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"No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends" John 15:13

One thing I never hear people taking about (probably due to Protestant/Modernist scholarship) is that the apostles spent time together and had liturgy together. We see this in Acts 1, 2, 15, etc. We also know that Jesus Himself spent 40 days with the apostles instructing them on how to build the church (Acts 1:3). It's quite possible that the sign of the cross was taught to them by Christ Himself or the apostles developed this practice together and shared it with one another. Is there evidence for this? Certainty - the early references to the sign of the cross, but more importantly I think is the fact that the sign of the cross is so widespread and universal in the Church from an early time. It would be hard to convince every Christian in the world to start doing it after centuries of established churches around the empire. It would make more sense if they all just received the same tradition from the very beginning.

You forgot the Copts, who split early with the belief that Christ only has one divine nature.

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I was raised in a Calvanistic Baptist household and grew up with a deep respect of Jesus for how I could use the topic of Him to communicate with my father. This past year I painted a series of oil paintings I refer to as the "Zounds" series, focusing specifically on the wounds of the crucifixion in close relief. This is because I too am suffering, both in life and spirit, so I paint stark images of gore in moments of Triumph. It was never meant to be a mockery of His suffering, far from it. Upon watching your video, I do believe I should also do a Resurrection series, to complete the message. Though it's sometimes hard for me to see the light in the world.

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I think if lightbulbs were invented way back in the day you'd just come in and turn on a lightbulb. Harder to turn on a globe in the catacombs, I guess.

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Enjoy ye all the feast of faith: Receive ye all the riches of loving-kindness. let no one bewail his poverty, for the universal kingdom has been revealed. Let no one weep for his iniquities, for pardon has shown forth from the grave. Let no one fear death, for the Savior’s death has set us free. He that was held prisoner of it has annihilated it. By descending into Hell, He made Hell captive. He embittered it when it tasted of His flesh. And Isaiah, foretelling this, did cry: Hell, said he, was embittered, when it encountered Thee in the lower regions. It was embittered, for it was abolished. It was embittered, for it was mocked. It was embittered, for it was slain. It was embittered, for it was overthrown. It was embittered, for it was fettered in chains. It took a body, and met God face to face. It took earth, and encountered Heaven. It took that which was seen, and fell upon the unseen. O Death, where is your sting? O Hell, where is your victory? Christ is risen, and you are overthrown. Christ is risen, and the demons are fallen. Christ is risen, and the angels rejoice. Christ is risen, and life reigns. Christ is risen, and not one dead remains in the grave. For Christ, being risen from the dead, is become the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep. To Him be glory and dominion unto ages of ages. Amen.

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Wonderful job! This couldn't have been more well timed. It seems that any time I need a direct answer in relation to Orthodoxy, someone posts a video relating directly to the topic at hand! This is no exception. Keep up the good work. 👍🏻 And as always, I love seeing when you guys post a new video. ☦️

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Greetings from Holy Cross Orthodox Church in Roseburg, Oregon, USA!

I have no qualms with my Orthodox brothers over the meaning of the crucifix. My concern is not so much with meaning but emphasis. While it's understood within Orthodox and Catholic circles that the crucifix is by no means a symbol of defeat, such intentionality is lost in translation. Christ is depicted as sorrowful and forlorn, his body broken and bloodied. Such a state is difficult to reconcile with His unseen triumph over sin and death. It's antithetical to the stated purpose, though I suppose the cross is inherently antithetical. I would argue the empty cross conveys a much clearer message of Christ's victory over death; while the crucifix is a complex collage of theological concepts. Perhaps, the problem is trying to pack so much symbolism into one icon. Marrying the cross with other symbols may resolve the tension. In this regard, the empty tomb is a largely overlooked symbol that Christians should employ more often.

