Advice for Converts to Orthodox Christianity

Advice for Converts to Orthodox Christianity - Abbot Tryphon

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In this episode, Abbot Tryphon discusses some of his early experiences in orthodoxy and gives advice to recent converts and those interested in becoming Orthodox Christian.
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This is the third episode from my interview with Abbot Tryphon, #abbot of All-Merciful Saviour Monastery on Vashon Island, Washington state. In addition to his work as a monastic superior, Abbot Tryphon is a prolific podcaster, blogger, and speaker.
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@ProtectingVeil 4 ай бұрын

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@kyotog777 3 жыл бұрын

I'm Turkish and I'm getting baptized. God Bless you All.

@shuddup3618 3 жыл бұрын

same!

@orthodoxempire697 2 жыл бұрын

@@shuddup3618 wow God bless you guys

@shuddup3618 2 жыл бұрын

@@orthodoxempire697 god bless you too

@jovicatrpcevski209 2 жыл бұрын

Sağ ol, kardeşim; aferin! En Doğru Yolu buldun! Tebrikler! Çok yaşa! Senin için dua edeceğim. Rabbe hamdolsun!

@liberty.b.r Жыл бұрын

God bless you too! :)

@joshw3010 2 жыл бұрын

I'm a Roman Catholic, and I attended an Antiochian liturgy for the first time last week. I had become convinced, through dozens of hours of debates, talks, and a couple books I read, that the Orthodox church is the true church. Actually attending the liturgy was amazing. It was beautiful and everyone there was so friendly. My wife's coworker is Greek Orthodox and she came with us to walk us through what to do. She was upset because she said she liked that Church better than hers. She said you can really feel the love there. I can't wait to go back next Sunday.

@ProtectingVeil 2 жыл бұрын

Glory to God...may God continue to guide you along your path! Fwiw, in case it's helpful, we published a book, which looks at Catholicism from an Orthodox perspective: www.amazon.com/Two-Paths-Orthodoxy-Catholicism-Supremacy/dp/1091371555

@NBGD22 Жыл бұрын

You going to Church when ever you have need doors are always open. You are never alone in the Church. Try to experience to be in empty Church.

@lindaphillips4646 Жыл бұрын

Just saw this post. I do so understand. How are you doing?

@thevintagegypsy5325 Жыл бұрын

@@ProtectingVeil will check out your book. I too was born and raised RC. But have found the Orthodox Church and I feel it calling to me. Thank you.

@the4gospelscommentary 11 ай бұрын

I'm sorry, but you are wrong. The first seven ecumenical council and the Church Fathers clearly teach the Papacy, filioque, divine simplicity and purgatory, that is the doctrines that the so called "orthodox" church rejects. Catholicism is true, and orthodoxy is false. One must be a Roman Catholic to be saved.

@user-qz1mg9ls2q 5 жыл бұрын

I’m going to be baptized in two days. In my country, Japan, people don’t know the existence of Orthodoxy. So, few people go to church. But this video reminds me every time we held the Divine Liturgy, we are fulfilled with Holy Spirit, holy saints and fathers. Thanks for sharing great videos. I really appreciate like your posts, because in Japanese information about Orthodox Church is so limited that even John Chrysostom the golden mouth has never been translated into Japanese. we can’t understand how to interpret the Bible. So again thanks for your posts and keep up the good work!

@AthanasiaOrtholady 5 жыл бұрын

Nikolasまっち welcome to the faith nikolas. As a Greek Orthodox I’ll tell you. The hymns of our faith have been sang in Ancient Greek since the beginning of Christianity...I hope one day you’ll make it to Greece and go for a Divine Liturgy there!

@berniegran4785 5 жыл бұрын

@biljoe209 5 жыл бұрын

Hope your baptism went well! May God grant you many years brother.

@windstorm1000 5 жыл бұрын

@@AthanasiaOrtholady I go to,Greek church here in nm. Can younrecomend a church to visit in Greece?

@virginialopezrey6860 5 жыл бұрын

God bless you.

@saint5203 Жыл бұрын

I converted about 10 years ago. I'll never forget the first time I stepped into the church. It blew my Protestant mind. Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit! Subdeacon Christopher😇

@bennigan88 5 жыл бұрын

Please everyone pray for Abbot Tryphon, he was punched in the head by an unknown suspect at a gas station and received minor injuries. Lord Have Mercy!

@shadow-gm3yh 5 жыл бұрын

So sad 😥 Lord have Mercy

@veronicahenn 5 жыл бұрын

where did this happen and is he ok???

@user-gy9mv3yp9o 5 жыл бұрын

🙏🏼

@ProtectingVeil 5 жыл бұрын

Lord have mercy. Amen.

@P.Whitestrake 5 жыл бұрын

What? Why?

