ORTHODOX EXORCIST: Rod Dreher's interview with Archpriest Nectarios Trevino

Archpriest Nectarios Trevino is a Rector of the Holy Innocents & St. Nina Church in Bristow, VA.
In an interview with Rod Dreher, Fr. Nectarios talks about the spiritual warfare, dangers of the occult, and his experience as an exorcist in the Orthodox Church.
0:00 Intro
0:36 How did Fr Nectarios come to Orthodoxy?
2:26 How did Father get interested in exorcisms?
4:58 Possessed, evil or mentally troubled?
8:08 Demons' reaction to the Holy Relics
9:47 There is a NEED for exorcists in the Orthodox Church
11:23 Father's encounter with Fr Gabriele Amorth
13:36 Demons are legalistic
19:28 Most common misconceptions around exorcisms
23:17 Has Father Nectarios ever been scared of demons?
26:23 What do Orthodox Christians need to understand about the spiritual warfare in order to protect themselves? Dangers of the occult.
30:26 UFOs, A.I.. Demons or Science?
36:44 Orthodox tools against the occult
48:57 "The demon is there, because he has been invited"
52:10 Father Carlos Martins' show The Exorcist Files
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Some of Fr Nectarios' articles can be found here: orthochristian.com/117906.html
#Orthodoxy #Christianity #Jesus #God #Exorcism #RodDreher #religion #FrNectariosTrevino

[@Troy701]

Lets pray for all priests, bishops and pastors. Its time all Christians come together to combat the enemy

[@pajcka]

Only in the Truth of the Confession of Faith.Ecumenism is inadmissible.

[@captainconundrum463]

I am Catholic, but I love our Orthodox brothers and sisters very much. You guys are great! And nectarios is a very good and humble man. God bless you all.

[@Rottenjuice-nz8px]

Dont stay in catholisism. Its heresy.

[@tomasleiva5587]

Thank you for showing respect to Gabriel Amorth and priest that are Catholic and mentored you.

[@victorbarboza9373]

And he was very clear about the humility of fr Gabriel Amorth.

[@RickC-rs7ny]

yessssss that was awesome

[@christineplaton3048]

Mutual respect is due. I love this liturgy. As well as the Ukrainian Orthodox. Very beautiful prayers. Much appreciated. Attended prayers of Orthodox in English and loved them. Sang along with no trouble. So happy to experience these liturgies.

[@butterification]

FATHER Gabriel Amorth ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥✝️🙏🙏🙏

[@constantines.9009]

Being an original orthodox Christian following the traditional values I know that all priests have the authority to be exorcists. The priest needs to be holy living a true orthodox humble life by fasting and praying and this would be enough to perform exorcisms. The demon is afraid of the relics and the holy father. Demons know perfectly well which priest is lazy or not practicing what they are preaching and give these priests difficulty in removing them.

[@paulmerritt2484]

Any born again Christian can cast out demons in Jesus name. Jesus told us so! Exorcisms are unbiblical. It does not take multiple times to get a demon out. These are being fooled or they are deliberately letting the person suffer all those months. Go to a Pentecostal church and get delivered from demons by baptism in water and the holy Spirit and laying of hands. All sin lets demons have access. If you resent someone you are manifesting demons.

[@alicemihai9208]

Love from a Romanian Orthodox sister in Christ. God bless!

[@stevepleickhardtdds9636]

I know Father Trevino personally and he is the "real deal" in terms of exorcists. He has shared with us many stories of battling evil in his ministry.

[@paulmerritt2484]

He has encountered demons but exorcisms are not biblical. Jesus told us to cast out demons in his name when we are born again and given an new heart of flesh. It takes all of 5 seconds and lives are transformed. Demons are cast out and addictions removed. Anxiety attacks are cured. Cancers get cured even! You should never ever fear evil or anything of this world. Our only fear should be from separation from God by our sin. I am not saying this man does not love God but he has been misled with false teachings and trying to figure it out on huis own without scripture. No demon can make you laugh with real joy like the holy Spirit can. Look at the alter and challis is idolatry and will keep the demon for the full 75 or whatever sessions. This guy is fooled and dangerous.

[@not-much-but-enough]

God bless from Serbia

[@harryjohnson3975]

Dr. Marshall. Just started following you here. I like your style. I have been concerned about statements made by our Pope. Pope Benedict said” there will come a time when right is portrayed as being wrong and wrong being portrayed as right. We’re eyeball deep in that now. Staying grounded and grateful in the Lord Jesus is our only hope. Took me 4 years to finally find a Catholic Church where I feel at home and at peace. St. Rita in San Diego. Receiving the BLESSES SACRAMENT is as good as it gets here on earth. Peace, HJ.

[@orthodoxboomergrandma3561]

I had three formal exorcisms as a catechumen before my baptism by my SF, a priest at a women’s monastery of Elder Ephraim. My background included 12 years in a Hindu cult…

[@jw-vx8im]

I have a relative in the Hindu cult of Sadhguru😢

[@panes840]

​@@jw-vx8imoh no... pray for them every day. Welcome to christianity. Isn't it beautiful. God loves you and isn't that fantastic.

[@annalynn9325]

Very happy to hear this acknowledged as a pastoral crisis, as I was born into a multigenerational occult family and converted to Orthodox. I feel perhaps I might be making progress but it’s been isolating. There’s nobody to walk with you who understands. This priest here really gets it… your identity was formed by something evil and you do your best to give that up, and basically have no identity nor know who you are. Some of the worst spiritual oppression I have experienced has come at me since I became Orthodox, and in trying to understand and find my way through, have felt misunderstood, like a burden, like a weirdo. And I don’t think my feeling this way is a result of ill will, rather of a lack of training and knowledge.

[@OrthodoxChristianArticles]

I’m so sorry you experienced such misunderstanding. You are very correct, there needs to be more instruction for priests on this. There is some truly wild phenomena that can occur to even the most simple of person who didn’t even get that “deep” into the occult for long. The New Age is so common nowadays and repenting from that can cause quite the stir in the spiritual realm. I believe you, fully. I hope you can forgive those who lack the knowledge and validating responses. God bless you on your journey. Those demonic forces don’t stand a chance against Christ. Cling to Him!

[@annalynn9325]

@@OrthodoxChristianArticles Amen!

[@zigababnik8780]

God is with you. Keep praying, don't give up! You're not alone!

[@NihouNi]

Praying that the Lord gives you serenity and someone to be with you on this path.

