The Orthodox Ethos Extended Podcast

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Practical tips on daily Orthodoxy, so you can go deeper.

05:20 How to make the Sign of the Cross
11:03 Why do we light candles?
18:40 How to greet an Orthodox priest or bishop
22:36 Why do we kiss the priest's hand?
28:54 Ecclesiastical etiquette in church
45:39 Women wear head coverings
51:12 What is the prayer rope?
55:21 A prayer rule with the prayer rope
1:04:21 What is a prayer rule?
1:16:54 Can I use the prayer rope instead of the divine services?
1:20:38 The Orthodox prayer corner
1:28:22 How to prepare for Holy Confession
1:36:55 How to prepare for Holy Communion
1:46:38 Daily prostrations in our kelli
1:49:56 The day of the Lord: How-to live it / No prostrations on Sunday? How-to and why
1:57:20 What is Kolyva
1:59:59 Kolyva: History and Symbolism
2:03:29 Monastic recipe for Kolyva
2:03:57 How to baptize babies
2:05:10 How to baptize adults
2:06:59 How not to baptize

Q&A SESSION:

2:07:45 Wearing makeup
2:11:59 Why do Orthodox priests marry?
2:14:55 What should we be thinking as we light candles?
2:16:11 Why do we have theosis and tollhouses?
2:18:33 Reading lives of martyrs to young children
2:20:40 Why are Orthodox not as sure as Protestants about going to heaven?
2:26:27 Go to a parish where don’t understand the liturgy’s language
2:28:05 Women covering their hair
2:28:33 Daily Vespers service
2:29:25 If you see someone crossing their legs in church should you tell them?
2:30:45 General confession
2:34:01 Confession as a catechumen
2:35:15 Eating antidoron as non-Orthodox
2:37:11 Should women wear head-coverings in everyday life?
2:41:14 Deacon’s son coming to church wearing a dress
2:44:22 Confessing only to monastery
2:45:43 Where do I go to get a spiritual father?
2:48:03 Use of myrrh or oil at home
2:50:03 Do we conduct our prayer rule on Sunday?
2:50:20 Is it disrespectful to wear the cross during workout or shower?
2:51:18 Prostrate on Sundays in private prayer
2:52:35 Difference between Sabbath and Sunday?
2:53:56 What is the Greek work for healthy self-forgetfulness?
2:54:41 Is forgetfulness a sin?
2:57:24 If you have fornicated can you become a priest?
3:02:23 Does Matthew 10:8 apply as a command to all bishops
3:04:15 How does one pray to a saint?
3:05:45 Is nationalism a sin?
3:07:30 Should I get my pentagram tattoo removed?
3:08:20 How do I confess if I fall over and over again?
3:14:00 Is it an issue my wife and I decided not to have kids?
3:16:10 Why do we refer to priest by first name rather than last name?
3:17:18 Should proud be used outside of the context of the sin of pride?
3:18:35 Should someone baptized in Methodist church be baptized again in Orthodox church?
3:21:30 Lifelong confession multiple times?
3:22:25 What advice would you give to someone who will be ordained a priest soon?
3:27:53 What to do with someone who has walked away from the faith?
3:28:50 Are we allowed to eat food besides prosphora inside church buildings?

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Father Maggos explains when to make the Sign of the Cross and addresses important tips on how to make it respectfully.

Hosted by Father Angelo Maggos of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church of Rochester, NY.

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Ethiopia's Orthodox Tewahedo Church is one of the largest and oldest in Africa.
But there's been a split within its ranks after three Bishops formed their own patriarchate they named 'Oromia and Nations and Nationalities Synod’ last month.
The move led to weeks of unrest, divisions and violence in some regions.
The government has banned rallies and restricted social media.
But the fallout could still have ramifications for the Church itself and the country.

So, what's behind this schism in the Ethiopian Orthodox church?

Presenter: Mohammed Jamjoom

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Father Alemayehu Desta - a Priest at the Holy Trinity Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church in Texas.

Arega Getaneh - a Theologian specializing in Ethiopia’s extensive religious groups.

Tewodrose Tirfe - Chairman of the Amhara Association of America.

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Orthodox Church Life

"The Church is the earthly heaven in which the heavenly God dwells and moves."

An Orthodox Church is that part of God’s creation which has been set apart and “reclaimed” for the Kingdom of God. Within its walls, the heavenly and earthly realms meet, outside time, in the acts of worship and Sacrifice offered there to God. Angels assist the Priest during the Divine Liturgy, and Saints and members of the Church Triumphant participate in the Services. The Blessed Theotokos, the Mother of God, is also present and, of course, our Lord Jesus Christ is invisibly present wherever two or three gather in His Name, just as He is always present in the reserved Eucharist preserved on the Holy Table of most Orthodox Churches.

Given these very significant spiritual realities, we should always approach an Orthodox Church with the deepest attitude of reverence. Even when passing an Orthodox Church on foot or in a car, we always cross ourselves out of respect for the presence of God therein. It is, indeed, unthinkable that we should ever pass in front of an Orthodox Church without showing such reverence. Therefore, it is obvious that we must approach our meeting with the heavenly realm during Divine Services with careful and proper preparation.

Orthodox churches are beautiful and magnificent. They are definitely worth visiting. Are there specific rules of conduct though? How do we conduct ourselves in an Orthodox church?

Ahead of Easter Sunday, Christians have been celebrating the Holy Fire ceremony in Occupied East Jerusalem.

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