May Theotokos be praying for you to have patience. Patience is always important in spiritual life. Worth fighting for in name of Christ. You are very welcome brother. God bless.
I knew I wanted to convert as soon as I heard of Holy Orthodoxy in early 2020. I am just recently a catechumen!! St Isaac the Syrian's admonition "I have never regretted my silence" echoes constantly in my ear whenever I am tempted to murmur, even just to myself (because God hears everything). The Kingdom of Heaven is taken by force! God bless you!
I come from a Baptist (baptised at 12) / Methodist (married in a Methodist Church) my husband is atheist, I'm more 50/50 these days, I believe with my heart, but my mind doesn't digest every bit 👀 🙏 I'm drawn to Catholic and more recently the Orthodox Church, I'm very ignorant of a lot.
May God help and enlighten you! We have a lot of lectures and other content on our channel to learn more about Orthodoxy, and for our Patreon subscribers Fr. Peter does weekly live Q&As. With Patreon, once a person subscribes even for a few dollars, they receive access to the weekly Q&As and all past videos and lectures.
I won’t be able to attend a church because I cannot drive and the nearest is a Greek Orthodox cathedral which is one hour away in Birmingham, can anyone suggest me books of lives if the saints that is east to read for an impatient 17yr old?
You can take a ride once in a while, few months I had a remote job, and I would often take a 1hr bus ride to a church in nearby city(bus was almost free, no ticket checkers would come so I rarely bought ticket lol), I wish I'd be going this often now ...
Even if you live far from an Orthodox church and cannot attend regularly at the present time, it is important to make contact with an Orthodox priest and spiritual father who can provide guidance on church attendance and spiritual formation. While these may be your present circumstances, in a few short years you may be able to move closer to an Orthodox church. A spiritual father should be able to help you navigate life in the mean time.
The BEST book for me was 'Thirsting for God in a Land of Shallow Wells'. It breaks down all the "strange" things Orthodox do/believe. For my Protestant brain is was super helpful, and in turn flipped me to where I am joining Orthodoxy fully. Cant recommend enough. Ive also heard 'Rock and Sand' was good, but have yet to acquire it/read it.
Begin where you are, how you can, and pray for God to send a missionary. SO: online, with a priest or catechist - such as OE or PNP (Patristic Nectar). Also, try to connect with a priest not far from you, or as close as possible, such as in Australia or Indonesia. There are quite a few parishes in both. Contact Bishop GEORGE of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia, in Sydney, and see if a traveling missionary priest could come to your country. www.rocor.org.au/?page_id=12846 It is important to learn broadly, yes, and to gain much proper knowledge ABOUT the Faith in the first stages. So, for the foreseeable future this is a good pursuit through online catechism and also important, basic books on the faith. HOWEVER, It is important also to, step-by--step go deeper, begin praying, begin fasting, begin the ascetic struggle. But it is very important for you to connect with a spiritual father or experienced teacher. GOD BLESS YOU!
What do you recommend for someone who wants to attend an Orthodox church but there arent any near me? We live in a rural town with all Protestant churches. The closest one is over an hour away.
An hour is a, unfortunately, fairly common commute. I drive 5 hours, both ways, every weekend just to attend Vespers and Liturgy. But it's more than worth it.
Driver here as well. I've found the time provides an opportunity to listen to Orthodox podcasts, audio books, reciting prayers or bonding with family. Several years in, not regretting the drive time. All things fulfilling His holy will ❤
Just don't be surprised if they're not real open to having new members or ignore your emails/calls. Very few Orthodox churches seem interested in having new people for whatever reason.
