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UNTO AGES is an Orthodox Christian platform with one single aim: to bring the listener closer to Christ and to be a signpost for His Church. This show delves into topics including, but not limited to, apologetics, philosophy, theology, and personal reflections. These episodes are created by an Orthodox layman and the opinions expressed are his own; they are not dogmatic. As such, the intent of this project is merely to be supplemental material to the authentic spiritual development that takes place within the Orthodox Church, via Her sacraments, priests, holy texts, and prayer. If you find this content to be edifying, be sure to pass it along to someone who may need it. Glory to God for all things!
What I Learned From Visiting Mount Athos
From May 27th to June 5th 2024, I was blessed with the opportunity to make a pilgrimage to Mount Athos, one of the holiest places in all of Orthodoxy. This monastic republic is located on a peninsula in Greece. This episode chronicles the stories about my journey, what it was like meeting Athonite monastics, and what lessons I learned from the trip. Undoubtedly, it was one I will never forget. Thank you for listening and God bless!
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Why I Became An Orthodox Christian | Full Episode
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Why did a Baptist such as myself become an Orthodox Christian? In this episode, I walk you through my conversion process. In it, I go step-by-step, addressing each doctrine of Protestantism that I came to reject and why, as well as the issues I had that prevented me from becoming Catholic, finally to the point of accepting Orthodoxy as the fullness of the faith. If you have any questions, feel ...
Why I Love Orthodoxy
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Now that I've addressed both Roman Catholicism and Protestantism, it's time to take a look at what I love about Orthodoxy! I discuss asceticism, theosis, and other theological distinctives and spiritual realities of Orthodoxy. As this is the final episode of this series, I wrap up with my final conclusions and advice for those looking into the faith for themselves! If you have any questions, fe...
How Catholicism Contradicts Itself
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At the culmination of my assessment of Catholicism, I address the various dogmatic contradictions, liturgical innovations, and unhealthy ecumenism that has been seen coming out of the Vatican for roughly the last century. I also look at some of the modern-day escalated developments in Roman Catholicism under Pope Francis. If you have any questions, feel free to ask them in the comments below. T...
Roman Catholic Innovations
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After the schism, many developments occurred in the Roman Catholic Church. In this episode, I discuss a few of them: purgatory, indulgences, and the immaculate conception. If you have any questions, feel free to ask them in the comments below. Thanks for listening and God bless! REFERENCES: Find An Orthodox Church Near You orthodoxyinamerica.org/ Books “Orthodoxy & Heterodoxy: Finding the Way t...
How The Great Schism Changed History
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While I've looked at the distinct teachings of Protestantism, the next logical question to ask would be: Why not become Catholic? In this episode, I begin to answer that question. I start by going through the issues that caused the Great Schism between the Eastern and Western churches, the newfound power of the papacy, and other developments than followed the schism. If you have any questions, ...
Orthodoxy Is Historically Consistent
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Orthodoxy Is Historically Consistent
How Enchantment Is Spiritually Fulfilling
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How Enchantment Is Spiritually Fulfilling
The Problems With "Me And My Bible" Christianity
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The Problems With "Me And My Bible" Christianity
How My Protestant Upbringing Led Me To Orthodoxy
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How My Protestant Upbringing Led Me To Orthodoxy
Why not let God define His church? And determine who is in or out of it?
My brother in Christ your treatment of Uniatism was woefully uninformed. Giving you the benefit of the doubt owed by charity, and based presumably on your young age and Anglo-monolinguistic approach to the topic, you likely have not been exposed to actual treatments of Holy Unia outside of a narrow sphere of Anglophone Orthodox polemics. A good place to start would be Crisis and Reform by Metropolitan Borys Gudziak, but I would also highly recommend the Vitae of Blessed Hieromartyrs St. Josaphat Kuntsevych (by D. Wysochansky), and Leonid Feodorov (by P. Mailleux) as well as and the biography of Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky (by C. Korolevsky), to assist you in clarifying your misconceptions.
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The sackers of Constantinople were excommunicated....
