THE COMING PERSECUTION

In St Stephen we find the model for how we should face persecution

[@FatherSpyridonROCOR]

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[@ivansince91]

@@digitalsublime cant find Rocor?

[@VoteTrumpagain]

☦️🙏🏻 for everyone

[@LovePH926]

I was reading (and enjoying) one of his books today.

[@wmnoffaith1]

Thank you father for all that you do; I have been reading your books and watching your videos through the past year, and they have helped me so much. Due to my health and partial disability, I am basically housebound, and your channel is a highlight of my week. My husband who formerly never prayed, now does Bible study and prayer with me every night, and then we finish by watching a couple of your videos; they strengthen us for the day ahead. May God bless you and your monastery, and I hope someday to be able to thank you personally when we are all gathered together in paradise.

[@JohnGalt539]

I’m 46 and was agnostic all my life, I started seeing lies and deception about 15 years ago and my views became conservative also I live in New York and there are few of us, however recently i got pulled towards Jesus and God with with inexplicable power, so much so I attended my local Orthodox Church services and got baptized last Monday, my wife and young daughter both are none practicing Christians though I was kidding when I told them shortly before my baptism, I hope to bring them both to church eventually and start practicing, thank you father Spyridon.

[@Tokmurok]

Woah you live in New York that's sounds so cool but I imagine it's not as nice as in the movies huh? Your family have my prayers. Do you also have a weird accent?

[@inkdupbagman3697]

I too live in ny and I love my state but it's not even liberal anymore it's just against everything God is. I'm going to go to an orthodox church so that I may join my true family

[@JohnGalt539]

@@Tokmurok oh that I do, not only because I’ve been living in NY for 28 years, but mostly because I was also born and raised in Russia.

[@JohnGalt539]

@@inkdupbagman3697 Many blessings to you, do as your heart tells you do.

[@inkdupbagman3697]

@@JohnGalt539 my hope is to become like God

[@tompenski9503]

Im a Roman Catholic … I wish our bishops spoke like this man. Most Catholic bishops are too afraid to speak the truth like this man does.

[@0utc4st1985]

Come home to Orthodoxy.

[@JihadBunnydick]

Cause they're working for Satan

[@Compulsive-Elk7103]

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[@palikariatl]

Join the TRUE Church, the Orthodox Church. We have many priests and bishops who preach like Fr. Spyridon.

[@palikariatl]

@@jacksonrelaxin3425 the Εκκλησία, the Church is indeed the Assembly of the Body of Believers and the Head is Christ. This Εκκλησία, this Church, this Assembly is the ONE, Holy, Katholic, Apostolic and ORTHODOX Church! ALL else is schism and/or heresy!

[@stevensonrf]

I live in the People’s Republic of California. It’s becoming very antagonistic and anti-Christian here. Thank You Father for your very hope filled messages.

[@GabrielW386]

I live in the Cow Republic of Texas. Its not that bad here even though the Party controls the big cities. (Houston, Austin, Dallas). I live near Houston and been seeing a lot of people from Cali and the East coast move down here to our part of cattle land.

[@juanareyes7119]

Get out of big cities learn to be self sufficient.

[@MGR1900]

@@GabrielW386 Texas is in the bullseye now.

[@GabrielW386]

@@MGR1900 The Party is really trying to convince Texans that they represent the masses while the governor and state legislature have really been incompetent with some politicians that like to play hide and seek instead of compromising on the voting bill. The Calis could make Texas a California colony if they succeed in bringing their laws and politics here. I wonder if the political dispute over two proposed laws was engineered by fellow Republican't travelers to make the state truly flip to red. Us Libertarians are not that strong here.

[@universalservicetechust3578]

@@GabrielW386 cow Republic I thought was the texas panhandle

[@notamused3715]

I'm a Roman Catholic in Ireland but Father Spyridon's words have lifted me up because they are full of truth, goodness and beauty. May God bless you Father and all here.

[@jacobmeis1249]

I'm a Roman Catholic in Colorado, USA. Hello!

[@youcontrolfreakssuckit3784]

Your tradition is apostolic as well. And clearly st Stephen is in your tradition as well as his. Pray for your eastern brothers. What if on the other side of persecution there is a true unification and purification of the church.

[@notamused3715]

@@jacobmeis1249 Hello Jacob! How are you?

[@notamused3715]

@@youcontrolfreakssuckit3784 I will of course pray for ye! Persecution is heading our way, there's no question of that! May St. Stephen pray for us all! God will save His holy and apostolic Church, both east and west. He's promised us!

[@jesusisdead]

You do know Catholics run the world right?

[@sharpfamily4938]

Glory to Jesus Christ. May we be granted faith to stand against this evil age.

[@mrniceguy3006]

Amen, God be with you and with us, Lord Jesus Son of God, have mercy on us, may you give us the grace to glorify you in this evil age

[@LC-jq7vn]

God bless you. This persecution of my heart is killing me. Pray for the children Murdered, the Christians everywhere and the soldiers in Afghanistan

[@LC-jq7vn]

@@agapecorinthians113 Of course them too! Let’s try not to hate. It’s very hard, but things are going to keep getting worse until Jesus comes. This world will ache for Jesus and he will save his people. See you in the air brother

[@warrenoleary7172]

Amen !

[@pattyrobles7324]

Amen 🙏🌹

[@autumngn9945]

Seeing the US politics alone is very heart wrenching. Evils are in full displayed. People become despair; honestly including me. Thank you Father for sharing this valuable thoughts & a reminder of St. Stephen's martydom. A deep reflection..🙏

[@Davenport901]

Do not despair. Fear is how the devil works. It's how he wants to cut our connection with God. Why despair? Do you not know the world will end one day? Even more importantly, that you will die one day? Confess, take Holy Communion and read the Fathers. New and old. You have Saints in the US too. Follow them. Elder Ephraim of Arizona was an extraordinary man for example. Practice the Jesus Prayer. Be brave, God is always near you.

