Godly Marriage and Virginity: Paths to Holiness - Fr JosiahTrenham

[@ab81693]

Hearing that the #1 cause of divorce went from finances to p0rn is heartbreaking to hear as a woman. Really touched me to hear him say there’s so many unmarried women due to men being stuck in their childish ways. May God free His sons so us daughters may be able to pursue marriage and family life.

[@LadyMaria]

Yeah, and sadly many Orthodox men even just wave p0rn away as if it's not cheating.

[@TranslatedAssumption]

Social media usage is to females what pron is to males. As a man I find it incredibly difficult to find a female who is not addicted to things like social media and other electronic distractions. I agree with you 100% that males have a serious issue and taking responsibility and holding themselves accountable for things such as pron addiction but I daresay that females in our current day are not making things any easier when they self objectify so to attract as much attention as they possibly can which is no different from the intent of pron.

[@vitalyfloryan6708]

Amen, please pray for your potential future husband. The devil knows where to attack at single men’s weakness. These attacks hinder potential Godly families. Also women are quick to hold men accountable for their faults, neglecting their own accountability. Be sure to check your own purity. Modern women aren’t pure like they used to be either. Long story short, PEOPLE need Jesus. We need to help lift each other up 🫶

[@garrettbar2212]

May God free his daughters too.

[@calebbrunson7120]

@@TranslatedAssumption taking a simple walk through a college town in America will expose you to women who dress more provocative than some harlots of ancient times lol

[@celestinehale8801]

I am grateful to have found, in God and His Holy Orthodox Church, a way to live a holy life. This world, which is antichrist, would have me believe that the only way for me to be happy is to embrace my base passions and life a secularised life without regard for Godly things. As an Orthodox Christian who happens to be an inactive homosexual, I am grateful that my devotion to Christ is stronger than my romantic attractions to men. Rather than finding sadness in my attractions, I see it as a special cross to bear: a special blessing from Our Lord that has the potential to lead souls to monumental triumph over their sins. I rejoice to find the Angelic life of eternal virginity set before me, for my soul's desire is to belong wholly to Christ. Holiness is more important and more beneficial than sexual fulfilment.

[@andrewklados4096]

How Absolutely beautiful Holy inspired with such Truth thank you so much for posting your response I went through the same thing , less your soul for All eternity 🙏🏻

[@nightlysobbing]

God bless you

[@mariathehistorian7041]

Stay along Christian brother!

[@JuliaJayATOP]

Wow love you❤️ I feel your pain thx for being vulnerable

[@janpham487]

Oh great Glory of God for your convictions! U have been given His grace n salvation. Heterosexuals are no different when it comes to Yeshu/Jesus Word n law. The sexual struggle is the same. Any sin is hard for the transformed n the awaken but ultimately is the peace n fulfillment in living His Truth, His way n His life. I commend U n appreciate the sharing of your cross. Not many homosexuals hav His light they remain in darkness. God bless U n thank U. 😊✝️🙏📖⛪️

[@brigidcox2046]

Fr. Josiah, thank you for saying women should not live alone. I'm 59 and disables. Please pray for me!

[@user-ll3dm9vb9h]

I might be a bit late but I wish you a wonderful summer ms.brigid

[@otisdreading]

❤️🙏🏻

[@fred68109]

Praying for you🙏❤

[@gingervincent1969]

What a blessing this is to me. Thank you.

[@bolshoefeodor6536]

May the Mother of God be merciful to you in her prayers ♥️☦️

[@younggrasshopper3531]

“Loneliness is a consequence of the sexual revolution” and “young men are not prepared for marriage.” 😭😭😭

[@TranslatedAssumption]

The sexual revolution promised freedom but the reality is that freedom is actually loneliness.

[@Tdhydfbbjjr]

@@TranslatedAssumption Right on! Classical liberalism is demonic. Humanity should not put their individual liberties above all else because humans have impure hearts! Humans need to understand that our lives are not our own, we belong to God and His will be done.

[@BigJamesGraham]

Amen! I am an unmarried 29 year old virgin thank you for this message Father Trenham

[@adentekle8338]

I appreciate u !! Me too I am waiting my man

[@abrahamnema8944]

@@adentekle8338 May our Lord and savior Jesus Christ bless you all.keep up the good faith." if you love me , you will keep my commandments"John 14:15

[@5050TM]

Same. God bless!

[@MissMarie1377]

Good for you. What a special gift to share on your wedding night. It will be all the more special because you have waited. How lovely and sadly rare

[@BenjaminOrthodox]

God bless you and keep you.

[@rev.j.rogerallen9328]

This a wonderful. His teaching style is so direct and down to earth. I also appreciate his absolute fidelity to the truth. I am a Priest of the Anglican Church in North America and our beliefs are identical with Orthodoxy with regard to what this priest is teaching but I must admit I rarely hear this subject taught with such direct honesty. To often we are afraid of offending people and we tend to tip toe around these subjects. I appreciate Fr. Joasiah's ministry and I pray for him that God continue to use him greatly.

