand for Divine Liturgy and I prefer doing so in the front where my movements are both appropriate, and not impeded by pews. Like many, Divine Liturgy becomes part of your soul, your being, much of it pours forth from memory and I recite much in my head and chant all the responses. Trust me you are busy in a very spiritual way. One who chooses to be a passive observer will get from Liturgy what such a person puts into it. Last, our worship is Christ centered, wholly based on scripture and we beg the angels and saints to hear our prayers and intercede on our behalf. In sum, I can only urge you to "Come and See" where Heaven and Earth, Nebo i Zemlja, touch.
I agree with our friend here. It's only rigid and sterile if you interpret it in this way. Some are more used to blue jeans pastors and modern worship teams, some are more reserved, some deeply involved in a thousand-year-old tradition and mysticism. I obviously don't know the truth but my guess would be that there could be different ways to worship God, as soon as they are really focused on God, not on being nice, social justice, or something of that kind
@@bc6144 Very interesting. I´m a Roman Catholic and I never heard of the Byzantine Catholic and its principles. I will definitely inform myself better about you. God bless you!
Although I see your point, I wouldn't equate Orthodox Christianity with the Russian war. Sadly, there are many believers who either support the war or comply with the state regime, but I personally know many genuine Orthodox Christians who condemn this war, some even actively.
Did you know that far right batallions have been killing Orthodox priests in Ukraine since 2014? Donbass is Russia, Ukraine is Russia in fact. It was conquered from the Ottomans in the C18th. Did you know that Odessa was an Ottoman port before Potemkin conquered it for Catherine the Great? Crimea was conquered for Catherine the Great too. The Zaporyghe cossacks defended Russia and the borderlands Ukraine from the Ottomans and from the Tatars and from the Poles. That is a LOT of work. Have some respect. Ukraine means "borderlands". The borderlands of Russia. America and USA engineered the Maidan Coup. Did you know Orthodox priests have been evicted from the Kiev Lavra? Have some respect! First gather enough data before talking rubbish...
I see they believe in icons. God is very clear about icons, you can read Exodus 20:4-6 The Second Commandment against idolatry is recorded in Exodus 20:4-6: 4 "You shall not make for yourself an idol, or any likeness of what is in heaven above or on the earth beneath, or in the water under the earth. 5 You shall not worship them nor serve them; for I’m the Lord your God, am a jealous God, inflicting the punishment of the fathers on the children, on the third and the fourth generations of those who hate Me, 6 but showing favor to thousands, to those who love Me and keep My commandments
I'm an ex muslim and I converted to orthodoxy, can't wait to get baptized
God bless you, dear friend, from my heart!
Ex muslim here too and looking into converting! 🙌❤
Congratulations, you've chosen the right path
The problem is I don't have any around my house ( orthodox churches) .
God bless you, welcome home! Where you live from?
When I had visited a church in Crimea, I was given a scarf to put on my head. When I stated that I was not Orthodox, I was told to cover my head or leave. I respected that loyalty to the faith.
Yes, I'm not Orthodox either, but I always remove my hat and dress modestly when visiting the church
@Understanding Russian Christianity , what's your religion, if any?
As in Greece
Lol, that’s so Russian!..❤
Not just Russian. The general rule in the Catholic and Anglican churches is that women always cover their head but men never do. This varies of course for clergy and others taking a more formal part in the service. Look at what others are doing and copy them is the easiest way to behave safely. And always remember that you are a guest in their place of worship, being as respectful as you can be of their customs and rules..Be respectful at all times.@@Alpheccca
You know you messed up when babushka gives you the eye
haha, that's true. And it happens anyways
Yep. That eye. lol
Your lucky when I was a kid I remember getting whacked with a walking stick! (Not hard but it was a shock nonetheless!)
😂 Oh man, so true. It's so endearing and heartfelt though.
Lord Jesus Christ Son of God have mercy on me a sinner. 🙏➕🇦🇺
You're a practicing Christian? Would you like to add anything? Have I missed any important points?
@@russianchristianity I like the modest way ladies dress in Russian churches: headscarves, long sleeves, Skirts rather than trousers. St Paisios of Mt Athos says internal disorder can be revealed by external appearance. Some people are just not educated about a spiritual/godly approach to modest clothing. Kyrie Iesu Christe Eleison Me.
Lord Jesus Christ Son of God have mercy on me the sinner.
