An Orthodox Priest and Catholic Apologist Break The Internet

[@RootsofOrthodoxy]

It was an honor to connect the two of you! Glory to God ☦

[@andymontes3980]

Really cool video

[@Catholic_Rock]

Great works

[@ora_et_labora1095]

As an EO, can you answer why there’s only RC’s in the comments showing happiness for this video? Why they seem to be the only ones talking about unity while EO never mentions this?

[@Fac35437]

Roots of orthodoxy i pray this was fruitful for gods glory but if you want to know the type of man this wolf is, just watch some of his many videos where he spreads falsehood towards the orthodox church. I pray fr was able to sway his hardened heart

[@EasternChristian1988]

@@ora_et_labora1095 Because the Orthodox are against Rome's idea of unity (believe whatever you want so long as you submit to the Pope). The Orthodox take their faith seriously and do not believe in compromising the truth. Rome has never stopped compromising and altering and innovating.

[@PrecisionApologetics]

Prayers for Catholic and Orthodox Reunion.

[@davidwireback8621]

How about we pray for union among all Christians. Seeing that our unity is with Jesus Christ and not necessarily with secondary issues

[@PrecisionApologetics]

@@davidwireback8621 Prayers that all Christians be One as Christ prayed in His One Holy Catholic Apostolic Church founded in 33 AD in Matthew 16:18-19. God Bless.

[@jays.8621]

​@@davidwireback8621whilst I applaud your sentiment, the Eucharist is not a secondary issue. A reunion with our Orthodox brothers and sisters feels more feasible - we are not that far apart,.it can be done in our life time if their is the will from both churches.

[@MattigityIsBombigity]

​@davidwireback8621 yes, but i think that the reunification between both would have the secondary effect that protestant and others would also follow suit to return to the historical truth.

[@fkrr5]

Yeah, but Protestants are so far from the Apostolic churches. They exist to "protest"

[@TheRealMikeyP]

My best friend is Catholic and I love him and his parents, I'm orthodox, we really are more united than people think.

[@DrewH-u9f]

@@TheRealMikeyP when it comes to Catholics and Orthodox I always compare it to two brothers who are fighting and they need to make up .

[@strykerbravo9910]

As a protestant I feel a little left out haha but I love the both of you and may God bless you both and all out brethren in Christ.

[@DrewH-u9f]

@@strykerbravo9910 Any Protestants who consider Catholics and Orthodox Christians are my brothers and sisters in Christ . Just some Protestants who don’t consider us Christian or calls us pagans lol I can not break bread with like some of the Baptist and Pentecostal on Sevenday .

[@tony1685]

@@DrewH-u9f why do you hate God's 7th day?

[@WaterMelon-Cat]

@@DrewH-u9f you did the same thing you dislike “just some Protestant’s” stop referring to anyone not like you as a Protestant, we are not monolithic. You do not have an issue with Gnesio Lutheran’s you have an issue with baptists, so stop lumping in everyone as “Protestant”

[@Catholic_Rock]

I just teared up in the end. My Lord please bring the churches back together. We are your flock. You’re one and only. Our brothers and sisters from the east please pray that we may unite and be together as one. We all yearn for it.

[@KillingMyApathy777]

We pray you renounce your heresies every day

[@Heart_of_Damascus]

Amen!

[@kevincristino9136]

Amen

[@Hail_Full_of_Grace]

Amen

[@jonathanjundarino2985]

Read the Bible. ESV and NASB is the best English versions we have, as they are word by word translation. If you really wanted to know God, then give time to read the Bible. No matter what religion we have, if we really use the Bible and study it, we will know what are the will of God. If a religion contradicts the Bible, it's not makes the Bible wrong, but makes the religion wrong.

[@AnastasiaMaryGrace]

Please pray for Emily and me. She is a young Christian mum dying of cancer. Im struggling with spiritual illness following PTSD. And yes please reunite Orthodox and Catholics. I love you both! Merry Christmas to you all and God bless you all xx

[@jw-vx8im]

Hope and pray Emily makes a full recovery

[@PhillipHartley-y6i]

Jesus and Mary be with this young mother. Help her please. 🙏

[@robertotapia8086]

As a Catholic I Love my Orthodox Brothers & Sisters. Robert from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷

[@christianmedina6343]

Brother, as a practicing Orthodox Christian born raised and living in Puerto Rico, I invite you to come visit my parish. The St. Spyridon Russian Orthodox Church in Communion with Rome opens its doors to you! We're located in Trujillo Alto off Carr. 199, and as we follow the old calendar, we actually will be celebrating Christmas on the 7th of January. You're also free to visit any Sunday at 9am, or even on the 25th at 10am, when we'll be celebrating St. Spyridon the Wonderworker. You can find our website through a cursory web search, and our location can be found in Google Maps. Please come and see, and hopefully meet some of our numerous converts from the Latin Church! God bless you, Merry Christmas, and may your Advent struggle be joyous!

[@NathanRich-v8v]

@@christianmedina6343 if you’re in communion with Rome what’s the point in trying to convert other Catholics to the eastern rite Currently going threw RCIA into the Roman rite and I don’t understand if we are the same church why want to convert people from Rome

[@bro.gabi_]

Ey Puerto Rico! Gabriel here also from 🇵🇷

[@robertotapia8086]

​@@bro.gabi_Dios te Bendiga hermano 🙏🏼 🇵🇷🙏🏼

[@bro.gabi_]

@robertotapia8086 Amen, Dios te bendiga

[@ChristRisenLord]

GLORY TO JESUS CHRIST!! Catholic here, my prayer is always for the uniting of the Catholic and Orthodox church. Love my Orthodox brothers and sisters. God willing I look forward to heaven where there is no separation and the church is one.

[@virgilbrumley5423]

Hopefully the Trip back to Being ONE as Jesus Wanted and Prayed to the Father to Be

[@virgilbrumley5423]

Will be Before Jesus Comes back

[@theresakendziora8992]

🙏 amen

[@margokupelian344]

@@virgilbrumley5423yes, amen to that. That’s what Jesus promises in the messages of True Life in God. “Ecclesia will revive.”✝️🙏❤️

[@TheButterflyInTheCountryside]

At your opinion how this can be possible ? What liturgies united church will follow ? Pope will continue thinking is God on earth or will come back to earth ?

