Orthodox Ethos

Is the Pope Catholic? Is Catholicism Orthodox? Is the Church Roman? And is Roman Latin?  These and many other questions are answered in this extended podcast, originally recorded in June of 2022.   Interested in learning more about Orthodoxy? See our Orthodoxy 101 videos: https://www.orthodoxethos.com/orthodoxy101 Join our LIVE Q&A with Fr. Peter Heers every Thursday evening at 8 PM (EST): htt...

Join Fr. Peter Heers for a 10-part course in developing our understanding of the nature of the one Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church as the Church of our Lord Jesus Christ and the pillar and ground of the Truth (I Tim. 3:15). This lecture series will provide an introduction to the Dogma of the Church as handed down to us by the Holy Fathers throughout the ages in contrast with the more recent e...

How do we acquire the mind of Christ and follow the Holy Fathers when confronted with the ecclesiological challenges facing the Orthodox Church in our modern day? Join Fr. Peter Heers in this podcast, first recorded in September 2022, for an examination of On the Dogma of the Church: An Historical Overview of the Sources of Ecclesiology by the Holy Hieromartyr Hilarion (Troitsky). This text explor...

Join us for this podcast first recorded in August 2022, in which Fr. Peter explores contemporary approaches to Orthodox mission work in the context of modern life, following in the footsteps of those such as Blessed Fr. Seraphim Rose,  St. Innocent of Alaska, St. Nicholas of Japan, Elder Ephraim of Arizona, and Hieromonk Kosmas of Gregoriou. Interested in learning more about Orthodoxy? See our Ort...

Introduction to Orthodoxy for the Catechumen and Newly-Illumined [and Inquirer] This lecture series, drawing from material found in the book The Truth of Our Faith by Elder Cleopa of Romania, first aired in the fall of 2020 and aims to provide an introduction to major points of the Orthodox Faith which are both foundational and challenged by heterodox critics. LESSON 1: Introduction, On the Church...

Join Fr. Peter Heers in the second part of this catechetical lecture, recorded in February of 2023, answering further questions such as "How can I love Christ with all my being?" "How can I be humble and resist pride?" and "What should I look for in an Orthodox Church?" and many more.  Interested in learning more about Orthodoxy? See our Orthodoxy 101 videos: https://...

Introduction to Orthodoxy for the Catechumen and Newly-Illumined [and Inquirer] This lecture series, drawing from material found in the book The Truth of Our Faith by Elder Cleopa of Romania, first aired in the fall of 2020 and aims to provide an introduction to major points of the Orthodox Faith which are both foundational and challenged by heterodox critics. LESSON 1: Introduction, On the Church...

Originally recorded in May of 2022, join Fr. Peter Heers as he discusses practical tips on daily Orthodoxy, answering such questions as "Why do we light candles?" "What is Kolyva?" "Where do I find a Spiritual Father?" and more, in hopes that we may go deeper in the spiritual life. Interested in learning more about Orthodoxy? See our Orthodoxy 101 videos: https://www....

Introduction to Orthodoxy for the Catechumen and Newly-Illumined [and Inquirer] This lecture series, drawing from material found in the book The Truth of Our Faith by Elder Cleopa of Romania, first aired in the fall of 2020 and aims to provide an introduction to major points of the Orthodox Faith which are both foundational and challenged by heterodox critics. LESSON 1: Introduction, On the Church...

Join Fr. Peter Heers in this lecture first given in February of 2022, as he addresses a most important topic: St. Nicodemos the Hagiorite, the Rudder or Collection of Canons of the Holy Church, and the reception of the Heterodox into the Orthodox Church. In this podcast we sit at the feet of St. Nicodemos and the Holy Kollyvades Fathers to gain understanding of a subject so often misunderstood in...

Introduction to Orthodoxy for the Catechumen and Newly-Illumined [and Inquirer] This lecture series, drawing from material found in the book The Truth of Our Faith by Elder Cleopa of Romania, first aired in the fall of 2020 and aims to provide an introduction to major points of the Orthodox Faith which are both foundational and challenged by heterodox critics. LESSON 1: Introduction, On the Church...

What is yoga, and what is its aim? Is this practice a harmless physical exercise compatible with the life in Christ, and can the Orthodox Christian separate it from its roots in the Indic religions of the east? Join Fr. Peter Heers in this extended podcast, first aired in May of 2022, as he seeks to answer these questions and more by sitting at the feet of the Holy Fathers and Elders of our day. ...