I am sympathetic. But regarding Roman Catholicism I smell a little protestantism still there? I am undecided but I get a bit hesitant as I see some Western Orthos prottish dislike of Catholicism. I'm very sympathetic to other Orthos though
@@heinoschaapman1584 Protestants and Orthodox actually agree on a lot of things when it comes to Catholicism. But my criticism of Catholicism is largely the same as Protestantism - they evolved, innovated, and strayed from the faith that was handed down to them. You’re free to investigate Catholicism for yourself, this was just my assessment of it.
Interesting. I never took protestantism seriously. I find your arguments on Catholicism a bit more lacking. I am looking to choose between the two.
Thank you for your testimony.
Amazing. Jealous. Great video!
Do you have instagram or Facebook? I’d love to ask you some questions on a more private setting. I’m a 23 year old orthodox inquirer living in Florida.
As someone heavily inquiring about orthodoxy I find this video wonderful. I’m sorry that you’re going to get so much hate from teaching the truth, so many are confused in this age. I hope the people offended by your video can look past their differences and accept what you are providing here as truth ☦️❤️
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We are waiting forward for you guys to visit Romania, especially the Northern part of it! It is full of monasteries. Even Father Josiah Trenham has been visiting it.
I will be converting as well. With that said, this is one of the best videos I’ve listened to on this topic. Your speaking skills are great and your work/production into creating this is very appreciated.
Glory to Jesus Christ! Welcome!
im “caholic” (can’t go to church) but man I would give ALOT in order to go to athos
Glory to God for His Church!
Thank you for sharing your experience at Athos. May the monks pray for all of us.🙏
I have been experiencing a very similar journey. From non-denominational to an Orthodox inquirer. A desire to better understand my theological positions became a full-on deep dive into Church history and theology. As someone from the South, I used to think there was only Protestantism and Catholicism. All glory to God in allowing me to find the true apostolic faith.
Psalm 23 is Psalm 24 in Protestant and Catholic bibles? What are you talking about?
@@paxonearth The Orthodox Church uses the Septuagint (Greek) OT, which numbers the Psalms slightly differently than the Masoretic (Hebrew) text, which Protestant and Catholic Bibles use. It’s the same passage, just a different chapter number.
I was able to stay for several weeks at Mt. Athos by working for friends of Mt. Athos and they paid for our airfare from England. I stayed a week and a 1/2 at Vadopedi, and then 1/2 a week at Pantocrator. I always recommend people that are able to, to work for FOMA. It’s very worth it.
Thank you for this extraordinary podcast . My husband and I just returned from Greece , the cradle of Orthodoxy. He took a pilgrimage to Agion Oros , the Holy Mountain , with his Spiritual Father . They spent 3 days with the Monks at Xenophondas Monastery . They saw and experienced so much in those three days . The example of the Abbot and all the Monks was the most incredible witness . Their patient endurance , their desire to serve , their selflessness , their love was evident and impactful . The deep , spiritual conversations about life and the spiritual intimacy that evolves amongst those involved in the exchange was enriching and renewing for them . The many Holy Relics, the incredible chanting , the intensity and regularity of the worship experience was a fruitful spiritual exercise for him . The depth ,gentleness and strength of these men of God is so remarkable . Monastery visits are so important and growth encouraging . I pray that our Orthodox faithful will find Orthodox Monasteries nearby and visit them . Here in the USA, we have many . Lord Jesus Christ have mercy on me , a sinner .🙏
Visiting St. John the Baptist Monastery in Essex, UK next Sunday. My first ever! So looking forward to it. Pray for us St. Sophrony of Essex ♥☦
I was making a golgotha icon and it looks a bit like your profile pic. Now I'm starting to think its a bit too creepy for me.
The life of the monks is a great testament on the strength Faith can give to the human soul/spirit over the body when. They deny themselves so much of the world, they chose a life with so little, yet they still can manage to make us feel so poor and small spiritually. God bless you, for making this long trip! I truly wish for you and all the Orthodox brothers that live so far away, to be blessed with the opportunity to travel again (or the first time), to this Holy place.
Glory to God, Your channel will be a beacon of light
JEALOUS. God bless you
I think you get Ouzo to drink not Vodka. Ouzo is the traditional liquor served in Greece.
@@leolazaris1010 Interesting! I can’t read Greek so I can’t confirm nor deny, but you’re probably right.
