You Don't Have to Be a Saint to be Orthodox - You Only Have To Do this

In this video: Salvation is through our neighbor. The Orthodox Church is the unchanging arena where the passions are defeated no matter what time and place in which you live. Self-denial is the key: the tools are fasting, prayer, almsgiving, long services, the sacraments. The church does not accommodate the world, and you don't have to either. Transformation of the person and deification begin now and are completed over a lifetime. The kingdom of heaven is experienced in ever increasing degrees. Welcome to the Orthodox Church! If you have a question about the Orthodox faith — or you're wondering how to find a parish near you — you can reach me at feedback@subdeaconjoseph.com. Find an Orthodox Parish in the USA: https://www.assemblyofbishops.org/dir... Questions, comments? Send me feedback at: feedback@subdeaconjoseph.com