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*Newest Lecture Series: "The Holy Trinity" by Fr. Thomas Hopko*

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Jesus and the One God
How Does Jesus Relate to God?
Who Do People Say That I Am? (Part 1)
Who Do People Say That I Am? (Part 2)
Understanding Our Being in Regards to the Holy Trinity.
The Trinity and the Filioque.
Human Life in Imitation of God.
Recapitulation.
Living the Divine Life in This World.
If You Want to Be Saved.
Iconography Regarding the Trinity.

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Israel and the Church

Part 1 / Lecture 1: The True God

Father Josiah Trenham, Father Alexis Torrance, Presbytera Dr. Jeannie Constantinou

Video 6  - Q&A Panel

Righteous Father Abramius of Mesopotamia and his Niece Mary

Righteous Father Abramius of Mesopotamia and his Niece Mary

As Christmas approaches, Father Josiah reflects on the ancient Christian teaching of the guardian angel and how one is given to each believer at holy baptism. Drawing from Holy Scripture, the Psalms, and the writings of St. Basil the Great and St. Macarius, he explains how sin does not only grieve God, but also torments our guardian angel.

0:00 – Preparing for Christmas and the angelic realm
0:18 – Guardian angels given at baptism
1:12 – Christ’s teaching on guardian angels (Matthew 18)
1:35 – Psalm 33 and angelic protection
1:49 – St. Basil on driving away your angel by sin
2:26 – One angel as an entire encampment
3:06 – How Christians should relate to their guardian angel
3:30 – Story of St. Macarius and the weeping angel
5:28 – “He has become a slave of the demons”
5:36 – A warning about sins of the flesh
6:00 – Prayers for a guardian of soul and body
6:25 – Angels and the Nativity of Christ
7:05 – Final exhortation

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Don’t Torment Your Guardian Angel

The 150 Psalms of the Psalter are presented here, divided into twenty sections of roughly equal length, known as Kathisma that can be read or chanted in one sitting or session.

Kathismata

Lecture 2:  Chapter 2

The Master Teacher, Jesus Christ our Lord, employed a wide variety of pedagogical styles in order to educate His disciples. Chiefly in His instructional repertoire was the telling of parables. In this five-lecture series Father Josiah Trenham expounds the eight parables found in Chapter 13 of St. Matthew&rsquo;s Gospel, otherwise known as Jesus&rsquo; Parabolic Discourse, and reveals the mysteries of God&rsquo;s Kingdom in the human heart.&nbsp;We have some 40 different parables recorded in the Holy Gospels. Jesus used these parables both to confound insincere and shallow disciples, and to deeply reveal the mysteries of the Kingdom of Heaven to His faithful and authentic followers.&nbsp;

The Parables of Jesus: Revealing the Mysteries of the Kingdom

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Holy Martyr Callistratus and the Holy 49 Martyrs With Him

Holy Martyr Callistratus and the Holy 49 Martyrs With Him

Father Josiah Trenham 

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Discover why God is truly incomparable in power, glory, and majesty. In this video, we explore the unique and unmatched nature of God's divine greatness, unlike anything in existence. Learn how His authority stands alone, with no rivals or equals. Join us as we delve into the profound truth that God is beyond all human understanding and comparison.

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The Incomparable God

PNP is pleased to present Volumes 1 - 4 of the Philokalia for our listeners' edification. The Philokalia is the Church's treasure of sacred texts from the 4th-15th century dedicated to inner asceticism and prayer. These texts on the spiritual life - penned by masters of prayer and vigil - have guided our Christian forebears in that highest of all human endeavors - communion with the Living God by prayer. These audio texts have been professionally recorded, and are offered free.

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Philokalia

Father Joseph Thornburg 

Welcome to our special YouTube Kids edition of Father Jason's Sunday Gospel Homily! In this video, Father Jason will take your little ones on a spiritual journey, simplifying the Sunday gospel readings so that kids can better understand the Sunday Liturgy. 

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A warm and friendly introduction by Father Joseph.
A simplified explanation of the Sunday gospel reading, making it relatable and engaging for kids.
Thought-provoking questions to spark discussion and reflection.
Inspiring messages to encourage your children's faith and love for Jesus.
This video is perfect for children of all ages, whether they're new to the faith or have grown up in the Orthodox tradition. It's a wonderful way to introduce them to the beauty of the gospel and its teachings.

