THE GREATEST COMMANDMENT

[@FatherSpyridonROCOR]

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[@jfearondasparky]

Gods energy consists of love kindness and sadness ,3 emotions

[@jfearondasparky]

God is not only love

[@jfearondasparky]

@muhammadlatiff god is good is the understatement of the century

[@jfearondasparky]

That is the ultimate understatement in the universe, you should be more greatfull and appreciate more of what has been given to you by god

[@whtstr2133]

Thank you brother for your wonderful insight. I too share these thoughts, and it's good to have someone else say them. As I am a saint of Jesus Christ, I ask more leading towards the understanding of love, as Jesus Christ was the perfect example. The ways Jesus approached people and taught things in detail need to be addressed to help define the true values of love. Agape. Additionally, understanding the level of sacrifice, knowing where to place your resources and how to let go of control of the things in your life to the point of nearly realizing the "lack of want" as written in scripture. I'm approaching a point to where anything I own, which is very little now, seems to only hold me back or down. I don't even want it anymore. An Ecclesiastes moment deeply affecting my ... hermitage, for a lack of a better word. Brother, I never thought I would be possible. Could you please help them understand why I cry so much for lost people, and why "my" love is so overwhelming because of it's source. Thank you, and love you. St Joshua of Missouri USA Still learning what that means.

[@lukas_jay243]

I am 5 days clean from a 25 year Marijuana addiction. This all started with your video "Cannabis and Christianity" I can not thank you enough. You truly are a saint Father. I would love to meet you and thank you personally one day. God bless you Father. From the bottom of my heart thank you.

[@orangeswell1469]

Congratulations! Praise Jesus! I have struggled with that for decades, only to discover later, who was behind the doors it was leaving open. I think we have escaped far greater snares than we can realize in this life. I pray in Christ that God keeps us eternally clear of these struggles now, and I share your joy, sincerely.

[@FatherSpyridonROCOR]

That is great news, God sees your struggle for Him. There will be days when friends, music, circumstances or even the weather is used by the demons to suggest you return to their path. Hold tight to Christ and keep calling in Him, He will not abandon you. However, I am no saint, the wisdom in these talks comes from our Church Fathers, not from me. God bless and protect you.

[@matthewstokes1608]

I did the same - many years ago now, as I am old and at the end of my run, it seems… Father Spyridon passes on correct advice… Once you are clean for some weeks, God will bless you with a feeling better than any dope - and gradually, through your ‘fast’ and rejection of mere bodily pleasures, you will be given such joys far greater than you can yet imagine by so doing. The humble and simple things in life - the rejoicing in the kiss of sunlight and breathing deep fresh air in His honour will fill you with a kind of profound ecstasy… It is an astounding path you are on. Keep going - into the Light.

[@lukas_jay243]

​@@FatherSpyridonROCORI now have books by St John Cassian, Bishop Ignatius, Seraphim Rose and your good self, all of which have brought me back to humanity and reverence of Gods immaculate standards, all thanks to you Father. Never underestimate the incredible influence you're having. You are a gift to us all.

[@lukas_jay243]

Thank you both Orange and Matthew. We have all been raised into awareness of our demonic passions out of what can only be a higher function to God and his mission. We can now all ascend together. The temptatatons are calling me constantly. The battle is frightful, but I yearn for God and his perfection.

[@Helena77333]

Yesterday my son n i got baptise in orthodox church.. as a new convert.. i can say its amazing to deal with the right path... thank You Jesus.. pray for me n my son Father Spyridon❤...

[@ghostwhite1648]

Why are you calling any man Father on earth? You have ONE FATHER IN HEAVEN.

[@ghostwhite1648]

5 But all their works they do for to be seen of men: they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments, 6 And love the uppermost rooms at feasts, and the chief seats in the synagogues, 7 And greetings in the markets, and to be called of men, Rabbi, Rabbi. 8 But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, even Christ; and all ye are brethren. 9 And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven. 10 Neither be ye called masters: for one is your Master, even Christ.

[@Landsat_Torrin_]

@@ghostwhite1648 priests are our spiritual fathers. not in the same sense that they are the father in heaven. words can have different meanings based on context. as I call my (biological) father, father, I don't refer to him as the father in heaven, they are different.

