Monasteries of Meteora

[@CaptainMyron]

As a Greek i feel very thankful that the Greek medieval message has reached the other side of the world. For too long the Byzantine history and philosophy was considered oriental and mysticism. I am very happy that it has reached people in the usa and they are now contributing to the discussion. Thanks for visiting Greece Jonathan and thanks for spreading the message.

[@Bioren93]

Jonathan's gratefulness made me think to appreciate beautiful places like Meteora even more.

[@matina_angel]

Welcome to Greece Jonathan and Jordan! Welcome to the pillar of the Orthodox Christianity. I suggest also to visit Osios Loukas Viotias the 11th century monastery. But there are so many places here in Greece where you can experience the essence of the true faith. I hope many people come to the Orthodoxy because of your contribution.

[@jennymcgowin9140]

Beautiful! Jonathan is in his element!🙏🏼✝️❤️

[@mariavlahochristos7756]

Glory to God for your discovery of our Holy Orthodox Monasteries. May God always enlighten you and yours! Η Παναγιά να είναι πάντα μαζί Σας

[@shovas]

Props to whoever did the audio so clearly on the top of a windy mountain

[@spence7215]

But actually. How is the audio so good? I don’t see a microphone at all.

[@shovas]

I looked closer, too :) looks like it's in his shirt pocket @@spence7215

[@HiddenManProductions]

I think the original audio would have been very noisy but they used AI software to isolate the voice.@@spence7215

[@house0paine535]

Think he's got a lil' lapel in his breast pocket, they probably got some foam tape on it or sum - with post processing noise gate.

[@Anthony.Smith77h]

Adobes AI Audio Enhance feature that just integrated into Premier Pro is honestly crazy! 🤯

[@williams8847]

I can’t believe that I ran into you at the airport! One of the more surreal moments of my life. I know you were rushing to catch your flight, so I didn’t want to slow you down, but I hope you know how profoundly your work has affected my life! And please tell Matthieu that the Language of Creation has changed my life! Currently leading a group of High School boys in studying it alongside Genesis. Thank you so much for your work and may God bless you and continue to use you for His Church.

[@Theoretically-ko6lr]

They say churches are like a torch but monasteries are like a lighthouse..this is why we need monasteries. Monasteries transmit an enormous amount of Grace all around. As a Greek I would highly recommend everyone visiting Mount Athos..thank me later lol. Glory to God ❤

[@wyleong4326]

This year, I decide to begin my study in Greek language. Throughout the years of listening to your videos has slowly calmed and stabilized my life. Looking into the past, to forge the future. No amount of thanks will do for everything you and your friends, especially Jordan Peterson have given us all. Truly like the uncles we never had, but were here for us throigh grace. I am very grateful. Thank you.

[@julijanacvejic517]

I went to Meteora in highschool on excursion with my class, since my country is near Greece. We were young kids and I knew almost nothing about Christianity ( although I was baptized in Ortodox Church as a baby). You dreamed to come to that place for 20 years. I was there 20 years ago completely unaware of everything. Took me some time, but here I am now, thank Good 😊

[@monikarohlwink3533]

Just listening to you, Jonathan, describe your experience and looking at the scenery behind you transported me to the top of those mountains. May God bless you. your work, the students and Jordan Petersen (one of my treasured inspirational persons).

[@miastupid7911]

SO HAPPY FOR YOU JONATHAN. Βοηθεια σου.

[@Ε.Β-γ1β]

Είστε ευπρόσδεκτοι στην αγιοτόκο πατρίδα μας, αδέλφια, και ιδιαίτερα στα Μετέωρα!!!!! Σας ευχαριστώ που εκτιμάτε τα άγια μοναστήρια μας!!! Είναι όντως ,"εργαστήρια" αγίων!!!! Η Ορθοδοξία είναι ο συντομότερος, και ο ασφαλέστερος δρομος για τον παράδεισο!!!! Είναι λυπηρό, που και πολλοι Έλληνες τα τελευταία χρόνια έχουν χάσει την πίστη τους, σκανδαλισμενοι και επηρεασμένοι από τον δυτικό τρόπο ζωής. Αλλά έχει ο Θεός...!!!! Με αγάπη! Από Θεσσαλονίκη

[@christianedwards8260]

Looks like he’s about to drop the illest r and b music video of the last 3 decades ✊🏻

[@1111YDROXOOS]

Hello from Greece. Lots of love, and gratitude to you and Jordan. Jesus is Lord and saviour.

[@razvan_anton]

Greece is now Gay ! Shame on your politicians for allowing this!!

[@rimescraft]

Gratefulness, awe, and appreciation.. What a great antidote to money, power, and fame. Let us create rather than critique!