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Sunday of the Holy Cross

The Arena Podcast is the flagship of Patristic Nectar Publications and contains the Sunday Sermons and other theological reflections by Father Josiah Trenham delivered from the ambon of St. Andrew Church in Riverside, California, and begun in 2010. Currently, there are more than 600 sermons and lectures covering ten years worth of preaching through the liturgical calendar.

The Arena

Lecture 10: The Last Great Vision of the Future

Lecture #3 - The Canons of the Holy Fathers

Holy, Glorious, and All-Laudable Apostle Andrew the First-called

Holy, Glorious, and All-Laudable Apostle Andrew the First-called

This offering is the fruit of a three-day conference hosted by Patristic Nectar Publications, a collaboration of many clergy scholars, including the Keynote speaker - His Grace, Bishop Irenei of London, as well as Archimandrite Maximos Constas, Father Calinic Berger, Father Chad Hatfield, and Father John Parker.&nbsp;The lectures in this offering are dedicated to an edifying examination of the Great Feasts of the Mother of God, as well as additional lectures on particular aspects of the life of the Most Holy Theotokos and her role in the lives of Christian believers.&nbsp;Opening remarks, a letter from Metropolitan Joseph, closing remarks, and the Q&amp;A sessions are included.&nbsp;
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The Mother of God in Our Lives

Digital Audio - A broad introduction to Orthodox Christianity designed to expose the catechumen to the contours of Orthodox faith and life, aid priests in preparing catechumens to be received into the Church as well as edify Orthodox individuals seeking a better understanding of their faith.&nbsp;
For those seeking to become Orthodox, Catechism is a process of full-orbed Christian formation in which the Orthodox Christian life is inculcated in the learner through participation in divine services, prayer, study, community assimilation, and practice. At the heart of the catechetical process are the catechetical lectures delivered to the catechumens by the priest or the catechist.&nbsp; It is toward this goal of providing a usable introduction to Holy Orthodoxy that the sixteen lectures entitled An Orthodox Catechism have been developed by Father Josiah. This series has been utilized by Father Josiah in parish practice over the course of almost two decades to prepare more than 400 catechumens for reception into the Orthodox Church.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Not having an official Orthodox Catechism in the English language, many parishes and pastors scramble to put together a basic catechism that will adequately expose the inquirer and catechumen to the contours of Orthodox faith and life.&nbsp; It is hoped that this series will aid priests and parishes in preparing catechumens to be received into the Church, as well as edify Orthodox individuals seeking a better understanding of their faith.
These sixteen lectures are presented to catechumens in two parts. Part One: God, Man, Church is traditionally delivered over the eight weeks leading to the Feast of the Nativity of Christ. Part Two: The Holy Mysteries is delivered over the eight weeks leading up to Pasha, when catechumens are being prepared for reception into the Church on Great and Holy Saturday.

An Orthodox Catechism

If you desire to understand more deeply the inspired guidance of the Church concerning personal prayer, and want to strengthen your own prayer discipline by learning to more faithfully keep a prayer rule, or kanona, these lectures that explore the discipline of classical Orthodox Christian personal prayer will delight you. These edifying presentations examine the content and order of the prayer rule, giving special emphasis to the prayers of repentance, the rule of prostrations, the giving of thanks, the use of the Jesus Prayer, and spiritual reading.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Prayer Rule

Fr. Josiah exposits the Book of Revelation verse by verse in order to give the reader insight into both the original meaning of the text to its 1st century audience and a practical application of its message to the Church today. The Revelation of the Holy Apostle and Evangelist John the Theologian completes the New Testament Canon. It is both an end and a beginning, as it unveils to the Church both the cataclysmic conclusion of this falling age, and the ushering in of the New Heavens and New Earth where righteousness dwells forever. The Revelation, or the Apocalypse, as it is traditionally known, is a unique genre of literature among the 27 books of the New Testament known as "apocalyptic." In 22 sacred chapters St. John reveals the zeal of the Risen Lord Jesus Christ to maintain the purity of His Church, and to lead Her victoriously into His eternal Kingdom. Under numerous symbols and images, as well as dramatic and confrontational historical depictions, the nature of the war in heaven and on earth is revealed between the Church of Jesus Christ and Her enemies: the dragon, the beast, the false prophet, the harlot and those in alliance with evil. The message of the Lord to His much-suffering Church of the 1st century and today is this: Be faithful to the end, for the Lord is coming quickly to reward those who hold fast to His Name.