[@clementbretanno1116]

Prayer to the Holy Spirit (St Augustine) Please pray everyday.. God will give us the strength and encouragement we need to go through all trials. Breathe in me O Holy Spirit, that my thoughts may all be holy. Act in me O Holy Spirit, that my work, too, may be holy. Draw my heart O Holy Spirit, that I love but what is holy. Strengthen me O Holy Spirit, to defend all that is holy. Guard me, then, O Holy Spirit, that I always may be holy. Amen.

[@bumbleduck6959]

@@Davenport901 remember that courage is despite fear doing the right thing.

[@danpan001]

Recite the Holy Name of Jesus, Mary and Joseph

[@proudhon100]

The most perplexing thing is that many Christians are going along with this global evil which is engulfing not just Christians - "Love your neighbour, take jab," - while non believers can discern what is going on. This is a much more troubling issue than the old, "Why do the wicked prosper?" question.

[@marcinw.7581]

I`m Catholic from Poland. Thank you for your words Father. It gaves me hope.

[@SpartanGnome]

Mathew 23:9 And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven.

[@OnionShowChannel]

Trzymaj się wiary. You're my brother in arms.

[@RapidCycling07]

So Matt, how are people supposed to refer to their parents? In your personal view are people supposed to call their father by their first name? I would never call my dad by is his first name because that would be disrespectful. We have remember to honor our father and mother. Protestantism is a heresy.

[@SpartanGnome]

@@RapidCycling07 you just said :dad ,you answered your own question

[@SpartanGnome]

@@RapidCycling07 it's what Jesus Christ Said :Do not call anyone on earth your father; for One is your Father, He who is in heaven. Do you believe this?

[@anitkithra]

I only became a christian recently, and many people are like "Why now?!" I think it must seem rather odd from the outside. The only response I can give is: "I don't know" God called my heart. I was a surprised as anyone else. I was a deeply secular, scientific, atheistic person. God is still calling us. God wants us to come to Him. Glory to Him for all things.

[@noway165]

Love to you! True science leads to faith, the wonder of Creation! 💝💒🎇

[@anitkithra]

@@br4174 I do.

[@jonruddy3380]

This man’s cup is filled with the Spirit of God. God Bless him. I pray for all the viewership. Let us fear not in the coming days; let us look to God for all things. Blessings on this day.

[@elenihelenmelb]

Amen+ Let all Glory be to God our Lord IHSOUS Xristos +++ ICXC NIKA

[@FancyTruth1]

And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven

[@ReyWho]

@@FancyTruth1 the Bible tells us to honour our Father so I don't think Jesus meant that the name Father is an issue. But attributing fathership in the same sense as God is certainly condemned by Jesus. Only God can be considered Father in the sense that of Him are all things (1 Corinthians 8:6).

[@cruxfidelis5257]

God bless you my brother

[@kimberlymoore8172]

@@ReyWho good point. We are responsible for the revelation given to us. If someone believes it's a sin to call someone father, they shouldn't. But to judge another whose conscience is clear before God is wrong.

[@Osafune2]

"what I see going on in the world would drive me mad if I did not know that God will have the last word" - St. Paisios Everything that is coming has been permitted by God both for our salvation and as a consequence of sin and apostasy. Repent and hold the faith.

[@fmayer1507]

Amen! We need to look to God and his saints!

[@jasonahdjfhsdfg]

Amen I feel like this more every day, when I see how evil has taken over everything, and I mean everything, I find it so hard not to despair. My only consolation is that I know God will judge those who have committed this evil and have corrupted the entire world. These people think they have power, but they are self deceived. They have been granted this power for Gods own purposes. Their arrogance and pridefulness will be their downfall.

[@jasonahdjfhsdfg]

I just want to add the anger we feel when we see the attricities being committed are another deceptive tactic from the enemy, anger and hatred pull us away from God. We need to carefully guard our hearts and not let a root of bitterness rise us in us. Draw close to God and he will draw close to us, the grace of the Holy Spirit will fill our hearts with love and peace, and enables us to pray for our enemies. To paraphrase saint Silouan, the love of enemies is the fruit of the Holy Spirit. We cannot truly love our enemies without the grace of the Holy Spirit.

[@fmayer1507]

@@jasonahdjfhsdfg very well said and an important admonition that is also consistent with the desert fathers taught us.

[@matthewstephens7509]

@@jasonahdjfhsdfg Yes, we cannot let out wax run cold. Even in this evil age.

[@professorpanhas7348]

I wear the name of St Stephen but was Atheist most time of my life. No in my 40s I found my way to orthodoxy and realize, Jesus Christ is the truth, I always looked for. Thank you for your words father.

[@ethane1149]

Very inspiring message Father. I am a Catholic but I have much love for my Orthodox brothers, I needed to hear this today. God bless.

[@SpartanGnome]

Need to Write 2U Matthew 23:9 :And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven. -Thanks! ❤

[@rockybalbarian3003]

@@SpartanGnome - does that mean I cannot call my Dad, father?

[@SpartanGnome]

@@rockybalbarian3003 Be Carefull!, I would not do so although 8:21 Another disciple said to him, "Lord, first let me go and bury my father." but later on in Mathew 23:9 Jesus spoke this : And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven. and definitely, when being married you wouldn't call your dad father because you leave your earthly father V ( :For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and cleave to his wife and the two shall become one flesh” (Gen 2:24). I think it's not necessarily wrong to call your dad Father, but Jesus Fits into the place that you want to attribute Father to your true Father, who is your only father in heaven. especially when you're all dead and taken by the rapture it says in heaven that neither will be married or taken into marriage and neither will there be like that have nationality like greek or Persian and it would make sense that you wouldn't have a dad or mum in heaven. And to finish off you were really created all along by G@D the Father you're true father thus fitting to only call him your father!.