Ouzo or Tsipouro.
Greetings brother ☦️🙏🏻 Αλλελούια
Awesome video! Would love an editing tutorial, your editing is top notch 🔥
@@user-yg2ms9od5s Thank you! I’ll consider it. I don’t think this channel would be the place for it, but I may do one at some point!
If you dont find marriage, your supposed to find monastic life The royal path is not for everyone Its for the chosen few Orthodox monastic life is about Living life in the ways taught down through the ages by our elders. His church turns people's into saint's His church shows us the way Lord Iisoús Xhristos son of God please have mercy on us all, a sinner. 🕊🫡ΑΜ☦ήΝ🫡🕊
This was a great story ! I’ve walked to the store listening to this & going to be walking home doing the same Edit: I’m even in the store and line listening, amazing story
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Thank you for this amazing story. I feel the same way about seeing an Orthodox "in the wild". I live in southern Mississippi and, to my knowledge, have never seen another Orthodox in the wild. As far as I know, I am the only Orthodox Christian in my county. I have to drive 2 hours to my Church, but it is so worth it. Thank you for the great content.
Where are you at in TN? Im in Tri Cities area. As well, I'm jealous (of the good kind). 👍
@@alejandrocanizales4519 I actually just moved this past weekend, but I’m about 45 minutes from Nashville.
@@untoages do you know Fr. Christopher? I met him when we were at the hospital in Nashville. He is such a great priest; my wife and I loved him!
@@alejandrocanizales4519 I do, he’s awesome!
I live in the Tri Cities as well! Do you attend Christ the Savior or St. Tikhon?
Thanks for sharing your story brother. God bless you.
Excellent story telling and perspective brother.! ☦☦☦
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Fantastic. Thank you. God bless ☦️
"And that is how I got saved by Billy Graham." 😂 Hilarious! ☦️
You should've stay longer. You seemed rushed
@@eremite2693 I was there for about a week, but yes - Mt. Athos can’t be fully experienced in one trip, even if you’re there for a month. I hope to visit again one day.
@@untoagesif you gonna go so far on such an arduous trip, you should stay longer. Seems like just the travel took you 3 days.
@@eremite2693 Unfortunately, only so much can be done. Many of us (myself included) couldn’t afford to take weeks off from work. I agree though, it would have been nice to stay longer.
@@untoages the next time will be completely different, every trip to Mt Athos is completely different, you can't imagine !!!
I would love to go at some point, I will have to talk to my priest. If you don't mind me asking how much money was spent for flights and going there for one person? So I can gague how much to save up
@@OrthobroJames It’s definitely not cheap and it depends on how far ahead of time you purchase your tickets. I booked about two months in advance and it was a little over $4K. You’ll also need to factor in hotel, the drive to Ouranoupoli, food, etc. which could be another $2K. Thankfully I received some financial assistance from someone at my parish, otherwise I would not have been able to swing it.
@@untoages Wow okay, I will see how I can acquire such funds. Thank you, also I'm really enjoying your content, it's very needed these days in a small attention span western world, short, concise content that nails every point down perfectly, God bless you
@@OrthobroJames Thank you so much, God bless!
If you're able to drive to Chicago or DC to catch a flight and travel in the off-season, you can probably find round-trip airfare for around $1K.