[@grunt9950]

Syriac Catholic and I love my orthodox brothers and sisters. Let's pray for unity. Glory to Christ ✝️☦️

[@FrJohnBrownSJ]

I love the Syriac Catholics I know in Iraq!

[@jonathanjundarino2985]

We can have unity with the Biblical teachings. Anything that contradicts the Bible is wrong, and it doesn't make the Bible less or just tradition. It is our guideline. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 ~ "16 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, 17 so that the servant of God[a] may be thoroughly equipped for every good work."

[@IlleMagister]

​@@jonathanjundarino2985 No one here is ignorant of the amount of different denominations who all claim to be "bible-based". 7th Day Adventists think they are bible-based. Jehovah's Witnesses think that they are bible-based. Anglicans think they are bible-based. Baptists think they are bible-based and Presbyterians think they are bible-based. The scriptures are certainly the inspired Word of God, but they clearly lack in unifying readers into a singular belief system.

[@Byzantine_Orthodox_Christian]

@@jonathanjundarino2985 Low tier bait.

[@alisterrebelo9013]

​@@jonathanjundarino2985 How many books are in your Bible?

[@EmbracingTradition100]

I owe my journey into Catholicism to Father Trenham. I saw his video “Rock and Sand” and then read his book as a reformed Protestant. Two years of a long journey and now me, my husband, who was in seminary to become a Presbyterian pastor, and our five children are coming into the Catholic Church this Easter. ❤️

[@Rosarivm]

How did that happen when Trenham is Eastern Orthodox?

[@EmbracingTradition100]

@ Because it catapulted me into the throes of history. I waded the waters of Orthodoxy but eventually became convinced of Catholicism. 😊

[@andymontes3980]

@@Rosarivmbecause of the arguments against protestantism.

[@Rosarivm]

@EmbracingTradition100 gotchu What were the things you were struggling the most with coming from a protestant background? I hear from many converts that they mostly struggle with the papacy,eucharist, and confession

[@anthonyrodriguez6181]

@@EmbracingTradition100 Almost there. wait till you find out about pope gregory the great and patriarch john of constantinoples dialogue about patriarch john claiming the title of universal patriarch.

[@a2zz-gk197]

As someone who was raised a Catholic, and has since converted to Orthodoxy, this made me smile from ear to ear. I truly beg everybody to pray to the Lord, and ask the intercessions of the Most Holy Theotokos, and the Forerunner for a true, genuine Union of both Churches. Christ is under attack, and the enemy is going against everyone who follows Him, unity is PARAMOUNT if we wish to survive this onslaught, as we as Christians will ALWAYS have the support from Christ. May God bless, and have mercy on all who read this, and to those who need Christ Amen! ☦️

[@ernestannapetrone7106]

As a Catholic I agree, there is much that unites us. The Gates of Hell, as Christ tells us will not prevail against the Church. To me this means that the Church is NOT defensive but offensive. We must be bold in the normalcy of Christ’s doctrine. Not to intermingle with what the world says, as this then acknowledges what secularism is. St Peter writes, We become the Royal Priesthood bc we are followers of Christ. We need, God help us, to live as He would want us to.

[@DanielAluni-v2t]

I believe it would be a stain on history for Christ to return to earth and catch the two halves of his church still separated. We should be striving to put our pride aside and diligently be working to heal old wounds. What a joy it would be for him to return and catch us either reunited or at least working patiently towards that goal.

[@johnnyd2383]

When you mix good wine with the poisoned one, do you get more good wine or you get more poisoned one.? That is how unity of Orthodox Church with the Latin heretics would look like .

[@BullSheeper]

@@johnnyd2383unification won’t come without humility and charity brother

[@ernestannapetrone7106]

@@BullSheeper Amen!!

[@HipHip_Jorge]

I love how this wasn’t a debate. Very respectful. We need more dialogue like this with more orthodox, Catholics, Protestants, evangelicals, Etc. All pastors in every faith tradition is trying to lead people to Jesus. We all speak Jesus!

[@andresgomez4216]

no just catholics and orthodox the rest don’t even believe in the sacraments of God have that protestant woke ethic

[@neilswan6977]

Totally agreed. I’m a Protestant.. I have nothing but love and respect for my Catholic and Orthodox brothers and sisters. I don’t subscribe to some of their views and formats of worship, but the core of our belief should be what unites us. We believe in the same core doctrine.. everything else is secondary.

[@miamaria333]

Thatwe may all be one. In Christ's Holy Church❤

[@joeylewis5553]

That’s a slippery slope, for example the Mormons would tell you they speak Jesus to, but their “Jesus” is a sprit child from a God from another planet and if you follow him you to can be a “God” and get your own planet. The truth is few know the true Christ or the fullness of Christ.

[@joeylewis5553]

@@neilswan6977 “secondary” perhaps, but we’re talking about the most important subject of our eternal existence. Thus the fullness of the faith should be understood, studied and explored with an open heart thoroughly. There are parallels of how atheists justify being atheists with how protestants justify being protestant. “Good”atheists have the same core values so the rest is just secondary right? Just aspects to think about.

[@thisis_chavez]

Prayers for the unity between the Catholic Church and the Orthodox Church Our Lady of Fatima, Lady of Ephesus, Undoer of Knots, Help of Christians, pray for us Chaste Heart St. Joseph, Patriarch of All of Christendom, pray for us

[@johnnyd2383]

Any alleged "union" of Orthodox with any heretical religious group would have been equal to the defiling of the Lord's Bride that ought to be w/o blemish. If Latin heretics repent and confess Orthodox faith, then we can talk about union. Any other way would inevitably spilt Orthodox from newly surfaced Uniates. We have seen such process in the past and history appears to be repeating once again. Some, short sided Orthodox, appear to be rushing to become Uniates as no signs of repentance exist on Latins' side.

[@drdelaur]

Don’t forget our Lady of good success ora pro nobis

[@jonathanguyot624]

Amen

[@mariobaratti2985]

the Church is already one.

