News (FINALLY!) from our Monasteries on Mull and Iona

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The video 'News (FINALLY!) from our Monasteries on Mull and Iona' was recorded by Fr Seraphim (Aldea) at Iona Monastery (The Orthodox Monastery of the Mother of God and All Saints of Iona), on the Isle of Iona.

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[@gretagarbo1119]

I m glad,too.I m sorry,though.🥹💔

[@ioanagrancea6091]

You do not have to give us time stamps or anything. You do not owe us a certain frequency of the videos. They are a gift from God, through you. Having even one word from you is such a blessing and huge help.

[@etdirecthit8686]

Amen

[@rickdixon1928]

Hear, hear!

[@adamgrimsley2900]

Yeah, take your time

[@drummerlovesbookworm9738]

Many of us struggle with disordered living. It is a difficult cross . God bless.

[@TheModesOfBeing]

Great to hear your words and guidance again.Hope the monastaries go from strength to strength!

[@prosperikiensikimama2957]

God bless You Father 🙏 it is a pleasure to hear from you again. We keep you in our prayers

[@user-le3xh9ii4p]

We're immensely grateful for what you share! No need to appologise for time-gaps. Quality is better than quantity.

[@danielgaley9676]

We love you, Father. We will wait patiently for the spiritual food you give us. ❤

[@FirstLast-zj8xd]

God has given us our daily bread!

[@alicebeshay6124]

Whenever we have a blessing from you, it’s good and precious. We wait patiently for your wise guidance as we wait for our Lord.We missed you and are joyful to see you in good health. Thank you father🙏❤️

[@ioanaradu6106]

Mulțumim Părinte! Aveam puțina teamă în legătură cu starea sănătății! Vă am in rugăciunile mele smerite! Rugați-vă pentru noi! Avem atâta nevoie de rugăciunile dumneavoastră Dumneavoastră,de binecuvântări și de toate sfaturile ce vin din inimă! Un An Nou cu binecuvântări cerești! Dumnezeu și Maica Domnului să vă țină sănătos împreună cu toată obștea! Doamne, ajută!

[@mikebaker2436]

If even Christ withdrew from the people when it was neccesary then it is not a sin for you to be like Him in this regard, our beloved Seraphim.

[@johnhodgson2092]

the expression is ' thank you for sticking with us'..and sometimes we add ' through thick and thin'😊..lovely to hear what you are all doing 😊

[@nicolaj622]

It is all fine the way it is, God clearly provides us and the monasteries so we both can thrive against the odds! Glory to God for all Things!

[@carlamoraisdesousamoreirad5159]

Thank you so much Father ! You can not imagine how important are your words for us

[@jakestewart1282]

Glory to Jesus Christ! It’s good to have you back Father

[@kevinmckay6815]

Father very happy to see you back. I am asking for your prayers as I have had a rough few months health wise. I had reconstruction surgery on my head after having skin cancers removed. Followed by 8 weeks radiation therapy not to mention Covid in between. I am on the mend but anxiety and fear are sky-high. I am so lost and can't seem to find peace. I am praying but can't seem to find Christ's peace. Dear Father your prayers would be appreciated. Thank you and God Bless. Kevin

[@AWSOMEPOSSUM16]

Make sure to stay away from artificial sweeteners as they can disrupt the good bacteria in your stomach and cause anxiety. God Bless!

[@etdirecthit8686]

Your existence is a BLESSING FATHER!

[@susansuewwilliams]

Christ is born! Glorify Him! Christ has come to earth Receive Him Father, please pray for us as we pray for you and the monasteries.

[@s.d.berquist6866]

Grateful to hear from you! ❤❤❤☦️🎶🩷

[@Clarinetboy82]

Thank you for the update, Father! It's wonderful to hear from you again, and I'm so happy for the progress of both monasteries. Glory to God!

[@geraldinepaviakirkham9712]

It s always such a pleasure to hear from you father...please always take your time,we are always here and ready to receive your content whenever you are ready to go...God bless you

[@etdirecthit8686]

Did not know I could love a complete stranger this much. Thank you Su God!

[@ariterjanian5000]

Christ is born and revealed! Thank you for your message, Father. God bless you and these monasteries! I missed you too : )

[@sambradford3904]

Its wonderful to see you Father. Merry Christmas! The monastic life requires that you retreat from the world, which is the opposite of the internet. We understand, take our love and prayers with you when you need a break.