[@annalynn9325]

@@NihouNi Many thanks ❤️

[@AndronikosNikephoros]

☦️🇬🇷🇨🇾🇲🇰🇬🇪🇦🇲🇷🇺🇺🇦🇧🇾🇷🇸🇲🇪🇧🇬🇪🇪🇱🇻🇱🇹🇪🇹🇪🇷🇷🇴🇲🇩☦️ Orthodox United 💒 Thanks you for this interview showing the Orthodox Faith to the westerns Χριστόσ Ανέστη Α Αληθώς Ανέστη 📖

[@AspenVonFluffer]

I have a friend that is possessed. I wish I could find someone to help him..

[@costealucia5357]

Greece legalized gay marriages, what orthodox united?? Whate xamples you give for the other orthodox countries? You open the door for Satan and others will be forced to follow! Shame on Greece !

[@AndronikosNikephoros]

@@AspenVonFluffer Please find a priest as soon as possible, pray for him and ask everyone you know to pray for his soul 🙏🏻 fasting and praying. If the priest doesn't wanna help you find another and save your friend 🙏🏻 i gonna pray for both of you

[@taniadiamond6393]

Orthodox United...Agreed,also Jonathan Pageau is showing our true faith 2 the westerners...ΧΡΙΣΤΌΣ ΑΝΕΣΤΗ,ΑΛΗΘΏΣ Ο ΚΥΡΙΟΣ..ΑΜΗΝ

[@iceblu4713]

We're soon gonna add Türkiye's flag in there, kısmetse☦

[@Mavvyd96]

I am one of the few Orthodox guys I know who listens Fr. Carlos' podcast and its incredible. Fr. Nectarios NEEDS to be on an episode. He'd be fantastic.

[@MTL-ew7ng]

Which podcast

[@chartreusecat6642]

​@@MTL-ew7ngThe Exorcist Files

[@Mavvyd96]

@@MTL-ew7ng The Exorcist Files. Best podcast I've ever heard.

[@ruspesca8443]

Yeah, is this FR legit?

[@Deus_Vult76]

@Mavvyd96 He is on the episode that just came out today.

[@eleniminas7742]

Much love from Orthodox Greece 🇬🇷 ❤🎉May the Lord Jesus Christ of Nazareth bless you all ❤🎉

[@Tyranthunter1821]

It takes great faith and guts to do what this man does. God protect him.

[@JohnAnon-mh5el]

The Jesus Prayer burns the demons. Good to keep some Holy Water and blessed oil around, as well as icons and the Holy 'Cross. Also, Theophany and house blessings include some kind of prayers against demons.

[@prayunceasingly2029]

I have a copy of a page from the book of Kells of the four angels. Is that considered an icon?

[@prayunceasingly2029]

What is theophany? I thought theophanies are God's appearance in scripture?

[@JohnAnon-mh5el]

Theophany is the celebration of the baptism of Christ also known as Epiphany in Western Christianity. During the feast, there is a Blessing of the Waters service and distribution of Holy Water. Known as Theophany because it was when the Father, Son and Holy Spirit manifested through the Father announcing "This is My beloved Son" and the Holy Spirit appeared like a dove descended upon Jesus Christ, the Son. @@prayunceasingly2029

[@gabrielwarkencharczuk3750]

@@prayunceasingly2029 The feast of Baptism of the Lord. Each year, it's commendable to ask the priest to bless your home in the period of this feast. It's harder to get in the Roman Catholic Church, but there are some priests who know how to do the theophany blessing.

[@prayunceasingly2029]

@gabrielwarkencharczuk3750 thank you!

[@V4nillakid]

Glory to Jesus Christ, who trampled down death by death!

[@user-dx9nr1jm9c]

I’m very moved by this priest’s words and work. May the Lord help us all …especially clergy….to follow his example of combatting the evil one and of compassion for our neighbors who are suffering from demonism. Every Orthodox priest should take this spiritual battle more seriously. The sacrament of holy confession should be much more emphasized and encouraged. Great Vesoers should be offered every Saturday in every Orthodox parish, preceded and followed by the hearing of confessions. Our time for repentance has come. The battle is at hand. Let’s fight. Christ is risen!

[@Deus_Vult76]

I am a Roman Catholic checking out this interview because I just heard Archpriest Trevino on The Exorcist Files podcast. He seems like an extremely holy and wise man. The story he tells for the first half of the episode is intriguing. I recommend that everyone listens to it.

[@Rottenjuice-nz8px]

Dont stay in catholisism. Its heresy.

[@paulmerritt2484]

It is unbiblical. We cast out demons all day without any issue or 75 sessions. Jesus told us how to do it in his name, He commanded we do it in his name! All saints and all born again believers are saints.

[@irenemeerman]

Our Lord asked Peter three times whether he LOVES Him, not whether he likes Him. There is a huge difference. Thank you for this very interesting interview

[@PodvigAmerica]

Yes, I stand corrected. Jesus did ask “agape” - love. Peter answered “philO” = “fond.” This is a good site for all www.scripture4all.org/OnlineInterlinear/NTpdf/joh21.pdf

[@PETERJOHN101]

It was an odd misquote.

[@milankucera1148]

@@PETERJOHN101 It wasn't a misquote. Couldn't be. A theologian, a priest, cannot forget or make an honest mistake in this. Really. It's intentional. My word. I've seen this before. Demons influence people to twist Christ's word. They're infamous for just that.

[@northwestdestiny1388]

This MAJOR misquote of a well know verse must have been intentional and Dreher said nothing. So bizarre. Gave me the creeps.

[@milankucera1148]

@@northwestdestiny1388 right? I have heard Demons misquote the Holy Scripture to me and to others. They truly do that, and love doing that. It is both fun for them (they are smarter and faster than humans and they like showing it off, they think they humiliate us by doing that, and they like showing us their superiority) and they at the same time use it as a tool. They often play "the long game". They put in the seed of doubt and then carefully water it and water it again until it grows. --Fr Gavrilo

[@CharlesCherryWatercolors]

I get so tired of people lifting themselves up by putting others down. (Referring to the comments, not the video). "Lord, I thank you that I am not like that sinner over there." Some of y'all need to check yourselves.

[@PodvigAmerica]

I believe in your spirit. The OrthoBros are vicious, vile, and injurious to souls. Attempts at intimidation are childish and not worthy of the Faith.

[@MarkOfEphesusEnjoyer]

Sorry who is putting who down?

[@MarkOfEphesusEnjoyer]

@@PodvigAmericaNot all are like that.

[@CharlesCherryWatercolors]

@@MarkOfEphesusEnjoyer many people in the comments section.