[@petervandolah5322]

Good words, totally agree ...

[@vlnjnkie]

become Orthodox.

[@SeraphimGoose]

I wish the Anglican Communion would become the Anglican Orthodox Church. I would become Anglican Orthodox if that happened.

[@wmnoffaith1]

@@SeraphimGoose I would too. I was raised Anglican, and was Anglican even after my son was born, although I eventually had to stop going. When we had a homosexual male bishop, and they started performing gay marriage I was done. I am not anti homosexual or anything like that...I just believe the Bible indicates God's opinion on that issue, and I'm not going against it. I miss the Anglican service and hymns greatly, but I believe in following the scriptures, and so am becoming Orthodox,

[@saenzperspectives]

@@SeraphimGoose Have you looked for a western rite Orthodox Church?

[@williamboyd5023]

This is the best lecture I have ever listened to on marriage and holiness.

[@oakiron6455]

right!?

[@ariahhumphreys]

Same

[@geraldlindgren4173]

Very interesting ! ! ! In the Bible, Jesus: "Said their is no marriage in the resurrection". Did you contradict him ? ? ? could you explain this teaching a bit better please ! ! ! My lovely wife passed after nearly 40 years of marital bliss. Could you kindly clear this up for me. I am going to recommend my children married or not listen to this along with my grandchildren. :) :) :) If someone could respond right here please DO ! ! ! ! !

[@Cobruh_Commander]

@@geraldlindgren4173 No, He means that there will be no new marriages in the world to come. You will still be able to see your beloved wife but your union will transcend its earthly aspects.

[@LadyMaria]

​@@Cobruh_CommanderThat's if one was married in the Church, the marriage being a Holy Mystery.

[@inezvasquez8104]

it's 5 years later, your words are striking. Thank you father.

[@densaakaldte1]

8 years later.. still striking, because they are true ❤️

[@brad724p]

As someone just returning to Christianity (just as an individual daily reading the NT) after many decades, having been raised in a near-dead denominational Protestant church, this man (imho) has a clear vision of what a Christian life should be; very uplifting (even for an old dude). Wish I had been brought up under such teaching. Glad I heard this, and other of his talks online.

[@ipabel29]

Thanks Father Josiah. I am a catholic but I found a lot of truth in your teachings. I believe a lot of young people like me are confused, ignorant and misguided perhaps by modern way of life, perhaps by ignorance but I truly believe once you live as a Christian and have a Christian marriage you know in your heart that's your calling. I believe a lot of people attack marriage because they haven't been blessed with one. I feel happy to know that whenever I lose the path I have my husband to bring me back and it goes the same way around. It doesn't mean marriage is easy or a warranty for a righteous living but in my opinion is a true blessing, a true sacrament a true mystery. I hope you can bring more guidance in more videos like this. Thanks a lot.

[@StojancheAndov]

Isabel Puente you are right, Isabel. It's a great lesson where we as young ones could learn a lot.:)

[@aldousjove]

Me too

[@ariahhumphreys]

"What you should do is God's will for your life"

[@nekojtamu6065]

🙏🏼

[@beyellow35]

In true christian catechism this Fr Josiah Trenham is a true father of the Church of Christ. Glory to the Holy Trinity.

[@johnchacko1425]

much beter than a catholic teacher priest

[@Michadoel]

Thank you for this wonderful sermon

[@Kralperri]

Fr. Joasiah is an excellent lecturer and Priest. He is very inspiring and stands for what is True and Good! Thank God for Priests like him and may God grant him many merciful years.

[@Shinpleify]

Listening to this at 2 am in the morning after getting off from work late, preparing food for our church's fellowship meal after Divine Liturgy during the Apostles' Fast! Toiling away in the worldly matters of men weakens and darkens my heart - this lifts and strengthens it! 🙏

[@nazarenehebrewassembly8325]

Fr. Josiah continues to be a blessing in my life

[@omta1212]

What a great sermon! God bless you father 🙏

[@stevensonrf]

40 years ago Costa Mesa lead me to Calvary Chapel, and now Costa Mesa is leading me to a greater knowledge of the Orthodox Faith.

[@mysticalheart8107]

Thank you. I am a devout Roman Catholic and i appreciate your beautiful teaching on marriage.

[@corradograndi9668]

Agree, really deep complete cath holy apostolic teaching , well done Fr Josiah Laudetur Jesus Christus!!!

[@timhennessey7778]

One of the brightest minds in Christianity

[@ahirasanchez5941]

very edifying, educational! Even for someone as I who is not Orthodox! :)

[@Eagle1349]

True!

[@gregorydsouza1330]

Holiness in marriage and virginity are very important in human life. Praise the lord 🙏 Jesus Christ 🙏 and mother Mary

[@mannss42884]

Wonderful lecture. And this right here. "Marriage is the crown of the husband, the husband is the crown of the wife and the children of the marriage are the flowers which the Divine husbandman gather from the sensual Meadows." Wow

[@carolweaver3269]

We cannot be friends to the world (mammon) and stay true to our Lord, at the same time. We will hate one and love the other and which one we are true to is important to our soul forever and into eternity.