@@russianchristianityI really appreciated that you addressed cameras and how they should not be used during the service. I am struggling so much with this because it is done at the church I attend and feel it is wrong during worship. There is plenty of opportunity outside of worship. I also have had a phobia of camers since childhood and it really has a detrimental effect on my experience and can cause me to not participate as I should or would otherwise. I do not think "facebook culture" should be forced on anyone and permission should be granted before taking someone's picture and posting it.
@@tlcetc4506 Thank you for sharing
For anyone who wants to know what that sign says @2:54, here it is...
'Mobile phones ringing in the Temple will be immersed in holy water!'
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Great voice . I'm Maronite Catholic I had to tell a young woman to take her feet off the pew in front ! Outrageous behaviour. I gave her a very serious scolding look not to wound her but to wake her up to the fact that it is holy ground . If your not serious and have no wish to commune with God better to stay home than come to church to sin . Another time a lady was kneeling to pray to the Holy Mother. An evil man was there mocking and insulting her efforts so I kneeled next to her and in an elevated voice joined her prayer . The men told him to leave. I wasn't going to miss the blessing of being persecuted while praying. Glory to God . Another time a drunk man faced of with the priest aggressively. So I marched over stood in front of the priest and told the fool you can't touch this man he is a priest it's best you leave now. And thanks be to God he left.
As always church can be the worst of spiritual war zones .
I love you! God bless you.
God bless!
Вы хороший христианин! Спаси вас Христос!
Wow. This is something you don’t read everyday! Thank you
Ex Roman catholic here. I'm converting to orthodoxy, it's been a long journey, difficult yes, but happy, cuz I've found a reason to believe even more. I'm not baptized yet, in a year if it's God's will.
Christ is Risen! Welcome brother! I hope your path to faith is as easy as can be. ☦️
Can you share why you converted please?
Is the baptism by immersion?
@@_J4CK4L_ Orthodox do baptism by immersion to my knowledge
There are traditions that receive baptisms outside themselves. And I believe even (at least some) Orthodox churches receive confessing Christians of these other traditions (without ‘conversion’) where theirs of membership are not in the locale.
@@iggo45, thank you.
Ephesians 4:5-6: ‘One Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.’
Chrismation is a beautiful act, to which in at least some other traditions confirmation corresponds.
To me it seems while the Nicean creed is landmark, even checkpoint, of all the host ones who accept the Risen One, his deliverance of them is through and by grace rather than correctness, and such, accordingly, is enormously liberating in their encounters with one another - and even with ones not of them or of their number.
The Latin Traditional Mass
Also Has Similar Rules.
Blessed Advent Journey.
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~ God❤ ✝ 🕊🌿Bless ~
Also, the #PalmarianCatholicChurch
I’m a Traditional Catholic :)
That is what i remember in my village in Corfou Greece..God bless you..
Love our Orthodox Church and worship God bless us all❤
Peace Be Upon You
Мир всем (Peace to all)
I thank you for making this video now I know how to conduct myself if I ever get the chance to visit such a holy place
Thanks!
I love the beauty of the Orthodox church.
I saw in Finland and Latvia and in sydney.
Excellent and Informative!
Thank you
@@russianchristianity I will never forget my first trip to Russia. it was a life changing event, and I was captivated by the country, the friendly people, and the culture. I had been studying Russian Christianity for almost two years, and on a subsequent trip I joined the Russian Orthodox Church.
@@wdb3110 Thank you for sharing. I totally agree. Whatever times and political troubles there are, Russia is majestic and most Russians are awesome
@@russianchristianity, Yes indeed!!!
Im striving towards The One Truth of Eastern Orthodoxy. Thank you.
Thank you for sharing
The Orthodox Church IS the church. Glory be to God!!!
Thank you 🙏 We are looking forward to our first Orthodox Church Service 🙏
Please pray for me brothers and sisters and ask God to grant me all the graces necessary for my salvation. If you could pray a Rosary for me and even offer up some of your daily sufferings/prnances for my salvation, I would greatly appreciate it.
God bless you dear CMcK. Am praying for you 🙏
@@mrsnkg7904 Thank you!
The brace has already been granted. If you believe on the Lord Jesus, you are saved!🩵
Rosaries are Roman
As an Ortodox serb I'm proud
Former Roman catholic for over 40 yrs now Russian Orthodox
Thanks for sharing your wisdom with us,🙏
Thank you for the information. Glory to God, Christ and the Orthodox Church ☦
The only church left in the world
Why do you think so?