[@MarkOfEphesusEnjoyer]

@@CharlesCherryWatercolors Oh I see. I share your feeling.

[@MrWesford]

I love Fr. George. He was one of the first Orthodox priests I ever met.

[@gillianc6514]

Not keen on the notion of celebrity exorcists. The reason why Catholicism needs to designate special clergy to the role of exorcists is because they have forgotten the basics of exorcism. It is a bit like relying on doctors for your health but always eating bad food and never exercising. It is a form of clericism. OK there are some serious cases of possession which need the priesthood, but we ourselves can do so much through the Jesus prayer and having the praise of God in our hearts, keeping our homes clean and our eyes away from curiosity. Much more should be done about the 'spiritual hygiene' of the faithful and less on the glamour of the exorcist; this is the Orthodox way.

[@PodvigAmerica]

Don’t know of any celebrity Orthodox exorcists. It’s the first time I’ve seen this guy on KZbin.

[@daci6683]

@@PodvigAmerica that's because orthodox exorcists are not celebrities. Its also not a technique either, I never heard of such notions, as an orthodox, its all about the power of the priest and that comes from his own spiritual growth. That's why usually the monk priests do exorcisms because of their highly spiritual life and divine powers they achieve.

[@ruthgilmour8399]

There are many excellent Catholic Exorcists. More are speaking out to combat and bring awareness to the growing demonic issues in the world today.

[@SunflowerSanctuary]

It’s always saddening when the faithful of one denomination attempts to put down another, especially when Christ did not discriminate against the Gentiles or Jews and has actively told us to “love others as you would love yourself”. 😔 We shouldn’t be focusing on who is better and as Father Trevino has said in this interview, we should turn our eyes only to Christ! If we listened closely to this interview, Fr Trevino had mentioned that he had learnt the rite of exorcism from the honorable Catholic Fr Gabriel Amorth. He is also close friends and has a deep respect for Fr Carlos Martins, who is publicly sharing exorcism to help educate people of these times on the dangers of the occult and the power of Christ triumphs all evil! No priest himself has the power himself to exorcise a demon. It is through the Blood of Christ, that any priest has the ability to provide deliverance 🩸 Man himself is weak but in God, do we gain strength by His grace!

[@daci6683]

@@SunflowerSanctuary can you explain please how exactly one denomination attempted to put down another, also how the rule of love was broken?..with examples, please.

[@BryanKirch]

One Holy and Apostolic Church

[@kais.1684]

One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church

[@Kaytee-miow]

Glory to God for His victory over all that seeks to keep us enslaved.

[@s.d.berquist6866]

Thank you for this conversation. Yes, our seminaries need to teach these skills to our future priests and others.

[@Blaisesongs]

“And these signs will accompany those who have believed; in My name they will cast out demons...” Mark 16:17.

[@paulmerritt2484]

Amen! That is not what this priest is teaching at all.

[@rachell6526]

I dont know much about catholics but i love their exorcist priests and listen to them all the time. Fr ripperger, fr rehill, and fr ianuzzi feel like friends. I havent yet run into something questionable with them. But not everyone has to agree with me. Im grateful for their information

[@onlyjoshing]

Remember. As many as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ.

[@milankucera1148]

Casting out evil spirits is an act of love performed by an appointed and anointed servant of God based on the instruction the Son of God gave us in Matthew 10:8. "Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, cast out demons," sayeth the Lord. So, we go and do that. It is not the gardener's job to dispute the instruction the employer gave him. No. His job is to go and do what needs to be done. He has the tools. Does he have the will? Now that is the real question. The demons recognize an appointed and anointed servant immediately. They cannot dispute the fact, they cannot deny the fact. And they are well aware of the power that comes through the servant. The light that comes through the servant. But, will the servant do what needs to be done?

[@PodvigAmerica]

Excellent. Minor addition: it’s all about the will of Jesus; His Name the demons cannot withstand.

[@josephjude1290]

Well needed on KZbin Thanks for posting

[@ieshjust16]

I'm about to take that 3-hour drive to VA for deliverance.

[@paulmerritt2484]

Deliverance is good. Exorcisms are unbiblical and demonic.

[@jeanniekaramigios3838]

God Bless you Father.🙏☦️♥️

[@aptruthwillsetyoufree]

Very interesting. Thank you both for ministry, and also thank you Fr. for your service.

[@beyondappalachian8218]

I got interested in orthodox theology after allegedly saving a female child from abortion in Ukraine

[@fatherjohnholoduekoca4587]

There was a group, out of St. Tikhon's Monastery and Seminary and OCA, that was working on "ritualizing" Exorcism Prayers and Processes. Some of those Clerics have died, now, but the group started its work. They were communicating with Roman Catholic Exorcists, officially, too. This Is Very Important! This Work Is Urgent! Spiritual Combat Is NOW and Very Real! It is probably important to carefully review some R.C. materials to see if these could be very valuable! ...Even if it's from R.C. Saints...God is the Giver of Real Holiness; God Gives It...We Don't Earn It....

[@paulmerritt2484]

We already have all the answers. We lay hands and we cast out demons in Jesus name. It is very simple. It tales one session only every time. The person must be anointed in the Holy Spirit by repentance of all sins of the heart before trying to cast out a demon. It must be done biblically in Jesus name. Not an exorcism. A demon can not posses what belongs to God and that is all of us. We can be demonized and oppressed and demons can manifest into us if we let them with unrepented sin. This is not possession.

[@jamespong6588]

Orthodoxy is structured in such a way that it behaves like a time capsule for Christianity. It cannot be corrupted like Catholicism because it doesn't have a single point of failure. It's decentralized and focusses on correct worship

[@lindamorgan2678]

Not All do not kid yourself son. ONE world religion /Ecumenism could be a heresy some are for it and some against it. Also there is a not good Group of Orthodoxy in USA who accepted money from the Gov to push vaccines and close the churches and is also pushing the communist Global Climate change agenda. 4 or 5 Christian denominations have been caught with proof and one to my disappointment was an American Orthodox division. Check it out I cannot remember the Patriarch but my church in Canada was not tied to them. Look what is going on with the church over the Russia/Ukraine conflict. Also Masons are involved with more than a few. Always some good and some bad in life

[@owenswabi]

It’s easily the most beautiful thing I have ever experienced

[@simonslater9024]

Your totally wrong. Now please read my other comment

[@lindamorgan2678]

Wrong it can be very corrupt that is why there is so much division, some are committing the act of heresy with going forward with Ecumenism ! Some in USA were paid by the Gov in regards to Covid Lockdowns cannot remember the Patriarch. Look into it and what about the old calendar versus the ones that moved to the gregorian. Now becuase of POLITICS the poor Ukrainian people are now on the NEW Calendar. Corruption !