[@Eagle1349]

True!

[@haregbrauer4145]

ቃለህይወት ያሰማልን !!! በእድሜና ጤና ይጠብቅልን!!! Thank you Father!! God bless you!! This is a wonderful preaching.

[@OrthoGothChristian]

Dear God, I would love to meet my wife this year and conceive a child with her and raise a family. Thank you 🙏🏼🖤 Digitally yours, B.

[@megaloschemos9113]

This is one of the best sermons on marriage I have ever heard 💯

[@corradograndi9668]

Absolutely !

[@orpheusasmr9858]

As someone who is non denominational I found your sermon interesting. For the most part I agree with what you are teaching. Praise God that He works through you! 🙂🙏

[@carolweaver3269]

I do think it is wonderful Fr Trenham, how honest and outspoken you are about all you believe in your faith and have learned

[@Mrkevi123]

Thank you Father

[@grez6330]

Absolutely beautiful video and talk . I am a practicing Catholic a converted Catholic for 25 years now and I I'm so enthralled ,and motivated by hearing someone who who feels the same way as I do. I take my faith in God and Christ and Mary and All the Saints seriously with loving devotion and great joy and this cannot help but manifest itself into my daily life. this is a constant struggle to help all my family . my marriage is beautiful. Every step is a kiss

[@hillarymary]

Thank you. This was very good.

[@LeAndreeaS]

Please allow community contributions. I would like to add subtitles for people in my country (Romania). Wonderful lecture !

[@George_033]

Glory to God for Father Josiah! I'm a young man, waiting for God to reveal my wife to me. Praying for her. And if I'm not to get married, then monasticism must be by calling. As God wills, I will follow Him!

[@vsaldanas]

Great Sermon! Because of Men of God like Father Josiah Trenhame, is why I married my wife! Preaching hard hurts, but it is the TRUTH! GOD is TRUTH!

[@stevensonrf]

God Bless Fr Josiah.

[@CocotheNut]

16:40 "If God's will for your life is for you to get married and you have become a monk then you have DONE THE BAD" love it 🤣

[@michaelsurber2923]

Thank you

[@Janine11155]

Fascinating lecture, thank you

[@pontification7891]

thank you SO MUCH for sharing this!

[@haregbrauer4145]

Glory to Holy Trinity!!

[@bezagebremedhine5102]

❤❤❤

[@carolweaver3269]

I think too if someone loves their spouse they will love the in laws, no matter what because of the love o husband/wife and children. I think this world has forgotten how great grandparents can be for the family and help so husband and wife can have time together more. Also the love shown to all is because they love the one they married.

[@tatteddragonfly1]

That would be fine and dandy but many in-laws don’t understand their place once the child gets married. Too many mothers have traded their spouses in for their child way past adulthood and that’s even more problematic as that leads to divorce as well

[@carolweaver3269]

@@tatteddragonfly1 Confused in how the person with spouse and treating them as a child (which is terrible) but how is this hurting the children of the parents, or the in-laws? I think most parents want the best for their grown children but as all have been 'brought up differently' and what the parents learned and taught their children are not always what the spouse of the son or daughter, was taught, and this can cause the problem is how I see it. But they can still love them and care about them and show love, forgiveness and understanding according to 1 Corinthians ch 13. We never can be cruel as both parents are in the lives of the children/grandchildren. Abuse should not be tolerated of course, but they can be forgiven, and still know if they ask forgiveness and mean it, we need to allow this time to try again with them. We do this for our spouse because the grown child of the parents, does love them, and it hurts them to have this problem going on between a wife/husband and their own parents. It is upsetting for the grandchildren also, In the end adult married children will end up doing what they must, but the parents may have different thoughts or ideas and they have a right to not always agree and to just say what they are thinking. A suggestion can be allowed. We may accept it or not. But never to detriment of the children if involved. (But was confused in the meaning you had, sorry. ) @tatteddragonfly1 I feel monks of course, are 'unmarried normally'. But not all monasteries are totally left to themselves, many bring in the public and are involved with people of the opposite sex and they do live often in the world more than the people within the church get to do. (they are often probably tempted more often this way? but they know it i all a test) They travel more and, anyway often it is not like they were 'off by themselves', where the monks do not see the public all the time. But Priests in Orthodox churches, do not need to be if they marry''' before they are ordained''' as Priest. When young and beginning they may change the mind before becoming a Priest, but there must be a certain point to make up your mind. Some of the apostles, many really, were married! The women took part if they were able to follow along, and did help as needed (they are the 'help mates' after all!) People can be called in various ways to serve the Lord, but we must be honest, and if anyone feels strong feelings toward someone, and not yet ordained, they must be honest and speak to the spiritual director , and marriage is probably the best. It is a 'sign they need to move on marriage'. If they feel more than just "feelings" of course. They need time to get to know the person and to be sure. Tests do happen and that is what they must prove they can pass the tests'' against the passions.,'' (At least until after marriage if this is the calling at the end before ordination" The spouse to be must be questioned as well as they must on board and support the faith of Christianity and know that first even their husband the Priest is married to the Lord and hey must be first to take care of the church and people but family too and hold well to both. They must know they will need to help the husband in ways needed and if they can with the children and maybe work too? They will not get the attention, and they must realize it may be a 'back seat" in many ways. They are to know the husband, the Priest, will hold many things inside and he is holding many of the people who are counting on him for answers to the faith. Well cannot explain my thoughts on it all, but this is what I have seen anyway, while we were taking part in church at a monastic church, with Priests and monks and the Priests of course, lived elsewhere with their families. Well some were Priest/monks, and did Not marry, unless before being ordained and living then if married they moved to another home they would have not at monastery, But at monastery some priests lived if they stayed unmarried, and never did marry before being ordained..., The wife if they are married is the "help mate" as Eve was taken from the rib of Adam. She can 'walk beside him' and 'help him'. They must 'help each other.;' All married people need to do this! Having their own 'Home/Church' in a corner of a room maybe, where they can worship together as a family? (*Not just church once a week, but everyday) Prayer's together and reading to the children, bible stories before bed, perhaps... that they could understand depending on age. And a bible, can be kept there and prayer book. Can have an icon even or a picture at least, of Jesus and his mother and patron saint? It is as you are pleased to do it. Even a hanging candle with oil lamp is fine, if you wanted to do this and felt comfortable. Can be anyway anyone wants it, even in bedroom. (Or closet if ventilated but would not try using candles ) lol Various ways it can be done, The Home /Church needs to be'' Facing East, '' it is where they set them up normally. That is why even in Cemetaries the person faces to the East, as the Lord will have them rise up. as He comes from the East. We look to the sky. No person 'not' coming back, as Jesus left, is the true Lord. All will see Him!

