Die to the World

Beyond the Peak follows David, an Orthodox Christian man on a mission to climb the Rocky Mountains in memory of his recently deceased brother - realizing soon after that this would only be the first step of a more profound spiritual journey. Stars: David Rayman-Rajkovic, Ranko Radlovic, Marko Bojovic, Dylan Remes Jensen, Dragan Petrovic Produced, Directed by Aleksandar Jovic ** All of the films on this channel are under legal license from various copyright holders and distributors through Filmhub. This material is offered for informational and educational purposes only. These videos are not intended for monetization. For copyright concerns or takedown requests, please contact the account administrator. ** Check out the IMDb page for more info on this film, https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11256836/ #Orthodox #Die2World #D2W #mountainclimb #rockymoutain #blancapeak #colorado

The Valaam Monastery (Russian: Валаамский монастырь; Finnish: Valamon luostari) is a stauropegic Orthodox monastery in Russian Karelia, located in the largest Ladoga Lake's island, which is also the largest lake in Europe, Valaam Monastery and its archipelago is one of the most enchanting places in whole Europe.

Since the days of early Russian traders in the mid-1700s, the Russian Orthodox church has had a place in the history of rural Alaska. "A Legacy of Faith" looks at the beliefs, traditions, and people of the Russian Orthodox Church in Alaska. From St. Michael's Cathedral in Sitka, to St. Herman's Seminary in Kodiak, to an all-night Easter service in the village of Russian Mission.

Mount Athos on a peninsula off the cost of Greece is one of Europe's last remaining secrets: a monks' republic. Access to women is strictly denied and in order to keep unwanted tourists out, visas are granted only to pilgrims and workers. For the first time, a filmmaker was given access to all forms of monastic life on the holy mountain.

On a journey in search of faith and the truth of the heart, a Christian goes on a pilgrimage from Canada to Romania, Eastern Europe, to visit the world of Orthodox Christianity, to ask questions about the roots of our religious and philosophical heritage and find out if Christianity still has a living spiritual dimension. The journey takes the Christian to Bucharest to meet people with spiritual insights into the meaning of Christ's teachings. he goes to Putna Monastery, near the Ukrainian border for immersion into monastic life, then on to visit some of the greatest elders of the church and he hears first hand where the Christian path can lead him.

THE BRETHREN is a documentary about the monks of the world's northernmost monastery -- the Trifonov Pechengsky monastery located in Kolsky Peninsula, Russia. It was Russia's Northern outpost a few centuries ago. Later it was destroyed and abolished, and now it is being restored. The brethren of this monastery is small: 4 hieromonks and 2 monks. They are young, and every one of them has had his personal way to monastic ordination. All their life stories are nontrivial and even paradoxical. They are attempting not only to restore the buildings of the monastery but to build a temple in their hearts. The film features unique footage of inner life of the monastery.

In the vacancy of the vast wilderness of the Egyptian Desert, Coptic Christian Monks seek solitude and peace. They renounce worldly pleasures and struggle to overcome their internal weaknesses and numerous extreme physical dangers with the objective of forming a deeper connection with their creator.

Saint John of Kronstadt (1829-1908) was a Russian Orthodox priest and archpriest who served in Kronstadt, Russia. He is known for his remarkable spiritual life, his dedication to serving the poor and needy, and his gift of miracle-working. Early Life and Ministry Born Ivan Ilyich Sergiyev on October 19, 1829, in Sura, Russia, John was the son of poor peasant folk. Despite his humble beginnings, his parents took great pains to educate him both spiritually and temporally. He was ordained as a priest in 1855 and served in various parishes before being appointed as priest in the Cathedral of St. Andrew in Kronstadt. Spiritual Life and Ministry Saint John of Kronstadt was known for his extraordinary spiritual life, characterized by intense prayer, fasting, and self-denial. He spent long hours in prayer, often standing for hours on end, and was known for his ability to spend hours in contemplation. He was also a prolific writer, penning numerous spiritual works and letters that have been widely read and studied. As a priest, Saint John was dedicated to serving the poor and needy. He visited the poorest in the city on foot, giving them money, food, and clothing – even the coats and shoes that he wore. He also built a ministry house in Kronstadt that provided free meals, elementary school education, a bookstore, religious instruction, carpentry and sowing workshops, and a host of other services. Miracle-Working Saint John of Kronstadt was also known for his gift of miracle-working. He was said to have performed numerous miracles, including healing the sick, raising the dead, and providing for the needs of those who came to him in faith. His miracles were often accompanied by a sense of peace and joy, and many people came to him seeking his guidance and intercession. Canonization Saint John of Kronstadt was canonized by the Russian Orthodox Church Abroad in 1964 and by the Russian Orthodox Church in 1990. He is venerated as a saint in the Eastern Orthodox Church and is celebrated on December 20, the day of his repose. Legacy Saint John of Kronstadt’s legacy is one of spiritual guidance, compassion, and service to others. He is remembered as a model of Christian living, and his writings and teachings continue to inspire and guide people around the world.

The Akathist to the Theotokos Chanted

Cry my Soul - Orthodox Chant - 2hours

"Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner" (This is the famous Jesus prayer, which is prayed by repeating it many times) The tradition of using words addressed to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in prayer begins with the Gospel times, when people who met Christ turned to Him with their requests. The closest disciples of Christ, the apostles, saw and knew the effectiveness of such conversion. Thus, the first Christians began to invoke the Name of Christ in both church and private prayer, and this tradition has never been diminished. The prayer that we now call the Jesus Prayer took shape into familiar words later, when especially zealous ascetics began to leave the world for the desert. Invoking the Name of God was a living need for them. The experience of these ancient fathers is captured in the books of the "Philokalia".