[@lindamorgan2678]

@@simonslater9024 He is very Naive and has no idea obviously, to make that comment. Romantic Nonsense

[@tallmikbcroft6937]

Thank you for the insight and guidance. Father bless.

[@inttubu1]

An amazing contribution from the Orthodox Church

[@gabrielwarkencharczuk3750]

Thank you very much, Rod, and to Met. Hilarion, for bringing such a great priest and gifting us with this enlightning conversation.

[@irisenamorado]

Great! I learned a lot! Thank you both for this conversation.

[@Trivdgun-]

I've seen two UFOs. One was with a group in broad daylight. The second was years later at night and I was alone. The first one floated down our street and looked like a ball of mercury about 1 foot in diameter, maybe 20-30 feet off the ground. I can only describe it as a mirror polished ball bearing. It was perfectly round and shiny silver. It floated in front of my house and stopped for a moment then floated away off towards a field behind a tree line. The second, I was up late at night and heard what sounded like a low flying 747 and the house shook. I ran to the window to see and lo and behold, a large black triangle that was enormous, I can say how high it was flying...maybe 1000 feet. It had 5 large circlular lights on it and it flew over my house and up over a hill out of view. I saw it for maybe 15 seconds. I've seen plenty of odd lights in the sky but only two have I ever witnessed in detail. I would have to agree, there is something demonic about them.

[@matheusmotta1750]

They're probably the spirits of the air that Saint Apostle Paul talks about.

[@prayunceasingly2029]

I believe that the ufo phenomenon is demons or spirits trying to gain our attention. To take our attention away from God and captivate the attention in the occult stuff

[@MAXIMVS_XXXIII]

Are Demons ... and just like humans they can disguise themselves into what ever shape or form they want ... you are not the only one when I was I think 10 maybe 11 years old one passed in close proximity from my house it was a warm summer evening it was round and had big red and green lights flickering around it.

[@OrthodoxChristianArticles]

Were you or your family involved in the occult or psychedelics?

[@OrthodoxChristianArticles]

Also, two recommendations for you. Sprirydon Baileys book “UFO Deception”. Also, it’s here in audiobook form on KZbin-check out Fr. Seraphim Rose’s book “Orthodoxy and the Religion of the Future”. Check out the chapter on UFO’s.

[@haignahabed]

Father why did'nt you go to Mt. Athos or to one of the several Orthodox Christian monasteries of Elder Ephraim of blessed memory in the USA to discuss the issue of demonic possession and how to combat evil in the world? I am sure they are better equipped than the clergy of the Vatican in this matter

[@backinmyrightmind]

Amen!

[@stellajacovides9676]

That’s is my question as well . Exorcism exists in the Orthodox Church . Mt Athos would be the place to go , I would assume . Having been trained / taught by the Catholics gives me pause . There are critical theological differences that sadly separate us . We must be wise as serpents and meek as doves . Lord lead the way 🙏🙏

[@kais.1684]

​@@stellajacovides9676a house divided against itself can not stand. The Catholics have a long and successful history of casting out Satan. God clearly has granted the Catholics the authority to do that work.

[@ritasullivan5521]

True! St David of Evia and St Jacovus drove demons out in one session. Why does this Priest need 75 sessions per person. And yes, why did he learn from the Pope’s exorcist?

[@PodvigAmerica]

There is a difference between exorcism prayers and a rite of exorcism. The latter does not exist in Orthodox Christianity.

[@avatarhahha2222]

I like him I would love to sit down with him and confess he seems to have a lot of knolage I'm catholic and my relationship with Jesus is personal to me I love him believe in him but I still sin due to addiction and so sorry for it I'm doing a program but he said it there I got clean but did not know how to cope started isolation because I was afraid of being sober and I failed but I have an appointment Tuesday please god give me the strength to make it right

[@Thedude4723...]

Any good books on the subject? Are catholic sources considered worthwhile regarding this?

[@DesertRat.45]

Ive been listening to orthodox and catholic priests that actually deal with the subject. Vince Lampert and Chad Ripperger are two others. Check out US Grace Force. That will open up to others

[@gabrielwarkencharczuk3750]

Since he learned about it with Fr. Gabrielle Amorth and recomends the podcast of Fr. Carlos, I assume that Fr. Gabrielle's book are good to read. I've read some of them when I was a roman catholic, and "The Last Exorcist" is a great book.

[@SamBrowngo]

There are several Catholic priests who do exorcisms, or more appropriately, deliverances and you can find many videos on YT.

[@dellchica2373]

Very interesting perspectives❤

[@NNCCCC63]

from about 10:35 - i'm far from being a theologian, please help me to understand . If this possessed person could not bear holy water , how could he tolerate being in church , surrounded on all sides by holy icons , relics , prayer, blessed candles , incense and chanting ? Sitting, as he was, in the front row , how might he endure to be so near to the body of the Lord Himself in the artophorion ...

[@onlyjoshing]

☦️

[@angelmusic4663]

Thank you.

[@theodoreperkoski1951]

Thank you for this interview

[@monkypawzable]

In recent months I've been turned onto the subject and practice of spiritual warfare, i.e. praying against evil spirits and/or demons or influence of such in my life or praying for someone else or against such evil in general and it seems like whenever I engage in such a session, especially if it's a heartfelt and powerful one, it seems like something troublesome occurs in my life or in the life of someone I prayed for. Sometimes I experience deep feelings of depression and melancholy. I'm wondering if I'm receiving some kind of retaliation for performing prayers against demons and evil spirits, or if I'm doing something wrong. Anyone have any ideas or answers as to what I may be experiencing?

[@johnnyd2383]

Nope. You are perfectly fine... what happens with the prayers (and/or any other practice we use to glorify God) we appear on the radar of the evil spirits and they react by trying to disrupt us. That is where spiritual battle begins and that is where some advices of the spiritual father are helpful. Rhythm of fasting, prayers, liturgies, confessions, communion, control of the thoughts, etc. is of the essence. (2 Cor 4, 16) "Therefore we do not lose heart. Even though our outward man is perishing, yet the inward man is being renewed day by day." God bless.!

[@monkypawzable]

@@johnnyd2383 Thanks for the response. God bless you as well!

[@btrav667]

I'm "in the same boat". I started praying the prayers of the Auxillium Christianorum about 1 year ago. I have also been making a REAL effort at fasting for the first time in my life. It's a roller coaster ride for me also. Deep foreboding and worry for my kids comes in waves. I think it's a sign that I'm making progress in the spiritual life.....slight progress.