[@phillipbingham487]

beautiful set of teachings!

[@carolweaver3269]

We need more priests and pastors ready to speak the truth of the bible and the life of the saints, without fear. It is important to not just "tickle the ears" of those who want to only hear what they want, but hear the truth, regardless if they want to know about it or not. We are moving way too far from the life in marriage ,that we should have. Monastic life is "better" yet better to marry , than to "burn" with any passions. This should not keep anyone from being a Priest, if that is the "calling," as one should be able to have both I unison if the Lord wants it that way. If anyone can be a monk than this is right in the Lord and that person for their spiritual walk.. Yet marriage does teach so much in itself. It all depends on how you are called, and all are just as important, but important to stay true to God doing it, to the best possible.

[@margaretkozikowski8436]

A beautiful example of the strength of faith in GOD. Thank you for sharing.

[@sunshinik]

Thank you so much for posting this!

[@Gordigogo]

Thank you for this video. I loved it.

[@athkar9503]

i LOVED this video . -Αθανάσιος Καραθανάσης

[@frederickanderson1860]

The more you try the more you fail. Christ acheived it all .

[@celestialmorpho]

59:00 To be chosen. 1:05:55 Start young 1:27:30 Helpmate needs something to help with.

[@nekojtamu6065]

Thank you for posting this

[@mikeparker840]

Incredible! Loved every second. Just sort of introduced to EOC, very much appreciate listening to this teaching. However not too sure about praying to saints and Mary mother of God. On God's journey, and His name be praised for all the good and benefits that comes to His people (ALL) where ever they are, through the death of His Son. Amen

[@goldenarm2007]

We don't pray to the saints, we ask them to intercede on our behalf.

[@chim_richalds3798]

This was an inspiring video

[@latinritemass]

Very good talk, thank you!

[@shaniaturk6627]

Wow this is amazing . Thank you

[@ἈλέξανδροςΒόρειος]

This was very interesting.

[@raplavii]

Wonderful lecture! Alongside Fr. Josiah's deserved admonishment of single men (rightly so), It would also be beneficial to impress on single women what they are doing wrong or could do better, their adult responsibility (there are plenty of single women in an overly prolonged stages of adolescence) , as well as what they could change in their approach towards men in order to find a good spouse and enter marriage.

[@LadyMaria]

That's spoken about a lot in homilies and videos. Men rarely are addressed on this topic.

[@raplavii]

Either way, it's an equal and fair approach to address the part of adolescence of both men and women. It takes different forms. Not taking responsibility appears differently in men and in women. In the lecture men are mocked for playing video games while single and are blamed for not marrying women who are single in the church. How come we need to mock the men? It won't help them. It wouldn't be fair to mock women for their prolonged adolescence or mock their position of not being married. A bicycle has two wheels, both are broken, if we just focus on one wheel and ignore the brokeness of the other (and blame the first wheel) the bike will never ride.

[@Michadoel]

"Marriage is the Crown of the Husband. The Husband is the Crown of the Wife. And the Children of Marriage are the Flowers which the divine Husbandman gathers from the sensual Meadows."

[@adamf.4823]

20:46 I like this guy

[@theTavis01]

1:37:28 how does this square with what Jesus said in Mark 12:25? "For when they rise from the dead, they neither marry nor are given in marriage, but are like angels in heaven."