[@apostolospapas]

Have been there twice. My favorite place on earth 🇬🇷☦️💙

[@JinnDante]

Welcome to Greece Jonathan! Καλώς ήρθες στην Ελλάδα Jonathan! ☦

[@florianfath_wue]

„The World exists through sacrifice…“ So simple, so beautiful, so true. I’m eternally grateful that I found you, Dr. Peterson, your brother, Bishop Barron etc. You brought me back to faith. May God bless you!

[@natetanner8788]

Proposed to my wife there a couple years ago. We became orthodox about a year later. God works in incredible ways.

[@Stephen-uz8dm]

That's lovely. Glory to God

[@IonidisIX]

God bless you brother.

[@AlexRandolph-cd5kr]

Deeeeee monnnnnnks LIIIIIIIIIVE/ innnnn deeee MONNNNNASTERRRRIESSS 🌯🌯🌯🌯🇲🇽🪅

[@lynnharalam1795]

Please give us a tour of the monasteries Jonathan🙏 I know that to be there, is like experiencing heaven on earth. My daughter and i travelled from Canada to Meteora last summer and it had a profound affect on her spiritual life. May more people find the Truth in Christ's Orthodox Church. And may God bless the men and women who sacrificed their lives to keep the Christian faith unadulterated and sacred🙏

[@Eden.Fikirte.Eyesus]

Thank ypu for explaining the sacrifice of monastic choice. Thank you for showing me its a beautiful choice to make. Pray for me. Sending lots of love from Ethiopia. You and JP have thought me alot over the past three years. Am ready for my next steps with the journey with God.

[@AniZadig]

This is so beautiful. As an Orthodox Christian that belongs to the Armenian Apostolic church this touches me so much. Eastern and Oriental Orthodox monasteries are where I find peace and strength. Please visit the Orthodox monasteries in Lebanon, the Levant and MENA regions, in Armenia and the Caucasus - these are geographic regions fraught with conflict - completely misunderstood, with Christians whose everyday struggles are ignored/overlooked. May God bless you, guard you, and guide you in all your endeavors.

[@ThatLauraPerson]

SHOUT OUT whoever did the production sound on this video since I know it must’ve been such a challenge with this location and the wind!! Also- love what Jonathan is saying here and it couldn’t have come out at a more applicable time to conversations I’ve been having recently. I’ve been blessed to visit this region as well and feel these places are INTEGRAL to our world. And they are needed now more than ever.

[@marybrewer2203]

There is a sacred sense of space that cannot be experienced unless one is present in a particular place. Words are inadequate, but what else can we do but be there, and tell about being there. That’s a big part of spiritual life.

[@leahmorency7881]

How I would love to be in person, Jonathan has been bringing this amazing treasures to our attention so we can be reminded and enlightened not just through discussion but physical reality and living out of the faithful monks preserving the devotion and sacrifice in such a profound life giving way

[@mariapatrikou1070]

You are full of grace Jonathan . God bless you!

[@dalibofurnell]

I'm glad you had this special moment. I was there with loved ones over 8 years ago. Nothing beats being there in person. But I appreciate you sharing your gratitude, it takes humility. God bless you. Guard your heart ❤ Choose Life, Have Faith in God and Do not fear ✨️ Well done, Johnathan. This is the best thing you have ever shared so far . Thank you. ❤

[@SidaFinn]

God bless you, Jonathan; you are an inspiration in the highest sense

[@dawnmuir5052]

Wonderful! I love how you invite us to participate in beauty, and draw us towards discovering what is good and beautiful and transcendent all around us, even in our everyday lives! Thank you both! ❤

[@tallmikbcroft6937]

What a blessing to be there... Thank you for sharing

[@panokostouros7609]

I have roots here in my mother's side with some small villages close by. Meteora never ceases to astound me nor shall it ever

[@0_3_6_9_0]

Wow beautiful! That is such a breath taking view. Thanks to Ralston college.

[@anarmk1]

Thank you Johnatan for sharing with us your scintillating inspiration ! Beautifully shot, your presence, the light of the sun, and the Meteora behind gather in comunion beauty, faith and love! You have been a great inspiration all these years!☀️

[@HumanDignity10]

I had the privilege of visiting the monasteries at Meteora with my husband and son last summer. They were astounding and I wish we had planned more than one full day to explore the area. I highly recommend that people go see the monasteries in person.

[@sawyer7as]

So grateful God has brought you're journey to such heights and to so many people, myself included, GLORY TO GOD

[@DoubleOhSilver]

Such a beautiful place. The state I live in has a monastery in the desert that looks so beautiful, I want to visit it for a short retreat someday.