[@milankucera1148]

And fasting, forget not about fasting. Not joking. Acts 13,2 or Acts 14,23. There is a reason for that, the Holy Apostles implore us towards fasting, and were an example for us.

[@aptruthwillsetyoufree]

It might be a good idea to listen to the videos by Monsignor Rosetti. He advises about which prayers the laity can use within their authority. You might be stepping outside of your authority, and as described in this interview demons are legalistic. If you step outside of your authority (your body, your home, your children), you might see a repercussion. Hope this helps. God Bless ❤

[@lkochal1]

What seminary did Fr. Nectarios graduate from?

[@nektariosg4310]

While I do not know if he went to their seminary, he was ordained by and originally served in the Carpatho-Russian jurisdiction. Their Bishop is in Johnstown PA.

[@user-hg7qn1wc9i]

Thank You Thank You Thank You ! A much needed conversation !

[@thomas-jamesadams6579]

very interested in how go about going too an Orthodox Church an there is zero around me

[@daci6683]

look online, but make sure you find the real ones. :-)

[@christineplaton3048]

Interesting to hear the faithful should be cared about. Never had this level of concern in Catholic Church. I thought Peter was asked if he Loved Our Lord.

[@dr.julia-heyakarcic8862]

The Catholic Church has performed exorcism from the beginning of the Church, Rome has always had an exorcist. In the US a new College was opened to train Catholic priest exorcists. Catholic priest exorcists receive thousands of requests for exorcism annually.

[@dannyj7618]

I am charismatic Chrsitan and I feel like God has been calling me for long time to get into deliverance. This world is full of demonic influence. Enough is enough. Lets do some damage to the kingdom of darnkness in Jesus mighty name. Lets see Jesus glorified.

[@julianwilkins1669]

Thank you Preacher for your carring the truths and keeping it real, it is so easy to get turned around. The way they blastfiend in the media. Taking our Lord's name as a swear word. The people get used to this introduction of evil. Satin has a plan. Thank you sincerely for your carring and strength I enjoyed your video. I would enjoy hearing a sermon do you have a website?

[@andy41417]

My parents attended Orthodox DL but did not seek Chrismation having been already Confirmed. Dad even made a model of the Iconostasis the parish was fund raising for. Despite this they were counseled to seek a Catholic parish. Later found that Orthodox community split from a Ukrainian Catholic Parish over divorce and remarriage. That Catholic parish saved my mother’s soul and they were buried in Union with Peter. Pray the same for all the baptized.

[@christineplaton3048]

Latin Church has the Asperges. The blessing of the people.

[@christineplaton3048]

Do the Orthodox priests use the Douay Rheims version of the Bible? What is the name of their Bible? Is there an English version?

[@PodvigAmerica]

KJV

[@annalynn9325]

There is not an official English Bible translation for the Orthodox, as Orthodoxy is relatively new to the English-speaking world. but there is an Orthodox study Bible in English that was published very recently. The OT is the Septuagint, and I believe the NT is NKJV

[@MarkOfEphesusEnjoyer]

NKJV

[@christineplaton3048]

I have the Septuagint. I wish I knew why they use NKJ version. The Douay predates it.

[@illbeback-24]

The day I got saved was shortly after I learned about demons and they were in me can I use the name of Jesus to expel them from me mind binding spirits and another Spirit but I couldn't get it but the Lord took it out of my back and so on and so forth and now I'm not bothered by them right and the minutes something doesn't seem correct in my spirit, if I'm feeling ill ,I'll go after spirit before I take a Tylenol

[@northwestdestiny1388]

People! John 21:15-17: Our Savior asked Simon Peter three times: "Do you LOVE me?" NOT: "Do you LIKE me?" Dreher didn't even comment on this major misquote and I see only one other commentor who seems to have noticed this bizarre distortion of a very well known quote from Jesus Christ himself. Love vs like? No small difference. What's going on here? Creeps me out.

[@jlynnc9559]

I thought it was odd too. Changed Love to Like. I wonder what his thought in doing so?

[@PodvigAmerica]

The question has been answered earlier. Jesus said do you love (agape) me. Peter answered I am fond (philOs) of you. The misquote was acknowledged. The apology given. The truth stands for itself. Do homework and you won’t be creeped out.

[@northwestdestiny1388]

@@PodvigAmerica Where do I find response that you refer to?

[@PodvigAmerica]

By reading the earlier comments.

[@Loenthall88]

The first two times Jesus does ask Peter if he loves him. The third time he uses a different Greek word that could be translated "like."

[@Quizzical_nonsense]

What do you think about lay people performing perimeter prayers in their community? A Greek Orthodoxy member named Chris Cornell Sr. who was an influential rock icon committed suicide in a city that worships Baphomet regularly. We'd let the world experience the world without diabolical things this way right?

[@karlbeyleveld3399]

How can Roman Catholics teach about exorcism when they don't have or believe in uncreated grace? They're trying to cast out demons with created grace. The demons will just laugh at them. I'm glad for this Father, but going to the Catholics? I don't understand that.

[@SamBrowngo]

Demons are cast out in the name of Jesus and by the power of his blood, which overcame the demons at the Cross. Many Christians have cast out demons, not just the Orthodox. Granted, there are leaders in the Word-Faith movement, the NAR, who are frauds, I'm talking about genuine Christians. Some frauds in the last day will say, according to scripture, did we not cast out demons "in your name" . . . But real Christians also cast out demons in Christ's name. Those 2 keys - in his name and by the power of his blood, which has already conquered the demons, but we still must fight against them. I'm talking about deliverance, not possessed and in need of an actual exorcism, generally.

[@hectorflores1996]

The Devil wants to keep the Orthodox away from the Catholic Church. Pax.

[@PodvigAmerica]

Apostolicity.

[@thorvilkwilliams9596]

In the Catholic Church, we have the living Christ.

[@beyondappalachian8218]

is it because of dispensationalism evil teachings related to westcott and hort false demon teachings versus the catholic and orthodox church?

[@Rob-lw1uw]

What are you babbling about??? Those two were not at all into that? There were both very pro high church and Catholic leaning! Just look at their text!!! It’s anti KJV and that manuscript base as it was very Protestant! You really need to dig a bit deeper. Those that are into dispensation type teachings demonized them big time.

[@Skipsul]

This is very similar to what Fr. Vincent Lampert says too.

[@fakadaapada]

why does it take 1.5 years for him to cast out demons from a person ?