[@rockybalbarian3003]

@@SpartanGnome Hi, so was St Paul under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit wrong to tell us in Ephesians 6 1-4 to honour our father and mother? (Direct reference to the 4th commandment). Does the Bible contradict itself?

[@SpartanGnome]

@@rockybalbarian3003 I suppose you need to look at the greek texts which were written in Greek by paul, and I know greek words can have lots of meanings to them in how the sentence is written thus meaning more so parents proposition of father so like dad and mum rather than the Father God of all things. -Also if you look at the text you'll find it's written in context to children so perhaps children have the biological dad and call him Father but then later develop to know G@D as the real Father so a bit like a pre-understanding or snippet of the spiritual and faithful understanding and learning of G@D The Father, ------ similar to how I would say a child first doesn't how numbers work but then through life experiences like counting money and parents teaching- the child then understands well about numbers or maths. The child then grows and learns the real Father because the child or at that point adult- if following the will of the father will be a child of god and thus call G@D the Father, Jesus Christ says "all who do my Fathers will are my brothers and sisters", and we know Jesus as the son of God thus if were are the brothers and sisters of Jesus we are also then children of G@D and call G@D the Father. it's also relating to the 4th commandment which was written long before Jesus Christ said to only call G@D the father, Also I think in Hebrew they only have the word Abba pronounced ah-bah which is Father and no dad alternative, they also spoke largely Aramaic in that region and I'm not sure about in Ephesians so thus don't know if they had an alternative word like a dad instead of Father thus paul needing to write father instead of dad or mum to be absolutely precise with the translation of that region maybe. So to finish up, I say Paul doesn't contradict the bible but perhaps through shallow interpretation and non-understanding of the context and greek language we may find a faulty viewed contradiction of the bible

[@DeeOne777]

Thank you Father Spyridon for this video. Living in Australia, I needed to hear this message. Lord have mercy on us and give us power to serve Him well 💜🙏🏽💜

[@charlesmaximus9161]

We are praying for our Aussie brothers and sisters. I have a friend in Queensland. Not as bad up that way, but it could be soon. Cleave to the cross and never lose hope in God's mercy! ☦

[@tessalogan586]

@@Bb-pw1zi Yes when Jesus is in Power.

[@tessalogan586]

@@Bb-pw1zi I didn't know what that word meant..yes your right lol i looked it up (:

[@charlesmaximus9161]

@@Bb-pw1zi never mind. I thought the first comment was the dumbest thing I'd read. Now it's the second remark. Give yourself a hand, you've topped yourself.

[@charlesmaximus9161]

@@tessalogan586 don't feed the troll.

[@antonkirani2758]

Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me a sinner. Thank you for your words Father.

[@youcontrolfreakssuckit3784]

Hosanna

[@FancyTruth1]

And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven. Matthew 23:9

[@berniehartzenberg8535]

The peace in Fathers voice says it all. Thanks for these beautiful words of encouragement in these dark deceptive times. Jesus says " Be not afraid , I go before you ALWAYS. I'm not afraid I know He's with us in everything that happens in this world.Praise God.

[@ellen823ful]

Thank you for this message. Just live your simple Christian life. That’s all we need to do. One ☝️ day at a time. Christ is our victory.

[@orthochristos]

Pray, go to Church, confess to your priest, take Holy Communion. That's what we can and should do. Thank you for your words, father.

[@nocommentnoname1111]

Akribws!

[@josephzammit8483]

Well said! I’m publishing a weekly KZbin video on episodes from the life of Don Bosco, entitled ST JOHN BOSCO by JOE ZAMMIT. In this series I’m narrating events and miracles from the splendid life of Don Bosco. St John Bosco used to perform a miracle almost every day, through the intercession of Mary Help of Christians. From the lives of saints we can learn how to love God more and draw closer to him. Thank you

[@dikaioskyrios]

@@Bb-pw1zi Yeah same here - Victoria

[@f63858]

You dont have to confess to a priest, you can go sraight to Jesus

[@orthochristos]

​@@f63858 We all do what we deem right. I confess to Christ via a priest. It is one of the Holy Sacraments. You can do what you think.

[@bucketnantucket6289]

Renounced religion 14 years ago due to lack of faith. Saw the end of times prophesies & persecution begin, now I believe, but struggling with my heart. I just hope I have enough time to get right with God before things really go awry. Thank you for these lessons, God bless

[@maranatha8524]

I’ve never personally met you priest but I have a great Christian love for you. Thank you priest for these beautiful messages from our Almighty Gods word. MARANATHA 🙏

[@ishouldbesleeping1354]

So many of us are newly attracted to orthodoxy and I think it’s because Christ the head of the church wants us to learn the unique lessons of coping that you all have learned over the centuries!The time is now and it is relevant 💟

[@tk.magician]

I am a greek melkite catholic, this church doesn't differ much from the greek orthodox except the Pope. I am from the Arabian world. I would like to thank you my father for those honest and kind word, may Jesus Christ forgives us by intersecession from Theotokos ☦️

[@thestraightroad305]

Dear Father Spyridon, I want to thank you because you were really my first teacher as I began to explore the Orthodox faith. Though I’ve been a follower of the Lord Jesus Christ for many years, your words and the inclusion of the words of the saints have caused deep changes in my mind. Your teaching caused repentance to move towards the center of my prayers and life. Please pray for me and my husband as we study and come out of the paradigms of Protestantism. The opening of this world is almost overwhelming as I learn why so many of the things in western Christianity do not fit together. We seek the living truth of the kingdom of God and eternal life. We have a friend who is an Orthodox priest. He is helping us also. May God bless you and keep you safe. I so appreciate your work.