@Needlerh3 3 жыл бұрын

I wish to join the Serbian Orthodox church someday. Our ancestors were Orthodox until the Ottomans came.

@jemts5586 3 жыл бұрын

What were they before they converted to Christianity?

@fiddlydiddly8931 3 жыл бұрын

@@jemts5586 pagans

@lifeisbeautiful1323 3 жыл бұрын

Alan God bless you

@markoristic7575 3 жыл бұрын

@@jemts5586 pagans, like most of the world.

@TheInundation 3 жыл бұрын

One of the best liturgies i have ever attended was at a Serbian, even if I speak no Serbian, it is all the "same language", and they all were so welcoming.

@codhibb 4 жыл бұрын

I am of the Latin Rite, but have been prayerfully considering coming home to the Orthodox Church. Please pray for me...

@MrAndrii11 4 жыл бұрын

I'll pray for you

@tyxikosgatopoulos3094 4 жыл бұрын

Do it as soon as possible and every aspect of your life will be better.

@danielgorbachov5592 4 жыл бұрын

Scott A. Hibbler , the Orthodox Church has the Western Rite.

@tyxikosgatopoulos3094 4 жыл бұрын

@@danielgorbachov5592 You are mistaken.

@madamedellaporte4214 4 жыл бұрын

@@tyxikosgatopoulos3094 One mustn't rush. It is a long struggle.

@MF-qe2wu 5 жыл бұрын

I’m a baptized Protestant but have attended an Orthodox Church the last two months. First Divine Liturgy I went to definitely felt “foreign” to me and was unsure if I would come back. When I saw that next Sunday’s Gospel reading would be the Women at the Well, one of my favorite passages in the whole Bible, I decided I’d try again. Now Im reading Father Coniaris’s book, Introducing the Orthodox Church: It’s Faith and Life, and I am seriously considering converting.

@ProtectingVeil 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks to God...thanks for sharing your story...may God continue to guide your steps Home!

@jerrybenjamin9063 4 жыл бұрын

I've been an Orthodox Christian believer for 6 years (former protestant evangelical). I hope you find a parish which is not "foreign" (ethnic). You will get used to the foreign sounds of the songs and chanting. Persevere and it will be worth it!

@eldermillennial8330 4 жыл бұрын

Jerry Benjamin Well, that, or in my case, I found an “ethnic” parish of my own: Western Rite Orthodoxy. As the Anglo sub Rite of Saint Tikhon, and à British priest, it is very English, too.

@ThiagoCT9 4 жыл бұрын

M F So did you convert?

@paulnurmi7631 3 жыл бұрын

Such a shallow church so focused on externals. I was an atheist I met the risen Lord was baptized in a Baptist church realized certain aspects of that tradition were wrong, such as denying the real presence of Christ in holy communion. But I did not over react by doing what some of the people I met who imagined this group of churches in the east had no shortcomings in their tradition. We all fall short and what we need in the broken body of Christ is humility and the capital O Orthodox churches need it too. The security of God is hidden in the insecurity of the cross, not pretty pictures or music with or without instruments and whatever else people get wrapped up in.

@showmeanedge 9 ай бұрын

I attended my first Divine Liturgy yesterday and it was very much like coming home and I certainly felt like I was looking into heaven. What the abbot said about the old lady in the wheelchair reminds me of a dear old man who was there with a walker - when it was appropriate he sat but otherwise he got on his feet for our Lord and it inspired me not to let my aching feet and calves distract me.

@ProtectingVeil 8 ай бұрын

Godspeed!

@showmeanedge 5 ай бұрын

Hello again! My catechesis begins on February 24th, Glory to God! 🙏

@ASMRyouVEGANyet 3 ай бұрын

I mean, it’s okay to rest. We are human.

@NBarker1993 4 жыл бұрын

I was baptised Roman Catholic about a year ago after spending a couple of years as a catechumen. I am undergoing an internal struggle within myself between Roman Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy. I pray that Christ leads me, chief of sinners, to the right path

@lupinthe4th400 4 жыл бұрын

Pray Jesus leads your choice! Orthodox Church is the true Church! I suggest you read Klaus Kenneth's book, about how he converted to Orthoxy.

@katherine3486 3 жыл бұрын

There are many who have the same path as yourself. Worry not. Christ Is in our midst!

@katherine3486 3 жыл бұрын

@@lupinthe4th400 Born to Hate: Reborn to Love is a brilliant narrative of his journey.

@lupinthe4th400 3 жыл бұрын

@@katherine3486 it changed my life!

@lindaobrien8538 2 жыл бұрын

I am Roman Catholic but have doubts about the papacy etc

@fratercontenduntocculta8161 4 жыл бұрын

Growing up Protestant, I have always admired both the Orthodox and Catholic Masses. I have always felt that Protestantism is both empty and in most cases simply wrong, and have felt strongly about converting for many years. I also have been recently acquainted with the idea of how in Orthodoxy you are encouraged to experience the faith with not only your mind, but all of your senses. Thank you for helping me to finally make my first step into Orthodoxy!