Apocalypse Soon

PNP is pleased to present a new four-audio lecture series by Father Josiah Trenham entitled Male and Female: Reflections on Transgenderism. These audio lectures directly address this latest iteration of the sexual revolution and the sexual anarchy unleashed by a cultural rejection of the Christian theological foundations of creation, anthropology, sexuality, and the traditional therapeutic paths of the Church. These lectures explain why Christians cannot reasonably avoid studying transgender ideology in today’s cultural climate, how this new world-view on sexuality finds itself deficient in explaining and healing our fallen human condition, and how love must compel believers to open their arms to persons seeking God from a transgender background.&nbsp;Lecture titles are:Lecture #1 Transgenderism as Social ContagionLecture #2 The Significance of Male and FemaleLecture #3 The Church’s Witness to and Pastoral Care of Transgendered PersonsLecture #4 A Basic Catechesis on Transgenderism&nbsp;

Male & Female: Reflections on Transgenderism

Father Josiah Trenham exposes the dark legacy of Joseph Stalin — a tyrant who persecuted the Church, martyred millions, and embodied the spirit of Antichrist in the 20th century.

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Joseph Stalin: The Architect of Death

Father Josiah Trenham

In this reflection, Father Josiah confronts a common Western misconception: that being a Christian is simply believing in Jesus or praying a sinner’s prayer. But Scripture and the early Church show something much deeper — discipleship.

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What It Really Means to Follow Christ

Lecture #4 - A Basic Catechesis on Transgenderism

Lecture #4 - A Basic Catechesis on Transgenderism

Lecture 4: The Shepherd in the Divine Liturgy

Lecture 4: The Shepherd in the Divine Liturgy

Patristic Nectar Publications is pleased to present a new 5-part lecture series entitled Yielded to God: The Life and Teaching of St. Seraphim of Sarov. The significance of the life of St. Seraphim upon contemporary Orthodox Christianity is so great that it is difficult to fully grasp. Though he was a humble Russian monk born in 1759 his influence has spread to become central and definitive in all the world-wide Orthodox Church. The life of the saints is a tapestry of a life wholly crucified to self and fully yielded to the will of God. His teaching on the purpose of Christian life as the acquisition of the Holy Spirit, and his great intimacy with the Most Pure Mother of God have captured the hearts of God-lovers and provided inspiration for spiritual acquisition for almost two centuries.&nbsp;Lecture #1 Yielded to God: An Overview of the Life of St. SeraphimLecture #2 Acquiring the Holy Spirit: The Purpose of the Christian LifeLecture #3 St. Seraphim and the Mother of GodLecture #4 Marriage, Monasticism, and the Saint’s Diveyevo NunsLecture #5 Spiritual Counsels

Yielded to God: The Life and Teaching of Saint Seraphim of Sarov

A deep look into the longer Orthodox and Catholic version of the precious Old Testament prophetical Book of Daniel, unlocking principles of godly integrity and virtue and providing guidance in the meaning of Daniel&rsquo;s prophetic visions.&nbsp; &nbsp;Lectures on Chapters 1-6 focus on the marvelous character of the Prophet Daniel and the Three Holy Youths. Having established the integrity and virtue of Daniel, called several times in the text a "man of high esteem", lectures on Chapters 7-12 attempt to explain with patristic guidance the meaning of the stunning visions that Daniel has of the future of the Babylonian, Persian, Greek and Roman Empires, as well as the coming of the Kingdom of God in the person of the mysterious "Son of Man." The eleventh and final lecture is dedicated to Chapters 13-14 which relate the stories of Susanna, Bel and the Dragon that are unfortunately not found in those English Bibles based on the Jewish Masoretic text.