@@russianchristianityit remains un corrupted
@@smelltheglove2038, Yes, and it has stood the test of time and persecution!
thank you. This is very good to know before entering the liturgy
I attended Saint Nicholas Russian Greek orthodox church as a child, and served as an altar boy. What I remember was when sitting in the pews, that you pulled out a cushion to kneel, stood or sat several times during one service
It seems like there are many orthodox churches that do not have pews - especially in Europe, but also some in the USA.
Nice, love to Orthodox churches! ❤
Thank you for the instructions, staretz! ❤ Very informative and poignant.
I was born and raised in Georgia, where the main religion is eastern orthodox Christianity. When we, females, young or old, did not wear a dress or a skirt, we were given cloths to wrap around our waists to cover us. I don't know how other churches act in different countries, but that's how I saw :] they also provided the head coverings aswell.
Yes, this happens in some places even in Catholic churches
@@russianchristianity oh, cool! :)) going to my first orthodox church after over 2 years. Needed some refreshing tips, thank for the cool video. God bless you
@@imcoolyeahhaha thank you for your support
Active old ladies..like I see my grandma and myself as a child 😍🤣. We Catholics have them too. Thank you for your channel, I am becoming more and more interested in Orthodoxy.
Thanks for your interest
God bless you...
Love to see the channel grow
Thank you for your support!
There are many beautiful orthodox churches in my home town of Yonkers NY.
Interesting. Do they belong to the same or different Patriarchates?
@@russianchristianity I believe they may have different Patriarchates since they are Greek, Russian, Ukraine.
Fascinating, thanks. Do you know if they have any fellowship with each other, either formal or informal?
@@russianchristianity I don’t know
Sure, no problems. It's great that you have such a great diversity of Christian churches in your home town
bless you for this video
Thank you, sir
God bless everyone 🙏🏼
God bless you 😊
This is a wonderful video ☦ I want to add that participation in the Eucharist (Holy Communion) during the liturgy is for Orthodox Christians only (those who have received the sacrament of Baptism or chrismation). Some priests will make a loving statement about this right before Holy Communion (possibly more likely stated in large Cathedrals that get a lot of visitors or tourists) but not always.
I know this is commonly understood by all of us Orthodox Christians but this might not be known by visitors or tourists who, understandably, might experience a spiritual enthusiasm when everyone starts to approach the alter and might decide to follow others ☦
Thank you, that's an important addition
I'm an Anglican but attend Catholic masses from time to time - very few Orthodox churches around here, but if we're travelling in Europe adopt the same practice. I go forward with others as if to accept communion. As I draw near the priest dispensing communion, I bow my head down and cross my arms across my chest, so that left hand touches right shoulder, right hand touches left. That gives good indications that I respect and reverence the taking of communion but acknowledge that I do not wish to take the elements. That seems to be understood pretty well and the priest gives a blessing instead. If the priest later asks me why, I explain. Most are very accepting of the practice and are grateful that I've been respectful of their rules. Sometimes a priest says thanks while I'm in front of him but insists that I take the bread.
Thinking of attending a local church. These things are good to know. I believe they have a sign up sheet for if you want to become a member so I’m sure they let you know the rules too.
Well, depending on the flow of people, the churches are usually welcoming. If you dress and act modest and ask for help if you need some, everything is gonna be alright
Thank you for this video. For some unknown reason I found this video. Since months ago I have been having interest in the Russian Ortodox Church. I am Catholic but I want to be a member of the Russian Ortodox Church.
Use a veil on my head is not a problem to me. I love this simbol of respect and I miss it from the Catholic Church because since many years ago isn't required any longer at least in my country. About dressing I am complete agree. Going to the Church is an act of faith and respect.
Can you please place a video of the steps to convert to the Russian Ortodox Church?
You should definitely try and visit one
thank you
Thank You from the Bottom of my Heart. I have discovered the world of Russian Icons! I would love to visit one of these beautiful Churches..I will.remember to observe these tips!
Thank you for sharing
i'm going to one tommorow 😎😎♥♥
And how it was?
I shared and love it
Thank you, friend. Merry Christmas
🙋 Great explanation !
Thank you
We should pray for the reunification of the Orthodox and Catholic Churches. Our Lord Jesus Christ prayed to His Father while He was on earth that we all should be one / in harmony / together.
This should never happen and can not ever happen until the Vatican gets rid of all their heresy and downright paganism. novus ordo with its insane vile liturgical abuse, clown masses, disco masses, priests in rainbow lgbtq alfabet maffia clothes, women desecrating the sanctuary, barefooted pagan dance rituals around the Altar.
Not possible. You Catholics strayed away too much.
not until Catholics give up their Satan worshiping papacy
@@zoejay I agree, and I am Catholic.
