This is just the video I needed to see. I'm one of your new subscribers, been watching your content for a while. Love your main channel and style of story telling. I'm honestly interested in becoming a Catechumen. I've been interested and looking into Orthodoxy for a while and I would love to become apart of a unique and beautiful community. I'm a protestant who has a deep respect for the teachings of the Eastern Orthodox church. Anyways, love your stuff, keep it up! Greetings from the USA! 🇺🇲
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner, and on my brothers in Christ. My family is bi-racial, in 2016 we joined the Antiochian Orthodox Church in Michigan. As former Lutherans, it was like coming Home. Christ is in our midst!
I love seeing the little babies take communion 🥰 My husband and I are catechumens and expecting a cradle Orthodox any day now, the plan is to receive us all around the same time!
This video has been incredibly helpful to me. As someone who was raised Catholic and recently rejoined the church it had felt like something has been missing or not quite right. I think orthodoxy is that missing link I’ve been longing for.
Pray for me. Im not feeling well. Ive never felt well received by any group of people. I don't think I'll ever be able to become orthodox. I feel totally lost and disheartened. Aside from praying, which im already doing, idk what else to do....
Anyone can come to any Orthodox Church. I am an altar server in a Serbian church and I am not Serbian. In fact, most of my church are non Serb converts.
What style of reading do you use as a reader in the Serbian Orthodox Church? Do you read in a monotone chanting style, or do you just read the pages normally?
Hello Bojan. I watch many of your videos and appreciate the work you do. I have been going to a Greek Orthodox Church for nearly a year. In faith, I am united with these brothers and sisters. I appreciate so much about this church. But at the end of the day, I am not, and never will be ethnically Greek. You do a nice job of trying to minimize the depth of the ethnic cultures in the churches, but as a Serbian in a Serbian church, you cannot understand how it is for an American to interact with an ethnic Orthodox Church. Orthodox Churches in America can not really thrive until they move past their old world ethnicities and worship the Christ who is not contained or defined by political boundaries.
Can a 158 year old evil queen who has persecuted the church repent and become an Orthodox Christian. Also can an 800 year old Kitsune Yokai reject Inari and become servants of God?
The Viking sagas tell of a certain woman who practiced magic, killed people etc... On her later years she became a Christian and spent many in the church praying.
@@siegeheavenly3601 They can. During the times of the Roman Empire there was a certain Justin who was a wizard.. Sometimes he sacrificed children to the demon. When he heard that Christ was greater than the demon he converted to Christianity. He was a martyr for the Faith.
You say that Russian Orthodox use Russian language, Serbian Orthodox use Serbian language, etc., but what about Church Slavonic? I had the impression that all the different Slavic Orthodox used Church Slavonic. Can you talk about this?
Honest Question ⁉️ is this some kind of seasonal thing in the Orthodox Church community that you extend to people. Have I not been paying attention all these years, or was this video a spur of the moment thing for you? -Tim from Seattle
Quick question, can a Shiba Inu become an Orthodox Christian? (Small dog breed from Japan) While I know about the verse and tradition of not giving that which is holy to the,"dogs." And I also know that animals (dogs in particular) are canonically prohibited from all liturgical life of the church. That doesn't prohibit said puppy from things like austere life, prayer, service to God. I am not a Shibe, I'm asking for a friend. Really, I'm hooman
( Do Christians And Jews and "OTHER" non-Muslims go to Heaven? ) Quran 2:62 '' Those who believe (in the Quran) and those who follow the Jewish (scriptures) and the Christians and the Sabians->ANYAllah< Is The Protector Of Monasteries, Churches, Synagogues And The Mosques ) Quran 22:40 [They are] those who have been evicted from their homes without right - only because they say, " Our Lord is God " And were it not that God checks the people, some by means of others, there would have been demolished monasteries, churches, synagogues, and mosques in which the name of God is much mentioned. And God will surely support those who support Him. Indeed, God is Powerful and Exalted in Might. Note: Why did Allah protected Churches and Synagogues if they worship false Allah ? ( Why Are There So Many Different Religions In The World ? ) Quran 5 48 ''...... If God wanted He could have made all of you a single nation.