@sandrac9823 3 жыл бұрын

Welcome brother/sister ♥️♥️♥️

@sashenkadumerve3017 3 жыл бұрын

I am a Protestant, but there are many issues in the Church (mostly America). We have little respect for God’s Holy Church Service, No respect for God’s commandments, No respect for good works that Christians should do. But they also get some things right, like Faith alone, Prodistantism in other countries are much more correct, and right.

@jmjaquinas7298 3 жыл бұрын

I was a Protestant for several years as well before coming home to the Catholic Church. Praise God you are discovering the heritage of Christianity. I’d urge you also to prayerfully look into the Catholic Church and especially the necessity of the Visible Church to have a visible Head. Pax Christi

@TsaristCossack 2 жыл бұрын

@@sashenkadumerve3017 Faith alone is simply untrue and easily debunkable. James 2 17-26. James 1 22-27. Matthew 5:11-16.

@Numenorean921 2 жыл бұрын

Become a Lutheran, we are protestants that haven't thrown away tradition

@donnaroberts9119 Жыл бұрын

I’m feeling much inspired. I want the light of God to fill me. Whoever reads this, please pray for me.

@bigmacsalad 5 жыл бұрын

Please pray for me brothers and sisters. I’ve been living and working in a country without much of any Christianity/no orthodox churches around. But I’ll be moving home this year with my wife and are excited to go to an Orthodox Church for the first time.

@southjersey10 4 жыл бұрын

Chitchat Catnip Praying for you.

@bigmacsalad 4 жыл бұрын

Mark Purnell Thank you brother. That means a lot. I’ll be praying for you as well.

@MrAndrii11 4 жыл бұрын

@Chitchat Catnip may I ask what country you're from

@AmayaUsagiTenshi 4 жыл бұрын

God bless you, I hope you had a chance to go

@stevenseagull753 2 жыл бұрын

@@bigmacsalad Any updates brother how have you been? It’s been 2 years since that comment how has the Lord been working in you?

@lisaconnor4948 5 жыл бұрын

I am a convert to Orthodox Christianity, was Chrismated at a OCA church a couple of years ago, I appreciate the Abbot Tryphon's wise advice, I am glad he is looking out for us.

@slavdefendov1499 5 жыл бұрын

God bless you my sister. And Happy Easter

@lisaconnor4948 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Happy Easter to you also,@@slavdefendov1499

@ProtectingVeil 5 жыл бұрын

Christ is Risen! Thanks to God!

@angrynas9668 5 жыл бұрын

You must ask to be baptised trust me.Dont believe them when they only speak for chrismation.Baptism will change your life

@SHARONMKARYE 4 жыл бұрын

Am catholic.. but i will try to step in an othordox church for the first time and attend a mass. Thank u. I want to feel this

@ProtectingVeil 4 жыл бұрын

May God continue to guide your steps! Thanks for stopping by!

@willdaly9800 4 жыл бұрын

Do not abandon the barque of Peter. I like eastern spirituality as well, but you can find it in eastern rite Catholicism.

@matushova1779 4 жыл бұрын

Religion isn't about feelings.

@danififowskx1422 3 жыл бұрын

when does the first half end? i'd like to leave at the right moment

@ruh8659 3 жыл бұрын

@mysterychemistry can one attend the second half if they convert fully after Chrismation?

@KushDaddy333 2 жыл бұрын

Having recently discovered Orthodoxy, it has renewed my Faith and love for Christ. This video was like an open invitation to me and I believe that if there were an Orthodox Church within a 100 miles of me, I'd already be a convert. For the time being, channels like yours are my spiritual lifeline to Orthodoxy. Thank you for this video interview. It was extremely helpful. May our Lord bless you and this channel for the many spiritual gifts offered here.

@ProtectingVeil 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Jeff...glory to God! May He continue to guide your steps. In case you're not aware of this site...perhaps it will be helpful? -> orthodoxyinamerica.org/ Good strength!

@Gabriellecrio 8 ай бұрын

For me too. I love miles away from the one I found. Please pray that God helps me pass my drivers test and get a car to go to church.

@KushDaddy333 8 ай бұрын

@@ProtectingVeil Thank you kindly.

@sharonwalters6135 5 жыл бұрын

This was so good for me. As a fairly recent convert to orthodoxy in my 70's..I have always been afraid to venerate or bow down to someone that was not Jesus Christ. I've wanted to, but I haven't had the go-ahead in my spirit. Now I'm pretty free to venerate and thank the Saints and the holy virgin..Really thank you!!!

@whitemakesright2177 5 жыл бұрын

What really made me understand veneration of icons was when someone explained to me that it is really no different than bowing to or kissing a living person that you love or respect, or kissing a picture of a deceased loved one.

