Confession Explained | How & Why Orthodox Christians Confess

Confession in the Orthodox Church is a sacred sacrament of repentance and forgiveness. In this video, we explain what confession is, why Orthodox Christians confess before a priest, and how this practice restores our relationship with God. Learn practical steps for preparing your first confession, what to say, and how confession has developed in Orthodox tradition. This guide will help you embrace confession as a path to spiritual healing.

TRUE REPENTANCE

The Orthodox Church teaches what is necessary for us to truly repent.

The soul's 40 day journey after death EXPLAINED by Orthodox Priest

What happens to the soul after death? In this video, Orthodox priest Fr. ___ explains the 40-day journey of the soul according to the teachings of the Orthodox Church. We cover the first 3 days after death, the toll houses, the soul’s tour of Heaven and Hell, why Orthodox Christians reject purgatory, and why prayers for the departed are so important.

If you’ve ever wondered what Orthodox Christianity teaches about life after death, this conversation will give you a clear and timeless explanation rooted in Scripture, Holy Tradition, and the writings of the saints.

How Should You Approach Orthodoxy?

How should we approach the Orthodox Church? Fr. Peter Heers explains how the Orthodox Church is the living presence of Christ on earth, and why true seekers must approach it with discernment, humility, and a love for truth.

Why Are People Converting to Orthodoxy?

In this eye-opening video, Father Josiah Trenham uncovers the truth behind the rising number of Orthodox Christians in the United States. Are there really 6 million Orthodox believers in America? What’s driving the surge in conversions over the past few years? Father Josiah tackles the myths, the statistics, and the powerful reasons why so many are discovering the beauty and truth of the Orthodox faith..

Becoming Orthodox (How to join the #Orthodox Church)

"You will enter into the Divine Liturgy as a new living stone fashioned and fitted into the Church, the body of Christ. When it is time to partake of the Holy Mysteries, you will be the first one, or among the first ones if there are many, to partake of the body and blood of Christ. Congratulations: You are now a part of the Orthodox Church. You are now a part of the living body of Christ, the Way, the Truth, and the Life."

What’s it like to become an Orthodox catechumen?

In this heartfelt interview, a young woman and married mother, Gwynne shares her journey into the Orthodox Church. She opens up about what first drew her to the faith, what it’s like attending catechism classes, and how the liturgy and prayer began to reshape her daily life.

Why I Chose Orthodox Christianity Over Roman Catholicism - Fr. Paul Truebenbach

Fr. Paul Truebenbach is the Pastor of Sts. Peter & Paul Orthodox Church in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Understanding Eastern Orthodoxy - Denominations Explained

Attaining a better understanding of the differences in Orthodoxy.