The Story of Relics

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27 күн бұрын

An introductory look at the ancient presence of relics in the Church. For more on this, please visit an Eastern Orthodox Church to chat with a priest.
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Frederica Mathewes-Green introduces relics: • Relics in the Orthodox...
A very short look at relics from @JonathanPageau : • Why Relics are Importa...
An intro to relics by @Seraphim-Hamilton : • Why Do Orthodox Christ...
A short article on relics: www.saintjohnchurch.org/why-o...
A letter from Saint Jerome to the heretic Vigilantius (includes a defence of relics): www.newadvent.org/fathers/301...
An article about accepting and understanding relics (written by a former Protestant): www.walkinganancientpath.com/...
Saint Justin Popovich writes about relics: orthodoxinfo.com/general/relic...
The Lord of Spirits podcast on relics: www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts...
A (secular) article on the history of cremation: www.theguardian.com/books/201...
An Orthodox article on cremation: www.saintjohnchurch.org/can-o...
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@allenbrady8083 26 күн бұрын

I see a Patristix video, I tap.

@cozzwozzle 26 күн бұрын

I see a relic, I kiss.

@urossavic5154 26 күн бұрын

I can't help it its automatic

@jonathanreeve7823 25 күн бұрын

I see patristixI click like then watch it

@doober4373 25 күн бұрын

real

@Patristix 25 күн бұрын

😄 This thread cracked us up! Thanks guys

@Skullnaught 25 күн бұрын

The fact that our society is obsessed with looking for ways to extend our earthly life or artificially keep our youth also explains why the imagery turns people away. "As you are now I once was. As I am now, soon you will be."

@Patristix 25 күн бұрын

Really appreciate that this comment comes from a user named "Skullnaught"

@J_K_Naylor 22 күн бұрын

I did it. It took me while but I am finally all caught up. I love your vids, the format feels very fantasy-esc while still keeping God at the centre. Keep up the good work, God bless

@Patristix 22 күн бұрын

Really appreciate the kind words and that you saw all our videos! Thank you!

@I.am.a.sinner_ 25 күн бұрын

One of best channel for orthodox inquirers

@alexanderstallings9352 25 күн бұрын

Glory to the God of the Living ☦️

@Banthegreekman 25 күн бұрын

He has Risen indeed! We have missed you in our subscriptions my friend! Welcome back Stephan! ❤☦️

@Patristix 25 күн бұрын

Much love to you my friends!

@untoages 26 күн бұрын

I'm glad you covered this topic. I've had a few people ask why I use skulls and other dark imagery with my channel and now I can just refer them to this :D

@Patristix 25 күн бұрын

Good to hear! Turns out you're not using 'dark' imagery, but 'light' imagery!

@luciusbutton 25 күн бұрын

I am very thankful for your work. The skull is hard for non orthodox to swallow or understand at first glance- thanks for all the good content!

@panayodist.nicolaou5322 20 күн бұрын

Χριστός Ανέστη! As lay Theologian, I am most impressed - even though, introductory, to 'Patristix'. But, I can't find your name and Theogical background. Please let me know. Thank you Παναγιώτη

@NMemone 14 күн бұрын

This comment led me to your channel. I like your work!

@untoages 14 күн бұрын

@@NMemone Oh awesome, thank you!

@nathanlitvin2033 26 күн бұрын

Loved this!! I was caught off guard by the pointing out of the rise of occultism, it's such a great explanation for the sensibilities westerners have come to have. Keep up your work!

@feeble_stirrings 25 күн бұрын

Crazy how easy it is to gloss over all the biblical examples of relics.

@guyparker1749 26 күн бұрын

Hallelujah he has Risen...

@JohnDams480 26 күн бұрын

Great video (i haven't watched it yet)

@nathanlitvin2033 26 күн бұрын

I also think it was great (currently watching)

@cozzwozzle 26 күн бұрын

It’s awesome (almost finished)

@NinBokugo 25 күн бұрын

It is was indeed a great video (I finished)

@borislavfilev5742 25 күн бұрын

True( he is still talking)

@wrongsuitnotie8427 22 күн бұрын

I agree (don't plan on watching)

@ValidityJ 24 күн бұрын

Ooooh wow!! I love the connection you express that because God physically came to earth, the world has more physical value. That's an Amazing point!!

@MrBJYates 25 күн бұрын

Cool video! Would love to see one on holy fire someday. Thanks for keeping them coming!

@atanas-nikolov 25 күн бұрын

I really like the Bulgarian word for relics from bodily remains, which literally translates to "mights" as in "powers". So we are usually talking about the mights of the saints. P.S. I know this is may not be etymologically related to the actual Bulgarian word for "might", but it is still interesting.