[@Byron.D]

Father, I pray for you and the success of the monasteries! Though I am Catholic and you are Orthodox you have given me great wisdom and guidance, glory to Christ in the Highest for his work that he has done through you. Never feel as though you must push yourself to do something that you feel you can not do. I rather you come to us refreshed by the grace of God with renewed wisdom and understanding than to give us half hearted blessings that do neither us nor yourself any good. All things in God's time and providence. I am just thankful I was able to have even a single video of yours, because they have borne more fruit in my life than probably even I fully realize. No amount of words can fully show how much I've appreciated your work. God bless you, Father, God bless!

[@kipsaslt3983]

May God bless you and your monastery!

[@jeffreyukutegbe962]

It’s been a long time Father. Really missed your sermons. I had to rewatch previous videos 😢. Welcome back

[@Thisguy88191]

The same sermon could help you gain a different perspective at different stages of life. I personally like to go back and rewatch and reunderstand as someone who is x months older, and x trials more mature, and I do learn more from the new perspective. Extra two cents on that part. Hopefully, this gives you an idea or something alike, God bless!

[@jeffreyukutegbe962]

Thanks for this

[@333christ]

thank you so much for coming back father, i missed this channel and the advice you give to help alot, god bless you

[@user-zb2lc2ts1c]

God bless you, Father Seraphim! Abbot hieromonk Evstatije

[@maureencunningham5713]

Never change we can watch many times Blessings we are so gratefull

[@svalbard01]

Merry Christmas! Great to see you back.

[@alexandrinacojocea2709]

La mulți ani parinte Serafim,drag sufletului meu! ,,cei din urmă ca si cei dintîi"si pentru rugaciunile cuviosului Serafim de Sarov ,sa va dăruiască toate cele de folos intregii obști ,zile binecuvantate și mult ajutor de la Bunul Dumnezeu, amin! Doamne ajută !

[@williamcurrie4482]

Good things come to those who wait!!! Always a pleasure to hear from you Father.... Our wait should be a time of prayer and penance.

[@jeffreyhoward6319]

Its always a joyful event when you offer your words of encouragement.

[@dj-ct9ub]

Christ is Born! my brothers and sisters of Mull and Iona. We fully understand you need to take extended breaks from creating content. We will always joyfully continue to welcome you back into our lives.

[@andreigl]

Great to see you again, God bless. Don't worry, your priority is and should always remain God.

[@clairemccartin]

Hello , just do what you can , blessings to you all

[@eleanorsopwith9806]

When done Father for getting a more efficient, modern heating system! Will be much better! Stay warm and look after yourself.

[@stephenberos]

You were never just talking to a camera. Our hearts are open. Listening to every word you speak. Watching your face as if you were in the room with us. God bless you and Merry Christmas ❤

[@jeffreyukutegbe962]

God bless the monastery and grant her growth.

[@badger0888]

Thank you for your prayers for the world and all of us. We are blessed to know you are seeking after God's heart. Emmanuel is with us!

[@garymcginnis4757]

I am not orthodox in practice, but certainly am in my heart if that makes sense. Anyway, I am very happy to see Fr. Seraphim back.

[@jeffreyukutegbe962]

We missed you too 😢

[@annawhiteley3128]

I think it's important to protect the numinous. You just do things in whatever way you need to, Father. That's the only thing that makes sense.

[@donnacolyer131]

Thank you always!! ☦️🙏💞🎁

[@ioanagrancea6091]

May God receive everything you offer! Thank you and Glory to the Lord!

[@sherreneharbstreit6071]

Very prudent video. It is wise for all to take breaks at times.

[@jonathanreeve7823]

Dear father disappear whenever you need. When you reappear it is always blessed. Prayers always with you Jonathan

[@Taran532]

So happy to see you!

[@rogeraraujo4900]

really missed you, seraphim. thank you.

[@mariantobin9884]

Thank you so much father for this update. Wonderful to see you are well and life on the islands is going well. I would love to see photos and or videos on the progress of your projects. I'll keep you all in my prayers and especially you for your continued spiritual renewal. May God bless you all. Happy 2024.

[@dianeleeder3438]

Fabulous to see you back, Father. I totally understand what you describe, it resonates with me very much. Having to hunker down to restore oneself. Thank you. Penelope.

[@michellek1727]

A prayer has been answered 🙏🏼 I remarked, a day or so ago, how much I missed hearing your voice! And here you are. Back from your retreat. It’s good to hear your voice, your words and blessings!

[@vioricapopa3534]

La Mulți Ani,Cuvioase Părinte Serafim !!! Sfântul Serafim de SAROV să vă dăruiască din Bucuria lui. Blagosloviti și mă Iertați,Daniela.2.01.2024.