"How can you say VERY FEW are interested..." how many did you approach to get your survey LOL. I am in Canada and found the exact opposite. I called the number on the website and left a message as I wanted to attend and wanted to know more about the clothing to wear and what to expect. The priest himself called back and spoke with me for close to 1/2 an hour and I attended the next Sunday and congregation was wonderful. I know I could of just walked right in and everything would be fine they even had an assortment of headscarves for the ladies to wear right inside the door. Go try walking in yourself instead of emailing and see the reception you will get. Then form an opinion to broadcast to all
@@lindamorgan2678I'm 65, and later in life left evangelical Protestantism, and was received into the Orthodox Church. I go to an Antiochian parish in Kansas City. We've been growing exponentially, particularly with young men, and young families. Saying that Orthodox don't want people is nonsensical. They do want people who are serious about the faith, and not the numbers game I saw in evangelicalism. A lot of attacking the Orthodox more. I'd say we're flying over the flak now.
This belief is not Scriptural and not Orthodox. It is based on a complete misunderstanding of the Scriptures and a rejection of all of the Scriptures that say otherwise. For example, in 1 Corinthians 9:27 St. Paul says he disciplined his body lest after preaching to others he might himself be condemned. The Lord also said that he who endures to the end will be saved (Matthew 24:13).
I'm recently converting from catholic to orthodoxy, and the father said that I must have a lot of patience in the process!
May Theotokos be praying for you to have patience. Patience is always important in spiritual life. Worth fighting for in name of Christ. You are very welcome brother. God bless.
@@marinakeramyda Thank you for your prayer and kind words! 🙏🏻
May Jesus Christ the Lord bless you too!
I knew I wanted to convert as soon as I heard of Holy Orthodoxy in early 2020. I am just recently a catechumen!!
St Isaac the Syrian's admonition "I have never regretted my silence" echoes constantly in my ear whenever I am tempted to murmur, even just to myself (because God hears everything).
The Kingdom of Heaven is taken by force! God bless you!
Currently in that boat brother God Bless ☦️
Pray for my family to come to truth please
I come from a Baptist (baptised at 12) / Methodist (married in a Methodist Church) my husband is atheist, I'm more 50/50 these days, I believe with my heart, but my mind doesn't digest every bit 👀 🙏 I'm drawn to Catholic and more recently the Orthodox Church, I'm very ignorant of a lot.
May God help and enlighten you! We have a lot of lectures and other content on our channel to learn more about Orthodoxy, and for our Patreon subscribers Fr. Peter does weekly live Q&As. With Patreon, once a person subscribes even for a few dollars, they receive access to the weekly Q&As and all past videos and lectures.
God bless your journey. Lord Jesus Christ Son of God have mercy on me a sinner 💖🙏
I won’t be able to attend a church because I cannot drive and the nearest is a Greek Orthodox cathedral which is one hour away in Birmingham, can anyone suggest me books of lives if the saints that is east to read for an impatient 17yr old?
You can take a ride once in a while, few months I had a remote job, and I would often take a 1hr bus ride to a church in nearby city(bus was almost free, no ticket checkers would come so I rarely bought ticket lol), I wish I'd be going this often now ...
My Elder Joseph The Hesycast was the book that made me really serious about faith.
Even if you live far from an Orthodox church and cannot attend regularly at the present time, it is important to make contact with an Orthodox priest and spiritual father who can provide guidance on church attendance and spiritual formation. While these may be your present circumstances, in a few short years you may be able to move closer to an Orthodox church. A spiritual father should be able to help you navigate life in the mean time.
The BEST book for me was 'Thirsting for God in a Land of Shallow Wells'. It breaks down all the "strange" things Orthodox do/believe. For my Protestant brain is was super helpful, and in turn flipped me to where I am joining Orthodoxy fully. Cant recommend enough. Ive also heard 'Rock and Sand' was good, but have yet to acquire it/read it.
No bus near you? Why not an online church? Some hold zoom meetings and stuff
We don't have an establishment of any Orthodox Churches in our country Papua New Guinea. How should I go about my conversion?
Begin where you are, how you can, and pray for God to send a missionary.
SO: online, with a priest or catechist - such as OE or PNP (Patristic Nectar).
