As a candle gives its light out to the world, so does this beautiful presentation and explanations of our Sacred Divine Liturgy. Thank you, Your Grace.
I attended a beautiful Orthodox liturgy and was looking for a video just like this one. One question and maybe not very important. Why does he cross himself left to right like the Latins instead of the usual Orthodox way? Not a criticism, just my lack of understanding.
Thank you for your comments and inquiry. I always welcome the opportunity to answer sincere questions. You are correct that in the Eastern Church the Sign of Cross is made on oneself from right to left. In this case I was not making the Sign upon myself but giving the blessing to the viewer. The blessing is always given by the clergy from the giver's right to left. The person accepting the blessing would understand this and make the Sign from their right to their left. It's a matter of which direction anyone is facing. In Orthodoxy you will also sometimes encounter a Bishop's blessing with two hands or be it with the dikiri and trikiri candelabra. All three forms are acceptable and appropriate for a Bishop at his convenience and discretion.
Very helpful as an enquirer, I hope to attend the Divine Liturgy in December. My nearest Orthodox Church is a 7 hour drive away so, sadly, my visits have to be planned. I will feel better prepared, with your help.
Thank you so much for this! As someone who is just starting inquiry, I have only started reading works by St. Chrysostom and your videos will be very helpful.
Thank you for your kind words! I always enjoy dialogue and questions. It's good to have feedback, and that inspires me. Indeed St. Chrysostom has had a profound influence on the Eastern Church as well as others. He is one of a good number of our patristic fathers whose teachings, although ancient, are still relevant if one attunes to the spirit they speak in! + Blessings!
@@archbishopraphael-orthodox6653 are you an old calendarist? I was just curious as I can’t find a jurisdiction under your name I apologize if I came across as rude
My question for you is why is tracing me or the calendar of any concern? Some wear a wrist watch others prefer a pocket watch. Does that change anyone's belief or theology? Did you listen to my presentation? Is it Orthodox enough for you?
@@archbishopraphael-orthodox6653 quite the opposite I found the message perfectly Orthodox and was curious as to what church you’re the rector of so that I may attend Liturgy there. However, I’m Antiochian Orthodox and therefore you would not see me as part of a canonical church so I’d be unable to partake in the sacraments there.
For the sake of clarification, not a criticism, it should be noted that the Byzantine Catholic Church is under Rome as are also various other Uniate bodies. For those unfamiliar this means churches that do more or less everything in the Eastern manner while also submitting to the Pope of Rome and the West. In other words we could say a hybrid of East meets West. Orthodoxy remains within the full context of the Eastern mindset and its theology. Uniates may appear the same as the East but they are not.
As a candle gives its light out to the world, so does this beautiful presentation and explanations of our Sacred Divine Liturgy. Thank you, Your Grace.
+ Blessings! This is the first in a series of 4 videos. I will be releasing then weekly.
I attended a beautiful Orthodox liturgy and was looking for a video just like this one. One question and maybe not very important. Why does he cross himself left to right like the Latins instead of the usual Orthodox way? Not a criticism, just my lack of understanding.
Thank you for your comments and inquiry. I always welcome the opportunity to answer sincere questions. You are correct that in the Eastern Church the Sign of Cross is made on oneself from right to left. In this case I was not making the Sign upon myself but giving the blessing to the viewer. The blessing is always given by the clergy from the giver's right to left. The person accepting the blessing would understand this and make the Sign from their right to their left. It's a matter of which direction anyone is facing. In Orthodoxy you will also sometimes encounter a Bishop's blessing with two hands or be it with the dikiri and trikiri candelabra. All three forms are acceptable and appropriate for a Bishop at his convenience and discretion.
Very helpful as an enquirer, I hope to attend the Divine Liturgy in December. My nearest Orthodox Church is a 7 hour drive away so, sadly, my visits have to be planned. I will feel better prepared, with your help.
@@clivejames5058 Blessing Clive! And thank you for your kind words. A 7 hour drive is a sacrifice that I’m sure the Lord will not overlook.
This is going to be great thanks for posting
@@josephjude1290 Thank you. I hope you will continue this little journey about the Liturgy. + Blessings!
Thank you so much for this! As someone who is just starting inquiry, I have only started reading works by St. Chrysostom and your videos will be very helpful.
Thank you for your kind words! I always enjoy dialogue and questions. It's good to have feedback, and that inspires me. Indeed St. Chrysostom has had a profound influence on the Eastern Church as well as others. He is one of a good number of our patristic fathers whose teachings, although ancient, are still relevant if one attunes to the spirit they speak in! + Blessings!
Wonderful presentation. Where is your church located, Your Grace?
@@painjammin + Blessings snd thank you. I hope you’ll find time for the other 3 segments. I’m in NYC
Who are you the archbishop of? I can’t find any jurisdictions under your name I apologize
@@SeraphimWebster Blessings Seraphim! My words are here. And that is sufficient for RUclips. I don’t engage in “family squabbles.”
@@archbishopraphael-orthodox6653 are you an old calendarist? I was just curious as I can’t find a jurisdiction under your name I apologize if I came across as rude
@@SeraphimWebster No offense taken. Yes I am Old Calendar.
My question for you is why is tracing me or the calendar of any concern? Some wear a wrist watch others prefer a pocket watch. Does that change anyone's belief or theology? Did you listen to my presentation? Is it Orthodox enough for you?
@@archbishopraphael-orthodox6653 quite the opposite I found the message perfectly Orthodox and was curious as to what church you’re the rector of so that I may attend Liturgy there.
However, I’m Antiochian Orthodox and therefore you would not see me as part of a canonical church so I’d be unable to partake in the sacraments there.
The divine liturgy is also the liturgy of the byzantine Catholic Church, it offers a alternative to many for various reasons. ❤🇻🇦☦
For the sake of clarification, not a criticism, it should be noted that the Byzantine Catholic Church is under Rome as are also various other Uniate bodies. For those unfamiliar this means churches that do more or less everything in the Eastern manner while also submitting to the Pope of Rome and the West. In other words we could say a hybrid of East meets West. Orthodoxy remains within the full context of the Eastern mindset and its theology. Uniates may appear the same as the East but they are not.
@@archbishopraphael-orthodox6653thank you for clarifying
@@archbishopraphael-orthodox6653God be with you, always
@@TrevorRicciTX Thank you Trevor! + Blessings!
Thank you your grace