( ie single religion ) But He willed otherwise in order to test you in what He has given you (ie Scriptures) therefore try to excel one another in good deeds. Ultimately you all shall return to God then He will show you the truth of those matters in which you '' >DISPUTE verb < not noun like other religions Islam mean "submission" to God ( The above verse saying is that God will not accept a religion from the >MUSLIM< and the Non-Muslims but total "submission" to God ) Question: How Can Muslim And the Non-Muslim "submit" to the God? Answer: Be kind to other human beings and Do not lie, Do not steal, Do not cheat, Do not hurt others, Do not be prideful and Do the charity work. Note: If you obeyed all the ABOVE Allah-God's moral laws "YOU" submitted to God.( ie Islam mean "submission" to God ) The only people who will enter Paradise those who '' Submitted to God '' ( ie by good deeds ) God does NOT accept your religion of birth but only ''Your Total'' Submission to Him. ( God Allows Interfaith Marriages And Eat Food From the Christian And Jew And Vice Versa ) Quran 5:5 ''This day [all] good foods have been made lawful, and the food of those who were given the Scripture (ie Christian and Jew) is lawful for you and your food is lawful for them. And [lawful in marriage are] chaste women from among the believers (ie Muslim ) and chaste women from among those who were given the Scripture (ie Christian and Jew) before you, when you have given them their due compensation, desiring chastity not unlawful sexual intercourse or taking [secret] lovers. And whoever denies the faith - his work has become worthless and he in the Hereafter will be among the losers.'' Note: > Only < Islam allows interfaith marriages (>14 hundredsSame God< but They are >ALL Corrupt< more or less, some more than others from their original foundational teaching. The older religion are MORE corrupted than newer religion. Question to Muslim and Christian: Does God / Allah only answer your pray ? And God / Allah does not answer non Muslim / non Christian pray? Did Allah '' Canceled '' all other religions Judaism and Christianity? Quran 5:48 '' And We have revealed to you [O Muhammad] the Book in truth, confirming that which preceded it of the Scripture ( ie New and old Testament ) and as a criterion over it. So judge between them by what Allah has revealed and do not follow their inclinations away from what has come to you of the truth. >>>TO EACH OF YOU WE PRESCRIBED A LAW AND A METHODone nation>differ qualified < for to enter Paradise ) On the day of judgement God will ''NOT'' judge humanity bases on Sunni Muslim sect VS Shia Muslim sect ''NOR'' by Muslim VS non-Muslim >but< Doer of Goods VS Doer of Evils. '' YOUR " birth in the Muslim's family is NOT a > qualification < for to enter the Paradise. '' YOUR " religion / sect / foot long beard is NOT a > qualification < for to enter the Paradise. The > qualification < to enter Paradise is > Faith in God and Good Work
@@charlesvoy I’m an Episcopalian who has been attending a Serbian Orthodox Church for the last year. The priest and parishioners have been so kind and welcoming. The church building just might be the most beautiful in the county. I’m sorry you had such a negative experience.
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My mother in law passed away last month, and on her death bed our priest baptized her. She died the following day. Glory to God.
Can you maybe give us her name in baptism, so we can pray for her?
@@demifiendrussia Wendy Susannah. Thank you.
@@eggsackley9435 thank you
Last moment she got
Alternative scrip for this video: "Everyone should become an Orthodox Christian."
This is just the video I needed to see. I'm one of your new subscribers, been watching your content for a while. Love your main channel and style of story telling. I'm honestly interested in becoming a Catechumen. I've been interested and looking into Orthodoxy for a while and I would love to become apart of a unique and beautiful community. I'm a protestant who has a deep respect for the teachings of the Eastern Orthodox church. Anyways, love your stuff, keep it up! Greetings from the USA! 🇺🇲
May the Lord bless your journey Home.
In 2016 my Lutheran family converted, it was like coming home.
I go to a Russian Orthodox Church in America that serves in English. It is wonderful!
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner, and on my brothers in Christ.
My family is bi-racial, in 2016 we joined the Antiochian Orthodox Church in Michigan. As former Lutherans, it was like coming Home.
Christ is in our midst!
