Orthodox Worship - Monastics

[ernei1982]

Beautiful language.

[mirasprofile]

Why is it when orthodox nuns wear full habit they are called pious,holy,religious etc, yet when Muslim women wear hijab they are called backward, oppressed, fanatical etc. Why the double standard???

[loverlei79]

@mirasprofile Because orthodox nuns take a vow to deny themselves for the sake of christ. This is not a requirement in Orthodoxy for all women who join the church. It is only for a few select women who choose that lifestyle. According to Sharia law ALL women must wear hijab whether they like it or not. there is no freedom, no choice in it. And the punishment for those who disobey in the stricter islamic countries are quite severe.

[isabellainnorway]

I don,t know this order. I am a devout catholic but i must admit that we have alot to share AND learn from our sisters in the orthodox church.

[MyBetty111]

This puts the non religious habit wearing Novus Ordo Catholic nuns to shame.

[geoaust]

Actually, these are the Prayers AFTER the meal. It is the ceremony of the "Lifting of the Panagia" ( Ύψωση της Παναγίας") which still takes place in monasteries. A triangular portion of bread is lifted up in honour of the Theotokos with the words: "Blessed be the Name of the Holy Trinity. Most Holy Theotokos help us!....."

[panagiota66]

I see the cypriot bishop of Limassol city in Cyprus Athanasios the first from left

[andyj16628]

I think this is a Serbian Orthodox monastery

[gellertmag]

orthodox greek christianity is very different than catholic and protestant christianity,from a turkish point of view.

[Alkmini80]

@gellertmag true...

[gellertmag]

greek orthodox nuns and turkish woman in nigab charsafh wear the same totaly different from arabs,what a coincidence.....

[aietes]

What is the name of the song they are start to sing at 1:21 ?

[kyoshiina]

Wonderful video, I had absolutely no idea about the Greek Orthodox monasticism  abroad, and especially in the USA.

[sonepapic88]

Greek old / calendar church or.. ???

[akash70]

Very interesting.This is the first time that I see a comunity of Orthodox nuns.Hi from Italy

[nordary]

Greek Orthodox.

[Chichiri520]

Please excuse my ignorance by why do Orthodox clergy/monastics wear black? Why is the body of the Orthodox nun all covered?

[Gunnarr123abc]

@Chichiri520 I feel that your question would be answered by now in a different place, but in case not, monastics wear black to signify death. As they say, "I am dead to the world"

I am sorry for my terrible explanation

[Bleedinghellfire]

There is no difference between Greek or Russian Orthodox, the faith itself is Eastern Orthodox, the nation mantioned before the Orthodox denotes the language it is spoken in. The Eastern Orthodox faith is practised from the Middle East all the way up to North Africa and Eastern Europe! Same faith different languages,

[Pattycakessmiles]

Beautiful, reverent, holy.

[tmh726]

wow, if I ever get the chance, I'd like to pay this monastery a visit!

[quebeckromeovictor]

Can someone tell me please. Is the observance of the old calender considered heresy or just schism by the Official Greek Eastern Church? I noticed also old Greek flags; have they not adopted the cross and stripes Greek flag also?

[elenor623]

which monastery is it and when was it recorded?

[henjokongo]

Is this a benediction before a meal?

[cokeysaid]

This is beautiful...thank you for posting it.

[lietouni]

I really like this video - even if it's "just" a normal prayer before meal -moment in the monastery. So, thank you for posting. A question: Where in the US is this monastery?

[panospapa33]

Greek

[lars3939]

@panospapa33

why greek? thought orthodox was meant to be in the language of the people?

[IoanRomania09]

Click on name, that is with blue, for Orthodox Miracles movies.

[BigMamaJamma]

Is this Russian or Greek Orthodox?

[panospapa33]

Greek Orthodox

[GIHpmg]

@BigMamaJamma greek...

[Avushka]

@BigMamaJamma Russians is greek Orthodox.

[jeetfromusa]

@BigMamaJamma THEY ARE SPEAKING GREEK ,SO ITS GREEK ORTHODOX

[grottoprayer]

m ost dedicated monastics beautiful traditions

[fezrel]

Jesus (pbuh) also have beards...

[fezrel]

Dear Kickfostermac :

Jesus Christ (peace and blessing of Great Almighty be upon him) also have beards for god sake..

[peterlongan]

Only for nuns, and no Russian priests are not required to wear beards, in fact in the seminary you are forbidden to wear beards.

[antropopellazgu]

The beard in oriental culure simbolizes wisdom. priest are cosidered as wise men.

[parmenides19]

That´s beutiful. I wish I had an orthodox church near here

[MSJELOBA]

ეეეხ.. რამდენს უძლებს ადამიანიიი...

[rockon919]

Great! I didn't knew that there are orthodox monasteries.. a chance for those people..