[@SeekingHeaven]

I’ve been praying every day for the Catholic Church and Orthodox Church to come together for the good of humanity. I look forward to the day we can unite in the spirit of Christ!

[@DanielAluni-v2t]

Amen!

[@johnnyd2383]

No unity is possible with heretics. To unite with Latin heretics would be equal to defiling the Lord's Bride that ought to remain w/o blemish.

[@mariobaratti2985]

the Church is already one.

[@alexmoreau2581]

I agree. The Church is already one, Catholics and Orthodox don't have to "reunite". Catholics just need to go back their old and original ways ; the Orthodox way. But Official Orthodox is going the same way the Catholics have over the years, the Truth is in neither of them

[@mariobaratti2985]

@alexmoreau2581 not true at all

[@JorgeStein-q6h]

As a Swiss Catholic I always felt home in Orthodox Churches.

[@johnnyd2383]

It is true home. But, going back to the heretical Latins' is betrayal of the Lord.

[@forgivemylaughterihaveacon2556]

Attend an Eastern Catholic liturgy it’s beautiful

[@mynameisnotrelevantbroski]

blud thinks he jordan peterson

[@josephjacob3274]

@@forgivemylaughterihaveacon2556 only if it's de-latinized.

[@futureking-tc6mc]

@@forgivemylaughterihaveacon2556nah G just attend an Orthodox liturgy

[@Jac0bspeaks]

Fr Josiah just doesn’t miss 🔥☦️

[@wendellbrown1772]

Hey brother. I love your Orthodox videos. God bless

[@Jac0bspeaks]

@ thanks bro I appreciate that. Glory To God 🙏

[@3within1]

I 2nd that. Keep sharing and growing in the Lord.

[@kat3-lynn]

As a Catholic I just loved this❤ God Bless all of our orthodox brothers and sisters.

[@missnehy777]

Non-denominational christian here. I loved this discussion and it always warms my heart to witness unity/bridge building in the body of Christ. God bless you both❤ Christ is King.

[@zman42]

join apostolic christianity

[@angelsblackboard8008]

😂 catholic church is not a denomination though!

[@CopperheadAirsoft]

Become Catholic, there's no salvation outside Christ's body

[@snoopy3587]

Catholic is THE CHURCH!!!!

[@johnnyd2383]

Do you really think that Latin heretics will repent and confess Orthodox faith.? Union of Orthodox with any heretical religious group would have been equal to the defiling of the Lord's Bride that ought to be w/o blemish.

[@wVc5150]

The folks in Rome need to take note, this is how the “dialogue” you’re always yammering about is done. As a cradle Catholic I pray that both sides of the apostolic Church are again united. God bless Father Josiah, he is a holy man.

[@joeycsk8305]

You know praying is not enough, the catholic church needs to give up its authority and get back to the old traditions, which i guess is impossible.

[@NawalSater]

The Catholic Church's authority comes from Jesus Christ Himself who gave Peter alone the Keys. Jesus told him to " feed My sheep feed My lambs"​@@joeycsk8305. Where Peter is , (pope), there is Jesus Christ.

[@TheButterflyInTheCountryside]

That's what I would like to ask you, the catholics would like to turn back to the first orthodox church ? In your opinion, how peactically this will be possible to unite the churches ?

[@VirginMostPowerfull]

Be more respectful, the Ecumenical spirit originated in Rome and we were taught by Rome, Rome has no notes to take we must be humble.

[@VirginMostPowerfull]

​@@joeycsk8305The Catholic Church will not do that, because the Orthodox churches right now are excommunicating each other because they can't solve the problem of authority even among themselves (Constantinople, Russia). For reunion the Catholic Church will accept probably to not exert too much authority on the Orthodox churches, but it will in principle be able to if the need is there. And this is very important because Orthodox churches like I mentioned cannot solve authority problems on their own.

[@amenjay2449]

THE COLLAB WE NEEDED 🙏🏼 PRAY FOR OUR UNITY BROTHERS AND SISTERS ☦️❤️✝️

[@dallasbrat81]

Really you see Catholics and Orothdox taking back Anathema's Do you reall know the history of the two churches ? No you dont

[@microcolonel]

That's not how this works. You don't produce a relationship by wringing your hands every time you see eachother. ​@@dallasbrat81

[@TheLikesofMeh]

What a great convo. I come from a mixed Catholic family background. My fathers family is from Rome and are RC and my mothers family from Hungary and are Bulgarian Orthodox. Respect for both churches. Christ is risen!!!!! ☦️☦️☦️☦️☦️☦️☦️☦️

[@NiccoloGiuliano3]

@TheLikesofMeh He has truly Risen

[@RosaryQuickDraw]

Please pray for my Father he suffered two broken arms and a skull fracture from a high fall tonight and will need your prayers for his healing, thank you. His name is Elias Sr. Edit: My Father went under surgery successfully and is on the road to recovery, his brain trauma has shown to be non-critical and with time will heal. Thanks to the Living God Lord Jesus I have my Father into the New Year. Thank you all for the prayers and rosary intentions, I love you all.

[@Agge58]

May our Lord and saviour Jesus Christ heal your father Amen Amen Amen

[@neilswan6977]

@@Agge58and amen

[@neilswan6977]

hey brother what’s the update with your dad? Praying he is recovering well.

[@RosaryQuickDraw]

@ He’s been discharged as of last Sunday, he’s at home with us and is in good spirits! Jesus has blessed him in healing and continues to work all around us, couldn’t be more thankful for God and my Dad!

[@neilswan6977]

@@RosaryQuickDraw All praise to God! Happy for you both my man.

[@borneandayak6725]

Catholic here from Malaysia. God bless

[@TriciaPerry-mz7tc]

Catholic Church originated in ROME Europe The first church was in Jerusalem. On the day of Pentecost In ACTS

[@Cklert]

@@TriciaPerry-mz7tc Okay? What is your point?

[@Ramonsotojr]

Love this conversation. Im a married 35 year old Latin rite catholic in California. My wife and i have been blessed with 8 children so far. I just want to say, a sacrificial life truly is a rich life. AMDG

[@tomgeddes4577]

What a beautiful respectful conversation!! ✝️☦️ all glory to Jesus Christ

[@DrewH-u9f]

As a Catholic I love my Orthodox and Protestant Brothers and Sisters in Christ.

