Orthodox Talks

Sexual immorality has been a problem for thousands of years, which is why God, in both the Old and New Testaments, has clearly set forth His commandments on sexual relations. Despite this, through weakness and ignorance many Orthodox Christians easily fall into sexual sins, causing much damage to their souls. Knowing this, the Holy Orthodox Church has also shown us through the lives and writings o...

In the last few decades, much has been said about the effects of emotional, sexual, and physical abuse, particularly on children. What is often overlooked is that not all forms of abuse are so obvious. Many parenting practices that the world sees as perfectly normal and even beneficial are very harmful spiritually. By engaging in these practices through ignorance or slackness, many Orthodox Christ...

In recent years we have seen a rising interest and even an obsession with the occult, including "communicating" with the dead, magic, and demonology, to name just a few. This is evident in movies, TV programs, documentaries, books, magazines, and the internet. In addition, there are plenty of sorcerers and mediums who are all too willing to “help” people for a fee. In this talk, Father Kosmas uses...

We live in a time when information is readily available through television, the radio, various publications, and the Internet. The world boasts about acquiring knowledge with expressions such as: ‘knowledge is power’, ‘excel with knowledge’, and ‘knowledge equals success’. Amid this information overload, there would seem to be no excuse for ignorance of any type. Yet many people are ignorant of sp...

Saint Paul says that anyone who wants to live the life in Christ will be persecuted. Are there Orthodox Christians today enduring persecution for Christ’s sake? Is it necessary for those in the West to prepare for persecutions? Orthodox Christians are confused about when to speak up, when to confess the Faith and, in general, what their attitude towards the heterodox and the non-Christian world sh...

Since the events of September 11, 2001, there has been much in the media regarding martyrs, martyrdom, sacrifice, jihad, etc. Because of this, many Orthodox Christians are confused about what true martyrdom is. Furthermore, the very mention of martyrdom causes many to have a negative reaction. In this talk, Father Kosmas outlines what an Orthodox martyr is and the attitude that Orthodox Christians...

More and more lives of saints have become available in English. Many of the Holy Fathers of the Church have said that it is absolutely necessary for one’s salvation to read the lives of saints. This statement seems harsh to some: why such an emphasis on reading the lives of the saints? The answer is that by studying their lives, Orthodox Christians are able to see the teachings of the Gospel in pr...

The Church’s teachings regarding death and the afterlife are something everyone should know. Simple observation, however, demonstrates that most people, including Orthodox Christians, are not familiar with these essential truths. Since we will all face death, the question naturally arises: why is there such ignorance, neglect and fear in a matter concerning the eternal salvation of our souls? God...

In almost any bookstore or library, as well as online and on television, one can find numerous accounts of “near-death experiences”—first-hand experiences of people who have died or nearly died and then returned to life. Such people often describe meeting a “being of light” that is non-judgemental and full of love, as well as many other pleasant encounters and sensations. These accounts have great...

This sermon is No.14 of 14 sermons given by Father Kosmas during his visits to the parish of St George Church, Carlton, Sydney, Australia. Duration: 28 mins Visit our website at www. OrthodoxTalks.com

This sermon is No.13 of 14 sermons given by Father Kosmas during his visits to the parish of St George Church, Carlton, Sydney, Australia. Duration: 28 mins Visit our website at www. OrthodoxTalks.com

This sermon is No.12 of 14 sermons given by Father Kosmas during his visits to the parish of St George Church, Carlton, Sydney, Australia. Duration: 20 mins Visit our website at www. OrthodoxTalks.com

This sermon is No.11 of 14 sermons given by Father Kosmas during his visits to the parish of St George Church, Carlton, Sydney, Australia. Duration: 30 mins Visit our website at www. OrthodoxTalks.com

This sermon is No.10 of 14 sermons given by Father Kosmas during his visits to the parish of St George Church, Carlton, Sydney, Australia. Duration: 45mins Visit our website at www. OrthodoxTalks.com

This sermon is No.9 of 14 sermons given by Father Kosmas during his visits to the parish of St George Church, Carlton, Sydney, Australia. Duration: 35 mins Visit our website at www. OrthodoxTalks.com

This sermon is No.8 of 14 sermons given by Father Kosmas during his visits to the parish of St George Church, Carlton, Sydney, Australia. Duration: 34 mins Visit our website at www. OrthodoxTalks.com

This sermon is No.7 of 14 sermons given by Father Kosmas during his visits to the parish of St George Church, Carlton, Sydney, Australia. Duration: 32 mins Visit our website at www. OrthodoxTalks.com

This sermon is No.6 of 14 sermons given by Father Kosmas during his visits to the parish of St George Church, Carlton, Sydney, Australia. Duration: 23 mins Visit our website at www. OrthodoxTalks.com

This sermon is No.5 of 14 sermons given by Father Kosmas during his visits to the parish of St George Church, Carlton, Sydney, Australia. Duration: 28 mins Visit our website at www. OrthodoxTalks.com

This sermon is No.4 of 14 sermons given by Father Kosmas during his visits to the parish of St George Church, Carlton, Sydney, Australia. Duration: 23 mins Visit our website at www. OrthodoxTalks.com

This sermon is No.3 of 14 sermons given by Father Kosmas during his visits to the parish of St George Church, Carlton, Sydney, Australia. Duration: 27 mins Visit our website at www. OrthodoxTalks.com

This sermon is No.2 of 14 sermons given by Father Kosmas during his visits to the parish of St George Church, Carlton, Sydney, Australia. Duration: 38 mins Visit our website at www. OrthodoxTalks.com

This sermon is No.1 of 14 sermons given by Father Kosmas during his visits to the parish of St George Church, Carlton, Sydney, Australia. Duration: 25 mins Visit our website at www. OrthodoxTalks.com