[@AnHebrewChild]

When the evening was come, they brought unto him many that were possessed with devils: and he cast out the spirits with his word, and healed all that were sick (...) And they were all amazed, insomuch that they questioned among themselves, saying, What thing is this? what new doctrine is this? for with authority commandeth he even the unclean spirits, and they do obey him. Mat8:16 > < Mrk1:27

[@TheminishortTV]

Thanks for the video. How doe a Orthodox priest do a exorcism without a a Rite of Exorcism?

[@daci6683]

I am Romanian, so as far as I know, there is a special book, a collection of prayers made by the Holy Fathers that are very powerful against demons, so they read from that book and sprinkle Holy water over the person that has the demon inside, also we have the Holy Unction public service, performed by several priests, where they read 7 Gospels, and special prayers ....but usually for severe cases the exorcisms are lead by Monk priests, because, like Jesus said, it takes fasting and praying more than usually to be strong enough to fight with the demons.

[@PodvigAmerica]

And that’s the question. If you believe that reading mere words out of a book when the demon is raging, exercising supernatural strength, beating your priest, how are you going to gain control over the demons?

[@daci6683]

@@PodvigAmerica mere words?... Jesus Christ is The Word! The words have power, demons fear words, holy water, but especially they run from meekness. :-)

[@PodvigAmerica]

@@daci6683You have personal experience?

[@daci6683]

@@PodvigAmerica oh, but they are not mere words out of a book. Is the New Testament made of mere words? The Eastern Orthodox Church has multiple examples of monks and priests fighting with demons in many Paterikon books.

[@HarryBarry97]

Thank you for the interview! I wonder why the roman catholic preists have exorsist powers in the spiritual realm? And why is Orthodox Priests learn from them? And can roman catholic relics be Holy? Somebody who knows? God bless you

[@grettirasmundarson9980]

Responding as a Lutheran. It may be because the Church of Christ extends beyond the man made boundaries we put on it? That there are sincere believers with the faith to battle demons even in other ecclesiastical bodies?

[@yecksd]

@@grettirasmundarson9980 as an Orthodox I believe youre right in that sincere faith and grace extends outside of the Orthodox Church. I think that's pretty evident in our day-to-day lives. but that isnt to say that the Church extends outside of herself, that wouldnt make sense.

[@prayunceasingly2029]

I think the Roman Catholic Church focuses more on exorcism than the Orthodox Church.

[@matheusmotta1750]

The Holy Spirit acts outside the Church and the Roman Catholics have many relics of Pre Schism Saints.

[@kais.1684]

@@yecksd you're right but he didn't say the Church extends outside itself. Lumen Gentium from Vatican II Well explains that sanctification and grace can exist outside the legal and visible bounds of the Church while still properly belonging to the One Church :This is the one Church of Christ which in the Creed is professed as one, holy, catholic and apostolic, (12*) which our Saviour, after His Resurrection, commissioned Peter to shepherd,(74) and him and the other apostles to extend and direct with authority,(75) which He erected for all ages as "the pillar and mainstay of the truth".(76) This Church constituted and organized in the world as a society, subsists in the Catholic Church, which is governed by the successor of Peter and by the Bishops in communion with him,(13*) although many elements of sanctification and of truth are found outside of its visible structure. These elements, as gifts belonging to the Church of Christ, are forces impelling toward catholic unity.

[@nel7105]

I’ve heard that Orthodox exorcisms take 2-3 sessions tops because of our approach being different than Catholics which take more than 60 sessions

[@PodvigAmerica]

Not true. It may take years. It’s depends on the will of God…not of man. It’s all about Jesus.

[@drydizzle2954]

I'm not sure that I agree with the concept of ritualization as being something that ALWAYS crosses the line. Ritualization is an inherent aspect of our reality and something that was clearly imbedded into for the purpose of our usage. Ritualization does not mean calling upon demonic powers (although it can). The Mass is a ritual, The Jesus Prayer is a ritual, getting up at the same time everyday is a ritual. Successful people are successful because they have rituals that they utilize in their daily lives. More commentary on this would be appreciated.

[@PodvigAmerica]

I appreciate what you’re stating. I am referring to “ritual” in the religious or spiritual sense: a religious or solemn ceremony consisting of a series of actions performed according to a prescribed order - "the role of ritual in religion."

[@milankucera1148]

The Holy Apostles were ritualistic. All of them performed rites. Every. Single. One. Christ abided by rites, clearly. Gospels are the proof of that.

[@christineplaton3048]

How many years did he study to become a priest.

[@weerawanchantanavanich5518]

Re UFO: these are real and it is a very complex problem. The summoning is steven greer s ce5 protocol, not sure it works...

[@machiavelliq8758]

Got a somewhat silly question. Since orthodox priests all have the authority and power to exorcise does that mean that schema monks are like exorcists "on steroids" since they want for nothing material or of the flesh and live a life without sin and a life of prayer?

[@scottcraig6526]

“Peter do you like me?” What Bible you reading? “Peter do you love me?” John 21:15

[@MrWesford]

I’d be more than a little wary about learning exorcism from people who do not posses The Holy Spirit or valid Sacraments.

[@championphilip]

Please see the document which was ratified by the Russian Orthodox Church in the year 2000. It's called: "Basic Principles of the Attitude of the Russian Orthodox Church Toward the Other Christian Confessions": orthodoxeurope.org/page/7/5/1.aspx For instance, it says the following: "1.15. The Orthodox Church, through the mouths of the holy fathers, affirms that salvation can be attained only in the Church of Christ. At the same time however, communities which have fallen away from Orthodoxy have never been viewed as fully deprived of the grace of God. Any break from communion with the Church inevitably leads to an erosion of her grace-filled life, but not always to its complete loss in these separated communities. This is why the Orthodox Church does not receive those coming to her from non-Orthodox communities only through the Sacrament of Baptism. In spite of the rupture of unity, there remains a certain incomplete fellowship which serves as the pledge of a return to unity in the Church, to catholic fullness and oneness. [...] 1.17. The existence of various rites of reception (through Baptism, through Chrismation, through Repentance) shows that the Orthodox Church relates to the different non-Orthodox confessions in different ways. The criterion is the degree to which the faith and order of the Church, as well as the norms of Christian spiritual life, are preserved in a particular confession. By establishing various rites of reception, however, the Orthodox Church does not assess the extent to which grace-filled life has either been preserved intact or distorted in a non-Orthodox confession, considering this to be a mystery of God's providence and judgement."