Not possible, our priest don’t rape boys, our church didn’t help the Nazis escape to Argentina, and our church doesn’t own stocks in Bretta firearms company..
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I’m Christian but I’ve been having an urge to convert to orthodox Christianity,if anything I’m kinda of confused on them both but I see they both believe in Jesus Christ so that’s enough for me,I feel like it’s more stern and more specific on how to be more Christian? It’s enough for me though
It's more than that Anna. The Orthodox faith is the Church given to the apostles from Jesus Christ. Together our church spread far and wide and the Western church (Roman See) was also a part of it. They left the rest of the Church body around 1054 over heresies regarding adding the filioque ("and the son") to the Nicene Creed. I encourage you to find a local Orthodox Church and attend a Divine Liturgy!
The RUclips channel Orthodox Ethos has lots of useful information for your spiritual journey. God bless you. 💖🙏
Beautiful… I’d love unity to be restored between the Orthodox and Catholic Church… Jesus Sacred Body was torn as His Mystical Body, as we unite His wounds heal…
It is the prayer of Jesus to The Father.. “Father, Let Them Be One, Just As You and I Are One”
This will take place, but The Lord is requiring it be done through humility and He will Bless it in HUNITY!
There are to many differences. The most obvious is one Pope but there are many more. Catholics have gone full woke.
@@johnsambo9379 Nothing is impossible to The Lord, and we know this is going to take place because it is His Will to unite.
Unity in truth and rejecting heresies such as papacy and purgatory
@@hautecouture2228Your statement is from distorted teachings… We know suffering is the atonement for sin. Death came to us because of “sin” therefore sin can never enter Heaven or suffering would also be present …
As very few die in the state of perfect contrition, those unfortunate to die in a state of sin must be “purified” in order to see the beatific vision… Hence the reason for purgatory. All must be clean in order to be present at the eternal banquet.. Read the parable by Jesus regarding those who try enter unprepared… If one fails to avail of the sacrament of reconciliation before death, Purgatory gives us a second chance, depending of course on the gravity of sin! If one does not expiate here on earth, he/she will have to do so in purgatory!! If this was not the case, no one could possibly share in the Beatific Vision…
In regards to the papacy, ALL Christians believed and accepted the papacy continued by Peter up until the separation… Or would you believe The Holy Spirit who guides and protects His Church allow 1,000 years of deception?… No, this breakaway came through demonic influence as indeed all separation from God comes!… God desires “UNITY” Satan sets out to DIVIDE! Hence his title “DEVIL” means “”DIVIDE” But he will not succeed! There will be UNITY in The Church as it exists in Heaven.
@@johnsambo9379 as opposed to Russian orthodox who have gone full condone Russia's murder of civilians. I'll take the woke side.
I was split between visiting my local Catholic church or Orthodox church. After some research, i saw the catholic church was almost entirely hispanic (not that theres anything wrong with that) and even had a mariachi band. Im sure the lyrics were nonsecular, but it was a mariachi band. Think ill check out the orthodox church
can you turn up the music
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I attend a Moscow Patriarchate church in Korea we need more Priests if you know any haha.
I know some, for sure. I wish I knew how to transfer them to Korea
@@russianchristianity this is my other account. I think the best way for anyone to come would be to reach out to our Bishop Metropolitan Theophan.
Currently we are probably 2 Priests less than what we could reasonably need. We dont have fulltime priest in Busan parish.
Many people in the United States scoff when a church has a dress code, but really all we ask for is modesty, dressing inmodestly is absolutely lazy, like just today I saw a guy wearing a pikachu jacket to church, I like pokemon, but really, you have to bring that to church?
Agree. Most people dress terribly these days, be it their work, study, or church
In an Orthodox church in eastern England, a woman came to the service clad in beach attire, with bare arms and legs etc. Another kept talking loudly throughout about her house party. When I protested later to the priest, he first tried to defend them for various reasons. But when pinned down, he confessed, "England is no longer a Christian country."
What’s wrong with pikachu :c
Honestly people are just too polite to say anything now q day's. While it's good for the worry about yourself and faith, if no one tells them how would they know it's importance?
Thank you for mentioning men and women standing separately. At my Parish, the unmarried men are to the right, and the unmarried women are to the left, and in general this is observed. I think the men and women standing alone in the opposite sides are typically with spouse, or widowed and standing in their habitual place.