[@nikola9348]

Arizona?

[@manuellanbrantuaspatriciod2171]

A pilgrimage is a better word than retreat.

[@andys3035]

I'll be there in September, God willing. Can't wait!

[@ClassicsandChristianity]

I visited Meteora in 2019 while interrailing, amazing place!

[@stephenlight647]

Fantastic video. Thank you for bringing this to us.

[@mariapatrikou1070]

Welcome to Greece! Hope you enjoy here. A friend from Volos a city nearby..

[@stevenmathews7621]

Trippy, I was just there on Jan 2nd My first time overseas (from Aus) My sis said I should go travel. She's been everywhere First thing that came to mind was a pic I saw ~20 years ago of the Monasteries at Meteora. (I was not religious, I just thought it was crazy that these monasteries were built in the 13-14th century) Also went to the Monasteries at Montserrat, Spain Utterly astounding

[@jahithber1430]

Wow that place looks really beautiful

[@sherib1214]

Also, during the medieval times. Monasteries were often places of sacred shelter. Very precious our God is. Also, a lot of biblical history was written and stored by the Monasteries ❤

[@eriklucasmusic]

Woah! So beautiful.

[@MenkirTibebu-s7v]

I hope you come someday to the Ethiopian monasteries, specially those in Tigray region, looks similar built in 5th century.

[@user-xi6wi3mv8r]

Hello from Greece, from the town of modern Corinth close to ancient Corinth where St.Paul preached... We are thankful that you spend time to visit Meteora

[@trevr1969]

Beautifully sad Jonathan... Thank you

[@borgwardd24]

Jonathan lookin like Fabio in this one, 💯

[@brandonroberts13]

Thank you Johnathan ☕

[@alexandres4297]

Lovely. Hope you get to visit Mt. Athos next

[@wispfire2545]

Thank you for all of your video, Jonathan. I've learned so much from you and there's still more to learn for me. Keep it up!

[@adamq8216]

Beautiful Jonathan!

[@ludiusprime]

Meteora was amazing!

[@baggeliskekias1289]

i thank you very mach mr. for this video i am very happy.

[@whatsup-zh6qv]

Go to mount Athos next, the holy mountain there you will be even more amazed, you can even find napoleons tent!

[@notloki3377]

Beautiful. I've been looking into medieval architecture as a continuity of the classical world. A lot of it is really impressive.. as moderns we have a lot to learn simply from proportion and weaving myth, mathematics, and architecture together. It has an effect on us that is bigger than words, to be sure. To me, the allure of the classical world of the bronze and iron ages is simply the varied appreciation and all the different temples and coexisting structures that a polytheistic society affords. You see a lot of it still in india, and china before the cultural revolution. You see some of it with monotheistic western societies too, but when I look back at ancient egypt I see in many ways a lost role model for the role, power, and proportional relationship of technae in our world. So many temples withering in the sand, forgotten faces etched in stone.

[@nicholaspino1679]

This video is such a vibe. The white Linnean & the evening sun. Digging it Jonathan! 🤍

[@ourblessedtribe9284]

Beautiful

[@antonyshadowbanned]

Meteora is a magic (maybe divine) place! I am Greek and have only visited once but it's such a unique landscape and vibe!

[@TeshuvahBibleStudies]

Gorgeous... you look rested too. Bless you brother. Shalom!

[@mikerichter1694]

Beautiful scene!

[@ClayDeboe]

That place is incredible WHAT

[@orangesox915]

Awesome!!!

[@ChrishBlake]

8:02 audio problems. He says people who understand beauty, participation, and putting our attention to the highest

[@nikolamojsilovic4618]

Go to Hilandar , enjoy ur travels

[@bazemore1234]

Beautiful!

[@thecriticalnous]

Truly a beautiful place

[@blahblah4129]

You should go to the monasteries in Serbia: Crna Reka (Black River), Sopoćani, Visoki Dečani, Pećka patrijaršija, Manasija, Studenica, Žiča, etc. 🇷🇸 🇷🇸 🇷🇸

[@chuckmorris2180]

What a wonderful chat

[@DoIoannToKnow]

the sunshine, the wind blowing hair, the view... ...Jonathan might be shooting a Coldplay music video

[@knightrider585]

The Christian traditions that have monasteries and venerate saints also seem to be conscious of a historical connection to the Gospels in a way that the modern churches do not. Hopefully I am baptised one day, but for now I love attending a divine liturgy that echos back two thousand years and more. For modern people like me (I was raised on scientific atheism) there are many strange things about the ancient church that could be stumbling blocks (icons, relics, fasting, long prayers haha) but a more useful way to view these things is to learn why these traditions arise and why it is important to continue them.