[@orthodoxrocks9644]

God Bless you on your journey!! Amen!! I was Chrismated Pentecost 2020 on June 6th. :)

[@thestraightroad305]

@@orthodoxrocks9644 thank you, friend! May God bless and keep you always.

[@hadassha-xu2ki]

the bible said call no man father but he teaches truth

[@kylehines3185]

A "great stupor" has fallen upon the entire world, as was written.

[@kylehines3185]

Romans 1:28

[@kylehines3185]

2nd Baruch 25:3

[@justinamusyoka4986]

Mass psychosis.

[@TheVermifuge]

@@justinamusyoka4986 Mask psychosis

[@justinamusyoka4986]

@@TheVermifuge 👍

[@AnnInFL]

Thank you.. God is calling His children in these times.. Your words make me feel great peace... especially with the animals braying! St. Stephen, Holy Martyr of the church, pray for us!

[@marygrosdanis9757]

Father here in Australia in Melbourne Victoria we are not able to go to church, our churches are closed because of Lockdown not able to have communion😥😥May the Lord Have Mercy on us Sinners 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@bettypisiakowski2148]

You can do communion if you have crackers and grape juice.. follow the bible.. do it for you and your family.

[@PastorErickDMarquez]

Wow Mary thats sad No Church .... kzbin.info/www/bejne/q2HJe59rl62Da6c

[@stefanfrank4043]

God will protect you Brothers and Sisters. God bless you! Greetings from Germany! Let us stand together and praise the Lord!

[@PastorErickDMarquez]

@@stefanfrank4043 What's up German, kzbin.info/www/bejne/q2HJe59rl62Da6c

[@janellemckinley172]

Jesus said to pray in your closet, meaning, privately. you can do that.

[@ancientsoul5608]

A much needed message right now. I know so many people who are in despair right now asking "What can we do amidst all this Satanic New World Order horror?" The answer is Christ...there never has been a "worldly" answer. Thank you Father Spyridon 🙏✝️

[@MadMax31577]

Traditional Catholic here. We knew these days would come. Jesus save us.

[@GabrielW386]

I've heard about the Three Days of Darkness before. Could it be caused by the comet St. Hildegard mentioned?

[@brightmeadow820]

I have been so edified by this gentle exhortation to trust God - He is coming back! 😊

[@sharonwhitehouse6949]

the pastoral setting and the voices of the animals lend a grounding and strength to the holy spirits words through his vessel

[@Rick_Cleland]

👀

[@yury2749]

Well put. This man gives sermons that reach my soul.

[@susansuewwilliams]

Father, you words are always to the point, things we need to hear and pray on. Glory to Jesus Christ!

[@FancyTruth1]

And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven. Matthew 23:9

[@MegaMackintosh]

@@FancyTruth1 You're taking that verse out of context. According to the NKJV Orthodox Study Bible, "Jesus warns against calling hypocrites father and teacher. Far from being a prohibition against using these terms under any circumstances, it is a warning not to use them undeservedly. Both terms are used in the New Testament. "Father" is used in Luke 16:24; 1 Cor. 4:15; and Col3:21. In the earliest Christian communities, this term was applied to bishops and presbyters, because they represent the Father in the Church. "Teacher" is used in John 3:10; Acts 13:1; 1 Cor. 12:28; Eph. 4:11: and 2 Tim 1:11." Here is the full context for the verse: In NKJV Matthew 23:2-12, the Lord states, "'(2) The scribes and Pharisees sit in Moses' seat. '(3) Therefore whatever they tell you to observe, that observe and do, but do not do according to their works; for they say, and do not do. '(4) For they bind heavy burdens, hard to bear, and lay them on men's shoulders; but they themselves will not move them with their fingers. '(5) But all their works they do to be seen by men. They make their phylacteries broad and enlarge the borders of their garments. '(6) they love the best places at feasts, the best seats in the synagogues, '(7) greetings in the marketplaces, and to be called by men 'Rabbi, Rabbi.' '(8) But you, do not be called 'Rabbi'; for One is your Teacher, the Christ, and you are all brethren. '(9) Do not call anyone on earth your father; for One is your Father, He who is in heaven. '(10) And do not be called teachers; for One is your Teacher, the Christ. '(11) But he who is greatest among you shall be your servant. '(12) And whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.'" Furthermore, verses Matt 23:11-12 are incredibly important, as the Lord is stating that the greatest among us, the priests/pastors who are deserving of the title father/teacher through their humility, will be exalted, not reprimanded. The Lord also states that our priests/pastors are our servants, in the sense that they guide us down the path towards and God and salvation.

[@brentlunger9738]

그리고 그들은 서로 사랑함으로써 그들이 그리스도인임을 알게 될 것입니다

[@Kelpy]

I loved this message, dire as it was, like the advice given by Dietrich Bonhoeffer, I love the sound of the goats and sheep, I lived in Greece for two years. My girlfriend is half-greek, and she urged me, an artist, to begin making crosses, so I have made crosses of the local birch branches and bound them with cornstalks, and put them around my apartment, and shown them to my friends, who were inspired by them. Peace.

[@rickeygaskill7319]

I've been on this earth for only 60 years and have committed on a lot of pastor's good and bad but you sir have the holy spirit and speak God's truth, thank you brother . May the lords peace keep you safe.

[@JohnSmith-gc4rm]

Your blessing father, I always await eagerly for your homilies. God bless you.

[@KateKing217]

Amen 🙏🏾♥️📿🇨🇦

[@JohnSmith-gc4rm]

@@KateKing217 ❤️

[@klv7442]

I check his KZbin channel daily for any new videos. I wish he posted more often, but I’m aware he’s probably a busy man. Love this channel 📿 ☦️ 💗

[@j-0-k-3-r]

Why did you call him Father? When our LORD said to call Our God and His God Father alone, in Matthew 23...?