[@clouds-rb9xt]

@@ghostwhite1648Why are you here? Just to spread hate? C'mon man, now is not the time

[@ghostwhite1648]

@@Landsat_Torrin_ I don't call my biological father father, I call him Dad. We even have societal context to what a Father is. We have one Father.

[@gemschaeffer7291]

We are blessed to have father spyridon...Amen all glory be to our lord Jesus Christ

[@electra1205]

This morning for the first time, I went to Orthodox Church, tears came to my eyes, even if it was all in Greek, I kept repeating inside : Lord Jesus Christ Son of God, have mercy on me a sinner. At the end I was to meet with the Father (I had an appointment) …… he was absent. I ask God to send me a Spiritual Teacher like Father Spyridon. Thank you Dear Lord I bow to Thee. Thank you, Father Spyridon.

[@TinaHyde]

Don’t give up on Orthodoxy, dear one. The priest likely got called away for something urgent or simply forgot like we all do from time to time. Give him another chance. ♥️

[@electra1205]

@@TinaHyde indeed, I am going back to Church tomorrow ... also, at present I am reading Father Spyridon's book : The Ancient Path. No words can describe my journey right now, thank you Father Spyridon. God is so good to me, such sinner as I.

[@electra1205]

​@@voievod9260 yes, Orthodoxy is home .... thank you.

[@TinaHyde]

@@electra1205 💜☦️💜

[@SentientLampStudios-lm9ks]

listening to these videos are so calming, they have helped me see the true god and praise him. thankyou for everything!

[@alcoholicjoe6199]

We are surely in the end times.

[@antonkirani2758]

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

[@tompapageorge3979]

Lord Jesus Christ Son of God have Mercy on me a sinner ✝️

[@jahshshdhdgsh4686]

Amen🙏

[@abelhedato5415]

Hello to you all! I am an Ethiopian orthodox christian. Fr.Spyridon's teachings are helping me a lot. May God bless you Father and give you long years of servings!!

[@nickcirillo6191]

🙏🏼 ❤️

[@betelhem_betmengistu6587]

Same here... from EOTC❤❤🇪🇹🇪🇹

[@ghostwhite1648]

5 But all their works they do for to be seen of men: they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments, 6 And love the uppermost rooms at feasts, and the chief seats in the synagogues, 7 And greetings in the markets, and to be called of men, Rabbi, Rabbi. 8 But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, even Christ; and all ye are brethren. 9 And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven. 10 Neither be ye called masters: for one is your Master, even Christ. Call some youtuber Father... draw closer to GOD THE TRUE FATHER.

[@betelhem_betmengistu6587]

​@ghostwhite1648 Calling spiritual fathers as 'Father' doesn't make God any less of fathers... rather the opposite. As long as those spiritual fathers are leading you to God.(if I understood u correctly )

[@ghostwhite1648]

@@betelhem_betmengistu6587 it just makes you blaspheme against THE WORD OF GOD in the FATHERS name! But hey, I just read the Bible and put the Love of THE LORD first.

[@grez6330]

Tremendous insights, and beautiful teaching, thankyou again father. I love you my brother.

[@andrehaave]

God is love. We must love our God, and respect Him and never forget Him nor our common man! Hallelujah Lord Jesus! Thank you Father in Heaven for your all seeing eye witness over my life! 🙏🏼

[@rollymayola363]

Without the Holy Spirit it is impossible to experience that level of love.

[@Haralambeandreas]

Thank God that there are people like this now in our times !Δοξα το Θεό Glory to God!

[@ReplyToMeIfUrRetarded]

Thank God Indeed.

[@wick5956]

Reformed Baptist here. Great words. Heartening. Encouraging. May the Living God be with you forever and ever, amen.

[@paulbizard3493]

Catholic here. Same.

[@olexandrkrysko]

Glory to Jesus Christ ❤

[@SeraphimSingleton]

Glory Forever

[@Love_Hope_Faith]

I THANK OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST SON OF GOD, FOR BRINGING ME BACK TO HIM, THE STRAIGHT YET NARROW PATH IS THE ONLY WAY✝️🕯️🙏❤️

[@KKruse-jb4cu]

These sermons bless me so much. I am going to spend time transcribing them word for word into my notebook.