[@Nemija]

Relax

[@symphonymph3562]

​@@championphilip While I do agree with the official statement, I do not understand why did Fr. Nectarios have to train at Rome instead of Mount Athos for example. It would be awesome if he stated his reason, I personally think it's necessary to make things clear.

[@johnnyd2383]

@@championphilip Those statements are in line with the Orthodox belief that due to the fall, Adam was not deprived of the Grace completely, (which Latin heretics do not believe), but his human nature got corrupt and his likeness of God got stained. Similar is with the Latin heretics... some Grace remained.

[@MrWesford]

@@championphilip this does not equate to valid sacraments, which Rome does not have.

[@flowtec]

What is the definition of demons in Orthodoxy? From Apocryphal scriptures like Enoch 1 or Book of Giants we learn, that they are the disembodied spirits of the Nephilim.

[@kardz1848]

this video would have been useful exactly one week ago

[@TyrannicalReigner]

Every priest is an exorcist.

[@irenemeerman]

In the Catholic Church a priest cannot volunteer to become an exorcist. Only his Bishop has the authority to appoint him to be an exorcist.

[@TyrannicalReigner]

@@irenemeerman Everyone who joins the Orthodox Church is exorcised by an Orthodox Priest.

[@johnnyd2383]

Every Orthodox Christian is an exorcist. Whenever we pray, fast, confess, commune, etc. we are repelling evil spirits away from us.

[@btrav667]

@@irenemeerman True, but there are exorcism prayers during certain liturgies, baptisms, confirmations, anointing of the sick, that Priests perform. Authority does play a big role in these matters ( the "legalism" discussed above).

[@yankaufmann9715]

The sign of cross is very effective against the devils. The Jesus prayer is very effective against the devils

[@PodvigAmerica]

The cross and Jesus prayers are deprecatory prayers. An exorcism prayer is an imprecatory prayer. If you don’t know the difference, you don’t know what you are doing and have no basis for your comment.

[@sstritmatter2158]

I had to do a double take - looked like George Carlin lol

[@paulhiltibidal8626]

This is the sad thing about both Catholicism and Orthodoxy, that they both focus so heavily on ritual and being absolutely literal with the Bible and barely at all on the interpretation and understanding of God's message and thereby the essence of God and Holiness. God did not want unthinking robotic followers, God wanted us to be like him in our ability to think, feel, and will. God wants us to be informed about what is right so that we might think through the options and choose the one in alignment with God, this is why Jesus spoke in parables and did not simply give commandments. Ultimately, if you are properly informed and thinking you are far more likely to choose the right thing and it is far easier to find your way back to the right thing when you stumble. The uninformed can fall prey to the demonic far more easily because they do not even know what they are doing is wrong. If you simply robotically follow the instructions of your church and doubt crosses your mind you are ill equipped to find your way back to the holy when you start reasoning why you should or shouldn't be doing something because no one likes the excuse "because I said so". That excuse can only work when the individual receiving it views the issuer as an absolute authority, and there is only one absolute authority, God, not the church. So it becomes the churches' obligations to inform everyone of what God's will is, how to think about it, and how to put it into action. Fortunately the essence and will of God is extremely simple, God is love and love is serving each other selflessly. If you examine every action, every Commandment, every parable they all say the same thing, love and love is service to the best interests of others. This is confirmed by what is evil and demonic from the first sin by Lucifer to the every day sin we all commit, and what is evil must logically be the antithesis of what is good, so if every sin is examined to its core essence they are all done out of selfishness. This is the eternal simple dichotomy: God vs sin, selflessness vs selfishness. So to follow God and Christ, the ultimate example of love, you simply must analyze your choices and choose to serve the best interests of others. Jesus set the example by choosing to die on the cross for the forgiveness of our sins and explicitly pointed out this was the dichotomy when he said "there can be no greater love than this, to give one's life for his friends". No greater service or example of selflessness than to give one's life for his friends, but this does not mean to go out and die but to go out and choose to serve in life.

[@MappingAmy]

Hearing an Orthodox priest say he went to the Vatican to learn about exorcism makes me extremely uncomfortable!!! We have everything we need in the church, why go to schismatics to learn? This is highly suspicious, Lord have mercy

[@annodomini7250]

Obviously not.

[@PodvigAmerica]

You have no idea what you’re afraid of except your our biases. You have no idea what an exorcism consists of yet you critique. You have no idea of the prayers said, yet you throw stones. The priest said “we have all the tools” yet you listen not. You echo bigotry well.

[@MappingAmy]

@@PodvigAmerica How do you know what I know and don't know? =) Since we have all the tools, why go to Rome?

[@milankucera1148]

Right? What would St Gregory Palamas say? A great exorcist himself. Or, St John of Kronstadt. Same thing. Or, St Ivan Maximovich. Same thing here.

[@MappingAmy]

@@milankucera1148 Yup, and we have plenty of modern saints too (from Greece, Cyprus, Romania, Georgia....) that were very good exorcists, they never asked Rome what to do!!! It's just insane to say there is not enough in Orthodoxy, but even more insane to go to a schismatic for 'knowledge'. Lord have mercy on us

[@Mika-El-]

We must also be honest and acknowledge that many other traditions succesfully exorcise demons.

[@johnnyd2383]

Due to their depravity of Grace evil spirits keep coming back and are far more comfortable around them. Incidence of possession in Orthodox Church are way below the average in other spiritual groups and for that reason our priests are oblivious to the problem as it is not encountered so often.

[@RichardlC1964]

​@@johnnyd2383Please, check your humility ! JesusChrist founded his Church upon Saint Peter. The called Orthodoxs are so divided that are not reliable.

[@avatarhahha2222]

why can't day be gods creatures also aliens jus a question? HIS NAME ID DR GREER CE5 EVENT ITS CALLED

[@Wraithninja1]

34:49 Just like Genesis and the Book of Enoch. Giving mankind tech that they know mankind is not ready for. Like giving a hammer to a baby. As it was in the days of Noah...

[@shaun2222]

humans are portals, either a portal of demons or a portal of the holy spirit.

[@DJKOSTAS1000]

19 monasteries of elder efraim of Arizona and out of all of them saint Antony’s monastery is the holy mountain of the United States today You could of gone there and in Greece to the holy mountain it’s plenty but plenty priests who know how to deal and get an exorcism done properly

[@PodvigAmerica]

Where were they in 2009?? What was their training in 2009?? I’m philosophically from Missouri, “Show me!” The bottom line is you cannot because it did not and does not exist. You didn’t listen to the video and you have shamed yourself. You’ve never had the responsibility for souls.