Thanks for sharing. It's interesting how different churches enforce these customs differently
Praying! You need to confess (speak) with your lips, in doing so, bring a friend to Jesus. Read Romans 10:9-10. There in is your assurance. Blessings!
Greek Orthodox here and i agree and abide with everything said here. To the gentleman wanting Catholic and Orthodpx to reunite i must agree with others The Roman Church has strayed too far from the Apostolic Faith.
I Conduct myself every liturgy… first I get my tuning fork, and then I pitch the choir, and then we sing for the glory of God!
слава тебе боже наш слава тебе!!! ☦️☦️☦️
Do you have Octavist bassos? I absolutely adore them
I'm a protestant now looking for an orthodox or Assyrian church
How does orthodox differ from the other versions of Christianity? Like what are some key details? My ancestors are from Poland and Serbia and practiced Orthodox Christianity. Sadly it the belief has started to fall out after my great grand parents and Ive considerd converting from Catholicism to Orthodox as it feels right and whould be what my ancestors would want.
Good question, thank you. I actually have a video about that: ruclips.net/video/PALRqKhlOEg/видео.html
Fair question...Orthodoxy is "giving our ancestors a vote"...If someone says that Christianity is the "one true religion" I ask "Why?" If one responds regarding the Bible, then I respond along the lines of understanding the beliefs, practies, the life of those who assembled the Bible. After all, if my beliefs differ from theirs, and I say the Bible is correct, then, who's interpretation is better-theirs or mine? Also I refer to the earliest Christians and how they worshipped, why they believed what they did, how they lived Christianity. Thanks to the internet we can read the earliest writings. We are "the faith, once delivered to the Saints." Finally, we must realize, especially in the Western View of Christianity, that this is not a faith that we can "think" ourselves into using our intellect alone. We participate in relationship. The Orthodox faith is experiential. We see this in the Parables in Matthew. Look at how the Russians evangelized Alaska, in comparison to the Catholics in North and Central America. The Russians first learned the Native languages, customs, and Religion. Understanding that in each of us is "Spermaticos Logos" or "God in Seed Form" as Justin Martyr, a Disciple of John the Apostle put it, slowly teased out Christ in their search and hunger in their own faith, much like Cornelius in Acts. Because of this, the Native Inuit and Eskimo consider Orthodoxy to be their native religion. Hope this helps!
@@russianchristianity thx I'm gonna check it out
@@FranktheTank-i6p do you think Speaking Russian isnecessary for practicing it in America? For example if I attended an Orthodox church would the preists (not sure if there called preists in Orthodox) Speak Russian?
@@Deltasquadformingup It depends. Canon Law states that the Liturgy must be in the language of the people. Here, there are many churches that have Russian, Greek, Arabic people, so the priest and choir are in the native language. In others, there are many English only speakers, or many converts so the language must be in English for them.
Any advice for Old Rite Orthodox Churches?
It's pretty similar, but even more strict
Actually I like the Northern wooden churches very much. They feel so warm. The Northern style tradititional churches look like the Norvegian ones. Is there a viking connection?
The wooden ones are just cheap, and in Norwegian Lutheranism modesty and sustainability, I believe, is one of the important values
Please make a video on how to become a member.
I have. You're welcome: ruclips.net/video/GHpIrQdojNk/видео.html
Hello,
I have a question regarding church sermons. I want to be part of the church and have been baptised in an Orthodox Church and want to take part in holy communion and in normal everyday church services, but I feel that I am missing something. Is there anyone who knows how to attend church services and what to do during them?
Thanks.
The easiest way would be to ask the local priest. Just come to the Church when there is no service and ask for the priest
It is right about being corrected by babushkas . In Moscow, one gently slapped my hands when I held them in back of me during liturgy.
I hope you were not too offended. Most of them are very lonely and the Church gives them some fulfillment, hence it is a very big deal for them.
@@russianchristianity Not at all. It was gentle and not mean-spirited. I love the babushki and welcome any correction. I miss my " adopted " babushka, an American immigrant, deeply.
I would love to get to know more about orthodox Christianity but there ain’t any were I live 😢
There should be something. Do you mind sharing where you are?
@@russianchristianity I agree; there must be _some_ sort of church or open house of worship for him to go. Nowadays there are churches of all kinds everywhere in the world, especially in America.
Thanks for this video. I've attended the Divine Liturgy and Vespers in a number of Orthodox Churches in Russia, Ukraine, Romania, Bulgaria and Finland so I was aware of the basic information in this video. I would appreciate it if you made another video with a bit more information about whether it's OK for a non-orthodox visitor to light a candle to pray for the living or for the departed (I know in Romania candles are lit for the living and departed separately outside the temple - wha is the Russian tradition?) ; or can a non-orthodox person venerate an icon (and how to venerate an icon); or whether a non-orthodox visitor may recieve the Antidoron.