Taming Lions: The Life and Prophecy of the Holy and Righteous Daniel

Lecture # 6  The Wars of the King

The important Proverbial themes on godly living and virtue as found in the book of Proverbs are expounded. Principles for leadership and politics; family dynamics; women and the Ideal wife; work, diligence and sloth; wise and foolish speech; and honesty and integrity. Each of the virtues of the wise is found to be Incarnate in our Lord Jesus Christ, Who is our wisdom, and taught us that wisdom is vindicated by her children.

Sage Counsel: Wisdom for Christian Living from the Proverbs

PNP is pleased to present a new six-lecture series by Father Josiah Trenham entitled Demonology: Understanding and Winning the Spiritual Battle. The study of the Church&rsquo;s demonology is a part of basic catechism and Christian instruction. The Scriptures are replete with teaching on the dark powers. Additionally, it is impossible to appreciate the magnitude of the saving deeds of our Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, without understanding how He, and He alone, has conquered Satan and destroyed his works. Lastly, Christians are called to fight and win in the spiritual war, and for this reason, it is essential that believers understand their enemies and their tactics. Toward this end, Father Josiah presents in these lectures in-depth studies of the Scriptures, Divine Services, and pedagogy of great saints and teachers on the subject of Satan and spiritual battle.&nbsp;
Lecture titles include:&nbsp;
Lecture #1 Jesus and Satan&nbsp;
Lecture #2 Demonology in the Baptismal Rite and the Divine Liturgy&nbsp;
Lecture #3 Gaining Mastery of Satan: The Life of St. Anthony the Great&nbsp;
Lecture #4 How to Win the Spiritual Battle according to St. John of the Ladder&nbsp;
Lecture #5 Engaging the Unseen Warfare: Fr. Lorenzo Scupoli and St. Nicodemos of the Holy Mountain&nbsp;
Lecture #6 C. S. Lewis&rsquo; Screwtape Letters and Demonic Warfare in the 21st Century Falling West&nbsp;

Demonology: Understanding & Winning the Spiritual Battle

Lecture 1: 1st Peter 1&nbsp;- Chosen Sojourners

Lecture 1: 1st Peter 1 - Chosen Sojourners

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Priesthood and Prosphora | Kids Q&A With Priests

The mysteries of the Holy Liturgy are explained with patristic commentary; the 25 foundational principles of traditional Christian worship derived from the Holy Scripture are outlined; and the unbroken traditions of the Church are explored.

Orthodox Worship and the Divine Liturgy

St Euphrosynos feast day is September 11th! You can find this September monthly printable at www.asceticlifeofmotherhood.com/store/septhrudec 

Baked Apples of Paradise for the feast of St Euphrosynos!

3 TBSP unsalted butter, softened
1/4 C packed brown sugar
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/8 tsp nutmeg
1/4 C old-fashioned rolled oats
3 large apples

1.   Preheat oven to 375°F 

2. Mash the butter, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg together until combined. Stir in the oats.

3. Core the apple with a sharp knife of apple corer about 3/4 down and scoop out a little and be sure the seeds are removed.

4. Place cored apples in a pie dish. Spoon filling into each apple, filling all the way to the top. Pour warm water into the dish around the apples. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until apples appear slightly soft. Serve warm with ice cream!

St Euphrosynos the Cook Saint - baked apples recipe with Ascetic Life of Motherhood

Lecture: Starting Down the Royal Path

Lecture: Starting Down the Royal Path

Questions and Answers

Holy Father Paulinus, Bishop of Nola

Holy Father Paulinus, Bishop of Nola

Lecture 1 - Car Crazy - The Rise of Automobile Dominance

Lecture 1 - Car Crazy - The Rise of Automobile Dominance

Holy Prophet Joel

January 16: Veneration of the Precious Chains of the Holy Apostle Peter

Patristic Nectar Publications is blessed to present a new seven lecture series by Father Josiah Trenham entitled The Seven Last Words of Jesus from the Cross. At the very culmination of our Savior’s earthly ministry, having reached the pinnacle of His life-giving kenosis, the Lord Jesus Christ uttered seven final sayings. Each one of these “last words” abounds in deep spiritual meaning that have nourished the Christian people for the last 2000 years. These lectures are offered as a feast for the soul.&nbsp;Lecture #1 “Father, forgive them for they know not what they do”Lecture #2“Today thou shalt be with Me in Paradise”Lecture #3 “Woman, behold thy Son, behold thy mother”Lecture #4 “My God, My God, why hast Thou forsaken Me?”Lecture #5 “I Thirst”Lecture #6 “It is consummated”Lecture #7 “Into Thy Hands I commend My spirit”

