Orthodox Ethos

The Issue of "AMERIDOXY": There is a phenomenon developing in America, especially among some converts to Orthodoxy, that we are labelling “Ameridoxy”. Fr. Peter tries to define it and discuss what we can do about it. Tell us in the comments how much has your parish or you yourself adopted or succumb to “Ameridoxy“? LINK: https://youtu.be/nRde-jjh1XA?is=4NCzjPq2JaQpnW4U

"Cultivating Holiness According to Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou" By Nicholas Georgiou Read the full article.

CAN WE AVOID A FUTURE CRISIS OF CATECHESIS IN AMERICA? Essential Steps to a Fruitful Future We are in an unprecedented phase of Orthodox mission, which is extremely promising but also possibly extremely problematic. Fr. Peter unpacks the challenges and points to what we must do to ensure the continued spiritual and numerical growth of the Church in North America and the West.  https://youtu.be/2egaw3wzMrY?is=1bspw-m8fiUARUAL

Does Christ contradict Himself? Blessed Theophylact responds.

Ecclesiological Renovations of Catholicism SSPX is Right About Vatican II’s Ecclesiology https://youtu.be/B3j3-iQpKfE

"The Rational Man According to Saint Anthony the Great," by Dr. Constantine Cavarnos Read the full article.

"Salvation is communal: it is not individual. We come into the Church not as isolated individuals: we come with our families, with our nation, with our culture. Sanctify and transfigure your culture! There are many good things in this country." —Fr. Roman Braga (1922-2015)

“Salvation is communal: it is not individual. We come into the Church not as isolated individuals: we come with our families, with our nation, with our culture. Sanctify and transfigure your culture! There are many good things in this country.” —Fr. Roman Braga (1922-2015)

In case you missed it… One of the best lectures given on the Orthodox Ethos channel: WHAT IS ORTHODOXY? How should we approach it? Link: https://youtu.be/CgYSThTMkwM?is=g6UqVOqGZHqceVHU Chapters: 00:00 – What Is Orthodoxy? 01:20 – The Church: Christ’s Body 03:26 – Orthodoxy Is Not a Religion 06:43 – One Church, Same Through Ages 18:40 – Purification, Illumination, Theosis 37:05 – Beyond Moralism: Perennialism Error 47:21 – Seven Ascetical Struggles of Love 50:28 – Balancing Life and Spiritual Growth 56:39 – How to Understand Spiritual Dreams 01:00:47 – Pride, Religion, and True Likeness 01:07:48 – Social Media vs Spiritual Father 01:10:51 – Talking Faith with Family & Friends 01:15:10 – Can the Cross Appear in Dreams? 01:15:53 – Answering Hard Questions About Faith

Is Mark 9:40 ("Whoever is not against us is for us") proof that Protestants are part of the Church? Fr. Peter responds to Gavin Ortlund.

🎥 TONIGHT at 5:00pm PST / 8:00pm EST: Orthodoxy and America After 250 Years We will give a short history of Orthodoxy in America, reference aspects of the lives of the Saints of America, and speak to the phenomenon of “Ameridoxy” today in light of the “convert surge”. Visit Uncut Mountain Press: https://www.uncutmountainpress.com — Watch on YouTube👇 https://www.youtube.com/live/4IoaUtHLa5o?is=oZa5_Wbxe2DC62m4 Watch on Crowdcast👇 https://www.crowdcast.io/c/250-years Watch on Rumble 👇 https://rumble.com/v7c5p2u-orthodoxy-and-america-after-250-years.html — Watch also on Telegram, Orthodoxethos.com, Facebook, and X. Our mission is to present and support the Orthodox Christian Way, Truth, and Life, which is Christ Himself — guiding souls to communion in His Body, faithful to the teachings of the Holy Fathers. Become a YouTube Member for exclusive livestreams and videos, Q&A’s, book discounts, and more: /@orthodoxethos 🎥 New to Orthodoxy? Start here with our "Orthodoxy 101" playlist • Orthodoxy 101 📝 Read our blog for weekly insights on Orthodox faith and tradition: https://www.orthodoxethos.com ✉️ Questions? Contact us at: team@orthodoxethos.com

"Following the Holy Fathers, Eyewitnesses of the Word in Our Day," by Fr. Peter Heers Read the full article.

Mark your calendars for JULY.

✍🏻 Mark your calendars! 🗓 Livestreaming schedule for the month of July. ☦️

🎥 TONIGHT at 5:00pm PST / 8:00pm EST: Against the False Enlightenment: St. Athanasius of Paros Join Fr. Peter as he introduces the forthcoming titles from Uncut Mountain Press, the three volume work by St. Athanasius of Paros “Against the Enlightenment,” available for pre-order now at a discount. Volume One: Defense of the Christian Faith Volume Two: On the True Philosophy Volume Three: Antidote to Atheism Learn more and order here: https://www.uncutmountainpress.com — Watch on YouTube👇 https://www.youtube.com/live/OQQ3CQ7cvsY?is=Wg86UO0sY4IDe4TJ Watch on Crowdcast👇 https://www.crowdcast.io/c/falseenlightenment Watch on Rumble 👇 https://rumble.com/v7c24ps-against-the-false-enlightenment-st.-athanasius-of-paros.html We will also be streaming to OrthodoxEthos.com, X, Facebook, and Telegram.

🎥 TONIGHT at 5:00pm PST / 8:00pm EST: Against the False Enlightenment: St. Athanasius of Paros Join Fr. Peter as he introduces the forthcoming titles from Uncut Mountain Press, the three volume work by St. Athanasius of Paros “Against the Enlightenment,” available for pre-order now at a discount. Volume One: Defense of the Christian Faith Volume Two: On the True Philosophy Volume Three: Antidote to Atheism Learn more and order here: https://www.uncutmountainpress.com — Watch on YouTube👇 Watch on Crowdcast👇 Watch on Rumble 👇 We will also be streaming to X, Facebook, and Telegram.

“Unloving Saint!” Gavin Orland takes issue with St. Theophan the Recluse, and calls him unloving and prejudiced. Why? https://youtu.be/6wNIk2BnP0g?is=YNZDu3f1cKtO-uTP

DISCERNING CHURCH BOUNDARIES Responding to Gavin Ortlund on Mark 9 “…For he that is not against us is on our part” Link: https://youtu.be/26qpnj6E8rA?is=S3Vxn3APAo5Y16vh