[@JohnSmith-gc4rm]

@@j-0-k-3-r the term father is used in the NT (Lk 16:24, 1Co 4:15, Col 3:21). The term in this instance denotes the fatherly role of priests in he community in leading people to god.

[@ValidityJ]

Truly loving other people, especially our enemies is easier said than done. I have a court case coming up in a month where I will stand before a man who raped me 32 years ago. Forgiveness .... REAL forgiveness... has been a very long journey. 9 years ago, the forgiveness happened and how it happened was knowing that God saw everything. I may not have earthly justice, but I am a child of God....and I fear for this man in death when he stands before the ultimate judge. Never thought I'd see the day he would get caught. Now he is (for someone else, earthly justice has passed for me) & I get the opportunity to tell him how it was I came to forgive him. I see his getting caught as a gift from God....for him. I genuinely feel, as a 70 year old man, God is still trying to reach him.

[@TinaHyde]

Lord have mercy. 😔 May God give you the strength as he did St. Stephen to stand before that man, after all these years, to share your story so that his reign of terror is put to an end. May God be merciful on him, as well.

[@tanyar2965]

God bless you. You have a good heart. Your kindness and mercy on your enemy is what Christ calls us to do. It is hard to do in reality but it is needed as God forgives us we too need to forgive. Forgiveness is for the goodness of your soul not his. Pray for him and may God have Mercy on him. I pray that God continues to bless you. God grant you health and Salvation.

[@colmwhateveryoulike3240]

God bless you and guide you. I hope this is not inappropriate to share and that you don't get your hopes up in anything but God, who may not work so visibly in your offender's heart right there and then, but you reminded me of this. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nGPCgIKXhZxpac0

[@bluesteel5827]

God Bless you.

[@theOmniscienTist]

GOD bless you.Thank you for your amazing testimony.

[@eliasandrinopoulos8746]

Christ has overcome the devil and overcome sin, indeed! Thank you for another brilliant and timely talk, Father! God Bless you and yours. ☦️🙏🏻😊👏🏻

[@PastorErickDMarquez]

Amen, Amen, Brother what do you think about this The Full Armor of God.... kzbin.info/www/bejne/q2HJe59rl62Da6c

[@FancyTruth1]

And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven. Matthew 23:9

[@The_inner_ascent]

the accuracy of the holy bible is staggering. Stay strong my brotheres and sisters in christ ✊🏾, it has yet to truly begin.

[@hillarymary]

I love that you share this message in nature with sheep bleating in the background. God bless

[@Lena-ls8oy]

As a catholic I find the ortodox teachings very helpful and much more similar to the Catholic understanding of Christianity. God bless you brothers 💞😚

[@Zgmflegend]

Check Walter Veith about the Catholic church.

[@twinflamegirl9901]

Catholicism branched-off from Orthodox Christianity when the Romans wanted autocephaly. They wanted to control their religious practises away from the Byzantine (Greek) Orthodox root

[@Saiyan585]

​@@twinflamegirl9901Falsehoods.

[@Elany.lyon1388]

Thank you Father for planting peace. Please pray for my family and for the U.S.

[@6m92973]

God Bless & Keep you Father Spyridon. I was moved to tears, thank you. I loved the backdrop of nature, the sound of the lambs which always remind me: "The Lamb of God that washes away the sins of the World ". "To set our vision of things eternal, hope that will bring us peace, Christ is the victor in all things, he has overcome the Devil." Reminds me of the temptation in the desert, how Christ turns away and is administered to instead by the Angel's.

[@adieklein1888]

Thankyou for the uplifting sermon. God will always be the victor. Here in Australia too the persecution of Christian Morals begin. We must keep our faith true to god

[@nbinghi]

Thank you and God Bless you, Father. Thank God my adult son and I found the Orthodox Church last year, and God willing, we will be baptized and chrismated in October.

[@miriam4091]

Peace and blessings to you and your son! I came into Orthodoxy 5 years ago...

[@MaximusWolfe]

Wonderful

[@sergecolyflor7796]

Time is short...

[@perrylc8812]

Welcome home.

[@j-0-k-3-r]

Why orthodox faith but not simple Christian faith? for Paul says in Scripture that there is one Faith, one Baptisms, One God and One LORD? There is no denomination in the body of Christ, no traditions but the ones of the apostles.

[@VVeremoose]

I am a Christian of the protestant tradition and it feels as if my denomination is being consumed by Satan. My family recently moved to a new town and found what we thought was a good body of believers in our tradition with whom to associate ourselves. However, we found out just the other day that our elders are partnering with a pro-homosexuality group which specializes in normalizing practicing homosexuality within the Church. This is the third time we've had to leave a congregation and find another due to this very issue. I want to stay in my denomination and fight against this tide, but it almost feel futile sometimes. May God bless the Orthodox Church for being an example of preserving through extreme hardship over the centuries. You are an inspiration to all faithful believers.

[@1zcott]

I am a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Father Spyridon, your message is spot on. You are a powerful man of God, your message impacted me deeply, God bless you

[@1Hopeinhim]

Revelation 3:10-11 10 Because you have kept My command to persevere, I also will keep you from the hour of trial which shall come upon the whole world, to test those who dwell on the earth. 11 Behold, I am coming quickly! Hold fast what you have, that no one may take your crown.

[@BOG0690]

Amen

[@noahoyeah]

Amen. I felt and saw a tough time for all Christians two weeks ago. This morning I saw this video. I'm blessed to know I'm not alone. I hope churches begin warning there members asap.

[@berniehartzenberg8535]

Father , you never cease to inspire me with you're homilys of absolute truth.I thank God for you and Pray always for our spiritual leaders.God Bless you.

[@christopherdowns8365]

Glory to glory, from one inspiration from the holy Spirit to the other one foot in front of the other bless your brothers and sisters. So glad thank God I'm a Christian.