[anazitisi]

poly neares kopeles ...

[givemepoetry]

tha megalosoun^^

[kickfostermac]

Why are Orthodox priests required to have beards?

[escher10000]

Originally the canons required a priest have a beard in order to make sure they were mature enough for the post, in a culture where men always wore beards. Since then it has become a custom, but it isn't an absolute requirement.

[njmaludude]

Hello, my name is Alex, I'm a member of the Indian Orthodox Church...from what I understand and know, our priests have beards to signify the lineage of our priesthood from Aaron (who had a beard) and also to signify and "outward expression of the inward devotion"

[Elinitsam]

I've seen some without beards. It all comes from scripture.

[Twycross]

Just tradition, it isn't theological. Historically many had beards in the early years as well as wearing veils to hide their scars and deformations from the cruel torture they had to go through from the pagans.

[MikhalisBramouell]

Leviticus 19:27 and 21:5. It's not a requirement, but it is traditional.

[MurasakiVampire]

the beard is a sign of modesty and they are trying to respect the style of the prophets of the old times. also for us beard is symbol of wisdom

[Jugoslav47]

because they are heremits

[jonmsawyer]

They aren't required to have beards.

[orthodoxview]

These people have dedicated their lives to God. The problem here is there isn't enough youth on this way. I wish there were more young people devoted to Orthodoxy.

[gjylymsere]

does the christian othodox women also cover themself for prayer? or are theese women nuns?

[escher10000]

Those are nuns, but most orthodox women wear head scarves in church. The men also cover their heads, with little hats. During the Lord's prayer the men usually remove these hats. The women don't remove their scarves because they take longer to put back on.

[alexspil]

they are nuns, christian orthodox believers dont cover themselves

[Silentchapel]

Some do. Nuns always have their heads covered.

[22poopoo]

Yes these women are nuns, but a lot of orthodox women will wear a scarf over their head at Church, but not always.

[MurasakiVampire]

yes, the orthodox women must cover for prayer and in the church (i'm an orthodox woman). those are nuns so they must be covered all the time, but for the other women just when praying

[Jugoslav47]

every orthodox woman needs to cover

[jonmsawyer]

Orthodox women traditionally (note: traditionally) have their heads covered for prayer due to its cultural roots (you can see this evident in the bible as well). But mainly it is for modesty, men and women alike.

[givemepoetry]

yes these women are nuns and many orthodox women cover their hair before they pray.

[OrthodoxWay1]

Yes and Yes. Orthodox women are supposed to cover their heads during prayer and in the services. But these women here have on the dress of monastics. They are nuns.

[OrthodoxWay1]

yes and yes.

[SmackMyDerf]

nuns. even Catholic nuns cover their hair right? Not so sure, Buddhist here.

[Mkvine]

Yes, even Catholic nuns cover their hair.

[FlautChitara]

this are orthodox church , its a greek blessing of food

[Panslavist1804]

@SmackMyDerf

yes

[Hambidosvinet]

what does the instrument in 1:51 symbolize?

[jdi0093113]

Incense holder with bells representing the 12 apostles

[amaterasutenno]

That's a smoke censer used 'Only' by the Orthodox Nun!

I hope this info can help you.

[jgonnerman85]

It seems to be a sort of censer. Bells are commonly attached to censers in the Eastern churches.

[jonmsawyer]

That is less of a musical instrument. It is actually a censer. The bells can represent many things, but traditionally they represent the twelve apostles (I do not know how many bells are on that censer). The smoke from the incense represents the people's prayers lifting up toward Heaven. Hope this helps.

[ija8879]

They are censers, for burning incense. I think the incense symbolises our prayers.

[oofeewise]

the christians say we Muslims humiliate our women, i would say the one who will disagree will be an orthodox, coz we noe Muslims and Orthodox and jews have alot in common, compared to portestants ,, They r the ones hu humiliate their women becoming puppets for pervertic attention of men

[JaRaHa7]

The monastery in the video is not St. John the Forerunner in Goldendale, Washington. The monk on the right at the head table is Father Paisius, from St. Anthony's Monastery in Arizona. The Elder Ephraim is still living as of this posting 1/28/08.

[pizza38921111]

is that father efrem on the right???? is he alive?

[leontas2]

It think this is at St. John Chrysostom's monastery in Kenosha, Wisconsin, in Sept. 2007.

[panospapa33]

Yes it is.

[frometad]

Wonderful

[Xenios2]

is this in the north of Usa?

[orthodox111]

is this is in washington state?

[icixie]

Is this the monastery from Yakima, near Seattle?

[panospapa33]

This is at the monastery of St. John Chrysostom in Kenosha, Wisconsin on Sept 14, 2007 during the celebrations of the 1400 years from the falling asleep of St. John Chrysostom.