Fellow Orthodox from Michigan here. God bless you Sue, a blessed Great Lent!
Thank you Zachtrix, may your Holy Great Lent be blessed.
My family is biracial also. We were christmated in Christmas eve. We are Antiochan too! I'm former oneness pentecostal and my wife is former Baptist
God bless you and you’re family!!
I became Orthodox at my local Greek Orthodox Church here in Florida. The primary language is English.
The liturgy is in english?
@@johnlowkey359 as it should be
The Language of the Liturgy is always due to pastoral Considerations.
Language is not that important.
Forgive me, a sinner! God forgives, and I forgive ☦️
Forgive me a sinner, dear brothers and sisters! May God forgive us all!
I love seeing the little babies take communion 🥰 My husband and I are catechumens and expecting a cradle Orthodox any day now, the plan is to receive us all around the same time!
This video has been incredibly helpful to me. As someone who was raised Catholic and recently rejoined the church it had felt like something has been missing or not quite right. I think orthodoxy is that missing link I’ve been longing for.
Good call on the Orthodox Study Bible. It's an excellent edition.
Beautiful explanation ☺️
Pray for me. Im not feeling well. Ive never felt well received by any group of people. I don't think I'll ever be able to become orthodox. I feel totally lost and disheartened. Aside from praying, which im already doing, idk what else to do....
love you bro
Anyone can come to any Orthodox Church. I am an altar server in a Serbian church and I am not Serbian. In fact, most of my church are non Serb converts.
What style of reading do you use as a reader in the Serbian Orthodox Church? Do you read in a monotone chanting style, or do you just read the pages normally?
We chant. All services in all Orthodox churches are chanted.
Hello Bojan. I watch many of your videos and appreciate the work you do. I have been going to a Greek Orthodox Church for nearly a year. In faith, I am united with these brothers and sisters. I appreciate so much about this church. But at the end of the day, I am not, and never will be ethnically Greek. You do a nice job of trying to minimize the depth of the ethnic cultures in the churches, but as a Serbian in a Serbian church, you cannot understand how it is for an American to interact with an ethnic Orthodox Church. Orthodox Churches in America can not really thrive until they move past their old world ethnicities and worship the Christ who is not contained or defined by political boundaries.
God will forgive you, Bojan! Forgive me, Brother!
Can a 158 year old evil queen who has persecuted the church repent and become an Orthodox Christian. Also can an 800 year old Kitsune Yokai reject Inari and become servants of God?
No because theyd be dead of old age
@@BanterWithBojan I'm assuming they aren't dead of old age and that Kitsune Yokai have 1000 year lifespans.
The Viking sagas tell of a certain woman who practiced magic, killed people etc... On her later years she became a Christian and spent many in the church praying.
@@robertwaguespack9414 That's kind of what I'm saying. So why couldn't a Kitsune reject the false god Inari and devote its life to Christ?
@@siegeheavenly3601 They can. During the times of the Roman Empire there was a certain Justin who was a wizard.. Sometimes he sacrificed children to the demon. When he heard that Christ was greater than the demon he converted to Christianity. He was a martyr for the Faith.
You say that Russian Orthodox use Russian language, Serbian Orthodox use Serbian language, etc., but what about Church Slavonic? I had the impression that all the different Slavic Orthodox used Church Slavonic. Can you talk about this?
Some do same as the old calendar
Honest Question ⁉️ is this some kind of seasonal thing in the Orthodox Church community that you extend to people. Have I not been paying attention all these years, or was this video a spur of the moment thing for you? -Tim from Seattle
What do you mean specifically? :)
❤️
Quick question, can a Shiba Inu become an Orthodox Christian? (Small dog breed from Japan) While I know about the verse and tradition of not giving that which is holy to the,"dogs." And I also know that animals (dogs in particular) are canonically prohibited from all liturgical life of the church. That doesn't prohibit said puppy from things like austere life, prayer, service to God. I am not a Shibe, I'm asking for a friend. Really, I'm hooman
My gender identity is "glophcusting". The fourth gender on the planet Hyklos, in the Argeclik constellation.
Happy Fast
Christ is Risen!