[@LadyMaria]

No one is marrying or given in marriage if already married in the Holy Mystery (Sacrament) of Matrimony in the Church.

[@theTavis01]

@@LadyMaria being "already" married on earth doesn't change what that verse is saying. The question asked of Jesus specifically pertains to the example of a widow who lawfully remarries. In this case which husband will she be with in heaven? The answer, as I have understood it, is that we are married to Christ in heaven, not our spouse.

[@LadyMaria]

​@@theTavis01We only have one Sacramental marriage. It is not called marriage in the hereafter but the Sacramental bond remains forever. We do not have vows in our wedding services. That's a Western innovation.

[@theTavis01]

@@LadyMaria So then according to you who would the lawfully remarried widow have her "sacramental bond" with in heaven?

[@shuatock8216]

@@theTavis01Jesus elevated marriage in Christianity to transcend tradition of the Mosaic law. Such marriages with her husband’s brothers are not Christian marriages and do not reflect his true intention for the marriage sacrament

[@david_porthouse]

Two things which I imagine that I have in common with Fulton Sheen are that we were both baptised in the same manner and we both follow the teaching of St Theodore concerning the Filioque. I will do my best, with the assistance of God’s grace, to follow Archbishop Sheen’s teachings, as described, in other matters.

[@Oremus333]

Please tell me where I can find the teaching of St. Theodore's concerning the Filioque by Archbishop Sheen. It's very important to me. Thank you and please pray for me.

[@david_porthouse]

@@Oremus333 Archbishop Sheen wrote nothing specific about the Filioque as far as I know. One source is St Bede's "History of the English Church and People" which mentions the Council of Hatfield of 680 AD.

[@Oremus333]

@@david_porthouse Thank you.

[@jibinbabu3756]

Thanks for the lecture Father. From a fellow Eastern Catholic ✌

[@Kressa1111]

My marriage is the same as a monastic lifestyle. That’s for sure.

[@ivansince91]

What do you mean?

[@alphamale2194]

You mean you decided to focus ok church and not your husband.I’m going to guess you stopped taking care of your self too. The poor guy also has not seen sex in a long time.0

[@kevinbimariga3895]

Hello, can you make the english subtitle please? I am christian from Indonesia but my english listening skill isn't good. I want to know more about orthodox christianity teaching. Because i don't see any orthodox church here in Indonesia

[@liquidoxygen819]

I'll type it out for you tomorrow and I can organize for you to receive the transcript

[@alecfoster4413]

Can't you click the CC option at the bottom of the screen?

[@carolweaver3269]

Some people go online find a stranger, and hurry as soon as they get a twinge, of excitement, and marry them, and than soon divorce. Unfortunately a child my come from this relationship but the problems beginning with families not being families and split in two or more pieces. The children may feel unloved and unwanted nd it causes many problems. It is bad enough divorce can happen by problems arising , but to almost ask for it, is just not what our Lord would want of us. 'Unconditional ' love often is non- existent .

[@carolweaver3269]

I think if single, you do need to give yourself to our Lord more, and serving people is serving our Lord. But mostly, maybe you are called to totally give yourself to our Lord alone more? Whatever you find yourself living in we must suffer in some ways and that is the calling.

[@bezagebremedhine5102]

❤❤❤

[@tallese]

Please open the subtitles!

[@Deedraa]

Amen

[@AmericanaGardens]

Reagan was a Democrat during that time. He switched gears. Otherwise, great presentation. We need to talk more about this in our churches and in society.

[@orthodoxcaucasian9468]

Orthodox Church is true Christianity this is just fact!!!

[@JoaquinParker]

How is Mary a virgin if Jesus has brothers and sisters?

[@tina-sheamyrie4571]

Side question - the Orthodox teach that Mary remained ever-virgin after the birth of Christ. However Matt 1:25 says Joseph had no sexual relations with Mary UNTIL she had Jesus. Can anyone (preferable an Orthodox priest or teacher) explain this. Thanks.

[@AbiYpsi]

Tina-Shea Myrie I wish I know well English to explain about your questions, but he was old and chosen by God by the time he received Marry to protect her! if you want I can provide you English pdf book.

[@abielwoldu4538]

Hi Tina: good question really as it helps understand things in the Bible correctly. I believe that we need to read the Bible ( the right bible) but MORE importantly we need to learn and understand the Bible within our Church Sermons and dogma. So we must not take it word by word, and in this case St Joseph was assigned by God only to look after St. Mary and the Baby- Jesus. We can see, for example, in the Bible that when they found Jesus missed in the middle of their journey back from Jerusalem, St. Mary said this "why have you done this to us? Your father and I have been frantic, searching for you everywhere." ...biblehub.com/luke/2-48.htm So you can see here that St. Mary said '' Your father and I'' BUT it does not mean that St. Joseph was his actual father as Jesus is the Son of the Almighty God. So those people who take this word by word only could argue by picking few words than the intended message. You can read ''Ezekiel 44 ''about St. Mary being a virgin for ever. Hope it helps somehow! Thank you.