@sofia2moro 5 жыл бұрын

Welcome home to the original church of christ

@sterianburghelea6567 5 жыл бұрын

There is no veneration of icons or saints. Reverence yes, but veneration is only for God and Jesus. They are 2 different things.

@TheRealRealOK 5 жыл бұрын

Sterian Burghelea You are a bit mixed up. Veneration is fine, worship is for God only.

@galaxyrider9599 3 жыл бұрын

Pharyn Gealized Our saints are our brothers and sisters in Christ. We venerate them out of love and respect. We ask them to pray for us, and they do, and God likes to see our mutual love. Don't we ask our friends to pray for us? It is the same thing. AND we know that it's more likely that God will answer prayers of saints. The Bible makes it clear that those who are just or righteous are heard by God, so the prayers of the saints have a power and efficacy which may not always be the case with those of us who are still steeped in imperfection.

@anastasiatsatsakouli6181 3 жыл бұрын

Please pray for me that by grace of God I can finally come into the orthodox church. It would indeed be a homecoming. Most holy Theotokos remember all those seeking to become orthodox 🕯️🙏🛐☦️

@jillsirignano4566 5 жыл бұрын

Hello I'm a Russian Orthodox Christian who is a convert to the faith, I too had a couple of times when my envelope became undone. God help me through those times and got me onto the road back to the Church. It truly is a struggle to be a Christian in this world. I trust God to guide me in my walk with HIM.

@ProtectingVeil 5 жыл бұрын

Good strength, Jill...thank you for sharing your story...may God continue to guide you!

@jillsirignano4566 4 жыл бұрын

The Lord Jesus Christ loves us, and will always be there for us in our hour of need.

@yohananayfokiru579 2 жыл бұрын

god bless you

@rail_bender5205 2 жыл бұрын

You are correct. I do not want to leave. The holiness of Orthodoxy which reaches me up to God fills my soul.

@badgerp-chanqueen7707 5 жыл бұрын

This will help me in my way into Orthodoxy. Pray for me.

@ProtectingVeil 5 жыл бұрын

Christ is Risen! Thanks to God...will do...may God continue to guide your steps!

@angrynas9668 5 жыл бұрын

Go sister and never look back again

@PrinzOtto 5 жыл бұрын

I belong to a very small church. Tomorrow I will remember your wise words...our church is "PACKED" God bless you Father Abbot Tryphon Mnohaja I Blahaja Lita Vladiko!

@virginialopezrey6860 5 жыл бұрын

"Oh my God! I've come home." Yes, thank God. And for the old man in a walker, who always sat in front of me, bent over and exuding joy.

@keepcalmandgoogledancingis7365 4 жыл бұрын

Praise God!

@daphnekontanis6649 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Abbot Tryphon!!! I wish you good health, so you can continue to share with us what you have learned and experienced in Orthodoxy.

@NaturesEyesAndMouth 2 ай бұрын

When you spoke of icons and the church being a heavenly realm. I felt that during tonight's service. The roof opened up for me and it was beautiful. I only started coming to church last Wednesday and all week this week I've come to every night service for holy week. I have been moved to join orthodoxy and to work towards catechism. Pray for me brothers and sisters I want to humble myself to the Lord and offer myself to my church. I have never been baptized never felt the urge to join a church but Jesus has saved me from myself a few years ago and I believe coming to the Orthodox church this week has changed me and I want to start my journey till the end of my days showing my love and thanks to God.

@ProtectingVeil 2 ай бұрын

Christ is Risen! Glory to God!

@danielgaley9676 4 ай бұрын

Loved it. I'm learning about Orthodoxy everyday. Glory to God 🙏 ☦️

@ProtectingVeil 4 ай бұрын

Glory to God! May God continue to guide your, and all our, steps!

@robgoff4998 5 жыл бұрын

As a convert in progress I appreciated the wisdom of the message. Thank you for taking the time to do this, it was a blessing.

@ProtectingVeil 5 жыл бұрын

Christ is Risen! Thanks to God...glad you found us, Rob!

@nathanjonesbaldhead8523 5 жыл бұрын

How did you go about converting if i may ask ?

@robgoff4998 5 жыл бұрын

@@nathanjonesbaldhead8523 It started by my reading the Church Fathers. Then I began to attend an Orthodox church near me and asked questions. They have been wonderful

@nathanjonesbaldhead8523 5 жыл бұрын

@@robgoff4998 wow, thanks for answering so quick, i live in the south so im sure i can find some sort of orthodox church near me, but what may i ask is the church fathers ?