[@blakemckenna367]

Love everyone

[@ora_et_labora1095]

As a Lutheran, I love you and pray to see you in heaven.

[@friendlyolbum]

Ah yes, the famous command to only love some people

[@daniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii455]

as an orthodox i love catholics

[@jays.8621]

​@@daniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii455we love you too and hope to be unified with you once again.

[@WHEREYOSAFEAT]

We as Christians should be grateful we live in an age we have the ability where we can easily access these type of discussions in the comfort of our own home at any given time in the day we choose, and that we live in a world in which the Lord can have such an effect. Glory to God!

[@yuriylugovtsev9336]

But here in Ukraine we are under a great pressure from the authorities. They said that they would ban the Church in May 2025. And we are awaiting this. We don't know what is going to be eventually.

[@tbpjmr2869]

Yes! Praise God for this blessing He has given us.

[@Sz-q2q]

Children in the Congo are made slaves for the materials used to make these machines​@@tbpjmr2869

[@nateg6525]

I’m only 10 minutes into this talk and I am already so edified. Fr. Trenham I believe was the catalyst to my conversion to the Catholic Church that started five years ago, and Alex your content has recently blessed me as well! ☦️☦️

[@LilKevv]

But Father Trenham is Orthodox? How did he help you convert you to Catholicism?

[@zoejay]

The cross you are using is the Orthodox cross but yet you are telling us you are Roman Catholic.

[@AluminiumT6]

@@zoejay It's also used by Eastern Catholics.

[@johnnyd2383]

Are you going to attend pride parade at Vatican that will be held on Sep 5th.? Your old fart approved it... it would be nice to pay allegiance to him as he is "infallible" after all.. .

[@nateg6525]

@@zoejayI am an Eastern Catholic

[@dexkilla]

loved this talk, I would love to see more RC and EO dialogues that aren't the same debates we have listened to a million times over.

[@barbaravandriel1179]

Father Josiah is a true prince of the Church. Thank you for your gentle and godly approach to the topics presented.

[@b0ondockz838]

Loved this. We need more dialogue like this between the Eastern Orthodox and orthodox Catholic community. 1 hour was just not enough.

[@Jaseph2]

I am Catholic and I love Fr. Josiah and I appreciate that he is always trying to speak Truth. Even when he talks about where he believes the Catholic Church errs, I know his heart is to share Truth. To me any true kind of ecumenism is one where we speak frankly about what we believe and where we differ with the goal of understanding each other as a first step. None of us wants to compromise for the sake of unity but the Holy Spirit can lead us to see where the Truth is and move there together.

[@johnnyd2383]

Orthodox Saints called Ecumenism - a mother of all heresies.

[@ivanipatov6559]

Compromise with truth is a sin, that is why we cannot achieve unity except unity in truth

[@drdelaur]

True unity is not to speak what we believe, but what Christ has taught

[@ivanipatov6559]

but we believe in One God in One Christ Son of God, in Holy Spirit, also we believe in one Church...

[@jonm3292]

Glory to God for this beautiful dialogue and message. Definitely got my wheels turning. I’m 27 y/o cradle Catholic and hoping to be better and do good on this earth and eventually to get married

[@TriciaPerry-mz7tc]

I am older and disobey the word of Christ when HE TOLD us something I just want back as I was. due to some fear and now I am in a lot of trouble for playing around I was petite and lady like and spoke wrong. Satan just tricked me. Please pray for me

[@MaximusAugustusOrthodox]

Glory to Christ and his Holy Orthodox Church ☦️

[@Ivory_Goblin]

Russian Orthodox here. I loved this conversation. God bless my brothers and sisters. God willing, we will unite again as one. Amen

[@LeiaShilobod]

Dear brother in Christ, thank you for your comment! Too often I see comments from orthodox brothers and sisters stating it could not and should not happen. It hurts my heart. I also pray that we may all be reunited! ❤ 🕊️

[@johnnyd2383]

No unity w/o Latins' repenting and confessing Orthodox faith. Unity in ONE AND SAME Orthodox faith is only possibility. We can not compromise on Truth.

[@God1stProductions]

This is what we need. I have been praying for this my whole life. Unity between Churches!!!

[@johnnyd2383]

Any alleged "union" of Orthodox with any heretical religious group would have been equal to the defiling of the Lord's Bride that ought to be w/o blemish. If Latin heretics repent and confess Orthodox faith, then we can talk about union. Any other way would spilt Orthodox from newly surfaced Uniates.

[@markgarcia3889]

I really enjoy these talks. Addressing simple everyday Christian issues. From the comfort of my own home, smoking a cigar and drinking my coffee. No cursing no hype. God is Great

[@brendanbosma2773]

I hope you are in a sitting room in a nice leather chair with bookshelves all around filled with books. ( the image that hit my mind with you comment). God Bless

[@jocosmo5040]

This was all beautiful, he brought me to tears when he mentioned of how he shared one cup of coffee with his wife. I can relate with my husband, we were so broke but it did not matter. We grew together. God bless us all!

[@S3raphima]

Othodox here, I have only just begun the video, but already there is much value here :) ❤

[@Hail_Full_of_Grace]

Catholic here i agree !!

[@jonathanjundarino2985]

Let's hold to the Biblical teachings as more important than the religion teachings or anyone opinions weather they are Pastor, Priest, smart person etc. If we really want to be noble like how Paul describes the Berean Jews, then let's examine the Bible and check weather people says corresponds to the word of God. Many will sound like correct, many will be deceived, but we have the guide, which is the Bible. Acts 17:11 ~ "11 Now these Jews were more noble than those in Thessalonica; they received the word with all eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so." Timothy 3:16-17 ~ "16 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, 17 so that the servant of God[a] may be thoroughly equipped for every good work." Correction, I'm not attacking anyone here, I'm just saying that we should really affirm to the word of God (Bible), not to any man teachings that seems like to be word of God. We have ESV and NASB, and these bible translation are word by word. KJV, NIV etc. have errors when it comes to translation. Actually, we don't have perfect translation, but let's put our faith to Jesus that He will guide us to the TRUTH, so we will not be swayed by any wrong teachings.