These are good questions. I'm only wondering, why a non-Orthodox person would want to do all that? Out of aesthetic reasons?
@russianchristianity An odd question - nothing to do with aesthetics. Simply as a christian from a non-orthodox background who finds themselves in an orthodox church in an orthodox country who seeks to worship God and share in the traditions of their orthodox sisters and brothers in respectful manner. Obviously, a non-orthodox christian cannot recieve the body and blood of Christ, but what is permitted?
@@aussiebloke51 That may vary from one church to another. Obviously you can be present at any liturgy and nobody is going to check your baptismal status when you light a candle. I would ask someone from the church staff, which is usually around, or even clergy if they are present
@russianchristianity I thought you might have a RUclips video with some general guidelines. Let me give you an example. When visiting one of the churches in the place where the Royal Passion Bearers were buried, a person in our small group wanted to light a candle to remember his departed mother. The tour leader and our local guide (both Russians) disagreed with each other. One said it had to be on the left side of the nave - the other said it had to be on a square candle stand. It's these traditions that need explaining. Another example would not kissing the face of the Saviour or the saint, etc, when venerating icons.
@@aussiebloke51 That's exactly the point. There are no general guidelines. It depends on the particular Church, congregation, parish, and the people that serve and work there. The safest would be to ask
Soft chanting would be a better background sound. Overall excellent video. Thank you.
Thanks for the suggestion. The thing is, I play the guitar but I don't chant
Serine beauty🇷🇺, kind regards Liverpool uk.north.
refrain from bobbing of your head to the fire that the cantor spits.
In Finnish Orthodox churches headscarves aren't required for some reason
Neither they are in Russian ones, at least for visitors. It's more of good manners than a mandate.
Not required or even suggested for Greek churches in America (ones I visited anyway), but the Russian one I visited once did strongly suggest to wear proper attire.
What is vigil on Saturday? I'm considering orthodoxy and would like to attend soon.
I’m not unfortunately an expert on Orthodox liturgy
The Vigil, or All-Night Vigil, is a Service performed on Saturday evening as a preparation for Divine Liturgy the following morning. It consists of Great Vespers, Matins, and the First Hour Services. Some Parishes may perform only the Service of Great Vespers. Great Vespers was the first Service I attended. I liked it very much, but my first Divine Liturgy was my most moving experience. That was when I truly felt like I had found 'Home'.
Thank you for this! You're filling the gaps I have in my knowledge about the Orthodox Church
Does this work in a serbian orthodox church too?
I believe so, yes
Here's your comment brother. Thank you
Thanks for the comment
In our Russian Orthodox Church, the parishioners are not supposed to sing, with a very select few exceptions. You might think you're adding to the service with your singing, but you're actually distracting everyone and revealing that you're not comfortable enough with yourself to stand silently and receive the mystery of the liturgy.
I guess, it's fair. Given that it's not just singing but a liturgy
The Orthodox churches in Greece seem quite lax by Russian Orthodox standards. Christian-not-Orthodox here, and I think it's quite reasonable to put on a scarf when entering God's house.
I think it depends on the particular church. In big touristy places, Russian Orthodox churches are also quite lax.
@lilliedoubleyou3856, maybe it’s because the Greeks have been at it longer.
What about kids? I have a 5 year old and...well, she's 5 lol. How would i deal with that?
You mean, how should she behave in Church? Well, if you're just a visitor ask her to be quiet, show her and maybe whisper how interesting and magnificent everything around is. The when she's tired or bored, head to the exit.
If you want her to participate in a service as a Christian child, however, I guess you're gonna need more patience and prepare for more distractions to keep her interested and maybe even involved. Maybe stand close to the exit and when she's tired make breaks and go outside for a while.
Anyways, I believe, as long as she's not interfering and distracting the worshippers, you're both are very welcome
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Church store ?
yes. It's quite common in Orthodox churches. They sell candles, icons, crosses, books, and many other things
What part of Russia are you? I’m visiting Moscow in August and I would love to visit.
I'm from St Petersburg but now I live in Finland
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Always have manners and the utmost respect when entering any holy place of the Lord.
Common sense folks.
Hush and listen, dress properly with respect for Christ.
As a boy man with long hair, would i just use a hair band or whatever? I hate not wearing a hat...
