I'm Swedish American and it breaks my heart to see my ancestral homeland so liberal leftist and weak... We need a Conservative traditional society for Scandinavia and all the Germanic countries
Glad to hear Orthodoxy is even in Sweden. All I've heard in the States is how Sweden and Europe is very secular and anti Christian. May God bless your ministry. Praying for the people of Sweden.
It is very secular and anti Christian, I live here and We have churches in almost every city Ofcourse, But they are all empty for most of the time except the really big ones. Faith is basically dead in Sweden and We need to revive it. I’m orthodox But theres No church near me and I need to get baptised orthodox. I have orthodox study bible and prayer book and prayer rope but I wish I live in a eastern europe country Where orthodoxy is easily accessible ☦️
A wonderful interview. It's very nice to hear about how missionary work is done in non-orthodox countries in Europe. It's quite the same situation we have with the orthodox faith in Spain and for sure the language's thing still one of the biggest closed doors in front of us in the non- orthodoy countries; there's still a long road ahead but it's exciting to have the oportunity to re-live the first days of the Church(in some ways)through having to start missions "from zero" and trying to reach the natives through the Orthodox faith in this challenge of "re-evangelization" that lies ahead in Europe. Glory be to God for everything! Greetings in Christ
What about the early history of Christianity in Sweden? I have heard that King Harold of Norway adopted Orthodoxy first, be it in the Western rite, but the church in Norway only really became Roman Catholic later. Could we say the same for Sweden? Thanks for a great interview.
It is truly remarkable how the church changes not according to its dogmas but its local culture. I was baptized as a Lutheran in St Petersburg a long time ago, but the Lutheran church I found in Canada after my immigration has had hardly anything to do with what I was accustomed to in Russia. As of the Russian Orthodox Church, it desperately needs the most radical revolutionary reform in the style of so-called "old believers." Being reformed into literally the ideological branch of the state by Zar Peter, who mimicked it directly after protestant state churches in his most admired countries of the West, it became as much dysfunctional in its spiritual role as the protestant state churches in the West.
Excellent and insightful interview! However, I am thinking sometimes we have the terms reversed. Christianity is progressive in every way, shape, and form, while socialism, fascism, and the like are regressive in every way, shape and form. Great explanation about the damage Sola Scriptura has done to Christianity. Thank you.
Orthodoxy is both new and old to scandinavia... for example: look at norwegian stave-churches... and look at wooden romanian chruches 👀🇳🇴 there are some striking similarities, combine that with viking hisotry with russia and the baltics and you got a good case going. :)
In older times, most men would have a beard. I do not think this should be a question that bothers you too much today. If you want, have it, if not , then don’t.
Please say a prayer for young unbelieving Johan from Sweden who promised to try to contact you and send you my address to support you and help me convert since my family have refused to help sincerely or expose how unfriendly the main Russian Orthodox church in London have been towards me for the past year
Ja eller hur. Står att det finns det på internet men de måste tagit bort den för adressen på tingvallagatan, där finns ingen ortodox kyrka längre iaf har säkert funnits men inte nu
My Dear Fellow man ! GOD CREATOR and our MAKER has no need your church, clock, parasite priest, idol's, icons, sect and religion at all ! HE do not living in it ! Never ! HE want your/mine clean hearts and nothing else❗❗❗ Please ! Try to agry and accept it if you really want HIs favour. Romans, 12:2 - Don't be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God. Acts, 17:24 - The God who made the world and all things in it, he, being Lord of heaven and earth, doesn't dwell in temples made with hands, 25 - neither is he served by men's hands, as though he needed anything, seeing he himself gives to all life and breath, and all things. Are we reading a same bible !? your servant . Ephesians, 4:30 - Don't grieve the Holy Spirit of God, in whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. Thank you !
I live in Sweden and We need more orthodox churches! Christianity is dying here and I wish to help to increase orthodoxy in Sweden! ☦️☦️
I'm Swedish American and it breaks my heart to see my ancestral homeland so liberal leftist and weak... We need a Conservative traditional society for Scandinavia and all the Germanic countries
@@mwol5473 I agree 100%
"Do not let your hearts be troubled, Trust in god, trust also in Me." *Jesus*
Gud bevara Sverige! Hälsningar från Finland! 🇫🇮☦️🇸🇪
Är också svensk ortodox här i Stockholm
Orthodoxy is a 💎. The real church
Glad to hear Orthodoxy is even in Sweden. All I've heard in the States is how Sweden and Europe is very secular and anti Christian. May God bless your ministry. Praying for the people of Sweden.
It is very secular and anti Christian, I live here and We have churches in almost every city Ofcourse, But they are all empty for most of the time except the really big ones. Faith is basically dead in Sweden and We need to revive it. I’m orthodox But theres No church near me and I need to get baptised orthodox. I have orthodox study bible and prayer book and prayer rope but I wish I live in a eastern europe country Where orthodoxy is easily accessible ☦️
@@mariusleroy8895 That is tough. Praying for you my friend. Keep praying, keep reading the scriptures and the saints. God lead you and guide you.
