Being Orthodox in The Land of the Latter-Day Saints (Mormons) - Fr. Justin Havens

[@PatronSaintSpyridon]

This priest has a super genuine vibe. Not to say that many of the others don’t here in KZbin land but he just seems like my people.

[@willisiswillis]

I attend his parish. You're 100% correct. Great dude.

[@stefanielynn84]

He's my Priest! He baptized me and my family 3 years ago. He is definitely genuine.

[@st.maximusvstheuglies1309]

@@PatronSaintSpyridon He is!

[@seraphim4088]

Indeed. I only met him once, in 2021. My family visited Sts. Peter and Paul during Lent that year, and then again for Pascha. Fr. Justin really does remind me a lot of Fr. Josiah. He tells it like it is, but does so in love. He and Fr. Paul are both great priests.

[@rarerides]

I'm no longer active but this is one of the most genuine and kind men i've ever met

[@JennaGeorge1010]

I was the 50th catechumin at his church! Its a very beautiful church and parish and even if you aren't interested in the faith still come and visit in Payson, Utah.

[@lenaearl5010]

❤

[@HolyOrthodoxChristian]

What a beautiful testimony. FLDS is huge in Utah. Orthodox Christianity much needed there.

[@kylekelson8533]

Had the pleasure to meet Father Justin and see St. Xenia in Payson this past weekend. What a beautiful church and Fr Justin is such a genuine person. I’m only inquiring orthodoxy but I loved being there for the vespers and litergy. Wonderful church and people

[@aay13]

I am so glad to see so many appreciating Orthodoxy and looking for Jesus Christ in this world. May God bless you, and I pray that you find everything you're looking for.

[@sooperdt]

Great story! Very inspiring.

[@crispyjitsu]

Yay shout out St. George and fr mykel. I’m a catechumen here and it sure is growing. God bless

[@TBird89]

Thanks for sharing Fr JH 💙☦️

[@deeross9720]

I am a grandma and just discovered orthodoxy. I was always attracted but thought it was in russia. No clue it was here in states. The draw is the relationship w Christ. Its a deep relationship not found anywhere else.

[@Marushkaanee123]

God bless this incredible Orthodox content on KZbin. ❤️ I pray for those creating these channels and videos. 🙏

[@ko9306]

What’s beautiful man

[@mirelaalina4050]

Thank you Father! ❤️🫶🏻☦️ love from Romania.

[@antenehgetnet9991]

I am jealous of having two kids in monastery ... God bless them till the end

[@katerolove]

Wonderful video! May God Bless Us All ☦️🙏🏻🤍

[@dianeleeder3438]

Thank you, Father Justin. I love your enthusiasm!

[@ThunderbirdRocket]

I highly value your talks . Much appreciated . 🙌🏼

[@maxwellhavens425]

Hello Father. I came across another video with you in it a few days ago and sent it to my Dad. Our family name is Havens as well. I suppose then it is no coincidence that we are Orthodox as well. My Dad converted in his young life as well, and I have been raised Orthodox due to this. If you see these comments, please reach out. I have so many questions! God Bless!

[@IAreMan]

Thank you for these videos. Keep it up

[@WORKOUTSOLUTIONS]

❤💪☀️🙏✝ GOD BE WITH US AGAINST EVIL AND TEMPTATIONS ✝🙏⛪️🥰🕊

[@MediaevalGuitar]

"Love fasting more than eating food. You can."

[@victoria4753]

Does Roots of Orthodoxy have a Spotify channel? Would be great to listen to that while commuting

[@ThunderbirdRocket]

That sounds like a great idea .

[@mexicangunslinger915]

is it okay if to ask for prayer here my name is Hector if you guys don't mind praying for me

[@SeraphimDW]

Lord, have mercy. I’ll pray for you, Hector.

[@mexicangunslinger915]

@@SeraphimDW please I need prayer

[@ThunderbirdRocket]

@@mexicangunslinger915 Praying for you right now

[@mexicangunslinger915]

@@ThunderbirdRocket thank you

[@ThunderbirdRocket]

@@mexicangunslinger915 🙌🏼

[@amertlich]

12:12 As a practicing Latter-day Saint, his critiques are fair. My faith tradition doesn't have the same cultural cachet and historical richness as the Orthodox tradition. We are less than a 200 year old tradition. Yet this priest pays homage to the LDS culture of sacrifice and I'm trying to reciprocate by understanding Orthodox beliefs. A theologian at the stature of a Palamas (Orthodox 1296) or Maimonides (Jewish 1135) or Aquinas (Catholic 1225) is yet to emerge within the Latter-day Saint tradition. Maybe after a thousand years we'll get there.