[@gretagarbo1119]

Special Happiness for the whole year through,Fr.,not only now,I m wishing for You!It s really breaking my heart.I wish all this screen disappeared,and I could reach for You,give a helping hand.But,anyway,as You say,the soul can communicate beyond all this.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😔

[@abelseyefu351]

Father. Welcome back! Your love and prayers are very much appreciated and welcomed. Father, I am a passionate man filled with too much noise. I know that with humility and gratitude I am to be able to live in the now where Christ is, and in the present get the grace needed to overcome despondency. Father this lesson may very well be an answer to my prayers into transforming into someone worthy to love Christ. The temptation however to fall into the inclination to run away is present. Lord have mercy on me.

[@carlamoraisdesousamoreirad5159]

I totally understand and my prayers are with you! I hope you can continue now matter for short or long time, as long as you can continue to share your marvelous words and experience and knowledge as a priest of the Orthodox Church! Thank you Thank you Thank you

[@corina4966]

i would like very much to see how you organize your life in the monastery and the renovation work. thank you! ♥

[@pschmidt6402]

Yah, nah, you gotta do only what you feel comfortable doing! The internet, social media in particular can suck people dry and won't stop unless boundaries are set. Merry Christmas to you as well, Father, and I'll pray for you and the monasteries! Thank you for your work!!

[@fepatter]

It’s great to see you again. Don’t push yourself. We appreciate what you do.

[@sterlingburns8547]

God bless you Father, nice to see you again!! We are keeping you in our prayers, please pray for me and my family. Thanks!! Joanne

[@sophiamac9100]

Bless you and the monasteries Father! We've missed you and love you!

[@chanting_germ.]

Father, thank you for your return! It's okay, we know by now that you upload in this manner. We love you anyway! Your channel is legitimately the best and purest Orthodox place on this website. We know, we know, it's okay :) we are all just so happy to have you back! Well, at least I'm happy that you're back! And I will be happy following your next return from a long departure, whenever that may be and however long the silence lasts. God be with you!

[@susanchappell796]

No need to apologize. We all love you and appreciate you and your uploads. This is a very dark time and any word from you is much appreciated.

[@user-yp6wp2dm3y]

Welcome back Father Seraphim, thank you so much for your videos. Keep well !

[@michaelharvey8902]

You have been returned to us Father. THANKS BE TO GOD for your return. I have personally missed your sermons,and inspiration so much more than I can say. Thanks again for your return Glory to God

[@EarlEBird-fz6yr]

I have missed you so much... Love to you all, and be assured, you're all still in my prayers. God bless you too.

[@normadaly7506]

Great to see u back father!! Thank God. Don't apologise. We have no strength apart from God. It makes me have more trust in u coz of this of way approaching ministry . Pray 4 you regularly.

[@theodoreperkoski1951]

And do not forget, that you have a responsibility to the community that you are leading with the help of the Holy Spirit. Hope you will have a Blessed New Year

[@shibijohn3641]

Happy to see you Father, after long time. Merry Christmas to you, other monks and mothers of monestry.

[@chinupduck4849]

Happy to see you looking and sounding so well again.

[@chinupduck4849]

Through the prayers of our holy fathers, O Lord Jesus Christ our God, have mercy on us. Amen.

[@HJEvan]

👏👏Thanks for the well wishes. Happy Epiphany (Im not sure when you celebrate Christmas). Im glad to be able to watch any Mull Monastery video uploaded, whenever they can be🙏

[@shaggedfaggedfashed]

thank you for doing what you do, it’s important to listen to God about when to speak and when not to - trust yourself and your prayer! we are grateful for any wisdom you give us

[@Doucestelle]

Take care of your health, Father. It's always a joy to receive your video. An unespecting blessing each time. A lovely surprise. So for my part, let the Holy Spirit decide when you'd share with us what He teaches you. From a french catholic follower 😉

[@CA06917]

So glad to see you back. Whatever you give us is appreciated.

[@lc9902]

It is so very good to see you father Seraphim! I was greatly anticipating your return from the pilgrimage! God richly bless both communities and all involved in your works.

[@zoyyay]

I’m very happy to see you back. I said a prayer for you in your absence as I was worried to where you got to, I’m very glad our father answered it with your return. God bless you.

[@sterlingburns8547]

Merry Christmas

[@patrickn3833]

God bless you Father, and your community. Good to hear from you again. Don't worry about the periodic retreats! We will be praying for you and eagerly awaiting your returns.

[@timtabor1181]

Watching you on a phone in my own sort of island (no other Orthodox Christians that I am aware of for at least 60 miles), I am so grateful that you take the time to update, encourage, and pray for us. Thank you for the reminder that we are all merely humans doing what we can. I am excited to hear of your community progress, and looking forward to more videos as they come. May God continue to bless you and your Monastic community on Mull and Iona!