There are many very affordable flights from the UK to Thessaloniki, particularly from 'no frills' airlines like Rtanair or Wizz air. I've jusr looked at Ryanair flights; if you fly from London Stanstead [around £12 from Victoria Coach Station; get there by coach from Heathrow, again around £12, much cheaper and more comfortable than train]] in September 2024, for example, you can fly out on the 31st for only £24.99 and return to London on the 26th October for just £42.79. Luggage is extra; travel light and buy extra if needed from local markets or shops.There are Greek bus services from Thessaloniki Airport to Ouranopolis as well as nearby towns. We stayed outside Thessaloniki and hired a car from Haniotis Cars; much better value than airport cars. Stay overnight at a clean hostel/hotel in Thessaloniki if necessary. Hiring a car with driver is very expensive. We were selfcatering and I loved using the fresh produce at the markets rather than spending too much on restaurants!You can easily assemble tasty nutritious salads without needing a kitchen! Take a few days to acclimatize before rushing to Mount Athos to avoid being overtired and jetlagged. Three monasteries in Halkidiki are pilgrimage 'musts' as well. Others too! Check opening times for pilgrims before going. Monasteries are usually closed on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Often the main Liturgy is at night and you may need special permission to attend. Modest clothing a mus, as you knowt. St Paisios reposed at St John the Theologian Monastery, Souroti, near Thessaloniki. I understand you can also go by local buses there, or join a day pilgirmage to venerate his holy relics and spend time at this beautiful monastery of onuns, intent on a life of constant prayer.. They also publish books by St Paisios. This is a short video about a visit there. Please see other videos with St Paisios! ruclips.net/video/K-wo7BLZbKM/видео.htmlsi=2EsazdGesp8jjy-Y Ormylia Monastery, in the little town of Vatopedi, Sithonia , is a must visit. Go on a Sunday if you can [as well as other open days] as then it's possible to go to a daytime service in their main church. Arrive around midday and experience wonderful hospitality from the nuns who come from around the world as well as Greece. You will be able to venerate the holy relics of the Monastery's founder Archmanderite Aimilianos, who reposed in 2021. Please read his books, ponder his videos, and spend time at this outstanding monastery to taste something of their deep authentic, joyful monastic life . This monastery is a sister monastery and a Dependency of Simonopetros Monastery, Mount Athos. Stay nearby in a b&b or small hotel if you can This is a short video. They have a good website too..ruclips.net/video/wn6HwxipeZI/видео.htmlsi=LYq7ixG1MpH_vuPZ Nearby is the male monastery of St Arsenius. It's on a hill overlooking the sea and with views of the beautiful fertile country around. The Priest Monks and Monks have a real sense of holiness. St Arsenius was the Spiritual Father of St Paisios. Use the internet to find local places to stay, up-to-datebus timetables, etc. May God bless you and others on your Pilgrimage!
This is gonna be awesome 👏
No way dude I am so jealous of you
Much of what you say about the Orthodox is also true of the Catholic Church However, several of the things you say about catholics is erroneous AMF hard on the bias of what you've been taught in your church. I was saddened to hear you say catholics are heretics. Catholics do not feel that way about the Orthodox. Although I suppose there could be an Orthodox church that is since the Orthodox churches disagree with each other on various topics. Your understanding of the history of the filioque is, I think, skewed. But at least you left the actual heresy called Protestantism
1:00 "How I left the love of my youth" or "How I left the true faith to worship idols".
I have been researching and studying the Bible for three years as a non-denominational Christian. The more I learn the more I feel drawn to Orthodoxy. My husband, however, has found videos online about a fire that lights every year somewhere in Jerusalem? Or something? And people claim the fire doesn't burn them and all sorts of other things. Well, he cannot find one single video of someone holding the flames to themselves for more than an instant and as a man who has done his fair share of hunting, camping, and playing with fire, he knows that he can do the same thing with any flame and it doesn't burn.... Because of this he doesn't trust Orthodox Christianity at all. He thinks it's bogus. Can anyone help me with this?
@@HopeUnknown I haven’t personally heard that the holy fire doesn’t burn people, but that doesn’t mean that it does or it doesn’t - I’m just unaware of that. I would advise him not to rule out Orthodoxy simply because it doesn’t meet his particular evidentiary standards. This can be fallacious reasoning, argument from silence or personal incredulity. Orthodoxy isn’t about “you” per se, it’s about submitting your will to Christ’s. I had a lot of pride to overcome in coming to Orthodoxy. Instead, I would recommend going to church. “Come and see” is the best evidence for Orthodoxy.
I understand your concern. My son, a recent convert to Orthodoxy, shared with me the videos of what you referenced. The claims seem bogus to me too, especially since this magical lighting is done out of the view of the parishioners. Fortunately, believing in the veracity of these claims isn't part of what an Orthodox christian must believe to be part of the church. It is disturbing though that even a single priest, much less all involved, would take part in something that they know to be fraudulent. Of course, this is my knee-jerk skeptical view, which is NOT well-informed.