@robgoff4998 5 жыл бұрын

@@nathanjonesbaldhead8523 they are the disciples disciples. They helped to formulate Christian thought and practice. I suggest Athansius book On The Incarnation

@fmayer1507 4 жыл бұрын

This video is very true and right. It is very easy to become a Pharisee as Orthodox Christians if we do not focus on truly changing ourselves to be more like Jesus. I am a convert of just over 35 years and it has been so healing but even now I need to struggle to stay on the path. Satan attacks all people continually and we are fighting against power that only God can defeat. This requires us to be engulfed by a life in Christ. The life of the saints is very instructive.

@watmd5440 Ай бұрын

I’m currently discerning an irrepressible call to the true Faith of Christ and His Church and am leading my family in this path as well. We are preparing to make the switch from Anglican Church which has blessed us immensely and has become a kind of home and family for us. Nevertheless anytime we attend the Divine liturgy or vespers we are moved by the authenticity and beauty of the Church. Pray for us as we embark on this homecoming

@jeridburleson2100 5 жыл бұрын

I am Roman Catholic and would love to attend an Eastern Orthodox service unfortunately my town is very small and we don’t have an Orthodox church :( but I won’t give up hope I know I will experience it one day! Maybe I will even convert to Orthodoxy!

@ProtectingVeil 5 жыл бұрын

May God provide the opportunity! Here's a website that you might find helpful -> orthodoxyinamerica.org/

@jeridburleson2100 5 жыл бұрын

Protecting Veil thank you very much

@katherine3486 3 жыл бұрын

God bless those thoughts xxx

@irinaki2011 5 жыл бұрын

Lord have mercy. Thank you father Tryphon and God bless you. Get well soon and God forgive them for attacking you. 💐❤️

@rodouladoulos1548 5 жыл бұрын

My respects to the Abbot.....How true he is!!!!! Being Greek orthodox..I know and understand where he is coming from...and as for the part where he said that the church is full of the icons of angels and saints..very true!!!! I have often been in my church when no one else was there and yet I never felt ALONE>>>>you never feel alone in the orthodox church,because it talks to your soul and that is JESUS talking!!!!!!

@sterianburghelea6567 5 жыл бұрын

I can tell you that they have. I have gone to different churches here in America and nowhere I have felt the way I felt in a Orthodox church. The other churches seem sterile, cold, and unfinished. They give you the feeling that they are ready for renovations and you need to hurry out of it.

@Robert-Herman 4 жыл бұрын

For me it was like the parable of the man who found a great treasure in a field. It took me 60 years to find the great treasure of Orthodoxy.

@timfronimos459 4 жыл бұрын

St John Chrysostom advised that its best for converts to be tested in the faith before being placed in any position of leadership or responsibility. Wonderful video. If I needed spiritual advice I wouldnt hesitate to approach Abbot Tryphon. My father was Greek Orthodox and my mother Irish Catholic.

@mikeybeausgrows 5 жыл бұрын

I’m a catechumen in the Orthodox Church in Ottawa Canada. These videos help very much

@johnryan2193 3 жыл бұрын

A great teaching ,I did exactly the same in monastic life ,and after a while I became UNGLUED .the ego is very clever at fooling our conscious childlike being ,it is the ego that brings us down with self righteous anger at what others do .it was never about other people but our ability to sit patiently with our own thoughts and not be pulled down to judgement.

@mdb60 5 жыл бұрын

As one in serious contemplation of conversion to Orthodoxy this video is gold. Very insightful and helpful words. Thanks 🙏 for posting this and the other interview snippets.

@ProtectingVeil 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks to God!

@kostaskostopoulos2913 3 жыл бұрын

@@dimazanya2568 It is prohibited to create images and worship them as God. However, it is not prohibited to create images generally. We Orthodoxs do not worship the Saints and Mary. The worship is only for God. The use of the holy icons is the same as for the photos today. The photos from your beloved persons. Your feelings you have for your son or for your daughter are coming from the iconized person and not from the paper or the plastic or wood by which the icon is made. Why do you need to have the photo from your beloved person? Because it helps you and once you take in your hands, you feel them closer to you. We do not venerate the Saints or Mary as God. As they continue their life closer to our God, we are expressing our gratitude because they are our mediators in front of God. Expressing our respect and love to them, does not prohibit us to love and worship God as God. So, the Orthodox Church does not worship Saints and Mary as God. This is the Orth. Church’s position for 2000 years now. Sorry for my bad English …. :-)

@ally1816 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the advice! I am 19 and come from a non religious family, and just discovered Christianity this past year. This December I started attending an Orthodox Church, and the priest has graciously let me attend Catechism classes despite not yet being a catechumen. I know Orthodoxy is the truth, and i sincerely hope to be baptised one day!

@MrJody62 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the information that you shared. I’m a former Roman Catholic getting confirmed on Palm Sunday at St. Barbara’s Greek Orthodox Church.

@2tone941 4 жыл бұрын

I haven't gone to church in a couple of years.. But I remember feeling at home when I went and great spiritual power as well.. I miss the Liturgy...