[@PastorErickDMarquez]

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[@whitemakesright2177]

Father, bless. Thank you for your very important message and for your consistent witness in all your videos. God bless you, Father.

[@FancyTruth1]

Who's your father? This man speaking on this video or our Heavenly Father? And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven. Matthew 23:9

[@pattpatt7369]

Every day we here in Australia are facing more and more Restrictions the Authorities are punishing and prosecuting persicuting it's own citizens at an Alarming rate with no end in sight .

[@sergecolyflor7796]

Pray. Just make yourself pray. The more you and your co-citizens pray the more God help you will achieve.

[@soldierofthecross]

PATT MY FRIEND SAME HERE IN AMERICA! ESPECIALLY IN NY ! WERE I AM ! I DO NOT TRUST THESE DEMONS AND I KNOW WHO THEY ARE ! I BELIEVE THE SO CALLED KINGS AND QUEENS AROUND THIS WORLD THAT THEY THINK THEY ARE , LITERALLY ARE THE FALLEN ANGELS ! SATAN COME DOWN TO US WITH A THIRD OF THE ANGELS RITE ! BEING THAT THE ANTI CHRIST SPIRIT HAS ARRIVED UPON THIS WORLD ! JUST LIKE THE HEAVENLY FATHER IS ACTIVATING AND TRAINING AND PURIFYING HIS REMNANT, US ! SO IS SATAN !!! BUT WE ALL KNOW HOW IT ENDS ! ALL GLORY TO THE ALMIGHTY! GOD BLESS SISTER !

[@pattpatt7369]

@@soldierofthecross Thank You Brother, you are so Right and we are the small Remnant, May God Jesus Arch Angel Michael Commander and Chief of the Heavenly Armies of light bless and Protect You and All our Brothers and sisters in these uncertain EVIL and Dangerous Times, Stay STRONG my Friend in Jesus My thoughts and prayers are with you, Your brother in Christ, Pat.

[@soldierofthecross]

@@pattpatt7369 THANK YOU SISTER.! AND THE SAME TO YOU AND YOU LOVED ONES MY FRIEND ! MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONES ALWAYS AND POOR HIS BLESSINGS UPON YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONES MY SISTER IN CHRIST ! KEEP STANDING SIS ! KEEP STANDING!!! GOD BLESS AND THANK YOU !!!

[@perttisuorsa4678]

patt patt The purpose of the restrictions is to slow down the spread of the corona virus. Less people will get sick and die thanks to the restrictions. They are a good thing ! It would not be right to call them persecution.

[@jayp8689]

This darkened world is fading and the glory of God is illuminating. Praise be the glory of God.

[@4youreyes]

These words are spiritual bullets that pierced my heart. We should beg and pray for forgiveness for our sin's to the lord god almighty.

[@nickc3497]

Let us all remember that Jesus cast out demons, we must pray that GOD'S love will reign against all evil on earth .

[@Cp6uja]

I’m astounded by your homily. God bless you and all our fellow Orthodox brothers and sisters. ☦️ “Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? As it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter. Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us. For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 8:35-39

[@edge6441]

Father your words are a sanctuary thank you for everything please dont stop doing what you do. God bless you! Glory to Jesus Christ Amen.

[@christopherharrell3241]

Thank you Father. Glory to Christ.

[@EK-sz5no]

i love these talks the combination of Fr Spyridon's voice and that of the sound nature and the animals in the background

[@adambenedict6155]

The sound of the sheep bleeping in the background is very appropriate, isn’t it?

[@j-0-k-3-r]

Why orthodox faith but not simple Christian faith? for Paul says in Scripture that there is one Faith, one Baptisms, One God and One LORD? There is no denomination in the body of Christ, no traditions but the ones of the apostles.

[@PastorErickDMarquez]

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[@FancyTruth1]

And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven. Matthew 23:9

[@sauloaraujo5030]

PERSECUTION is here NOW. My wife had an accident too. She was kidnapped and taken away from me by the most wicked worst kind of people I have ever seen. I gone 4 times to FBI, and police, and talked many times with different people, and even the priest at saint Mary's. She was drugged and rapped with a video on KZbin accompanied by small group of onlookers in the background. The mother fuckers parade her many times before me and in front of the appartment. Now the Scambags is selling(Pimps) her out and making videos to feed themselves and entertainment. That happened in Kingston NY on the fall/2019. They took my 2 children(1boy 15 ,girl14) also, and cloned my ID identity and cellphone and my bank account(b.a)

[@MRCINI100]

Thank you brother for your discernment of the times. Glory be to Jesus Christ our Lord and Saviour.

[@TN-ju4ro]

Im loving your pagan celtic knot

[@j-0-k-3-r]

Glory to God. You are the first that did not say father to this brother in Christ. Shalom to you ❤️🙏🏾

[@dudanoja]

thank you father for it is joy to listen to your wise words said in a calm manner, something which is really rare these days.

[@ivygarcia9525]

You are so right Father. Remaining true to our Orthodox Christian Faith is hard enough, but with Christ as the author and finisher of our Faith, we can do this. Thank you so much Father. 🙏☦️

[@bernardmurray4674]

An inspiring video, thank you. Even in Ireland as catholics, we face criticism and ridicule ably led by a biased media. Your words shine a light on our forward path.

[@yvonnecamacho9773]

Like Job..The Lord gives and He takes away.. blessed be His Name. Jesus said… What does it profit a man to gain the whole world and lose his own soul? No greater love has man but to give up his life for his brother. Regardless of whatever hardships we go through in this world, Christ will be here with us till this era ends and then we will be forever with him. He is love. He suffered and died for us. Let us make it worth his while and ours, please, we have nothing to lose and everything to gain, forever and ever.

[@PastorErickDMarquez]

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[@mmaakkiinn]

So many people still don't understand the gospel or the words of our lord...“Humility and Love, there you have it. This is everything” - St Paisios.