[@st.maximusvstheuglies1309]

God bless you! I will answer you in the other thread as soon as I've a little more time. Forgive me if I came across in an overly terse manner. Comment threads aren't my favorite!

[@darthbanana7]

As a LDS I think theologians such as Maimonides and Aquinas would be bad for our faith, and they were bad for their respective faiths. Integrating a strong aristotelean influence into religion I am convinced is bad and is part of the problems of the apostasy

[@amertlich]

@@darthbanana7 I see the concern. When theology relies solely on human philosophy and reason without the Holy Spirit’s guidance, it can lead to speculation that detracts from revealed truth. However, when a theologian speaks with prophetic or apostolic authority-whether Isaiah, Mormon, or St. John-their teachings invite both spiritual and intellectual engagement. I respect Maimonides' and Aquinas' efforts to harmonize faith and reason; these don’t need to be in conflict. Yet, God operates in mystery and isn’t bound to contemporary philosophy. Something most traditions would likely agree on, though we differ in how we define what constitutes manmade philosophy versus divine truth. What ultimately protects an institution from falling into apostacy when many claim divine succession of authority? There's certainly not an answer everyone can agree on. But I'd rather have healthy theological discourse in society rather than disregard God completely.

[@makanaima]

@@amertlich nibley? not really a theologian, but maybe the best the lds have produced this far?

[@SaltShack]

Truth is not a function of time or age. Mormonism, which I was baptized into, will be no less wrong in 10,000 years. The Gospel of Jesus Christ is no more or less true than it was at the Crucifixion. Orthodox Theology is quite different in many respects in that it primarily was deployed as necessity in the face of controversy and heresy. The idea of a developing innovating Church though may be a component of Orthodoxy, again largely by necessity, it is by no means an intentional element that’s embraced in any meaningful respect. Palamas is an interesting example and might seem innovative to some including some of his contemporaries but I think he argued effectively that that was not the case.

[@F-35LightningII-vf9do]

I was actually looking at your church this morning?

[@mcnicholas3]

Come visit us!

[@F-35LightningII-vf9do]

@@mcnicholas3 haha if I ever am in the area!

[@mcnicholas3]

@@F-35LightningII-vf9do Cool man! There are services almost every day, so even on a weekday theres at least an evening vespers service going on

[@welcometohudson2828]

❤

[@benjamingregersen9777]

Eastern Orthodoxy has so much in common with Latter-day Saints. They should totally team up on shared goals and projects and make the world a better place. There's honestly no church on earth that has more in common with the Eastern Orthodox Church than the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. True story!!!

[@makanaima]

yes, former lds, now orthodox, orthodox is a natural choice for LDS - it’s a great fit.

[@billcynic1815]

I appreciate the enthusiasm, but I would proffer that the Coptics, the Catholics, and even (some) Anglicans have more in common with us. This said, we do recognize that there is much common ground, and that the LDS do much good work. This said, we are less Ecumenical than the LDS have become in modern times. We may offer to the world projects and charity in partnership with the LDS, but we also offer to the LDS an open door to the Church Christ founded which kept the Faith and never apostasized.

[@Nobodydd043]

Ive been trying to find a perish near me, but i live in rexburg idaho and to my knowledge there isnt a single perish in state

[@Kilometers707]

There's multiple Orthodox Chruches in Idaho. Even multiple diocese

[@st.maximusvstheuglies1309]

@@Nobodydd043 Pocatello

[@mcnicholas3]

Closest one to you looks like Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church in Pocatello! There's more in Twin Falls, too!

[@aay13]

I'm from Pocatello and our parish has a few people from Rexburg and Idaho falls, you would be most welcome here.

[@Nobodydd043]

@mcnicholas3 hi. Yes I just looked and you are right. I live a little ways away from the majority of them do I gotta figure out how I can attend some day. Thanks and God bless

[@cabarete2003]

I thought that was you. I've seen you before. You know what we believe, yet you slander us. I have no respect for you and no one else should either. Please, don't take this man to give any truthful representation of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. By choice or utter ignorance, he misrepresents our faith. Funny, he just walked in and knew. How did he know? Please ask him. What empirical evidence did he find that made him believe? That is the standard he is holding us to.

[@mrsmarple2655]

What's this Orthodox Mormon?!?? Never heard of.

[@imEthanstupidcatfish]

He’s an Orthodox priest who lives in Utah which is predominantly mormon

[@KyrieEleison667]

Someone get this person a pair of glasses please.

[@mrsmarple2655]

@@KyrieEleison667 who is this person???

[@KyrieEleison667]

@ he’s an Orthodox Christian priest, who presides in Utah. Which is a predominantly Mormon area. Watch the video and you shall see.

[@mrsmarple2655]

@@imEthanstupidcatfish thank you 🙏❤️🕊️