@elderprestonsolomon2333 5 жыл бұрын

I am Apostolic Pentecostal yet I am intrigued by what I see in the Orthodox Church and I can sense the effortless ascension into adoration in some of the worship experiences I have seen recorded. This was a fantastic presentation.

@ProtectingVeil 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your message, Preston! If you're interested in the Orthodox understanding of Pentecostalism, you might find our book of interest: protectingveil.com/in-peace-let-us-pray-to-the-lord-an-orthodox-interpretation-of-the-gifts-of-the-spirit/

@schwartzkm 5 жыл бұрын

I'm AG and attended a Vespers service this past Saturday. There was a reverence not present in my church and the atmosphere felt holy for lack of a better adjective to describe the service. I did feel lost with everything going on...kind of like attending a line dance and not knowing the moves. Probably a very poor analogy so forgive me if I offend anyone for that's not my I intent. I will be going to Vespers again this Saturday, btw.

@SymeonPhronema 5 жыл бұрын

@@schwartzkm Don't worry about feeling lost! I felt the same way when I first started attending. It all becomes familiar with time.

@HubertofLiege 5 жыл бұрын

Kevin Schwartzkopf my sister came up from Texas and came to liturgy with my family. Just to mess with her I would scratch my nose or bend over and stretch to watch her try to keep up. Don’t worry nobody cares glad to see you is all!

@TheRealRealOK 5 жыл бұрын

Kevin Schwartzkopf Hehe, we’re all confused at first. It’s very normal to me now.

@fran2177 3 жыл бұрын

Like Father, when I first went to the Orthodox Church, I too said “I am home” ☦️♥️ Glory to God Most High!

@thegreenfaction 5 жыл бұрын

God protect and have Mercy on him. Especially in these times.

@zoethegreatfish 4 жыл бұрын

I am returning to Orthodoxy after a few years away. This video gave me so much hope and joy. Thank you for sharing the fullness of the faith.

@BumbleBee-hv2mn 5 жыл бұрын

I was watching the Pope on a video where he kneel and kisses the feet of south Sudan leaders no one should kiss anyone feet except the lord Jesus he is our God he is the light I am proud to be orthodox Christian the father has given a very good explanation about orthodox Christians God bless the world peace an earth love one another

@zzzaaayyynnn Жыл бұрын

I've been studying about Orthodoxy for over year and attending an Orthodox church for six months. I've spoken to a priest and a member, am speaking to the priest for a second time about becoming a catechumen. Glad I did not rush my interest in converting from the Anglican Church and spent time learning about and observing the divine liturgy.

@prayerknots 5 жыл бұрын

There are so many stories of humble and simple people that their eyes of soul were opened to see what is happening during the divine liturgy. They have seen the church absolutely packed with angels, so many that you can barely move. They also have seen Christ himself as the High Priest performing the liturgy and the prayers of people rising as light beams, joining together and move towards the sky.

@AZ-le3zy 4 жыл бұрын

Abbot Tryphon thank you very much for your beautiful talk on Orthodoxy. I’ve recently returned to the Roman Catholic Church and I’ve learned a lot about the Orthodox Church and the similarities we have. May God bless us all!

@gus..611 4 жыл бұрын

What such wise and blessed man. I learned a lot watching this. I’m from Brazil and proudly an orthodox.

@CocotheNut Жыл бұрын

This is exactly how I feel!! My first vespers I just had this wonderful sense that this was THE STUFF I'd been looking for my whole life and I could lay my burdens down and just immerse myself in whatever this is for the rest of my life. I would go to church every day if I could! I've never felt that way about a church before. Orthodoxy forever! ☦️

@yolandatejedor214 3 жыл бұрын

I'm not even christian but I feel very drawn towards Orthodoxy. There is only one Greek orthodox church I have found in my country (Panama) but ever since Covid everytime I walk by it's closed! :( Hope I can attend mass soon.

@TsaristCossack 2 жыл бұрын

Hi were you able to attend it yet

@yolandatejedor214 2 жыл бұрын

@@TsaristCossack yup! A while ago I found a Russian Parish been going for months now

@brothergerasimos-bd3pq Жыл бұрын

Me and my household were chrismated 12/25/21. We went for eight months and sadly left because we thought we had second thoughts about Orthodoxy. On prodigal son Sunday, we came back this year. I'm glad to be back, but I wish that I had never left to begin with. I'm just glad to be home.

@TheInundation 3 жыл бұрын

I like that as I inquired into the Church, all I did was stand at the back, and yes, I watched people! It felt right, but I didn't know what to do, so I just watched what the old women did, haha, and copied them! Once, I arrived late because of the snow, and could only find a seat near the front. I knew what to do by then for the most part, but then an old woman said to me later in a hushed tone that I was crossing myself too quickly, and too small! She said in the most broken English "*Do it big. Big, so the devil may see!*" I always remember that.