[@LikeSomeDude]

The last five years of my life have been a real struggle. My faith has been shaken at times though I have never turned from God. It has just been hard for me to understand my own suffering at times. Your videos Father have helped me immensely in this time. Thank you once again for reminding me of the greatest commandment.

[@LuisHernandez-sf5hf]

Thank you father in my darkest moments I can rely on your guidance

[@lartfeus]

What a beautiful, wonderful nature background and scenery!

[@Kapsjarvi]

Thank you ever so much, Father Spyridon! With love from St.Petersburg Russia

[@miladmiloradamani5526]

Saint Nikolaj Velimirović says these two commandments can read as "Love the Lord Jesus Christ with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength; and love the Lord Jesus Christ as yourself." Through loving Christ we can truly love our neighbor.

[@destinylordboiii3367]

God bless you brother

[@a_lil_bit]

Starting @7:07- is where I struggle and need strength and patience. 🙏 ❤

[@TinaHyde]

Such an important message, delivered with humility and gentleness. Glory to God for your ministry, Fr. Spyridon. ☦️

[@lukelucas9264]

Thank you Father

[@Eduardo_3334]

🗿 român☦️❤️

[@johninman7545]

Love your enemy is the. Way Of The Cross

[@MaryBethPetra]

Dear friends: pray that God may take away my heart of stone and give me a heart of flesh. I need spiritual help to overcome a difficulty I have against a person my family. Please pray for me and for that family member so that we may both be healed. Bless you for your prayers🕊

[@IanFernandez-lb7se]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@IAmNotAshamedOfTheGospel]

I prayed for a spiritual father in the faith after I lost my brother Tom who was a father in the faith to me! It just occurred to me that this is the man Gid has sent to me! Though I’m a million miles away your videos impact me and are helping me grow ! Thank you, precious saint of God and please continue to do these videos because I need them! I need a father in the faith! To help guide and direct me! I love you Father Spyridon! Thank you brother

[@AliceArnaud-zs8sq]

Such a beautiful teaching, thank you so much! I am new to the faith and grateful for your sermons

[@daylight44ful]

1 Corinthians 13 13 If I speak in the tongues[a] of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. 2 If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing. 3 If I give all I possess to the poor and give over my body to hardship that I may boast,[b] but do not have love, I gain nothing. 4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. 8 Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away. 9 For we know in part and we prophesy in part, 10 but when completeness comes, what is in part disappears. 11 When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put the ways of childhood behind me. 12 For now we see only a reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known. 13 And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.

[@remedypath5941]

Thank you Father - Amen.

[@charliegrandison1176]

Not even an hour before this video's release this sinner fell upon Matthew 18:22 The Parable of the Unmerciful Servant. May we all become strong enough to open our petrified hearts and follow HIM .

[@mailman5043]

I must truly say father, that you have became much like my weekly mission to listen to you. I found jesus about a year ago and was more or less non denominational until I started watching your videos around 3 months ago and in every videos I watched, my faith in God grew stronger. Now I am certain that Orthodoxy is the way to God and his Kingdom, Im still struggling with Lust but as my faith grew in God I believe now that nothing is impossible. Thank you Father, you are a blessing from God to me

[@mailman5043]

@@GigiGhiba-bd4ox I definitely will, but right now I live with my parent and there is no orthodox church in my city or in the area at all. I have planned that when I finished high-school(in 2 years), when I'm studying in uni then I will attend some services and talk to the priests about it

[@Compulsive-Elk7103]

Glory to Jesus Christ 🙏☦️❤️

[@skibidi.G]

Father Spyridon, your channel is a beacon of shining light and hope ❤

[@BiblicalExcerpts]

Amen.

[@Howie47]

The most beautiful sermon I ever heard. Thank you, Father Spyridon.

[@NJP9036]

Your teaching tells me to use reason correctly. Proper discernment and God’s Love are invaluable. Thank you Fr. Spyridon.

[@selenehenry3040]

Thank you. I love you.

[@LittleWolf194]

I love Jesus/Jehovah more than my own life, I have flaws in my daily quest and I occasionally stoop down to tie my shoes but God stands patiently by while I get back in step :) In 2021 Jesus led me to His Orthodox Church and it was like coming out of a 70 year religious coma! I discovered my 'True North' and 'Home Coming' that is real & enlightening. Don't wait too long to choose Jesus!! He is very close by :)

[@gemschaeffer7291]

Amen 🙏 I love you lord with all my heart,soul,mind and strength

[@todaydonny]

I stinking love this guy. Praise God.