[@Hail_Full_of_Grace]

@@jonathanjundarino2985 The bible (st Paul) tells us to hold to the teachings handed down both written and oral (the traditions) 2 thessalonians 2:15 , the bible also tells us the Church is the pillar and foundation of truth (1 Timothy 3;15) The bible tells us that Christ promises the Church will be lead into ALL TRUTH by the Spirit (somewhere in Gospel of John) are you telling me the Spirit failed or that it took the spirit 1500 years to guide us into said truth? The bible teaches that the spirit will raise up men of good reputation to be overseers (basically the same word as Bishop) did the spirit fail in the early Church to do so? if not where are those men who hold to what you believe in the second , third , forth and on century? can you give me any evidence?

[@elieshehade2864]

@@jonathanjundarino2985Quiet heretic

[@cordasuenaviolin604]

Most importantly for our Orthodox friends, many Eastern fathers taught the Filioque as well. For example, we have Didymus the Blind (The Holy Spirit, 37; A.D. 380). He is an Eastern father and was head of the famous catechetical school of Alexandria. He was blind from the age of four and absolutely brilliant. He was one of St. Jerome’s teachers; in fact, Jerome accused St. Ambrose of plagiarism because he used Didymus’s work so extensively in his own work “On the Holy Spirit,” wherein Ambrose teaches the filioque as well. Could this be a case of an ancient Eastern father teaching a Western father the theology of the filioque? Perhaps. Read the clear words of Didymus: “Of mine he shall receive” [quoting John 16:15]. Just as we have understood discussions, therefore, about the incorporeal natures, so too it is now to be recognized that the Holy Spirit receives from the Son that which He was of His own nature, and not as one substance giving and another receiving, but as signifying one substance. So too the Son is said to receive from the Father the very things given Him by the Father, nor has the Holy Spirit any other substance than that given Him by the Son. We also have St. Epiphanius of Salamis (The Man Well-Anchored, 8; 75; A.D. 374). He is another Eastern Father who taught the theology of the filioque. St. Jerome called him a “pentaglot” because of his thorough knowledge of Greek, Hebrew, Syriac, Coptic, and Latin. He was bishop of modern Salamis, then Cyprus at Constantia. For the Only-begotten Himself calls [the Holy Spirit] “the Spirit of the Father,” and says of Him that “He proceeds from the Father,” and “will receive of mine,” so that He is reckoned as not being foreign to the Father nor to the Son, but is of their same substance, of the same Godhead; He is Spirit divine . . . of God, and He is God. For He is Spirit of God, Spirit of the Father, and Spirit of the Son, not by some kind of synthesis, like soul and body in us, but in the midst of Father and Son, of the Father and of the Son, a third by appellation. St. Cyril of Alexandria (Treasury of the Holy and Consubstantial Trinity, thesis 34; A.D. 425), another Eastern Father, says perhaps even more plainly: Since the Holy Spirit when He is in us effects our being conformed to God, and He actually proceeds from Father and Son, it is abundantly clear that he is of the divine essence, in it of essence and proceeding from it. There are many more fathers I could cite, but my conclusion here should be apparent: From an historical perspective, a “rigid” Orthodox position is untenable Proof.

[@SamuelNegalign]

Thank you for this inspiring discussion! This is exactly what we need to hear nowadays. In a world where the line between right and wrong has become blurred, it’s crucial to have a guide-an ultimate reference. I truly hope the West and the world as a whole return to the truth of Jesus Christ.

[@Rivers619]

Thanks!

[@mikeftball44]

This touched me deeply even as a Protestant I can not find any thing to oppose in this. I was moved to tears at times of joy to hear these topics. The great schisms of the all the churches will only allow for more sin in the world as we continue to divide Christ bride and diminish her influence in the world. All those who proclaimed to be the church of Christ need to repent as the division is of men’s pride not the fault of the church and to come into communion with one another again. Until that day I pray I see it before I go to be judged.

[@johnnyd2383]

Lord's Bride was NEVER divided. Heretical Latins fell off of the Church as they departed from the Orthodox faith back in 11th century. Get sober.

[@-Rip_Umbra13-]

Catholicism was a result of the schism, Papacy is a heresy, thank you Leo IX

[@LeiaShilobod]

Amen my brother! 🕊️

[@SchizophenicMongoloid]

I agree but brother you must start with yourself. How can you possibly be Protestant if you know the Orthodox Church exists?

[@MrCodyWarner]

Father’s story about taking his wife on a date and sharing a cup of coffee had me get a little teary eyed. And then when the other gentleman said “don’t make me cry” I didn’t feel as bad lol. What a beautiful story.

[@bsharahhejazin3953]

I love how everyone joined this waiting for a debate but in actuality it was a wholesome conversation full of love and no animosity

[@Mmmmb651]

I’m very watched these two for years and to see them together having a conversation is just what I needed. I owe my journey to Christ and Catholicism to these two. God spoke to my heart a long time ago and on my quest for knowledge of God, these two helped educate me. Very thankful and blessed. glory to his holy and mighty name Jesus Christ.

[@johnnyd2383]

Fr. Josiah would have never lead anyone to the Latin heretical group. (period)

[@orthochristos]

Yes, reunion, on the truth. May it happen.

[@t.d6379]

The truth is the Papacy.

[@Zeal_Faith_Humanity]

​@t.d6379 The Truth is the Lord Jesus Christ and Synodality

[@Viodoxz]

​@@t.d6379the truth is the papacy created the disaster

[@orthochristos]

@@t.d6379 The truth is Christ. Deal with it.

[@mmr1137]

​@@t.d6379no, lol

[@gabepettinicchio7454]

Alex, you are the *"Gift"* of Reason. Thank you & God Bless.

[@jasminelisabeta]

Wow. I just found this channel yesterday and thought how great it would be to have Father Josiah to talk with Alex, and suddenly here it is. This was gold! Very inspiring discussion. Thank you Alex and Father Josiah.