As an inquirer waiting till September October for catechism your channel has been so helpful..thank you and God bless ☦️🙏

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“You foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you? *It was before you eyes that Jesus Christ publicly exhibited as crucified!”* Seeing that the gentile Galatians were not witnesses of the actual cruxifiction, (I’m guessing) Christ on the cross was exalted in the earliest Church by Saint Paul ☦️

Once Christ has filled the cross, it can never be empty again

As a Muslim, I Respect Orthox ideas about defending death and Living eternal life, But why Jesus christ need to die? Can't he Just forgive all people sins and send his message through the bible? and If I Comit a Sin at the moment it shouldn't be a sin then.. because jesus died for our sins, so everything has no laws or showen bouders, I hope you get my point and I am looking forward to the reply in details. Thank you!

To the man and couch and his supporters, thank you again for another insightful and thoughtful video. God bless

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Not necessarily orthodox, but I know that house churches were a thing in post protestant reformation England due to persecution. Another example is in holland where non Protestant churches were tolerated but weren’t allowed to show public services or looks like a church. Ons' Lieve Heer op Solder or Our lord in the attic is a good example it’s a Catholic Church inside a very normal Dutch house.

Brilliant. Beautifully spoken. Beautifully presented. Beautifully-encapsulating ideas almost too wonderful to hear. My words fail me.. Yours did not fail. ☦☦☦

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Youve knocked it out of the park ol boy. Grace, Mercy and Peace to you Brother

Do Orthodox carry crucifixes like Catholics?

Keep up the great videos! I love all your content

Patristix Podcast soon?

Very nice video. Really interesting and short

To follow Jesus or not to follow him. That is the real question. Jesus said: Then Jesus said to the crowds and to his disciples, “The scribes and the Pharisees sit on Moses' seat, so do and observe whatever they tell you, but not the works they do. For they preach, but do not practice. They tie up heavy burdens, hard to bear, and lay them on people's shoulders, but they themselves are not willing to move them with their finger. They do all their deeds to be seen by others. For they make their phylacteries broad and their fringes long, and they love the place of honor at feasts and the best seats in the synagogues and greetings in the marketplaces and being called rabbi by others. But you are not to be called rabbi, for you have one teacher, and you are all brothers. And call no man your father on earth, for you have one Father, who is in heaven. (Matthew 23:1-9)

Please make slow in speed, and audio volume. Majority of the talk is not clear

You only need to be level 7 to resist Satan.

Thank you for explaining so beautifully this holy icon

Thank you for this video. I wish there was more explained in connection to Israel. At Pentacost, historically, was and is celebrated as the anniversary of the covenant at Mt Sinai, between God and His people. That covenant was eventually broken by Israel and God promised a new covenant. The original covenant at Mt Sinai is depicted as a wedding, a feast, and God's desire to dwell with His people. But, that covenant was broken. In Acts 1 the disciples ask Jesus if He was now going to restore the Kingdom to Israel. He told them to wait in Jerusalem for the gift of God...

Don't underestimate the value of the work that you and your brother do. (Don't fall into pride, either, of course. ) Every thing that happens, even how calm and simple your set looks, allows us to relax and take quiet, deep breaths, and listen and absorb. Yes, was Pentecost, and i looked at the peacefulness of that icon with a new understanding. Yes, the Holy Spirit brings calmness and peace. Any time worship services do not exhibit that, it means they must be reconsidered and changed in some way.

Don't underestimate the value of the work that you and your brother do. (Don't fall into pride, either, of course. ) Every thing that happens, even how calm and simple your set looks, allows us to relax and take quiet, deep breaths, and listen and absorb. Yes, was Pentecost, and i looked at the peacefulness of that icon with a new understanding. Yes, the Holy Spirit brings calmness and peace. Any time worship services do not exhibit that, it means they must be reconsidered and changed in some way.

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But didn’t Theodosius II live like 100 years or something after they were supposed to wake up

With God's good grace, I found a key to Orthodoxy today. Our Redeemer truly answers prayer.

Thank you, God bless.

Attended my first Divine liturgy today on Pentecost Sunday and spoke to a priest. God bless this channel!

I just found your channel, and I’m so glad I did!!!

First Divine Liturgy was today, Saturday of Souls, and they had this. Here to find out what the little old Greek lady gave me and why. Thanks for the lowdown! A beautiful tradition.

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Thank you for the information, brothers.

when the raiders were about to come he said "those who live by the sword shall die by the sword" and he and 7 former raiders he had converted stayed behind and let themselves be killed