[@Badnercalabrese]

For some reason I resisted watching this one...that said, I feel that today was the right day to watch this. Thank you as always Fr.

[@dianaking-gates8105]

The title provokes; an apt subtitle could be: EVER Fix Your Eyes on Christ. So glad I watch this video.

[@Cube_Ernator1077]

Here, in Australia, we are again Locked-Down (Victoria 7th or 8th time, I can't quite recall) and our Churches Closed. Before NSW was Locked Down, I used to attend the TLM, I felt the Presence of God in that Church, my face was awashed with my tears. Then NSW was Shut and that Church is Closed. I got into Confession yesterday morning at a Novus Ordo Church in Victoria before it too has Closed. I have been dissatisfied with the direction Catholicism is going-even before the Lock-Downs. But even the Orthodox Churches in both States are Closed. I "fear" we will ALL have to attend "Dry Mass" at own own homes from now on.

[@loveisaih2020]

Owl Ernator - I watch this beautiful priest say daily mass online at 9:15 from Doveton kzbin.info/door/z6IGHUbgR-i91LqPBu1N7w. God bless

[@Cube_Ernator1077]

@@loveisaih2020 Thank you!!!!

[@Cube_Ernator1077]

@@joseph7105 I AM doing this very thing: The Commandments of Love God with all your Heart and Love one another as yourself.

[@loveisaih2020]

@@joseph7105 the 1st part of your statement is very unscriptural and therefore I beg to differ. The second part i 100% agree. Shalom

[@anonymousone2843]

Don't let the evil that caused the closing of your churches win by driving you away from your close relationship with God. Evil hopes desperately to remove God from our sight so we will turn to the evil doings of man for validation and fake love. Prayers to Australia from US.

[@william_02]

Every new video of yours touches the zeitgeist so brilliantly. Thank you Father. Please keep us all in your prayers.

[@FancyTruth1]

And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven. Matthew 23:9

[@unclejake154]

Lord Jesus Christ said "If the world hates you, you know that it has hated me before it has hated you". "...I chose you out of the world and therefore the world hates you". Thank you Father Spyridon.

[@SerendipityPoint]

I just spent two years building a refuge for the future time of persecution. I did not know that was the purpose I thought I was building until it was finished that God revealed it to me. Welcome to the prophetic beginning of sorrows. Fasten your seatbelt’s, brothers and sisters. It’s gonna be a bumpy ride from here on out.

[@SerendipityPoint]

@Scott Johnson no beggars here.

[@sandyhill7514]

Thank you Fr. This brought tears to my eyes. I have fallen away from the church. Please pray for the lost souls who have abandoned the church. I still love Christ with all my heart. The church of today leaves much to be desired. My soul is repelled by it and I try to go back but I hurt so bad inside and just can’t find any comfort in going. May the Lord have mercy on our souls. Thank you for being a light in the darkness.

[@MJS2376]

Are you (were you) Orthodox?

[@sandyhill7514]

@@MJS2376 I consider myself Orthodox. I was deeply wounded by a shepherd in wolfs clothing. Counseling is helping but due to the cultish church I left, it’s difficult to attend another hutch right now. God will open up the doors for me somehow because I know for a fact that he loves me and he will not forsake me. I have my prayer room and very good support system so I thank God for this and so much more.

[@MJS2376]

@@sandyhill7514 oh yes, understand and share similar experience....prayers for God's healing for your heart ❤

[@sandyhill7514]

@@MJS2376 thank you and May God heal you as well 🙏❤️

[@Squirrelconga]

"..live out the simplicity of the Christian faith." That's heavy! This is what I needed, right now. Thank you! 🙏 Liked n' Subscribed 🤜🤛

[@ScottishOrthodoxPilgrim]

Thank you father for these videos. I was chrismated into the Orthodox Church in April of this year.

[@FatherSpyridonROCOR]

Congratulations James - Many years!

[@Irisphotojournal]

I made peace with God after many years of confusion and my life changed.

[@barriem5318]

Thank you for that powerful message of truth. God bless you. I am reminded of John 15:18-19 where Jesus states “18 If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first. 19 If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. That is why the world hates you.

[@JuliusCaesar888]

Roman Catholic here but this channel has been a great gift. Much wisdom from the Orthodox church. Please keep it up Fr.

[@bluecollarmark]

Just terrific. I have had a calling to live a simple Christian life. I fear no one, nor do I fear the Evil one. I will not bow down nor kneel before no man. I choose to follow Michael the Archangel, stand tall and fight. Jesus Christ is my Lord and Savior. I have chosen to serve him for eternity.

[@thaithai2175]

My Dear brother in Christ,Amen to that,,God is with Us,..thank you for encourages,..God Bless You,.

[@briandonohue2502]

"Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake. Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you."

[@thomasressler]

Lord Jesus, be in us the bold witness our Heavenly Father deserves in these darkening times amid a wicked and perverse generation. Amen.

[@cosmoevents21st56]

May the Most Holy Theotokos protect us through her prayers and intersessions for the faithful.

[@FancyTruth1]

And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven. Matthew 23:9

[@JamesHawkeYouTube]

The darkness and deception in this world grows by the day. Reject their evil lies, remove the mask, walk the path of truth. God will protect you.

[@ThaGVPSon]

I never once put on that slave mask

[@JamesHawkeYouTube]

@@ThaGVPSon Me either.

[@PastorErickDMarquez]

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[@soldierofthecross]

AMEN BROTHER! GOD BLESS !!!

[@PastorErickDMarquez]

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[@albertito7796]

Thanks for streghtening my faith and hope. Thanks Fr. Spyridon.

[@ndegepilot]

Amen father. Thank you. God Bless.