You mean western Europe, right? Cause the eastern part is the place that kept orthodoxy alive so far.
I've always wondered about Christianity in Sweden...loved this !!!!!
Orthodox Christian from Norway here! 🇳🇴☦️ God bless! And thanks for sharing!
May God bless the missionary work. Lord Jesus Christ Son of God have mercy on me a sinner 🙏
Thank you for this interview. Very enlightening and encouraging.
Sincerely In Christ Jesus,
Larry Lewis
Ontario, Canada.
A wonderful interview. It's very nice to hear about how missionary work is done in non-orthodox countries in Europe. It's quite the same situation we have with the orthodox faith in Spain and for sure the language's thing still one of the biggest closed doors in front of us in the non- orthodoy countries; there's still a long road ahead but it's exciting to have the oportunity to re-live the first days of the Church(in some ways)through having to start missions "from zero" and trying to reach the natives through the Orthodox faith in this challenge of "re-evangelization" that lies ahead in Europe.
Glory be to God for everything!
Greetings in Christ
God Bless all the christians in Sweden🇸🇪✝️🙏
This was a very pertinent chat, thanks for doing it in English
Wonderful video!
What about the early history of Christianity in Sweden? I have heard that King Harold of Norway adopted Orthodoxy first, be it in the Western rite, but the church in Norway only really became Roman Catholic later. Could we say the same for Sweden? Thanks for a great interview.
Yes Sweden was once Orthodox. There's about 20 or so Swedish Orthodox Saints.
Can you provide me with a link about this history of Norway being first Orthodox? I'm really interested.
It is truly remarkable how the church changes not according to its dogmas but its local culture. I was baptized as a Lutheran in St Petersburg a long time ago, but the Lutheran church I found in Canada after my immigration has had hardly anything to do with what I was accustomed to in Russia. As of the Russian Orthodox Church, it desperately needs the most radical revolutionary reform in the style of so-called "old believers." Being reformed into literally the ideological branch of the state by Zar Peter, who mimicked it directly after protestant state churches in his most admired countries of the West, it became as much dysfunctional in its spiritual role as the protestant state churches in the West.
This is amazing.
Open your heart...
Missionaries are needed in the West
Vilka ortodoxa kyrkor i Stockholm är välkomnande, har bibelskola på svenska? Gudstjänst går an på andra språk om man lär sig liturgin :-)
Excellent and insightful interview! However, I am thinking sometimes we have the terms reversed. Christianity is progressive in every way, shape, and form, while socialism, fascism, and the like are regressive in every way, shape and form. Great explanation about the damage Sola Scriptura has done to Christianity. Thank you.
Link not working for me
I'll get a new one soon, and i'll post it here.
Orthodoxy is both new and old to scandinavia... for example: look at norwegian stave-churches... and look at wooden romanian chruches 👀🇳🇴 there are some striking similarities, combine that with viking hisotry with russia and the baltics and you got a good case going. :)
Hi Sir, should an orthodox man keep beard? I am an orthodox, plz help
In older times, most men would have a beard. I do not think this should be a question that bothers you too much today. If you want, have it, if not , then don’t.
@@Priestphillip okay thanks a lot
Please say a prayer for young unbelieving Johan from Sweden who promised to try to contact you and send you my address to support you and help me convert since my family have refused to help sincerely or expose how unfriendly the main Russian Orthodox church in London have been towards me for the past year
should an orthodox woman cover hair in church or always?
The traditional practice is to cover hair in the church. I was never taught it has to be covered always in everyday life.
@@Priestphillip Thank you Sir, very much helpful answer for me
Så tråkigt att ortodoxa kyrkan inte finns i närheten av Karlstad :/
Förhoppningsvis kan det ändras en dag :)
Ja eller hur. Står att det finns det på internet men de måste tagit bort den för adressen på tingvallagatan, där finns ingen ortodox kyrka längre iaf har säkert funnits men inte nu
@@mariusleroy8895 Jaa det var väl en rysk ortodox där tror jag, bor du i Karlstad?
My Dear Fellow man !
GOD CREATOR and our MAKER has no need your church, clock, parasite priest, idol's, icons, sect and religion at all !
HE do not living in it ! Never !
HE want your/mine clean hearts and nothing else❗❗❗
Please !
Try to agry and accept it if you really want HIs favour.
Romans, 12:2 - Don't be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God.
Acts, 17:24 - The God who made the world and all things in it, he, being Lord of heaven and earth, doesn't dwell in temples made with hands,
25 - neither is he served by men's hands, as though he needed anything, seeing he himself gives to all life and breath, and all things.
Are we reading a same bible !?
your servant .
Ephesians, 4:30 - Don't grieve the Holy Spirit of God, in whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.
Thank you !
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