@caseydubois3645 24 күн бұрын

That's very fitting, the ancient definition of a body was not so much just the physical corpus, but the sum total of all the abilities and possibilities that one possessed. This word for relics would fit right into that scheme.

@ArchangelIcon 25 күн бұрын

A very concise and clear explanation. Cheers for this video! ☠

@Felipe-kv8qd 26 күн бұрын

Good video, thank you for helping me wrap my head around relics.

@ValidityJ 24 күн бұрын

Indeed, He is Risen! 🥰❤️

@somerandomguyonyt8766 25 күн бұрын

Love the longer videos! Воистину воскрес!

@Patristix 24 күн бұрын

Cheers! We try to aim for short and concise, but some topics extend a little! He is risen indeed!

@meangreenmememachine2890 25 күн бұрын

Χριστὸς Aνέστη!

@Saint_nobody 25 күн бұрын

Truly, He is Risen. 🙏🏻

@JacquelineRPrice 11 күн бұрын

Thank you, brothers Robinson! I came right here after our FOSTR class when Fr. Andrew recommended it.

@amandaj8434 9 күн бұрын

Hi Jackie!! I also came here after Fr Andrew recommended them in the afternoon class I was just reading through the comments and I did a double take when I read "FOSTR" and "Fr Andrew" lol 😸 Hope you are having a blessed week; Christ is risen!

@JacquelineRPrice 9 күн бұрын

@@amandaj8434 Truly He is Risen!! I hope you're week is blessed as well.

@ChristianWario 25 күн бұрын

Christ is Risen!

@meangreenmememachine2890 25 күн бұрын

Aληθῶς Aνέστη!

@urossavic5154 25 күн бұрын

Not to forget, if they are Christs frieds they are mine, and when I kiss Relics I'm not kissing white hard bones but the the Living Saints who see my veneration and because I love them and they me they intercede for me! Christ is Risen!

@karenspivey3203 25 күн бұрын

Excellent video!

@pamelaharris5401 25 күн бұрын

IM SO GLAD THAT. I CAME ACROSS THIS VIDEO ❤.

@cristinazaharescu6721 16 күн бұрын

GLory to Thee, My God!

@illmerica322 26 күн бұрын

Thank you for teaching me this, I try to learn something new about Jesus' times every day

@fruitlife3922 25 күн бұрын

Truly He is risen ❤❤❤

@kashifbhatti8006 25 күн бұрын

Thank you for this. Great timing I was thinking about this very topic.

@mostawesomemom9293 23 күн бұрын

Love this! I missed this story about Elisha. I grabbed the Bible and read it right away. Thank you!

@arturodelrio5607 21 күн бұрын

I've just recently discovered this channel and I must say it is quite neat and interesting. I don't get why you don't have way more subscribers. Keep up the great work my brother in Christ ☦️✝️

@IAMRYGAR 25 күн бұрын

I’d love to hear a deeper explanation of the Ahnk

@Patristix 23 күн бұрын

We talk about it a little in this episode: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/h7-KmbOHqpqxaHk.htmlsi=NWcu0fYC6gwyKOus

@joeskill4663 22 күн бұрын

Never understood why the image of a skull was made bad or evil. When I got older I never really looked at it like that. Under our flesh is still the amazing creation of God that gives us a sturdy frame known as our bones. The skull itself is such a magnificent design. Through out the life of humanity we have been intrigued by it and fascinated by the skull 💀, it’s shape , appearance, it’s design..🧐😃

@sigurdholbarki8268 20 күн бұрын

This continues to be one of my favourite channels, welcome back!

@Patristix 20 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@bartekbartekninja1887 26 күн бұрын

Thanj you for this video, brother!

@michaelangelovalerio 23 күн бұрын

Christ is Risen! ☦️

@Patristix 22 күн бұрын

He is risen indeed!

@Krentiles 25 күн бұрын

Thank you. I always learn so much from you. Christ is Risen.

@Patristix 25 күн бұрын

He is risen indeed! Thanks for the kind words

@ZdenkoTimulak 25 күн бұрын

Another excellent episode, thanks for your work ❤

@DaCaldwell 25 күн бұрын

Excellent video! Alethos Anesti!

@lehoangnhatnam7853 25 күн бұрын

LOVE

@b_ks 25 күн бұрын

Knocked another one out of the ballpark friend. Christ is risen.

@Patristix 25 күн бұрын

He is risen indeed!

@TheBnaja 24 күн бұрын

Indeed He is Risen! Relics have always signified the in-between to me, but I appreciated and learned a lot from the biblical and historical points presented. Thank you🙏

@FatherAndTeacherTV 24 күн бұрын

I continue to be grateful for this channel.