@icxcnikasrb 5 жыл бұрын

I would say returning not converting. God bless you

@nathanweston2144 4 жыл бұрын

Sounds like neo-platonism to me

@revanvonheaven8270 4 жыл бұрын

Baptise sooner I have no patience to lie as a Catacumen for month's end times are upon us.

@euttdsiggh2783 4 жыл бұрын

Лијепо речено брате

@traditionalfascists3303 3 жыл бұрын

@@revanvonheaven8270 it is worth it brother. God will not condemn you if you are still a catechumen when he returns. God bless you brother

@Volleyball_Chess_and_Geoguessr Жыл бұрын

Muslims say that kind of thing too I think

@morphosis7655 3 жыл бұрын

I’m very interested in orthodox Christianity, i wish I lived near this man.

@chrysopoylosgiorgos2729 4 жыл бұрын

Hello from Greece l am Orthodox Christian thank God ☦️☦️☦️☦️🇬🇷🇬🇷🇬🇷🇬🇷🇬🇷🇬🇷

@ThruTheUnknown 3 жыл бұрын

That's brilliant what Abbot Tryphon says about becoming icons.

@anthonypeggs2101 4 жыл бұрын

That was truly a Blessing! Thank you!

@stevensonrf 5 жыл бұрын

Wonderful reflections, Father.

@josephjude1290 5 жыл бұрын

I loved the commentary on the Divine Liturgy. I also wonder why so few people at times in church. I guess it goes back to following the narrow way into heaven. I love the Liturgy.

@ProtectingVeil 5 жыл бұрын

Alas...it is a difficult saying that we need to always remember!

@sterianburghelea6567 5 жыл бұрын

It depends where you live. In the Eastern Europe the churches are so full on Sunday's that people have to worship in the hallway or outside, even though there are churches everywhere.

@cassyvorster466 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for this video andnthank you Father God for leading me here. You counsel the lost and lead the blind with grace. Amen.

@jonathanlove7078 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve just took interest in the Orthodox Church earlier this month. It’s nice to see that this man here, Abbot Tryphon, is from my very city too

@craigmouldey2339 5 жыл бұрын

I always enjoy listening to Abbot Tryphon. Such a kind man. His comments about the great cloud of witnesses, those saints now in heaven attending the liturgy really increased my understanding and appreciation. I haven't been able to attend for a long time, but I'm sure I will in this life always be in wonder of it when I'm able to go.

@JoshAlicea1229 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Abbott. I needed this

@goldilocks913 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this! I’m from another tradition and have recently come into contact with yours, and what the father said really struck home- it’s such a living tradition 🙏

@kyrakiwiful 5 жыл бұрын

God is with us, Let us be illuminated

@ProtectingVeil 5 жыл бұрын

Christ is Risen! Thanks to God!

@paulwright8064 2 жыл бұрын

I'm a Catholic. I am very troubled by the state of the Catholic Church. Please, pray for my discernment as I explore orthodoxy.

@ProtectingVeil 2 жыл бұрын

Godspeed, brother...may God continue to guide your steps! If you haven't already, you might find our recent book on Orthodoxy and Catholicism helpful: protectingveil.com/two-paths-orthodoxy-catholicism-romes-claims-of-papal-supremacy-in-the-light-of-orthodox-christian-teaching/

@P.Whitestrake 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Abbot & Protecting Veil, for sharing this. May God always be with you all. ☦️

@ProtectingVeil 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks to God...thanks for stopping by!

@SymeonPhronema 5 жыл бұрын

Outstanding video! Instantly subscribed! Thank you to both you, and Abbot Tryphon for the video, I really enjoyed it!

@ProtectingVeil 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks to God...glad you found us!

@redkat4067 5 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed his talk. I have subscribed and look forward to hearing more. Thank you

@ProtectingVeil 5 жыл бұрын

Christ is Risen! Thanks to God...glad you found us!

@artemnikitin8858 5 жыл бұрын

Wow! I really appreciated what Abbot Tryphon had to say about the Dahlia! Very good description about having the variety of humanities in God's church to worship Him.

@monsterjesse 4 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate how these very wise men begin with there shortcomings, it's so humble and inspiring

@kodeshmishkanministrygroup7372 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this! It’s an answer to my very specific prayer!

@ProtectingVeil 5 жыл бұрын

Christ is Risen! Thanks to God!

@MrMonastic 5 жыл бұрын

That was fantastic! Thank you.

@ProtectingVeil 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks to God!

@Vartholomeos. 5 жыл бұрын

God bless you, and Father Typhon.

@ProtectingVeil 5 жыл бұрын

Christ is Risen! Thanks to God!