Introduction to Orthodoxy for the Catechumen and Newly-Illumined [and Inquirer] This lecture series, drawing from material found in the book The Truth of Our Faith by Elder Cleopa of Romania, first aired in the fall of 2020 and aims to provide an introduction to major points of the Orthodox Faith which are both foundational and challenged by heterodox critics. LESSON 1: Introduction, On the Church...

In this special release episode of the Orthodox Ethos podcast, join Fr. Peter Heers in the keynote lecture of the St. Kosmas Conference on Orthodox Education, given in April of 2018 . In this talk, Fr. Peter explores homeschooling around the world as it is practiced today and the history of compulsory state education, while offering encouragement to Orthodox families struggling to preserve the Fai...

Introduction to Orthodoxy for the Catechumen and Newly-Illumined [and Inquirer] This lecture series, drawing from material found in the book The Truth of Our Faith by Elder Cleopa of Romania, first aired in the fall of 2020 and aims to provide an introduction to major points of the Orthodox Faith which are both foundational and challenged by heterodox critics. LESSON 1: Introduction, On the Church...

In this Orthodox Ethos extended podcast, first aired in April of 2022, join Fr. Peter Heers as he examines the phenomenon of the modern "Ecumenical Movement": the goals of this movement, the methodology and implications of it, and the patristic response from the Saints and Elders of our day to what was described by St. Justin Popovic as an ecclesiological "pan-heresy" encompass...

Notice: We ask your forgiveness for the disruptions in audio quality throughout this episode of the podcast. Introduction to Orthodoxy for the Catechumen and Newly-Illumined [and Inquirer] This lecture series, drawing from material found in the book The Truth of Our Faith by Elder Cleopa of Romania, first aired in the fall of 2020 and aims to provide an introduction to major points of the Orthodox...

Why does God allow war and conflict to arise? In this Orthodox Ethos extended podcast, first recorded in March of 2022, join Fr. Peter Heers in discussing the deeper spiritual origins of war and the mistaken geopolitical assumptions prevalent in the modern age, dispelling the false narratives by heeding the prophetic words of the Holy Fathers. Interested in learning more about Orthodoxy? See our O...

Introduction to Orthodoxy for the Catechumen and Newly-Illumined [and Inquirer] This lecture series, drawing from material found in the book The Truth of Our Faith by Elder Cleopa of Romania, first aired in the fall of 2020 and aims to provide an introduction to major points of the Orthodox Faith which are both foundational and challenged by heterodox critics. LESSON 1: Introduction, On the Church...

Join Fr. Peter Heers for this lecture given in February of 2022, as he cautions the faithful Orthodox Christians of our day to be watchful for the innovative and heretical ideas encouraged by our secularized and confused culture; from the shedding of the traditional cassock, to the introduction of women to the diaconate, the joining of Masonic and fraternal orders, and more. Interested in learning...

In this special release podcast, join Fr. Peter Heers for a lecture given in the Spring of 2023 on the topic of Pentecost, the Feast of the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the world, and the exalted Feast in which we celebrate our birth into the fullness of life in the one Holy, Apostolic, and Catholic Church. Blessed art Thou, O Christ our God, Who hast shown forth the fishermen as supremely wise...

Introduction to Orthodoxy for the Catechumen and Newly-Illumined [and Inquirer] This lecture series, drawing from material found in the book The Truth of Our Faith by Elder Cleopa of Romania, first aired in the fall of 2020 and aims to provide an introduction to major points of the Orthodox Faith which are both foundational and challenged by heterodox critics. LESSON 1: Introduction, On the Church...

Most Christians are aware of the awe-inspiring events of the Old Testament in which God prepared the people of Israel for the coming of the Messiah, the Son of God, with prophecies and types. Few, however, know that the common Father of all also cultivated the fields of the nations that they may also receive the seed of His Word and bring forth fruit.  In the first part of this lecture, given at T...

Introduction to Orthodoxy for the Catechumen and Newly-Illumined [and Inquirer] This lecture series, drawing from material found in the book The Truth of Our Faith by Elder Cleopa of Romania, first aired in the fall of 2020 and aims to provide an introduction to major points of the Orthodox Faith which are both foundational and challenged by heterodox critics. LESSON 1: Introduction, On the Church...

Most Christians are aware of the awe-inspiring events of the Old Testament in which God prepared the people of Israel for the coming of the Messiah, the Son of God, with prophecies and types. Few, however, know that the common Father of all also cultivated the fields of the nations that they may also receive the seed of His Word and bring forth fruit.  In the first part of this lecture, given at T...