[@royaebrahim2449]

I'll definitely paint you again ❤❤❤

[@mandarinmelon]

This is so positive

[@mccameralt8535]

Good afternoon, Mr. Jonathan Pageau, How could I contact you in order to talk about your trip to Lithuania?

[@eladentopistevo]

Very nice

[@chrisarabatzis4152]

I've been there! One of my favourite places in the world. Great food and wine, questionable public transport but meh lol

[@dquzmanovic]

The biggest monastery here was founded by St Atanasios and his spiritual child Serbian prince John (Jovan Uroš Nemanjić) who ruled those lands at that time.

[@grigolilemr8856]

Wonderful. Come to Georgia 🇬🇪 ! It also has immense Grace and undiscovered value, similar to Greece. Cyprus is another extraordinary land, I'm going back next week.

[@IonidisIX]

Well done brother on your video and views, one small correction, monasticism did not start at Meteora due to the Ottomans. It started around the 9th century AD, as unorganised people living in caves and small dwellings and then we have the first (known) monastery built around the 12th century AD. Thessaly was not occupied by Turks for another 200 years at least. People went up to the Meteora mountains which literally means 'suspended' in Greek because it is a magnificient place suspended in between God and the world. As you rightly said, they wanted to give themselves literally up to God and by their prayers to save not only themselves but the world beneath them as well, out of Love, as our Lord offered his life up on the Cross, out of Love, for our sins. Christ was suspended up on the Cross, He was the first example.

[@SbonisoMMDlamini]

Jonathan the only thing that was missing here was that Holy Laughter otherwise this is truly a message I will keep for eternity.

[@fenssiy]

Johnathan, I am watching this video on Thursday, February 22, 2024. According to Jordan's tour schedule, he is supposed to be lecturing at the CHI Health Center/Convention Center in Omaha, Nebraska, USA this evening. When was this video recorded? I am confused.

[@missh1774]

Although beautiful, it seems like the same theme John Vervaeke had been openly sharing about for his next series. I'm sure it will probably have different depths of exploration. Thanks Johnathan.

[@FrogsofAristophones]

Now we get a Jonathan Pageau vacation series? CALIFORNIA GOLD!!!!

[@ibelieve3111]

Thanks

[@BlunderB]

Will we get to see more about this trip possibly? Would love to see the sites and hear about the pagan transition.

[@ronjohnson4566]

as the u.s. calvary chased black elk and his people around the dakotas, he sat on a hill and said something to the effect of, no matter where you are you are at the center, the omphalos, the navel of the world, the most sacred place in the universe. it is plato's perfect form, it is the kaaba, sometimes referred to as al-Ka'ba al-Musharrafa, any temple anywhere on the planet, stonehenge, a mound, a high place, a pyramid, the empire state building, washington's monument, the hearth in every home, at a bbq, at a circle of hippies passing a joint around, smoking a peace pipe, a bedtime story with your child, a bench that you sit on, sleep on and call home, thus spoke Zarathustra.

[@vimalpatel4060]

Johnathan did the hand thing at the end. Jonathan as Pagan confirmed.

[@brightelskerfoundation]

Thanks. Glory to God almighty 🙏🏻.

[@antonolandersson5019]

I really hope Jonathan wasn't standing as close to the edge as it looked.!. Beautiful introduction to a holy place for an ignorant man like me!

[@dimitrijejocic5608]

As one of the first comments I have to say : Lets pray for us All and submit to Jesus Christ the Lord and Savior and let Him lead us ☦️☦️☦️

[@uroszivkovic9988]

Može brate, živ bio!

[@FrJohnBrownSJ]

Amen!

[@miastupid7911]

Yes. Visiting the Holy Orthodox Christian monasteries is the place where each humanbeing is led to let Christ Almighty to lead us. AMEN INDEED! @ 3:51 in ths video! Listen 👂.

[@tradorthobrodyermanduginpageau]

Amin, brate!

[@mrsbryant]

Amen!

[@martinjoseferreyra1961]

Thank yo

[@ezekielcarsella]

New destination unlocked

[@JoshuaRolen]

That wind bro! The program had a hard time cuttin it out

[@Theoretically-ko6lr]

Glory to God ❤

[@otelders]

🙏

[@miastupid7911]

Την ευχη σας!

[@panosab]

👏👏👏

[@LondonPower]

Orthodoxy is the first centuries church and traditions of the first saints and apologists

[@FrogsofAristophones]

On another note, are these redeemed Towers of Babel?

[@nepsis33]

Very interesting way of looking at it.

[@con_sci]

I thought meteora was a linking park album

[@izzyhale8350]

Wow