[@PastorErickDMarquez]

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[@FancyTruth1]

And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven. Matthew 23:9

[@ndegepilot]

@@FancyTruth1 Honestly dude. You really need to read your bible closer and in context. I guess any male who has a child should not be called a father, according to your interpretation of this text. I guess we should just call them male generators or something. For Jesus, in the verse you have just quoted says "call no man on earth father" period. He does not distinguish between natural fatherhood and spiritual fatherhood. Both senses of natural fatherhood and spiritual fatherhood are used throughout scripture and in this verse Jesus does not distinguish which sense of fatherhood he means. Taking that verse literally would mean no one at all, including natural fathers should be called father. But clearly Jesus is not prohibiting the use of calling people father, as father is used in both a spiritual sense and a natural sense in other parts of the bible, especially by St Paul, ( see letter to Philemon for example. Paul calls himself the father of Onesius as well as the father of the Corinthians etc even though he was celibate...). Jesus is not prohibiting the use of the word father but in context is rather using hyperbole to illustrate a point about being concerned about titles and worldly accolades. Please read the bible in context and not with an anti- Orthadox or anti-Catholic bias.

[@gardnert1]

It's so nice to hear messages like this. It helps temper negative passions which, these days more than ever, are understandably burning. However I don't feel that it is right to "fear" the judgement of God. His judgement is of course just and correct, and so there is nothing to fear, except perhaps not living up to God's plan. Even then, God forgives the righteous and those who ask for forgiveness. Fear belies mistrust and a lack of faith. It is the opposite of love. So we should give in to God's plan and thank him for the tests he gives us just as we thank him for the blessings. Both are opportunities to become better people, should we choose to see them as such.

[@Ridabu]

Thank you for the wise and warm words, Father. You help me find peace in Christ.

[@lb3062]

This channel has been a lifeline for me. I'm working my way back to a life of faith and you've been a great guide and blessing on my journey.

[@rosemaryhoffman4115]

Father, I thank you so much for your words if great wisdom, I am sure every one who sees your post feels the same… many Blessings to you always, Rosemary Hoffman, from Southern California… Our Living God is Blessing Us All🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@PastorErickDMarquez]

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[@FancyTruth1]

And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven. Matthew 23:9

[@PastorErickDMarquez]

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[@PastorErickDMarquez]

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[@EustaceKirstein]

"Let us try to live out the simplicity of the Christian faith. This is our calling in this generation, and it will be enough. It will be enough if we can live truly just Christian lives, for this will be hard enough for us in this day. Let us try to repent of our sins. Let us try to pray, to go to church, to receive holy communion, to confess."

[@PastorErickDMarquez]

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[@FancyTruth1]

And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven. Matthew 23:9

[@illbeback-24]

I just got angry 15 minutes ago..please Lord i ask you to cleanse my heart and my lips from anger, guile, against my neighbor..please I ask for your prayer please.Thank you Pray for our Kingdom

[@charlesmaximus9161]

Lord have mercy on us. ☦

[@laceygreenwood]

Thank you, Fr Spyridon. We need these vital, serious, and truthful reminders in these last days! God bless you!

[@FancyTruth1]

And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven. Matthew 23:9

[@laceygreenwood]

@@FancyTruth1 Hey "Fancy Truth"--good name: relying on your fancy--just a tho't. Since you haven't come to the proper understanding in this matter, give your heart and understanding to Orthodoxy, and you shall be amazed at what great things there are to learn! Read a few comments below, and maybe you'll find more things of interest. Be careful about thinking you can easily understand the Scriptures and make a blanket statement from one verse. All the best.

[@brentlunger9738]

서로 사랑하라 사랑은 하나님께 속한 것이니라.

[@waterkingdavid]

Know that without exception, every single person you encounter, in fact every person that exists, seeks Love. And you too. Behind those eyes. Within that body, whatever colour or appearance, is a subject just like you. And that is why whatever happens. However many times we fail. We must always aim to love with all our hearts.

[@valeriesotiropoulos9720]

It is happening in UK too God bless this man we need more like him 🇬🇧🙏♥️✝️

[@PastorErickDMarquez]

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[@gwenechotaylor96]

Ephesians 6:10-18 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, 15 and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. 16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17 Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.

[@PastorErickDMarquez]

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[@karmarising144]

Amen

[@Michel-ov1sv]

Thank you Father for your encouragement. your guidance and for instilling hope.

[@aliveinchrist2379]

Thank you! Thank you Lord Jesus! Needed this today . Blessings

[@WellseeTheend]

I’ve just recently been going through the trial of my life. It’s caused me to seek Jesus. I pray that he will give me the strength to endure the things to come. I love you Jesus.

[@joer9156]

Fr. Spyridon, I am currently reading your book 'Small Steps into the Kingdom'. I am enjoying it very much. I am due to be baptised next weekend. Your videos have been instrumental in my journey to Orthodox Christianity. Thank you.

[@TinaHyde]

Glory be to God! 🙏

[@lukelucas9264]

I hope your baptism brings you great blessing. That was one of the books that led me to Orthodoxy, but his one about Russia is my favourite.

[@thekingofsomewhere]

May the Lord God grant you many years!

[@j-0-k-3-r]

Why orthodox faith but not simple Christian faith? for Paul says in Scripture that there is one Faith, one Baptisms, One God and One LORD? There is no denomination in the body of Christ, no traditions but the ones of the apostles.

[@thekingofsomewhere]

@@j-0-k-3-r In the Orthodox view, Orthodox Christianity _is_ the simple Christian faith. We don't think of ourselves as a denomination, because the Church was there before denominations were created. We think of ourselves as "pre-denominational" so to speak, the Church which keeps the apostolic tradition.

[@huntsail3727]

Beautiful reflection! St Stephen pray for us, and inspire us.

[@bezagebremedhine5102]

Amen✝️❤

[@lovepower4899]

I love his British accent 💕 praying for Christians everywhere 🙏🏽✝️