[@milquiadeswalther7856]

Urgent!! You my brother have opened my eyes to so much. I’ve been listening to the episode you had with Ruslan and you have me questioning everything I know about my Christian faith. Thank you! 🙏🏽. I am a husband and father of 5 and feel a huge obligation to prepare my family for this worlds pushback on our faith and you sir have pushed back like no one I have heard in over 10 years. I don’t know how much is true or how far off from truth I have been but I just want to say thank you. You have gained a new subscriber and I will follow your journey to study and learn more. Your grace and love is felt. If only you knew how much you have touched me it would bring you to tears. Thank you thank you and keep doing your work man. As a fellow Latino it was hard to leave what I originally was tough because there wasn’t people like you to defend it. Stay strong brother. 💪🏽💪🏽

[@bluecomb5376]

Be at peace brother. Continue to answer the voice of the Holy Spirit. He will not lead you astray. The Catholic Church is the fullness of Christianity. You have nothing to fear when you look into Catholicism. may I suggest going to mass one day soon? and also looking up any questions you have on the "catholic answers" website. May God bless you on this journey!

[@ornange]

Beautiful! You and your family are in my prayers! My brother in Christ! Look up your nearest adoration chapel.. and what Catholic adoration is... You can spend some moments of prayer in that chapel before our LORD... I've been doing a "Holy Hour" at least once a week in my town's chapel and it truly is life-changing... God Bless you

[@frankignatius2507]

Boom Shaka Laka! What an interview! Seeing them both in the same space was such a pleasant surprise! This is the kind of collaboration between Orthodox and Catholics social media needs to see! For too long Orthodox and Catholics have slung mud to each other! This video glorifies God and serves its audience well! Please do more interviews with Fr. Josiah and Alex! We want more!

[@IWantU2Know]

Thank you both for this conversation ❤ I am so grateful that God’s glory is still shining so brightly through you, and these amazing videos 🥹

[@jakajakos]

God bless Fr Trenham and all our Orthodox brothers and sisters 🙏🏼

[@nickk4125]

I am very happy about this meetup. Only like 10 seconds into the video, I am confident this is a good video

[@roman727]

i cannot express enough how refreshing this was. Praise be to Jesus, the one true unifier.

[@icarus6492]

This is a beautiful exchange. It’s amazing how we have almost everything in common. As a Catholic, I pray for a reunion with our Orthodox brothers. This priest has so much wisdom and his principles are strong. God bless you always, father.

[@rebeccaprewett5014]

My words are inadequate to express how much this conversation encouraged me! Thank you so much. I began praying for the unity of the church back when I was a Protestant and part of what is referred to as the “prayer movement”. God used those prayers, and much more, to bring me into the Byzantine Catholic Church. Now when I pray for that unity, I have a much deeper understanding and appreciation of what the Church truly is and what unity means. My heart is even more deeply broken over the disunity, and I long all the more for it to be healed for our sakes but all the more for the glory of God. This conversation was truly beautiful. Thank you again.

[@johnnyd2383]

You jumped from one heresy to another.... achieving what.? Nothing. Are you going to attend pride parade at Vatican on Sep 5th as old fart you are licking shoes of approved it several days ago.?

[@knightgaming5248]

A hug for our orthodox brethrens in Christ. May peace be with all of you, Amen! 🤗 ❤✝️

[@ssavv-s21s]

The Lord has given Father Josiah great wisdom, love listening to him🙏☦️

[@raywitkowski2318]

As someone who went from Catholic to Orthodoxy, I really appreciated this video. I’m hopeful to see another video or even a series. Glory to God ☦️

[@pulsare.m.6719]

@@raywitkowski2318 amen ☦️

[@dianasneller]

Just curious, What made you switch? Was there a single thing - was it many things?

[@dodosamson805]

This was absolutely amazing Alex, may God bless you and F. Trenham. Ave Christus Rex

[@Jordan-xg1qf]

Unify the Church!

[@friendlyolbum]

What to do with the pope, though

[@EasternChristian1988]

Christ's One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church "is" united. The fact that Rome departed from it and birthed tens of thousands of protestant religions does not signify a fracturing of the Body of Christ. Just man made papal protestants fracturing into tens of thousands of other man made protestant religions.

[@basel9560]

Roma needs to repent first.

[@jays.8621]

​@@EasternChristian1988it is manifestly not unified without the RC and EO in communion with each other, regardless of your prejudices.

[@t.d6379]

​@@EasternChristian1988EO is simply not "catholic" or "one" like the Creed pronounced. Only the RCC is all 4 charisms of the Creed. Fact.

[@BullSheeper]

This was awesome. Thankful to see faithful orthodox and faithful Catholics together

[@diegoalexisalonzo]

A truly edifying conversation Alex, not only for you, but for me, the viewer.

[@Dannyfanumblive]

Praying for Unity between Catholics and our Orthodox brothers 🙏🏻

[@johnnyd2383]

You should change your prayers so that Latin heretics repent and confess Orthodox faith. Otherwise, union with any heretical religious group would have been equal to the defiling of the Lord's Bride that ought to be w/o blemish.

[@dallasbrat81]

Its not Jesus will why do you want something like that ? If it was no man could separate it .

[@BullSheeper]

@@dallasbrat81so He contradicted His will for the church to be United?

[@Цар_Антоний]

It's in vain if you don't renounce your false dogmas. Also the true church is still present, we don't need unity, you just need to convert.

[@Saiyan585]

Fr. Josiah is outstanding. I definitely didn't expect this in my feed.

[@Motomack1042]

This was a beautiful interaction, and it shows just how much east and west have in common. Here we see Catholic and Orthodox in a deep thoughtful discussion showing how each can enrich the other. If Orthodox and Catholics can have more of these types talks which show even though each express these things a little differently together they provide us with a more meaningful deeper understanding the better off the world and the Church will be. "May they all be one" Pax

[@jovannikolic8032]

I pray for the reunion of our Church ☦️✝️🙏🏻

[@johnnyd2383]

No unity is possible with heretics. To unite with Latin heretics would be equal to defiling the Lord's Bride that ought to remain w/o blemish.

[@gracenroses7471]

Amazing witness to the POWER and BEAUTY of the Truth for all those who have been starved of it!