[@mariannekoriakos8089]

Tina-Shea Myrie Hi Tina! I am Orthodox and this is a good question. In the Bible the word "until" or "till" is sometimes translated "to" and is often used to describe a situation or state which actually continues after the event. In its usage here the event is the birth of Christ and the state of Virginity of St. Mary continues after the birth of Christ. Christ Himself makes references in other bible passages to a "door being shut". Likewise the door through which God in all his glory comes in, is then shut. No other human being could have come through that door. The Virgin Mary was the door though which our Lord came into the world. Also at the cross before Jesus gave up the spirit he looked to St. John the beloved and told him this is your mother and to Mary this is your son and it says in the Gospel that from that moment on John took her to his house. According to the Jewish culture and customs of the time, this would never have happened if Mary had any other children to take care of her. In the Gospels where references are made to Jesus' "brothers" it is not actual brothers as in children of Mary. It is close relatives probably cousins or children of Joseph from a previous marriage or other family members. It was very common in Jewish and biblical language to use the term "brother" to refer to cousins and other family. For example in Genesis Abraham called Lot his nephew "brother" and there are other references as well. I hope this helps to clarify things and answer some questions. God bless.

[@elenihelenmelb]

The interpretation from Greek to English is probably mistranslated( purposely) - the revising of the new Testament -

[@elenihelenmelb]

The Theotokos- Virgin Mary was pre figured- foreshadowed - mentioned symbolically in the Old Testament - ORTHODOXY reads both the new and Old Testament - THE BIBLE- tasbeha.org/community/discussion/1801/mother-of-god-titles-symbols-prophecie-and-relevant-church-hymn SHE IS CALLED VIRGIN- because this is Her for eternity - Virgin Mary (Theotokos- God bearer) is also called second EVE - Adam was created from the earth- woman was taken out of Adam . DEATH occurred when Adam and Eve sinned- DEATH of body and soul- sin means to miss the target- DEATH was destroyed by GOD IN THE FLESH- taking flesh from woman( blessed among women ) He took upon HIMSELF SIN- DEATH of the world to make us free from hades(a place away from God) Old Testament FULLFILLED - God in the Flesh death where is thy sting ... See Isaiah 53-

[@lhall235]

What if your father isn’t practicing Orthodox or you are estranged?

[@Lady_Aylar]

But Jesus said there is no Marraige after this life explicitly

[@ethanyoung8971]

Where is the book? I cant find it anywhere.

[@TheForbiddenLean]

40:50

[@caseyshaneperkins]

Does anyone have the source for the Clement of Alexandria quote please? I can't find it in his writings.

[@david_porthouse]

It is just a few days until October at the time of writing, which is the Month of the Rosary. Please pray the Rosary during October for single Christians looking to find their lifetime partner, for newly-weds, for married people with young children, and for older married people. Please pray for those who choose virginity for the sake of the Kingdom of God. Pope Francis says that Christians in Europe are heading for demographic winter. After the Rosary we can also say the Prayer for the Intercession of Saint Joseph which was introduced by Pope Leo XIII, and then ask for a reversal of this situation. All these prayers can be tracked down on the Internet by highlighting the text of the prayer with your mouse, right-clicking and then searching the Internet for the highlighted text. There's plenty of useful research that can be done, and a valuable secular skill to acquire as well. I would be pleased to see other suggestions from Eastern Christians.

[@adentekle8338]

Why ortodox no dating site internationally??

[@adentekle8338]

Where is my husband?🤔

[@jeanounou]

Very nice sermon. Thank you Father! Where can I acquire those thirty chapters?

[@JoshAlicea1229]

Where is he from? He has an accent.

[@ElasticGiraffe]

California. It's an accent from nowhere that afflicts a number of Americans who become Orthodox clergy. He isn't the only one who has it.

[@JoshAlicea1229]

@@ElasticGiraffe why do u think it happens?

[@neptunetriton]

@@JoshAlicea1229 most Orthodox priests and monastics spend a lot of time reading and speaking Greek, Hebrew, and Slavonic texts, so I imagine they pick up some quirky accents to their own native dialects as a result.

[@errorcode99]

I definitely think it's a very slight Greek accent.

[@LadyMaria]

​@@ElasticGiraffeHe was educated in England..

[@delbertclement2115]

Father Josiah (or any Orthodox Father who can answer), if marriage does exist in heaven, then if an individual losses their spouse, can Orthodox Christians remarry? And if so, who are they united with in heaven? I love the Orthodox perspective on marriage but I just don’t understand how it can work under these circumstances.

[@TonyTones123]

I havent seen the entire video yet so he may speak on this but Paul said that there will be neither sexual relations nor marriage in heaven, for we will be like the angels.

[@axelbatalha2830]

He said couples would be welcomed in Heaven. It doesn't mean they're received in groups of two with their earthly spouses. No one is married in Heaven.

[@autumxxleaves4186]

There’s noooo marriage in heaven.