I don't think it matters much. As long as you look tidy, clean, and relatively modest, you're good to go
@@russianchristianity so i could wear a cap, a hat!? i just never take off my hat n hate it lol. Thank you for responding anyways!
@@yourneighbour3309 you should take your cap off though. I meant, there’s no problem with long hair
The answer is in your Bible. 1 Corinthians 11:14.
I Attend A Greek Orthodox Church. We don't have a choir, but there is an organ. The no instruments, is that strictly the Russian and Antiochian Churches?
Interesting. The Russian Orthodox Church never allows musical instruments in Church.
@@russianchristianity, is that just a Russian thing? Also, Where I Go, Saint Nicholas's Greek Orthodox Church, there's seating, families sit together, men aren't on one side and women on the other. Here's another one that puzzles me: I know in one of your videos, The Russian Church believes salvation is Faith+works. That's a little different, because Other Orthodox Churches DON'T believe that. Andrew Dammick, he's Antiochian Orthodox, he doesn't believe Faith+works, he Believes Grace Through Faith, so does John Vass, so does John Whiteford.
@@OrthodoxChristianBeliever It's a good question. As I've said, the concept of works is much deeper than just doing good things. It's mostly about partaking of sacraments in a Church with an apostolic succession and only then come good deeds
@@OrthodoxChristianBelieverno instruments in any Orthodox church, its not just Russian.
Depends on church will man and woman be seperated.
Scarf is also free will.
Most monestaries demand long skirt and scarf for womans(they offer it).
And Orthodoxy DOESNT belive in "FAITH ALONE" protestant way. You missunderstood something. Faith withouth work is dead(thats Orthodox belive). So to say " I belive in Jesus, he is my Lord and im saved already" is not Orthodoxy.
@@moranaokeoke990, well, r u going to cut The Greek Orthodox Church I Attend off from Orthodoxy because we use an organ? Also, have u heard Andrew Stephen Dammick speak? Because he's Orthodox, and he clearly doesn't believe faith+works.
I had no idea that orthodox women dress modestly for most part in an orthodox church unlike other Christian sects.
Well, it of course depends on the local tradition and on the individual but yes, generally speaking they do.
There is nothing Russian about Orthodoxy.
Orthodoxy is for all people.
Formally, you’re right. But in more than one thousand years of the Russian Orthodox Church, there’s a rich tradition and plenty of specificities. Though, obviously, all ethnicities are welcome
3:37 Why?
It is an old tradition with several non-exclusive explanations. This could be due to a household tradition in Byzantium, where the Orthodox faith came from. Due to an interpretation of decency (so that men and women don't distract each other from prayer). Due to Eve's punishment for original sin. Or due to the order by which congregants partake of communion
If only fellow Catholics would respect their own sacred places.
Don't they?
@russianchristianity Many do not, alas.
Well, I guess such people are mostly nominal Catholics then.
As for Russia, disrespecting the Church is now punishable, so not so many people do it openly
1:11 Is having a lot more women than men also a problem in your Orthodox church?
yes, I believe it's a universal trend around the world
@@russianchristianityhuh, American Orthodox priests always talk about how that only happens in Catholic/Protestant churches because, and I quote "Orthodox Christians respect men"
@@Fakeslimshadyit varies from church to church and from country to country, but the general trend in all Christianity is that it has a female face.
When it comes to Russia, there has been and still is a stereotype that most people in church are "babushki" - old ladies. The gap shortened significantly but it's still a female majority church
@@russianchristianity hmm... and why is that so? Some people will say "oh because women are more holy!" but I don't buy that
@@FakeslimshadyThat's one of the biggest challenges for the researchers of religion. Most likely, it's a combination of psychological, sociological, and cultural traits that make women more susceptible to faith
Can a Catholic receive the Sacrament?
I don’t think so. The two churches are not in communion
No you cant. illegitemately partaking in Orthodox Sacraments will only results in your own eternal damnation.
@J Because one cannot serve God AND satan at the same time.
@J the papist "church" .
Seems pretty obvious. I often wonder why people need to be told these things.
You're probably raised right
No instruments. Hard to imagine no Bach. But seems like an interesting culture.
Well, they can play instruments outside of the church. There are lots of Orthodox composers, even ordained priests of bishops. Just not in the liturgy
Ive been gling to Protestant churches lately becsuse that's the most accessible option for me. It's unbearably extrovert. I look forward to going to a church where we dont talk.
Hmm, "understanding Russian Christianity"? St John Maxomovitch urged us to research western Orthodoxy as well African Orthodoxy. The Orthodox Church isn't owned by any nation or ethnic group.