[@MattigityIsBombigity]

Very glad to hear a dialogue like this. I'm an inquirer into Orthodoxy (I'd consider myself former Protestant) and Fr. Trenham (I've attended a service in Riverside) and Truenbach really helped with my journey. If you're a Protestant on the fence for this matter, my best tip is to intentionally/ forcefully remove the *mindset* that you likely think about Catholicism towards Orthodoxy because there are great differences. Reading history about the church while reading the NT simultaneously; things became abundantly clear.

[@hunterburney1257]

Can I ask why you feel more swayed towards the Orthodox Church rather than the Catholic Church?

[@t.d6379]

​@hunterburney1257 because he is still has bigotry against Catholics from his Prot past. It's like that a lot with western Orthodox converts who often have dozens of CC around where they live but no EO churches.

[@joebarriga6792]

@@hunterburney1257for me also as an orthodox inquirer, many theological differences swayed me towards orthodoxy, but also, the continuity of the Orthodox Church in its liturgy, in its apostolic tradition and modern day saints like St Paisios and St Gabriel of Georgia. Orthodoxy is really tough on you especially during the fasting seasons, but the fruit that is produced from that is evident and undeniably the Glory of God

[@hunterburney1257]

@@joebarriga6792 do you think you have anything that you wouldn't have by being Eastern Catholic? Sorry if that comes out funny, genuinely asking.

[@TheWayOrthodox]

@@hunterburney1257the irreconcilable differences in Vatican I and Vatican II the continued innovation (new revelation) of doctrine and dogma from Rome and the fact that a lot of trad Catholics are Sedevacantists believe that the papal seat (Latin: sede) has been “vacant” (vacante) since the reforms of the Second Vatican Council (1962-1965). They argue that the Popes since Vatican II-starting with Pope John XXIII or Pope Paul VI-are not valid Popes due to their perceived embrace of heretical doctrines, especially those associated with modernism or ecumenism. These alone are strong reasons.

[@neilswan6977]

As a Prot, I have love for my Catholic and Orthodox brothers and sisters. We may not agree on Biblical contexts or worship the same, but the core beliefs of who Christ is should be the glue that unites us. One in Christ’s body. Love to all Christians.

[@TonyKeeh]

Great chemistry between these two! These men were flowing! Great conversation.

[@devynamaral7143]

Hey Voice of Reason, as someone who’s interested in Byzantine Catholicism would you think about doing a video maybe on how eastern theology is embraced by the Byzantine Catholic church while also being in communion with Rome and Catholic dogma (how the beatific vision is held simultaneously with the essence and energy distinction for example). Thank you for all you do!

[@EasternChristian1988]

You can't hold EED and ADS without a huge amount of cognitive dissonance because they are contradictory. Roman Catholicism is FULL of doctrinal contradiction.

[@christisking970]

Rome doesn't care about weather a church has different theology from them they only care about numbers. its a fact

[@ThunderbirdRocket]

Yes that’s a topic I’m also very interested in .

[@johnnyd2383]

Byzantine Catholics are best FAKES you can find amongst all heretical religious groups.

[@WaterMelon-Cat]

The essence energy distinction of Palamas is nonsensical

[@acardoza14]

Protestant here and I absolutely loved this interview. ❤

[@Rosa-zv4ix]

Honestly the best conversation I have heard - well one of the many. This needs to be a lecture dissected into schools and church’s throughout the whole world. Thank you to you both for your words of encouragement and wisdom. Jesus and Mary and St Joeseph please lift up the future generations of the worlds to grow in knowledge of these teachings. Amen 🙏🏼

[@evelynj2580]

This is respected, intelligent and absolutely full of wisdom and knowledge ❤

[@HellenicPapist]

I pray we reunite in my lifetime. I pray for it often. ✝️❤️☦️

[@antonimirandreyich6522]

how about for a start you stop venerating louis the 9th as a saint for his crimes against Orthodoxy to show you mean it

[@johnnyd2383]

Any alleged "union" of Orthodox with any heretical religious group would have been equal to the defiling of the Lord's Bride that ought to be w/o blemish. If Latin heretics repent and confess Orthodox faith, then we can talk about union. Any other way would inevitably spilt Orthodox from newly surfaced Uniates. We have seen such process in the past and history appears to be repeating once again. Some, short sided Orthodox, appear to be rushing to become Uniates as no signs of repentance exist on Latins' side.

[@dr.mofongo9001]

Just saw this, and am excited to see these two gentlemen sitting across from each other. Looking forward to this dialogue.

[@KS-82]

I absolutely loved the conversation and would love to see more of this. God bless you both and god bless the true apostolic church I pray for its unity.

[@johnnyd2383]

Church is ONE. Heretical groups like Latins are not in it since 11th century.

[@connorbergeron639]

This was immensely edifying and joyful to watch.

[@Jeremy-t8h6x]

God bless you both, my brothers in Christ I am living a life of celibacy at the age of 45, and while I am still a Roman catholic, I am still happy and content with myself having the friends I have beside me even though my family don't care about me anymore, my friends have become my family and my brothers and sisters in the church have been my family as well

[@CCootauco]

Respect to the Orthodox Christians and its many branches, from a cradle Catholic.

[@DavidMauerMusic]

This was amazing, more conversations like this please!

[@mhernandez5172]

These two voices, strong like thunder...

[@tanktamer8760]

Amazing conversation between you too. What a blessing to see an honest and fruitful conversation between an Orthodox and a Catholic rather than the arguing we so often see between those who have differences.

[@mariemiller8740]

I can't wait to see this have to go to work will look forward to this after I'm finished

[@matthewvelazquez2013]

This is amazing. This priest is hardcore ortho. This is amazing. 😮

[@JohnAnon-mh5el]

Two deep voices (literally!) speaking deep Truth.

[@Juliobrem]

Catholic here from Mexico 🇲🇽. Although we are not very familiar with Ortodox Cheiatianity here in my country.. I’ve hope one day we could reunite again 🙏🏼 Viva Cristo Rey!

[@Vili1005]

We need more of this in these days, where we converse with one another. Even if we do not become united in Body again as the church, then let us unite in the Spirit where Christ comes first and not the Denomination. Blessings to you both❤❤✝️☦️

[@allistersmith1967]

Great Video. Glory to Jesus Christ!☦

[@KayneAllen1995]

Rc here , lord please unite our churches 🙏

[@johnnyd2383]

Any alleged "union" of Orthodox with any heretical religious group would have been equal to the defiling of the Lord's Bride that ought to be w/o blemish. If Latin heretics repent and confess Orthodox faith, then we can talk about union. Any other way would inevitably spilt Orthodox from newly surfaced Uniates.