The Seven Last Words of Jesus from the Cross

Bishop Irenei of London & Western Europe (ROCOR)

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The Transfiguration Rock - Great Feast of the Transfiguration 2019

"Sunday of Orthodoxy" with Fr. Jason

Part 2 / Lecture 8: The Mystery of Death & the Funeral

Lecture #3 Let Us Rejoice in the Lord: Community, Liturgy, Worship (Father Maximos Constas)

Holy Father Joseph the Confessor, Archbishop of Thessalonica

Holy Father Joseph the Confessor, Archbishop of Thessalonica

Learn why Icons are not just art, how they sanctify you, and how to truly use them to grow closer to God and the saints.

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Holy and Glorious Great Martyr George the Trophy-bearer

Holy and Glorious Great Martyr George the Trophy-bearer

Three lecture series are recommended to you from Patristic Nectar Publications that cover core and basic catechetical preparation.

Intro to Orthodoxy

April 14th

Psalm 1

Holy Virgin Martyr Theodosia

Lecture # 7  Sin and Repentance

Holy Father Isidore, Bishop of Seville

Holy Father Isidore, Bishop of Seville

Lecture #1 - The Changing of the Water into Wine in Cana

The Arena Podcast is the flagship of Patristic Nectar Publications. It contains the Sunday Sermons and other theological reflections by Father Josiah Trenham delivered from the ambon of St. Andrew Church in Riverside, California, and began in 2010. There are more than 800 sermons and lectures covering ten years of preaching through the liturgical calendar. Donate Easily: Text "PNP" to 53-555 to make a quick tax-deductible donation from your phone. | Links | Visit our online store and support Patristic Nectar! <a href="https://patristic-nectar.mybigcommerce.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://patristic-nectar.mybigcommerce.com</a> Please subscribe and rate the podcast! If you are interested in other available titles, or if you would like more information on Patristic Nectar Publications, please visit our website at<a href="https://patristicnectar.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> PatristicNectar.org</a> | Support Our Ministry | 1) Spread the Word - Tell your family and friends about Patristic Nectar. Share the Patristic Nectar website links to the content you have enjoyed. A personal invitation is the number one way the Church grows. Tell a friend to "Come and see!" 2) Make a Donation -Patristic Nectar is a small non-profit ministry with a big vision for expanding access to Patristic Orthodox teaching throughout the world. Since our establishment in 2010, we have made steady progress but there is so much more we could do. With funding, we can work to make our ministry vision a reality. 3) Pray For Us - remember us in your prayers, asking that the Lord strengthen, help, and direct us according to His divine will.

Reflection | Scandal in the Church

This lecture provides an detailed overview of the traditional path of Orthodox Christian catechesis. In this lecture, born out of the study of patristic catechesis and the experience of instructing more than 250 catechumens, Father Josiah lays out a traditional practical step-by-step process for teaching inquirers and catechumens the Orthodox faith in such a way as to give them a solid "foundation of repentance and faith" (Heb. 6:1) that will serve them and the church for life. Included with this lecture are two attachments: 1. A Chart of the Initiatory Process, and 2. Text of the Lecture Itself.&nbsp;
The Orthodox Catechism series also provides valuable teachings for Orthodox who want to deepen the knowledge and practice of their faith, and serves as a useful resource for priests who are performing catechesis in their parish.&nbsp;&nbsp; This series offers a detailed overview of the traditional path of Orthodox Christian catechesis. An Orthodox Catechism was born out of Father Josiah&rsquo;s study of patristic catechesis and his experience of instructing more than 300 catechumens.&nbsp; Included wit

Starting Down the Royal Path: How to Become an Orthodox Christian

Lectures given at Patristic Nectar's Spring 2025 Conference on Repentance, featuring His Grace Bishop Irenei and Father Alexis Torrance.

