Orthodoxy 101

Find our videos that will introduce you to the basics of the Orthodox Christian Faith.

Curated by: Orthodox Ethos (108 videos)

Currently Playing: Orthodoxy is NOT a Religion! - Then what is It?

(Excerpted from Lesson 7: The Revelation of Jesus Christ to the Apostle & Evangelist John the Theologian, Series 1, by Fr. Peter Heers)

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How-To Orthodoxy: A Practical Guide
Introduction to Orthodox Christianity: A Practical Guide for Inquirers
The Orthodox Church is the Church Established by Christ
Top Protestant Apologist Becoming Orthodox: Cleave to Antiquity
10 Reasons to Become Orthodox
Western Rite Orthodoxy Explained: Hopes & Challenges
Guide for Converts: How to Go Deeper, Get Well Established
Rock Music, Video Games, and Life in Christ
What is Orthodoxy? How Should We Approach it?
Becoming One with Christ: The Spiritual Presuppositions of Participation in the Mysteries
Visiting an Orthodox Church for the First Time? Start Here
The "Secret" To The Spiritual Life
Why Apostolic Succession Only Exists in Orthodoxy
Is “Faith Alone” Biblical? An Orthodox Response
Dispelling Christmas Myths: The Orthodox Perspective
Are "Old Earth" and Evolution Compatible with Orthodoxy?
Why Don't We Do Prostrations On Sundays?
Tips for Confession: Sharing Details
Can I Pray the Jesus Prayer If I'm Not Orthodox Yet?
What is the Prayer Rope?
Understanding Sin & Forgiveness
Q&A Session: For Inquirers and Catechumens, & Regarding Current Events
Why Orthodoxy Is the Original Church of Christ
Old Calendar, New Calendar... Why Two Calendars?
Entering the Orthodox Church: Guide for Inquirers and Catechumens
Should We Have Non-Orthodox Friends?
How to Become an Orthodox Christian: A Step-by-Step Guide
WHY We Must Venerate the Holy Icons
Orthodoxy is NOT a Religion! - Then what is It?
Becoming a Catechumen in the Orthodox Church
Best Books for Those New to Orthodoxy
The Spiritual Benefits of Coffee Hour
A Most Dangerous Teaching: "Once Saved, Always Saved"
Why Are There No Women on Mount Athos?
Complete Guide for the Roman Catholic Inquirer into Orthodoxy
Am I, Who Am Not Orthodox, Saved?
Fr. Peter Heers: Becoming an Initiate into the Continuation of the Incarnation
Does the Holy Spirit Work Outside the Orthodox Church?
Why Do Some Orthodox Priests Wear the White Collar?
The Orthodox Path to Becoming Like God
Responding to Gavin Ortlund on Mark 9
Christians Do Not Desire the Worldly Lifestyle
My Local Parishes Are Russian, Greek... What's An American To Do?
The Problem of Evil and Hell as the Experience of Rejecting Love
The Issue of "AMERIDOXY"
Do Orthodox Christians Worship the Mother of God?
The Descent Into Hades (Holy Saturday)
How Should Orthodox Christians Preach the Gospel?
Afraid of Sickness from the Common Communion Spoon?
Why is Christ Called the “Son of Man?”
I'm Failing In My Spiritual Life... What Can I Do?
Call No Man Father? Don't You Call Your Dad "Father"?
The Heart of the Book of Revelation: Seeing the Face of Christ
No Olive Oil During Fasts... What About Other Oils?
My Priest Removed Prayers for Catechumens from Liturgy... Is This OK?
Orthodoxy is About the Healing of the Soul, Not Just Correct Beliefs
Jesus Christ IS Yahweh — Against Jehovah's Witnesses (Modern-Day Arians)
Why We Pray for the Departed
A Major Key For Former Protestants Coming to Orthodoxy
Why Confess to a Priest Instead of Directly to God?
Joining the Catechumen to the Church
What Are the "Traditions of Men" That Christ Rejected?
Jesus Christ: The Expectation of the Nations
Why Does God Allow Us to Suffer?
The Church is a Hospital, a Life-giving Spring
The Unity of Christ's Two Wills: Divine & Human
Is Confessing To A Priest Really Necessary?
Jesus Christ, The Expectation of the Nations (Part 2): The Second Coming of Christ & the Antichrist
A Question For All Non-Orthodox Christians
What Is Dogma In the Orthodox Church?
The Parish Feast Day's Meal is Not Keeping the Fast... What Should I Do?
Saints... But Not Yet? On the Veneration of Saintly People Not Officially Glorified
“Standing in the Temple of Thy Glory” — New Book: The Divine Services of the Orthodox Church
The Hidden Meaning Behind the Name: JESUS
Holy Scripture and the Church by St. Hilarion Troitsky
Overcoming Resentment
Losing Your Faith? Read the Lives of the Saints!
What is the Nature of True Worship?
Aquire the Mind of Christ: Re-Learning Key Terms
What is the Role of the Christian in Society?
What Does "Apostolic Succession" Really Mean?
Read Scripture to Learn How to Love Christ
How Should You Approach Orthodoxy?
"Christ Is Our Crisis" -Fr. Seraphim Rose
If Animal Sacrifice is Over, Why Are There Still Priests & Altars?
Do Protestants Bear Spiritual Fruit?
What Does It Mean To Be "Born Again"?
Beloved, Are We Ready to Be the Rags of This World?
The Power of Prayer for the Reposed
Mystical Supper: Christ Himself Becomes Offeror, Victim, & Altar Table
Changes in Ethos Lead to Loss of Practice
Obedience to a Spiritual Father is Essential for Everyone
Christ Meets Us Where We Are
The Passion, Crucifixion and Death of Christ
Are My Prayers More Powerful When Lighting a Bigger Candle?
True Wisdom Is Acquired By Experience of Christ
On the Breadth of Teachings of the Holy Fathers
The Final Judgment is the Graduation Ceremony for the Soul
Is There Salvation Outside the Church?
On Thanksgiving: A Royal Path Approach