[@okbrostartcoping5835]

there is no marriage in heaven, we marry for the sake of children

[@LadyMaria]

One might be given economia to remarry but it won't be a Sacrament. It would be penitential and not celebrated. Very solemn.

[@david_porthouse]

Let’s say that I am a single Catholic and I see better opportunities for meeting the opposite sex in an Orthodox Church. Can I switch churches while retaining my admiration and cult of St John Fisher and St Thomas More?

[@theimaginator7232]

How can I marry or be a virgin if I have fornicated? I've already failed.

[@MattB.1]

Samaritan woman is a good example. Will need to confront the past and do the essential confession and repentance with a priest but your hope must be in Christ who through His forgiveness that only belongs to Him, changes a fornicator to a virgin a sinner to His image. This transformation process may take some time, but stay dedicated to the One true God and His church “and to wait for His Son from heaven, whom He raised from the dead, even Jesus who delivers us from the wrath to come.” 1 Thessalonians 1:10

[@abrahamnema8944]

Yesterday is a past.Today is a Grace . Tomorrow is a new beginning.leave the past behind and look for new beginnings.please read the " life of saint Mary of Egypt"

[@theimaginator7232]

@@abrahamnema8944 I've read her life, but she was celibate after repenting. And have you noticed most priests only address people who haven't fallen, and it's always warning people not to fall, not people in my situation? I changed that part of my life and now I'm a Catechumen, but I'm not virgin anymore

[@orthodoxsentinel]

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[@Michadoel]

​@@theimaginator7232I went for confession on this matter and all the priest does is say how much Jesus loves you and how he forgives you. He speaks the prayer over you and then more peace is within you. Then you'll go to communion. It's that simple.

[@PhoebeK]

Fr Joseph is incorrect is saying consecrated Virginity is Monastic, it is not. Before Monasticism existed there were Virgins living in their parents home or small groups under the direction of the Bishop and Woman Deacon (often in her household) along with Widows who stayed as that. Both Virgins and Widows performed functions within the Church liturgical and can be considered a Minor Order, which fell out of use with the rise of the cenobitic monasteries. The Minor Orders of the Virgin and Widow are an aspect ongoing PHD research which is due to be finished in 2020. The dedicated Virgin or Widow in the world still exists, most often seen as a Priest who is not married but not a monk. However there are others who have foregone marriage and remained in the world to build up the Church through their work in whatever they are gifted and in serving the Church. Dedicated celibates in the world often very dedicated Godparents and vital the running of parishes. It is possible to be a dedicated Celibate as a Virgin or Widow without being a monastic, it is hard and a special calling but still present in the Church even now.

[@mysticalheart8107]

Well said. The Roman Catholic church has consecrated virgins even today living in the world. They are not nuns and they report directly to the Diocesan Bishop.

[@suem6004]

You mean like Xenia of St Petersburg?

[@PhoebeK]

@@suem6004 yes she is one modern example who we know about. St Theophan talks about this vocation in his writings on The Spiritual Life, but most of the writings on this way of life come from the early church before organized monastic communities existed. The vocation of Widowhood in service of the church still exists and can be seen in most established orthodox parishes we just do not realize that it is due to the quiet nature of the ministry performed by these older women.

[@giuseppelogiurato5718]

Without seeing the icons in the background (and hearing the affirmation of the Nicene creed), I would think this was one of the protestant sermons I grew up with every Sunday... The rhythms, the style, the voice, the accents and pauses, it is all too familiar... Not that he's staying anything wrong, but with my eyes closed, I'm feeling like I'm a kid again, bored and tired at Glendora Friends Church, listening to the pastor drone on, waiting patiently for the reward of cheap cookies afterwards.

[@goldenarm2007]

You should read some of the homilies of St. John Chrysostom, perhaps the greatest preacher in the history of the Church. He would preach anywhere from the 30 minutes to 2 hours. It can help with attention span and also not attributing the good aspects of "protestant sermons" to Protestantism but realizing they are operating on borrowed capital. Or are you like the kid in Acts who fell asleep and out the window while listening to St. Paul preach? :-)

[@carolweaver3269]

The Greek Orthodox and ROCOR is about the same? I think you are a bit more modernized? I ask as my husbands god-father is Greek but now is ROCOR Greek teacher for Seminary and monk at the monastery. I should ask him, but as here now, I was wondering, from your prospective, too ? He has sort of told us, he switched his Greek Orthodoxy as you were more 'modernized' ... than ROCOR Monastery/Seminary..and he became ROCOR, and is this mostly what the difference would be? ROCOR stands for worship and woman wear head coverings, and much more.

[@mercster]

Do Orthodox believe that Mary stayed a virgin her whole life?

[@weshfous2882]

yes

[@elaizagalvez55]

Amen

[@mercster]

Well that's not what I believe, but OK. I actually looked into joining a Orthodox church (or at least attending), but it seems this point is very important to the faith. I don't understand. We're supposed to keep our eyes on Christ, not Mary. Which is why I can't join an Orthodox church. Thanks for the answer though.

[@weshfous2882]

@@mercster If you don't understand you could look up the arguments of the orthodox fathers. Our own wisdom in often fallacious. At least, mine is.