( Do Christians And Jews and "OTHER" non-Muslims go to Heaven? )
Quran 2:62
'' Those who believe (in the Quran) and those who follow the Jewish (scriptures) and the Christians and the Sabians->ANYAllah< Is The Protector Of Monasteries, Churches, Synagogues And The Mosques )
Quran 22:40
[They are] those who have been evicted from their homes without right - only because they say, " Our Lord is God " And were it not that God checks the people, some by means of others, there would have been demolished monasteries, churches, synagogues, and mosques in which the name of God is much mentioned. And God will surely support those who support Him. Indeed, God is Powerful and Exalted in Might.
Note: Why did Allah protected Churches and Synagogues if they worship false Allah ?
( Why Are There So Many Different Religions In The World ? )
Quran 5 48
''...... If God wanted He could have made all of you a single nation.( ie single religion ) But He willed otherwise in order to test you in what He has given you (ie Scriptures) therefore try to excel one another in good deeds. Ultimately you all shall return to God then He will show you the truth of those matters in which you '' >DISPUTE verb < not noun like other religions
Islam mean "submission" to God
( The above verse saying is that God will not accept a religion from the >MUSLIM< and the Non-Muslims but total "submission" to God )
Question: How Can Muslim And the Non-Muslim "submit" to the God?
Answer: Be kind to other human beings and Do not lie, Do not steal, Do not cheat, Do not hurt others, Do not be prideful and Do the charity work.
Note: If you obeyed all the ABOVE Allah-God's moral laws "YOU" submitted to God.( ie Islam mean "submission" to God )
The only people who will enter Paradise those who '' Submitted to God '' ( ie by good deeds )
God does NOT accept your religion of birth but only ''Your Total'' Submission to Him.
( God Allows Interfaith Marriages And Eat Food From the Christian And Jew And Vice Versa )
Quran 5:5
''This day [all] good foods have been made lawful, and the food of those who were given the Scripture (ie Christian and Jew) is lawful for you and your food is lawful for them. And [lawful in marriage are] chaste women from among the believers (ie Muslim ) and chaste women from among those who were given the Scripture (ie Christian and Jew) before you, when you have given them their due compensation, desiring chastity not unlawful sexual intercourse or taking [secret] lovers. And whoever denies the faith - his work has become worthless and he in the Hereafter will be among the losers.''
Note: > Only < Islam allows interfaith marriages (>14 hundredsSame God< but They are >ALL Corrupt< more or less, some more than others from their original foundational teaching. The older religion are MORE corrupted than newer religion.
Question to Muslim and Christian:
Does God / Allah only answer your pray ?
And God / Allah does not answer non Muslim / non Christian pray?
Did Allah '' Canceled '' all other religions Judaism and Christianity?
Quran 5:48
'' And We have revealed to you [O Muhammad] the Book in truth, confirming that which preceded it of the Scripture ( ie New and old Testament ) and as a criterion over it. So judge between them by what Allah has revealed and do not follow their inclinations away from what has come to you of the truth. >>>TO EACH OF YOU WE PRESCRIBED A LAW AND A METHODone nation>differ qualified < for to enter Paradise )
On the day of judgement God will ''NOT'' judge humanity bases on Sunni Muslim sect VS Shia Muslim sect ''NOR'' by Muslim VS non-Muslim >but< Doer of Goods VS Doer of Evils.
'' YOUR " birth in the Muslim's family is NOT a > qualification < for to enter the Paradise.
'' YOUR " religion / sect / foot long beard is NOT a > qualification < for to enter the Paradise.
The > qualification < to enter Paradise is > Faith in God and Good Work
neat!
If you're not ethnic, don't bother.
Untrue
@@BanterWithBojan Yeah, zero interest in going to a Serbian ghetto. Sorry. Tried and not gonna do it anymore.
@@charlesvoy I’m an Episcopalian who has been attending a Serbian Orthodox Church for the last year. The priest and parishioners have been so kind and welcoming. The church building just might be the most beautiful in the county. I’m sorry you had such a negative experience.
@@DD-nu8jt I don't live in North America.
Sucks for you, troll. The door’s always open if you’re ever genuinely interested.