Repentance Conference Videos

Reflection | Every Christian a Missionary

January 2: Righteous Father Seraphim of Sarov

Holy Martyr David of Etchmiadzin in Armenia

Holy Martyr David of Etchmiadzin in Armenia

The nature of spiritual direction and eldership in the Church is unfolded through an examination of the lives of influential elders who have served Christ and who are either still living or have reposed in the Lord within the last 50 years. The lives and teaching of these seven great elders from Romania, Greece, England and America are majestic love gifts from the reigning Christ to His Flock on earth, and their radiant witness serves as a clear guide for all who wish to enter into the Kingdom of God.&nbsp;

Contemporary Orthodox Elders

In this reflection, Father Josiah Trenham explores the Christian virtue of temperance in the midst of violence. How can we respond to hostility, injustice, and the temptations of anger with restraint rooted in Christ? Drawing on Scripture, Patristic wisdom, and pastoral experience, Fr. Josiah offers a compelling vision of self-control and holiness.

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Temperance in the Face of Violence

Patristic Nectar Publications is pleased to present a new four-lecture series by Father Josiah Trenham entitled Churchmanship: Learning to Become a Faithful Parishioner. No person is born knowing how to live faithfully as a parish member. Faithful parishioners are made by God. This series is designed to set forth the traditional ecclesial vision for full-orbed church membership in which the spiritual dynamism of life in Christ is expressed in the fellowship of the local church where inspired service to God, each other, and to the world takes place.The four lectures are entitled: Lecture #1 Orthodox Church MembershipLecture #2 The Duties of Parishioners to Each OtherLecture #3 The Duties of Parishioners to Their PriestLecture #4 The Duties of Parishioners to the Mission of the Parish in the WorldThis series is available for free on the Patristic Nectar app.

Churchmanship: Learning to Become a Faithful Parishioner

Track 9: 5th Eothinon Gospel

This five-lecture series by Father Josiah Trenham is designed to ignite the waning fires of patriotic love in the hearts of believers. In these lectures the student will glean the Scriptural teaching on the nature of allegiance to the state, as well as survey the historic exceptionalism and present degradation of the American nation. The series concludes with a lecture designed to answer the question: How Then Shall We Now Live in a Post-Christian Society?&nbsp;

Patriotism: The Duty of a Christian to His Nation

Father Jason Covarrubias 

Welcome to our special YouTube Kids edition of Father Jason's Sunday Gospel Homily! In this video, Father Jason will take your little ones on a spiritual journey, simplifying the Sunday gospel readings so that kids can better understand the Sunday Liturgy. 

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A warm and friendly introduction by Father Jason.
A simplified explanation of the Sunday gospel reading, making it relatable and engaging for kids.
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Inspiring messages to encourage your children's faith and love for Jesus.
This video is perfect for children of all ages, whether they're new to the faith or have grown up in the Orthodox tradition. It's a wonderful way to introduce them to the beauty of the gospel and its teachings.

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Christ is Born!

Lecture 1: The Remembrance of Death

Lecture 1: The Remembrance of Death

Lecture 2: Demonology in the Baptismal Rite and the Divine Liturgy

Psalm 44 Tone 1

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The latest release from Patristic Nectar

A presentation of the lives of eight saintly Kings of the first Christian millennium.&nbsp; By the example of these kings Christians are able to gauge what is really valuable in a political leader. Lives of Ss. Constantine the Great, Theodosios I, Justinian the Great, Alfred the Great, Boris of Bulgaria, Vladimir of Kiev, Stephen of Bulgaria, and Edward the Confessor of England are presented. These kings established a model of godly political rule for Christendom, and continue to provide a shining witness of faith in Jesus Christ. In the political realm corruption is so often the norm, but these great kings of the past demonstrate that holiness is possible even in politics.&nbsp;

God's Statesmen: Pious Christian Kings

St. Olga, Princess of Russia, named Helen in Baptism

St. Olga, Princess of Russia, named Helen in Baptism

Video #5 - Q&A Session

This collection is highlighted teachings from Archimandrite Calinic Berger.

Archimandrite Calinic Berger Collection

Theological Lectures covers a wide variety of topics for the Orthodox Christian life. Each lecture series discusses a specific topic over the course of multiple lectures, providing a deep understanding of the topic.