[@edurado1996]

Always love to see Christians from the other “lung” of the ONE and TRUE church of Christ. Ave Maria - Χριστός Ανέστη !

[@scottishgirl1100]

The other lung is the Eastern Catholics. Which the Orthodox can be part of.

[@EasternChristian1988]

@@scottishgirl1100 As a Ruthenian Greek Catholic, no. Pope St John Paul II was absolutely referring to the Orthodox Church when he spoke of the other lung. The Eastern Catholics were already "breathing" with Rome for centuries at that point (and some for much longer).

[@manwe254]

Sorry you must be mistaken edurado. The Orthodox Church confesses that it is that One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic church not multiple churches. There is no other lung. If what you're saying is true then within the body of Christ papism is true and papism is heresy, certain people are saints and they are also heretics, certain councils are true and they are also false, the Holy Spirit proceeds from the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit proceeds from the Father alone, infants are to be "baptized" by pouring and infants are to be immersed, priests are to be celibates and priests are to be married, and so on and so forth. Christ is one with his church and Christ is truth. If what you are saying is true edurado then Christ is not truth but instead truth and falsehood can be mixed into one. I hope you see now that you are mistaken. God bless you. ☦️ Also no the Eastern Catholics are not in communion with the Orthodox Church.

[@edurado1996]

@manwe254 my friend, focus on unity and NOT division. When you drill into our differences, you find that they are just quibbles in semantics. Much love and blessings to you and your family.

[@manwe254]

@edurado1996 In no way am I promoting division I am only pointing out that according to the understanding of the Orthodox Church you're promoting compromise between truth and falsehood. If you love Christ these aren't meaningless quibbles that we should overlook for the sake of compromise (Satan). I am only stating the truth so that you might understand not to further division. Unity is not gained by compromise which is a weapon of Satan rather it is gained through repentance into the fullness of truth, the fullness of Christ. This is what I am saying to come to the Orthodox Church not compromise which is of Satan. There is unity and I am promoting it. You are promoting compromise for the sake of what? Obviously not for the sake of truth (Christ). I hope that clears things up for you so that you might understand. God bless you. ☦️

[@ana-luisa701]

Thank you, this was wonderful 59:25 about father's anecdote made me remember something that my dad told me. When he was newlywed to my mom, they were broke as well, and they had to share some of the food they could afford with other newlywed couples. They bought some things, the others bought others and share, while having a laugh among themselves. My parents will be 58 years married this year, and those couples are still close friends and we their children see each other as cousins. Blessings from a mexican catholic.

[@mercy2453]

Truly a conversation overflowing with God's Presence. Thank you Fr. Josiah and Voice of reason.

[@catholicismordeath]

Dear Voice of Reason, Christ is Born, Glorify Him! With this meeting with an Orthodox Priest and Catholic is so great, it will get us closer to reunification. God Bless you two! Through the prayers of our Holy Fathers, Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, Have Mercy on us. Amen ☦️

[@t.d6379]

What does your handle say, catholic is mordeath?

[@Chuckecheesin]

RC here praying for unity between us and our orthodox brothers 🙏

[@johnnyd2383]

We are not brothers with any heretical religious groups. What we share with them is only common human nature.

[@DrewH-u9f]

@@johnnyd2383 awww your no fun 😆

[@Chuckecheesin]

@@johnnyd2383 you're hilarious man

[@DF-fo9bh]

@@johnnyd2383you’re deluded. Why don’t you call an ecumenical council? Oh wait..

[@TyRomanCatholic]

@@johnnyd2383 wow, your comment just goes to show your pride and arrogance.

[@catholicguy1073]

Kids should be in either religious schools or homeschooled. We must move away from public schools. Cost though as always is what we should focus on making it easier for families to make this sacrifice for their children

[@ernestannapetrone7106]

Would love to as many others yet you are forced to pay public school taxes.

[@catholicguy1073]

@ yes and I also pay for my daughter to go a religious schools. Yes it’s a sacrifice we give up having nice vacations to go to Hawaii for example and what not. And that’s 👌 because my daughter is in a good school. Last semester I had to put the tuition on a credit card, hopefully I have enough bonus coming in to cover it. So like I mentioned it’s a sacrifice but worth it in my view.

[@EasternChristian1988]

My kids go to the local roman catholic school and they are regressing so badly academically that it is just awful. And the religious deformation they are receiving is just awful. I'm going to enroll my kids in faith formation at the local Orthodox Church to ensure that they get proper spiritual formation. You couldn't pay me to be roman catholic/papal protestant again.

[@catholicguy1073]

@ depends on the school. Just like any other school some are good some are bad. Same is true I assure you for Orthodox or any other private school. Yes they should be better than public schools but then again some schools even private schools went “woke.” And 100% have regressed so good for you to get your kids out since the school does not comport with your values. The Catholics Schools, my daughter has gone to 3 because we’ve had to move have all been excellent. And yes like you I would not keep my daughter at a bad school much less one we pay extra money for.

[@slycslick6819]

We must move away from the government as much as possible entirely. Grow our own foods and educate ourselves.

[@jeffdavis7944]

It’s these conversations that bring us closer to unity. Praise God. Thank you for a great conversation. It’s so refreshing to see Orthodox and Catholics have fruitful conversations that aren’t debates.

[@Geradejuarez]

Que buen programa Alex felicidades y bendiciones para nuestros hermanos Hortodoxos y para nuestra querida Iglesia Católica 🙏

[@verabarrocas9689]

Beautiful. Learned much. Priests have much work to do. I got married at 25 and had no idea what marriage was about, and even though I got married in a Catholic church, got no information from the priest, that makes me very sad and I believe that's the case for many couples.

[@millier.206]

I never knew my father. Got married at 21 to escape my angry mother. Neither of us was raised Christian. Wish I’d had some good influence around me growing up

[@oroGold-s5b]

God bless you Father Josiah