@scrids 5 жыл бұрын

Wonderful. Thanks for sharing!

@ProtectingVeil 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks to God...always good to hear from you, brother!

@aborarealty 3 жыл бұрын

Humility is in you. God bless you. Thank you.

@robertattaway3119 5 жыл бұрын

THANK you, Dr. Middleton for sharing this video. It contains very good advice.

@ProtectingVeil 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks to God...thanks for commenting, brother!

@-TheOneAndOnlyLizzy- 2 жыл бұрын

God bless this wonderful man! Everything he said came from his heart and was truly inspirational! Thank you! ❤️

@louisaccardi6808 4 жыл бұрын

I'm not orthodox but I was deeply touched by what he said about the liturgy is entering a realm were the church in heaven combine with our worship as a body of believers on earth. That is profound. We are entering a foretaste of heaven in our corporate worship. What riches the orthodox have to us who love the Lord Jesus and want to serve Him in truth. Glad to hear this interview with Bishop Tryphon.

@bryaneddy5272 5 жыл бұрын

Abbot Tryphon is a very wise and pious man. I learned a lot from this video.

@ProtectingVeil 5 жыл бұрын

Christ is Risen! Indeed...thanks to God!

@KTF88867 5 жыл бұрын

Blessed truths...Thank you Abbot Tryphon for the enlightening words.

@ProtectingVeil 5 жыл бұрын

Indeed...thanks for commenting...stay tuned for more!

@mariannebonsignore6060 5 жыл бұрын

I loved it. Perfectly simply stated. God is love.

@ProtectingVeil 5 жыл бұрын

Christ is Risen! Thanks to God!

@shellbells339 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your beautiful explanation of Liturgy. Sunday was the first time I've ever been in a Orthodox church and I didnt fully Understand. 😊

@ProtectingVeil 5 жыл бұрын

Christ is Risen! Thanks for your comment...don't worry...none of us fully understand...we are always learning and growing!

@a.e.2990 4 жыл бұрын

Nunya Bidness It needs time and patience.

@bcoronel01 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing

@rosehavenfarm2969 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Dr Middleton.

@j_shelby_damnwird 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you father. God bless 🙏🏼

@BpGregor 2 жыл бұрын

I always like hearing Abbot Tryphon ever since I heard him about 30 years ago at Most Holy Trinity Orthodox Cathedral in San Francisco. I remember him talking about riding a bicycle and the wind separating his beard. Thank you for this video.

@slucy223 4 жыл бұрын

I am Latin rite and I am honestly curious about Orthodoxy. I've been to Tridentine masses and I've been to Novus Ordo (though I do not like the latter) but I have been honestly curious about Orthodoxy for a while and respect how Abbot Tryphon explained it as "Catholicism on steroids". The part that got me was when he told the story of the old woman, and the level of reverence that is honestly not seen in many churches, especially Novus Ordo. The issue is that I live in the Evangelic bible belt of mega churches and thrashing on the ground "catching the holy ghost". But when he explained the level if reverence, apologies it honestly spoke to me, I just couldn't help but well up a little.

@lindamaxey3827 Жыл бұрын

Always enjoyed Fr. Tryphon.May God bless you.

@deezTX 4 ай бұрын

I am not orthodox but your message is clear across all followers of christ, except the radical "churches" very good point about a solid follower of christ and not seen by man but by God

@tennesseegirl5539 2 жыл бұрын

Anytime The Abbott speaks, I'm blessed and I'm so thankful for his words of wisdom. I needed to hear these things

@angyt1070 9 ай бұрын

Amen. Amen! Love this guy. His advice is on point!❣️

@aek1928 4 жыл бұрын

This man has his head screwed on the right way round and makes a lot, a lot of good sense. Unfortunately, more don't present like him.

@craigmouldey2339 4 жыл бұрын

This is at least the second time listening to this. It gets better every time. What a wonderful and insightful explanation of the Liturgy. There is far more heavenly action going on than we may have realized. I wish I was near to attend regularly.

@ProtectingVeil 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks to God...glad you found it helpful, Craig!

@BpGregor 3 жыл бұрын

I had the opportunity to meet Abbot Tryphon way back in the early 1990's. Very good preacher and kind person. "God is the God of the living not the dead." Sound familiar?

@miketsionas8012 4 жыл бұрын

Father Tryphon is extremely insightful and deep. Based on my quite limited experience he is one of a kind.

@bradgolding6847 4 жыл бұрын

Wow!!! Abbot Tryphon is so wise, so very, very wise. I have attended Russian Orthodox services in Russia and I couldn't understand a word of what was being said or chanted, BUT, just being there was amazing! The Abbot is right, the Divine Liturgy creates a place where time stands still. Sadly, the nearest Orthodox Church to me is around 300km away so I don't get to experience the Divine Liturgy unless it's on KZfaq or a CD.