Theological Lectures

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Presentation of the Holy Theotokos - Storytime and Music with Presbyteras Catherine and Gigi

March 3rd, 2021
Father Josiah Trenham

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Jordan Peterson and the Emergence of Faith

January 14: St Nino, Equal to Apostles and Enlightener of Georgia

St. Stephen, First King of Hungary

St. Stephen, First King of Hungary

Byzantine Chant Training for Vespers by Bishop Basil. This audio covers most of the standard hymnody of Vespers.
How this audio came to be&hellip;&nbsp; Many years ago a young man upon being ordained into the Holy Orthodox Priesthood found himself with the tremendous blessing and daunting task of leading the people of God pastorally as well as in the divine services. One of the great early challenges, among many, was learning how to proficiently chant according to the ancient traditions and tones of the Church. It was because of this that Bishop Basil lovingly created these audio recordings and provided this young priest with a model and training sessions of how to properly chant for the Church and Her Services. The following are those same exact audio files. These have been digitally enhanced and are now offered to you by Patristic Nectar Publications. Our hope is that others who find themselves in a similar circumstance or simply with the desire to learn have available to them an exceptional model and training resource. May these be richly edifying for those who seek to learn how to chant.
Bishop Basil of the Diocese of Wichita and Mid-America (Antiochian Archdiocese) is one of the premier liturgists in the contemporary Orthodox world. He is a former instructor of Byzantine Chant at St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary where a Chair of Byzantine Liturgical Music was established in his name in 2010. He is also the author of The Liturgikon: The Book of Divine Services for the Priest and Deacon published originally in 1989, now in its 3rd edition, and considered by many to be the premier Ieratikon in the English language. He himself has composed and/or arranged numerous Byzantine music settings in his Contemporary Byzantine Music project.
We provide a note:&nbsp; The training recordings were made using old technology years ago and recorded informally by Bishop Basil.&nbsp; Some selections end abruptly, and they are not of the quality one would achieve in a recording studio.&nbsp; But even so, these endearing efforts to train a young priest are treasures and the young priest's ability to chant and serve his parish over the years is a testimony to their value.

Byzantine Chant Training (Vespers)

St. Gregory the Choir Master of the Great Lavra

St. Gregory the Choir Master of the Great Lavra

Lecture #4 Elder George Calciu

Lecture #1 - Transgenderism as Social Contagion

Lecture #1 - Transgenderism as Social Contagion

The Christian Life Conference
Lecture #1 - Beauty Is Your Personal Invitation to Ethical Struggle

Video #1 - Beauty Is Your Personal Invitation to Ethical Struggle

Lecture 1: Blessed are the Poor in Spirit

Kathismata Tones 4 1 And 3

Lecture #5 - Understanding Our Being in Regards to the Holy Trinity.

St Joseph of Arimathea

Walking into an Orthodox church with young children can feel overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be.

In today’s video with Patristic Nectar Family, we’re sharing practical church etiquette for families: how to prepare before Liturgy, entering and exiting the Church, when to step out, how to help children participate, and simple ways to cultivate reverence without expecting perfection.

Children don’t learn to love the Church by staying home until they’re “old enough.” They learn by being there—week after week, surrounded by prayer, worship, and the life of the Church.

Whether you’re new to Orthodoxy, visiting for the first time, or have been bringing little ones to church for years, I hope this conversation encourages you.

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Church Etiquette for Families | Part 1

Explore the life of the Holy Prophet and King David, a man with a &ldquo;heart for God.&rdquo;&nbsp; Through his life we learn how to live with godly devotion, true repentance, and discover the prophecy regarding the true Son of David, King of Kings, Jesus Christ the Lord. Christians are indebted to no one in the Old Testament more than to the Holy Prophet and King, David. He alone, amongst all the believers in the ancient covenant, is described by the Lord as having a &ldquo;heart for God.&rdquo; David&rsquo;s sin, in infamy 2nd only to that of Adam, has been meditated upon by believers, as has David&rsquo;s deep repentance - which has provided an image for countless penitents to imitate over the centuries in order to find peace with God. In this series, the entire life of King David from his early rise as a humble shepherd, to his years in hiding from Saul, to the magnificent covenant that God cut with him which provided the prism through which believers have come to understand He Who is the ultimate Son of David, the true King of Kings who reigns on David&rsquo;s throne at the right hand of the Father; the one&rsquo;s whose heart is gentle and perfect: Jesus Christ the Lord.