Also, try to connect with a priest not far from you, or as close as possible, such as in Australia or Indonesia.
There are quite a few parishes in both.
Contact Bishop GEORGE of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia, in Sydney, and see if a traveling missionary priest could come to your country.
www.rocor.org.au/?page_id=12846
It is important to learn broadly, yes, and to gain much proper knowledge ABOUT the Faith in the first stages. So, for the foreseeable future this is a good pursuit through online catechism and also important, basic books on the faith.
HOWEVER, It is important also to, step-by--step go deeper, begin praying, begin fasting, begin the ascetic struggle.
But it is very important for you to connect with a spiritual father or experienced teacher.
GOD BLESS YOU!
@@OrthodoxEthos thank you and God bless you too
There is a Russian Orthodox church in Indonesian Papua.@@danielbarkie4999
There are no Orthodox Churches within 2 hour drive of me. What can I do?
What do you recommend for someone who wants to attend an Orthodox church but there arent any near me? We live in a rural town with all Protestant churches. The closest one is over an hour away.
An hour is a, unfortunately, fairly common commute.
I drive 5 hours, both ways, every weekend just to attend Vespers and Liturgy.
But it's more than worth it.
A guy at my parish drives an hour to go. I'd really recommend talking the drive. It's worth it. God bless your journey.
We drive hour and a half to attend
We drive an hour and 15 mins. It is so worth the time. May your efforts be blessed.
Driver here as well. I've found the time provides an opportunity to listen to Orthodox podcasts, audio books, reciting prayers or bonding with family. Several years in, not regretting the drive time. All things fulfilling His holy will ❤
I've been secular my whole life, 15m, and I'm having trouble putting up a prayer rule, what's a prayer I could do for this, and some prayers please 🙏
What book did he recommend?
The book “Saint Paisios the Athonite”.
@@OrthodoxEthos thank you so much Father!
What was the book he mentioned? He spoke too quickly for me to pick it up? St somebody of Athan.. something or rather? Anyone know?
St. Paisios of Mt. Athos
there is no local one for me
same
Same, i live in galt and the only nearest is st. Basil's cathedral, a greek Orthodox church located in stockton.
Algorithm boost.
I am hindu Can i became Orthodox?
You can
Just don't be surprised if they're not real open to having new members or ignore your emails/calls. Very few Orthodox churches seem interested in having new people for whatever reason.
That's very sad 😢
For what it's worth, my Orthodox (ROCOR) parish is very open to new members. It has become incredibly diverse.
@ffs6158 what makes you say that?
"How can you say VERY FEW are interested..." how many did you approach to get your survey LOL. I am in Canada and found the exact opposite. I called the number on the website and left a message as I wanted to attend and wanted to know more about the clothing to wear and what to expect. The priest himself called back and spoke with me for close to 1/2 an hour and I attended the next Sunday and congregation was wonderful. I know I could of just walked right in and everything would be fine they even had an assortment of headscarves for the ladies to wear right inside the door. Go try walking in yourself instead of emailing and see the reception you will get. Then form an opinion to broadcast to all
@@lindamorgan2678I'm 65, and later in life left evangelical Protestantism, and was received into the Orthodox Church. I go to an Antiochian parish in Kansas City. We've been growing exponentially, particularly with young men, and young families.
Saying that Orthodox don't want people is nonsensical. They do want people who are serious about the faith, and not the numbers game I saw in evangelicalism.
A lot of attacking the Orthodox more. I'd say we're flying over the flak now.
Are there any Orthodox people who believe in ”Once Saved Always Saved”?! Is that belief allowed in the Orthodox church?
This belief is not Scriptural and not Orthodox. It is based on a complete misunderstanding of the Scriptures and a rejection of all of the Scriptures that say otherwise. For example, in 1 Corinthians 9:27 St. Paul says he disciplined his body lest after preaching to others he might himself be condemned. The Lord also said that he who endures to the end will be saved (Matthew 24:13).