@nepsisyianni33 25 күн бұрын

☦

@Emanuel-HailChrist 25 күн бұрын

amazing video

@Terri7665 20 күн бұрын

☦️❤️

@CharlesCherryWatercolors 5 күн бұрын

Excellent overview of relics! As a reluctant protestant I'm always looking for good resources to build my faith in the ancient traditions. I could do without the background music, or at least would prefer it toned down. But that's just my opinion, do what seems best to you.

@Lechteron 25 күн бұрын

Leet episode.

@Patristix 25 күн бұрын

Had to google what leet meant. Thanks!

@Lechteron 24 күн бұрын

@@Patristix The video is also 13:37.

@Skajun0 26 күн бұрын

Awesome video. (im only 30 seconds in)

@Marie.x.3 11 күн бұрын

Frajarmus was right, it was a great video.

@85AngelRogue 23 күн бұрын

You should make a video about Saint Ephriem the Syrian ❤️

@Patristix 23 күн бұрын

Good call! We have one on Ephraim's Prayer, which introduces him: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aLGng6V0x5zQaIE.htmlsi=FczlBxsXYgXGCGhQ

@Swiss_Chemist 26 күн бұрын

Wow this was great! I always thought it was the Roman Catholic Church that made the catacombs since they were so involved in torture never thought I was a holy place !

@yokobono3324 25 күн бұрын

Uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

@GremlinsAndGnomes 24 күн бұрын

I like your videos. Could you present them in a Tidewater accent?

@Patristix 23 күн бұрын

Ha I wish!

@Max_Pilgrim 24 күн бұрын

Any resources on the fact that the early church banned cremation? Looking for some god primary sources like saints writings

@16FRS 21 күн бұрын

Why the sword in the background?

@avriel6903 25 күн бұрын

Hello! It feels like in every single way have been made espouse Eastern Orthodox doctrine, yet I find them a tad exclusivist. In the same way the Council of Trent cried anathema at anyone who denounced priesthood confessionals, the second council of Nicaea claims that those who do not bow down and venerate icons are anathema, later defining anathema as separation from God. Now, I have had no problems with icons for a while; I think them good. But, while I would kiss them and cross myself, I could never bow, as that feels a bit too close to idolatry to me. Do as is alright between you and the Lord , of course, I won’t fight you on that: but is it not in 1 Corinthians where someone who does what they disagree with where they are considered sinners? Those who are a stumbling block to others more ignorant are guilty, but those who go against their beliefs are folding their integrity and thus not holding to their convictions-this is a textbook case of the church overstepping their bounds. I love the EO church, although I could never agree with every bit of any church sect and thus I could never be a full-fledged member of any in name, but what do modern EO say about this declaration by the second council of Nicaea?

@Patristix 24 күн бұрын

You've touched on some important topics. Discussing them is a little outside the realms of this channel and the comments section, and I'd most strongly recommend an in-person discussion at an Orthodox Church. There are also other more complex videos and articles on icons and Nicaea II available online. What would be good for investigation in regards to anathemas etc. is how do the EO define 'the Church', because that is where the anathemas are applied, within the EO definitions not the Protestant ones. Also to discuss is how much of 'veneration' is cultural understanding we've lost. Some people struggle with the kissing because in the West we've really changed our perception of kissing. Go East, and we kiss EVERYONE. Same with bowing. Bowing might be worship, but in the East it is also a sign of respect. Today an Indian or Japanese convert to Orthodoxy has no problem with a bow because that's just respect and worship doesn't come into it God bless

@voxlknight2155 11 күн бұрын

Every Christian, especially Orthodox, has issues with a few teachings here and there. But I am not the wisest man alive or even the smartest. If the Church is holy, and it's teachings guided by God, then I submit to those teaching even though I might have personal problems with them. Why? Because I'm a fallible human being, and if God tells me one thing and I think another, then I go with what He tells me. Now, I am at the point where I have accepted that the Orthodox Church is the one true Church (though I never really doubted that, to be honest, just grown more certain of it), you have to ask yourself four things: 1. Can two opposing statements be true at the same time?, 2. Then, can two opposing theological doctrines be true?, 3. If the answer is that only one of two opposing doctrines can be true, can two denominations with opposing doctrines both be according to the will of God, if God seeks truth above all else? And 4. If no, then is the Orthodox Church the one true Church? Since it claims to be, it can only be correct or incorrect? I wish you luck in figuring out whether you think EO Church is the one true Church. If it is, hope to hear of your baptism. If not, I wish you luck in your church. Just please don't sit on the fence for too long, either commit to it or don't. You will never be satisfied if you flip-flop from one church to another.