War in Ukraine

A sober parish discussion on the tragedy of the invasion of Ukraine. Goal is to inform the parish and not meant to be political but call out evil for what it is and also to offer some nuance to the topic as well as some guidance on how to react. Q&A with topics:

7:25 Commentary on Ukraine spiritual & physical violence
17:30 Spiritual Guidance from Met. Hilarion (Kapral)
22:24 The Church teaching on War
24:38 Why was Old Testament violence allowed?
27:18 On Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou, describing the war as a “necessary operation”
34:40 Explaining the Ecclesiastical division in Ukraine

Articles referenced:
https://inklesspen.blog/2022/02/25/a-reflection-on-ukraine-america-russia-and-war/
http://www.synod.com/synod/eng2022/20220224_enmhstatementukraine.html

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Fr. Michael Lillie shares his experience the Orthodox Church. He currently is the rector of Nativity of Christ Orthodox Church in Youngstown, OH (MP-USA) https://nativityofchrist.net/