[@milankucera1148]

Ah, but he WANTED to go to the Vatican. That much is clear. So clear. A Uniate, if I say so.

[@PodvigAmerica]

@@milankucera1148…so says the Pharisee.

[@SeaAndCities]

​​@@PodvigAmericaSt. Antony's in AZ, Panagia Vhalernon in FL were there. All the Holy Mountain monasteries in Greece have been there. All the modern day spiritually vise gerontas were alive, more than now. If the respected father was not able to find them then, he can enrich his spiritual experience and knowledge of Orthodox exorcist tradition further now or later for fighting a good fight with enemies of our salvation.

[@eugenedaniel3483]

Peter do you "like" me ???? At 22

[@esoterico7750]

Bruh chrismsted someone who was an occultist…. Did he read the exorcism prayers ever him

[@ChristinaFromYoutube]

Just make sure you don't use "the Jesus whom Paul preaches" like the Sons of Sceva do in Acts 19 because Satan does not cast out Satan. That's why Catholic priests have such bad "luck" in exorcisms. If you have time to have a whole conversation with the demons then you didn't use the Name of Jesus of Nazareth who the demons shut up and flee from instantly.

[@dr.umarjohnson2453]

10:00 thats why you dont sitt in an orth church you stand or prostrate

[@alexandramaric6040]

In Greek Orthodox Churches they pews...I am Serbian Orthodox and WE DO NOT! Standing is part of the experience and discipline.

[@dr.umarjohnson2453]

@@alexandramaric6040 greeks are always gypsie they signed union with the pope many times and recognised ukranian fake church and switched christmas to 25.12

[@dr.umarjohnson2453]

@@alexandramaric6040 greeks are going towards union with vatican

[@heatherrumley9814]

Here is the thing only half of what he says is truth. Everything must be backed up by the Bible and this is the problem I have with most a Christian religion

[@simonslater9024]

to Lindamorgan - did Jesus found a Church or churches? What i said is 100% true but you don’t like that. Bye attacking me you also attack Jesus Christ.

[@oki_9640]

I am sorry I seem to have a misunderstanding father are you saying you went to the HERETICS to learn about spiritual matter ??? And also accepting and getting a blessing from a catholic priest why? Why do you accept heretics and their teachings as an orthodox priest.If you can please answer I would like to hear it out.

[@PodvigAmerica]

Please see reply below to Mr. Wesford.

[@julianchase95]

Still the same old divisions, the same stale name-calling… as an enquirer into Orthodoxy this is one of the most depressing aspects of what I’m discovering: the petty tribalism. Maybe, just maybe, someone outside one’s own tribe might know more…. Can one open to that as at least a possibility? There’s no time left for this sterile name-calling any more. The times are desperate, division and misery is everywhere. Christians need to do all they can to heal their divisions and support each other - and genuinely appreciate when others have developed something better or deeper than their tribe might have done.

[@milankucera1148]

Yes, that is wrong on so many levels. A spit in the face of St John of Kronstadt and St. Tikhon of Moscow. He is a pseudo-orthodox. Basically a Uniate, by his own admission.

[@milankucera1148]

@@aptruthwillsetyoufree Really? Care to prove it? Because, the Roman Catholic schools themselves teach something quite different... Namely, a set of bishops from 11 countries arrived and unanimously voted on the question of the Canon of the Holy Bible in AD 382 at the Council of Rome. The Bishop of Rome was there all right, yes, but he is recorded as having one vote, just like every other local bishop that arrived for the holy council. Good thing they were unanimous, though. And so the Holy Bible List of Books and Letters was canonized, authorized and promulgated (promoted). The exact words, if you care to go into such ancient history, are "We, the Holy Council..." and signatures of the bishops.

[@user-xj4nk2uw9u]

You guys literally branched off from the Roman Catholic Church after rejecting the pope and the Roman church’s Western traditions. It’s all about preserving your eastern culture with you guys. If you actually want to find the authentic church that Christ founded, the church He asked St Peter to lead as the first pope, then your road will ultimately lead back to Rome. All roads lead to Rome.

[@michellecross2464]

Can someone tell me when priests started getting married???? My God we truly are in the end times!! Clicking off

[@JesusPortalEng]

In the 1st century AD. The tradition of married clergy had never ceased in the East.

[@Gabriel-9194]

😂

[@milankucera1148]

They never stopped getting married in the first place, to be honest. Unmarried priests are a relatively new Roman Catholic rule. So, a modernism of sorts. I recommend reading the Acts of the Council of Trullo (AD 691), which became the Sixth Ecumenical Council (signed and approved by the Bishop of Rome). Quote: "It has come to our attention that bishops in the local churches of Lybia and Persia are married men with children, and now we move that henceforth only widowers or monks be appointed onto episcopal sees. But let us, out of love, allow those bishops that are married to live the rest of their days in peace and never to elect and appoint a married priest as a local bishop forthwith" These Acts were signed by over three hundred bishops from 13 countries speaking 11 languages. So, you see, you had not only married priests, but also married bishops, in the seventh century. Now, the council ruled that no married priest is to become a bishop henceforth, but said no such thing about married priests. The last Roman Catholic married priest lived in the 13th century, by the way. As I said, a modernism on the side of Roman Catholics. God Almighty cares little about the family status of his priests. Melchisedech was His High Priest, and he was married. So were many others named in the Old Testament. The Holy Apostle Peter was married and his daughter accompanied him on several of his travels around the Mediterranian. --Fr Gavrilo, Director of the Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Theological Seminary in Prague

[@lflint3278]

I appreciate this interview and agree with him. However, his process and methodology feels very Catholic. This seemed evident even before he said he went to Rome for training. Just my opinion.

[@Deppability]

This guy strikes me as bullshit

[@wordscapes5690]

Funny how this phenomenon seems only to occur amidst the devotees of a certain religion. Makes you think, yes?

[@kyriosbooks8400]

actualy you are wrong. Exorcism exist in judaism and islam also for example. But christian i.e. catholic exorcism is the strongest.

[@wordscapes5690]

@@kyriosbooks8400 Same roots

[@stumrektun]

Can you elaborate some more?

[@showmeanedge]

Demonic possession and demons themselves have been recognized through all cultures for all of history. Modern secular societies claim its just a neurological disorder so they put people on huge doses of tranquilizers which never actually cures them.

[@theassentpodcast]

Happens the most in atheist, budhist, and hindu religions. Christianity sees the least possession.

[@magdadrague]

I strongly disagree! Psychiatrists perceive possessed people as mentally ill!

[@PodvigAmerica]

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