[@God_is_Justice]

Some people would understand this as a call to love everyone but we must not love the Satan. God is justice. God brings justice. If we love God, we must hate the devil.

[@stevendouglas3781]

Satan is not our neighbor.

[@texasson7950]

Yes, we should love like Christ commands us. However, I don't always pass that "test." I find it difficult to love others who have hurt or wronged me in some major way. Sometimes, all I can do is NOT to do something revengeful, which is a natural response to being wronged by someone. I pray for God's grace to help me be more loving towards difficult people, even when I do NOT feel like it. I'm trying, Father!

[@raducapris5881]

Hehe, its hard for me too :)). Its hard to see a gay church where everyone says bad things to God without knowing it and be like "ok, I still love you". One thing that helps me tho is to remember that I am as sinnfull as they are, whatever sin I did, I did it too, so by being angry at them, i'll be angry at myself. Jesus loved even those who killed Him so you can love a basic sinnfull person.

[@betelhem_betmengistu6587]

May Our Lord Jesus Christ allow us to love him to our potential.❤ Thank you, Father. May u hear the words of life.from Ethiopian Orthodox ❤🇪🇹

[@sm3756]

Very much appreciated, thank you Father

[@xXKillaBGXx]

I was reading these two commandments yesterday and I came across this video today.

[@1amthat1am]

Thank you for all your hard work Father, it is deeply appreciated, I love you ❤

[@renatorebelowski1507]

God bless you Father Spyridon.

[@64449dD]

Thank you for leading me to loving truthfully. Thank you very much. ❤

[@ChRi5t0FuR]

God bless you Father, and may He continue guiding & protecting you as your light continues casting out darkness in all four corners!!

[@laceygreenwood]

Thank you, Fr Spyridon, for this good homily. ☦God bless you. We are thankful for your messages which are such a blessing.

[@Ucfgjhh]

Thank you so much father you help me out of a dark place❤☦❤

[@bonzo3601]

This is the deepest video Ive seen so far. It hit home from start to end ❤

[@phantomsoru5373]

Thank you, Father Spyridon. Amen. God bless.

[@boringoldman]

This is terrifying. I feel like you are speaking directly to me. It sounds like the only way to heaven is to become a monk. Thank you for ministering. I hope the Lord has mercy on me

[@Love_Hope_Faith]

THANKYOU Father GOD BE WITH US ✝️🕯️🙏❤️

[@adriantodea3005]

This commandment is even more important after the first coming of Jesus, as The incarnate Son of God. God, sacrificing his Son, to approach humankind even closer, more intimately. Jesus' first coming was the greatest sign of love for humankind shown by God himself.

[@hannahjones8992]

What you say is so true, and it is real encouragement to hear it spoken in this way. Thank you father. God Bless you 💯🙏🏻💖

[@smararetired2052]

Glory be to God, Thank-you Father Spyridon once again your Sermon was important for everyone very true .

[@Flapj6ck]

I live for God. I die for God.

[@Ecclesiastes11718]

If anyone asks you what is the core of Orthodoxy ; show him this.This is real Orthodoxy

[@barriem5318]

Wonderful message thank you

[@TByronK]

Another very important and poignant message Fr. Spyridon and I thank you for them, they are deep and transformative. 🌠

[@josephleighton2458]

This is a perfect discourse.

[@kashmoose2478]

Pray for me father spyridon I’m about to start catechism

[@mikemurphy8067]

TY. I needed to hear this. I fail to meet this standard. Forgive me.

[@edwardo737]

Praise God!

[@fusion9619]

This one, I could understand. Oftentimes i hear words but they don't sink in. In several of your previous videos, your words just rolled off me... this one, though, i understood. I think God showed me some grace just now.

[@johnnada1917]

I thank the Lord for your videos Fr. Spyridon!!! I gain so much wisdom, peace and confidence from all of your videos...

[@orthodox1717]

May we have all your blessings, Fr. Spyridon. ☦️

[@KKruse-jb4cu]

This man is a true Christian.

[@otflockdown1624]

I just wanted to let you know that your message is being spread around the world. I’ve seen multiple videos of you preaching on my instagram and tik tok with 100s of thousands views and likes. keep up the amazing work father spyridon your helping change people lives by bringing them to god.