Btw as a Orthodox Christian convert I love my Russian brothers and sisters, Christ is Katholic and we're all members.
Orthodox Churches around the globe is a fascinating study subject. I focus on the Russian Church simply because that's what I'm competent in.
@@russianchristianity St John Maxomovitch knows the Orthodox Church is Katholic with Christ in the center. St Xenia of St Petersburg Russia my patron Saint knew it too. Again not a anti Russian deal, just Orthodox
how are you supposed to connect with god in such a rigid and sterile environment
Though I am Byzantine Catholic, Rusyn, the principles of conduct presented here are no different for us (though Rome is there, our praxis and tradition is wholly tied to the East). To your question, such a connection is easily achieved as the environment is far from rigid and sterile. True, Orthodox/Byzantine Catholic worship is highly stylized, however, all of one's senses are engaged during worship. The beauty of the icons, the veneration they inspire, the flickering candles, the sweet aroma of incense floating upward, the chant, the bowing, crossing yourself, you are engaged with all your being. In the U.S. we do have pews upon which to sit, however, we mostly stand for Divine Liturgy and I prefer doing so in the front where my movements are both appropriate, and not impeded by pews. Like many, Divine Liturgy becomes part of your soul, your being, much of it pours forth from memory and I recite much in my head and chant all the responses. Trust me you are busy in a very spiritual way. One who chooses to be a passive observer will get from Liturgy what such a person puts into it. Last, our worship is Christ centered, wholly based on scripture and we beg the angels and saints to hear our prayers and intercede on our behalf. In sum, I can only urge you to "Come and See" where Heaven and Earth, Nebo i Zemlja, touch.
I agree with our friend here. It's only rigid and sterile if you interpret it in this way. Some are more used to blue jeans pastors and modern worship teams, some are more reserved, some deeply involved in a thousand-year-old tradition and mysticism. I obviously don't know the truth but my guess would be that there could be different ways to worship God, as soon as they are really focused on God, not on being nice, social justice, or something of that kind
Maybe you already have trouble connecting with God because of your aggressive judgemental nature blocking the way?
@@bc6144 Very interesting. I´m a Roman Catholic and I never heard of the Byzantine Catholic and its principles. I will definitely inform myself better about you. God bless you!
"Men must remove their heads". I thought it was the Muslims who did this.
Hats. 🙂 That's my Russian accent for you
I am from India no orthodox Church in out country
There should be. Maybe not in your region or close proximity.
Be a KGB frontman for Putin
Well, that’s probably more for a career in Church
It was a waste of hours i never got back
Why? What happened?
Then you need some help from The God.
Why bring the catholic heretics into this?
What do you mean?
Step 1:Stop attacking Ukraine
Although I see your point, I wouldn't equate Orthodox Christianity with the Russian war. Sadly, there are many believers who either support the war or comply with the state regime, but I personally know many genuine Orthodox Christians who condemn this war, some even actively.
Okay, check out the history of Catholicism and Protestantism, plenty of wars pushed by them
@@JesusLovesTheLittlePiggies Sure...since Catholics and pritestants went to war in 19th and 20th century, let us attack Ukraine in the 21st century😒
Did you know that far right batallions have been killing Orthodox priests in Ukraine since 2014? Donbass is Russia, Ukraine is Russia in fact. It was conquered from the Ottomans in the C18th. Did you know that Odessa was an Ottoman port before Potemkin conquered it for Catherine the Great? Crimea was conquered for Catherine the Great too. The Zaporyghe cossacks defended Russia and the borderlands Ukraine from the Ottomans and from the Tatars and from the Poles. That is a LOT of work. Have some respect. Ukraine means "borderlands". The borderlands of Russia. America and USA engineered the Maidan Coup. Did you know Orthodox priests have been evicted from the Kiev Lavra? Have some respect! First gather enough data before talking rubbish...
@@francefradet2116get some help
I see they believe in icons. God is very clear about icons, you can read Exodus 20:4-6
The Second Commandment against idolatry is recorded in Exodus 20:4-6:
4 "You shall not make for yourself an idol, or any likeness of what is in heaven above or on the earth beneath, or in the water under the earth. 5 You shall not worship them nor serve them; for I’m the Lord your God, am a jealous God, inflicting the punishment of the fathers on the children, on the third and the fourth generations of those who hate Me, 6 but showing favor to thousands, to those who love Me and keep My commandments
They don't believe icons are idols but graphic representations of God and saints