[@anthonyazzopardi273]

May the grace of God our Father be with you all and your efforts 🙏🙏🙏.

[@Teresasunshine18]

No worries, Father. We appreciate you and need your messages. God will lead you. Happy New Year!

[@chipersinziana5042]

Missed you too! Glory to God!

[@katyoduinn3452]

I think it's far better you do it when you feel called. The internet is such a double edged sword.... Especially for those of us who are very sensitive. Merry Christmas to you all too

[@gianina3125]

Ce mă bucur să vă revăd!!

[@ruthshivani]

Your body is glowing with deeper wellness - good to see how well it has recovered after your ordeal in hospital - take care father 🙏🏽

[@Love_Hope_Faith]

MERRY CHRISTMAS So lovely to see you it has been so long for me, I managed to have few difficult confessions with the help of our LORD JESUS CHRIST ✝️Good to hear many things are working and changing with the help of GOD HOPE TO SEE MORE FROM MULL AND IONA WITH KINDNESS AND PRAYERS FROM US TO YOU FATHER SERAPHIM & BROTHERS AND MOTHERS ✝️🕯️🙏📿🕊️❤✝️

[@thevintagegypsy5325]

Good to see you Father. No apologies, you are in this world but not of it. so of course you need to do what the Lord calls you to do. I would humbly ask for your prayers. My husbands work has been put on hold and I need to find something to do from home to bring in income to help. I want to use the gifts God has given me to glorify Him and help us out at the same time. Does that sound selfish? Anyway, I have quite a few options to choose from and have been praying but I can't seem to hear what I should do. So if you could pray that the path become clear to me, like without a doubt clear, I would be so grateful. Thank you God Bless.

[@atomicsnowflake]

Wonderful to see you again fr Seraphim 🤗 I love hearing about your community. I was chrismated a few weeks ago😊☦️🕊️

[@bonnie_gail]

so nice to see you whenever you appear - you are definitely an introvert as am I; so, I can completely relate - we have small batteries and need to go away/solitude to recharge, just a different style but most important to know one's self - Merry Christmas !

[@Flynn-dy5zv]

Greetings from a french catholic, Father... I've been twice in Mull and once in Iona, and they're such wonderfull places, I remember especially how I did feel the beauty, the serenity and the divine atmosphere in Iona... Thanks be to God that centuries after, there is again a monastic community on this holy place to make here the old tradition of the church alive again, and I would have been happy to find find such a place when visiting Iona... God be with you and your community

[@littlelulu5675]

Father so blessed to see you, missed you so much.....I love you......whenever we see you will be wonderful

[@billcoleman9144]

We missed you as well! Merry Christmas!

[@Michelle_wald]

Hello Father I’m glad to see you again ❤

[@Arianne680]

Merry Christmas Father! Keep moving wherever Christ chooses you to go and know that you are loved and supported on that path. If it is far away from all of us, God bless it and cover it and you with His love. We all love you and want the best for you.

[@manny-perez]

Father, please make videos showing all your ventures, we love you and have you always in our prayers even though I am a Roman Catholic I really love and enjoy your counsel and talks especially learning more about the Orthodox church! ❤🎄📖🙏🏻

[@JohnMiller-li3nq]

Father, you are a monk first and this is secondary. Your life in in the service of the Lord. We appreciate any and all wisdom you are able to offer up online.

[@Mary-had-a-lil-farm]

So glad to see this video today. I was a little worried about you because you were sick in your last couple of videos. So very glad to see you are well. Praise God in the accomplishments in your monastery. It is good you recognize when you need time to yourself so you do not loose yourself. I am glad and relieved you are able to just give a quick update when you will be gone for awhile. Even though I do not personally know you I do care about you and your well-being. That is a bizarre phenomenon of watching creators of videos on this platform. When they disappear it is a little upsetting and sad because you don’t really know that person or what happened to them. Prayers for you, your health and strength. ❤. Thank you for your work father.

[@joanchahine6925]

Greetings from Lebanon Holy father, please pray for us

[@muchtested]

Merry Christmas and Blessed New Year Fr. Seraphim.

[@Ricky-es9vg]

I hope you are doing well Fr, it’s great to see you here again. Glory to Jesus Christ!

[@user-sy2bu9jx9r]

No Worries Brother 🙏The Holy 🕊Guides me to you ✨🙏Thanks thanks for your videos and guidance 🙏Father Paul Zimmerman and other holy souls Continue the guidance but I always love to see what’s new🙏Prayers for all of our Holy guides Thank you and the Best for 2024 🙏Amen,Amen,Amen🙏🕊✨💠🛡🔱⚔️