[@theres1500]

Thank you Father. Your wisdom was really needed this morning

[@HolkHugan]

Blessings, Fr. Spyridon. I want to thank you for your videos and your time to film them. I'm a catechumen who started his journey into Orthodoxy this year, & your way with the words of the Church Fathers have helped me understand many things that Roman Catholicism never managed to explain to me. I have Orthodox friends in America who helped me see that many of my opinions on Chrisitianity were more in line with Orthodoxy, so I feel that I was always halfway there!

[@brianm2238]

"call no man father, for you have one Father in heaven."

[@KekmanOG]

I am so mentally Ill. I can barely go to school, may the lord Jesus Christ shine his bright light upon all souls whom watch this video, may he show you grace and love. And may you live a holy life and walk down the righteous path. ✝️❤️

[@AmericanDreamer]

what Happened to you?

[@KekmanOG]

@@AmericanDreamerjust truly it’s so hard to be a follower of Christ while everyone around you is doing drugs and constantly doing terrible evils around you.

[@SuperGreatSphinx]

May THE LORD heal you... ❤

[@PituGuli987]

@@KekmanOGbrother stay strong ,Christ is with you don’t ever give up, read your bible and start going to church , I will pray for you , god bless you amen

[@Blessedhope83]

You always help me. Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me a sinner.

[@Chrisc-sn6uh]

Glory to God

[@ellen5596]

I could listen to you for hours on end.

[@fjfjfjjdjdjdjj]

I need to watch this every day

[@donohoe71]

for what it is worth, this has opened a few doors for me. Thank you.

[@livinglikeahuman7918]

Lord have mercy on me

[@marcostorres572]

Thank you, bless you ♥

[@erikburke7210]

This was a beautiful sermon, Father. Thank you and God Bless you!

[@astrazola3053]

Beautiful talk father Spyridon, may God give you a long life and all the joy you can carry 🙏

[@adamk7117]

These particular bible verses he mentions about love have always scared the crap out of me, because if there is one thing I don’t have, is love for people. Growing up in a strict christian home and then being released into a world that is completely the opposite of the one you knew has caused all kinds of anger issues in me. I am so judgemental and have absolutely murderous thoughts toward 80% of the people i see. I pray about this often, but I don’t seem to grow in this area at all. For one thing, I am a shy person (always have been) I try to be friendly when people talk to me, but I certainly don’t go out of my way for people. Oddly enough, it’s usually not because I don’t want to, its more of “fear”. How do i sound? Does this look right? Do i even know enough to help someone in any way? Anyway, I could go on, but this is a huge project blem area for me. Judging, and just plain not communicating with people.

[@jmdsservantofgod8405]

Love God and love people!

[@philipjordan8101]

Well Said Sir! Amen & AMEN!

[@pialakin6517]

Father Spyridon teaches the truth with so much wisdom, thank you

[@RajeevKumar-bl8ei]

Science and technology time over now god time starting here 😮😮😮

[@chrisrobinson1671]

Thank you

[@rocketshipevan]

Excellent.

[@Tamara-ie8ql]

Amen Amen Amen 🙏 ☦️ ❤

[@SvenScerri]

My brethren in Christ, I love the mentality and principles you have. Your a true man how he was designated to be from the first of times

[@stevensonrf]

What a beautiful video.

[@Miguel9.28]

Additionally, Saint John 13:34-35 tells us a higher degree of love and the palpable evidence of a follower if Jesus Christ!

[@danryan9111]

Thank you, and God bless you and yours....❤

[@merlinidlehands3302]

Im Pissed off a LOT and hard to be around BUTI DO Pray for folks everyday. I think I have a TOO High Standard for myself and Others.then again being an only child with No Father BUT GOD all my life and NO brothers or Sisters MIGHT be a Hugh part of that? i REALLY FEEL like I dont belong HERE on EARTH. THANK GOD,, JESUS ONLY ask me to be with Him and does not tell me go away. I got Saved in Calvery Chapel when it was a TENT then became Orthadox and Moved to Alaska. Now Back in Santa Cruz I call My Father at Church or he calls me BUT Im not going to church just watching and Praying and Reading my Bible .Please say a prayer for me I SURE NEED IT!