[@goldenarm2007]

@@mercster Its important because its only through a proper understanding of the Theotokos can we have a proper understanding of who Christ is.

[@slimpickins4268]

I agree that a young woman should have her father and priest to look out for her, but are women not able to practice any level of self-discipline?

[@trench01]

people seem to be influenced by their environment heavily and the church has failed to guide people properly as one saint said. Some fathers are extreme want want their child to find someone financially well off more than morals. Society influences women the most to be materialistic and encourage more divorce rates which cause more issues when women get swayed so easy.

[@slimpickins4268]

@@trench01 They are swayed easily and that is the simple fact of the matter. In order to correct this, our society as a whole needs to be revamped.

[@trench01]

@@slimpickins4268 human nature, habits, influences, etc. People are not ready to face the world constant bombardment since priests did not give the proper or enough defense. the church needs to be revamped and when the church is proper the community is proper and so the people are proper. As the bible says you shall know them from their deeds. and about bearing good fruit. Greece for example is the most Christian nation yet close to half 45% of women have tattoos which is not Christian. the Russian patriarch to some extent is going a better job than the Greek patriarch which is under the jurisdiction of Turkey rules which they decide who is patriarch and get paid by the church a lot to do business their and seems like a bad idea to have the head of the church in hostile territory. Orthodoxy is a therapy for society and when the therapy does not work then that has to be examined it seems.

[@LadyMaria]

We do all the time exercise discipline. As to being swayed easily.. Men seem to have that problem in abundance or porn wouldn't be a thing for the majority of them.

[@mingus444_gaming]

@@LadyMaria true

[@aleksandarmrkajic7190]

Dude became an Orthodox priest!

[@christophermorante5531]

God an Goddess have the same exact birthday.

[@carolweaver3269]

Maybe the women who do not get married should give themselves to God totally? In the old days the family chose someone for the woman? If it does not work I guess I would think they should say "no, it is not working, or he would say it" Just 'my thoughts' that is all.

[@PhoebeK]

Women in Orthodoxy who chose not to marry do give their lives to Christ either as monastics or a Virgins in the World giving their skills to building up the Church. The Virgin in the World is very rare now as it is a calling harder than that of a hermit and very few are called to it. The Church expects those who are not called to marriage to give themselves to the service of the Church. She also expects that of Widows (eather gender) if they are able but permits two remarages originally this was to support young Widows who needed the support of a spouse.

[@LadyMaria]

Men who do not get married should be monks if accepted, of course. Works both ways. I'm glad I was able to chose my husband.

[@heartbeat9429]

1:05:25 Dab on the Academics

[@thomaspiper140]

I pray god grant me a WIFE. Faithful Orthodox women are so RARE

[@adentekle8338]

Me too. Man also rare I wish orthodox to have dating site internationally

[@abrahamnema8944]

@@adentekle8338 Be a pioneer and start such beautiful and blessed website

[@LadyMaria]

Faithful Orthodox men are rare too.

[@Oremus333]

Father Josiah said that there are many true faithful Orthodox single women in his church to where it breaks his heart because he can NOT find any true faithful Orthodox men who are worthy to marry them. Make an appointment with Father Josiah.

[@st.mephisto8564]

1:24:09 Anyone else thinks this is kinda creepy? 🙄

[@house0paine535]

Yeah 😬 probably not his intent, but pretty cringe.

[@SaintNektarios]

Why is it creepy? Father Josiah protected his daughter by setting expectations and a standard for the man who wants to be with her. There would be a lot less broken marriages if expectations and standards were higher for men and women before they even thought of getting into a relationship.

[@frederickanderson1860]

You never attain a healthy relationship in this fast changing world. Its works of the flesh if you try to please God in this Life.

[@HonzoRich]

Waiting for the Father to talk about how modern women are unmarriagable and need to fix themselves too ... ... ... ... ... 🙄

[@fritula6200]

Inconsistencies and ambiguities can be found within the Orthodox Churches .... Orthodox teaching by Bishop Kallistos Ware... quoted ......... many E. Orth. theologiansand spiritual Fathers, consider "that the responsible use of contraception, within marriage is not in itself sinful. The Bishop, in an earlier book, clearly stated that "artificial methods of birth are forbidden in the Orthodox Church .

[@oakiron6455]

is there Inconsistencies and ambiguities found of Kallistos as a man and his opinion, or in Orthodoxy itself? it is an error to put the Holy Orthodox Faith in the same box as man's opinion/theology.

[@ElasticGiraffe]

Orthodoxy doesn't have a comprehensive magisterial list of dos and don'ts. Most clergy in the Western hemisphere will advise that (non-abortifacient) contraceptives are ethically fine in principle, but can be abused.

[@okbrostartcoping5835]

@@ElasticGiraffe r u a girl?

[@LadyMaria]

​@@ElasticGiraffeEconomia exists..

[@AlysiaWilkins-d7r]

Cmon, MAN get REAL, ain’t NONE of Us real Sinners BE Saints...zzs