The Valid Ecumenical Councils [Episode 7] | (Catechism of the Orthodox Church)

In the seventh episode of our Orthodox Catechism series, Father Lazarus, Deacon Mihret (‪@theburningbush318‬) and Agen (‪@ApostolicOrthodoxy‬) explore the establishment of the Church by Christ and its role as a visible and authoritative body. Baptism Preparation Classes (Register here): https://lacopts.app/forms/64D848D0486... How do we understand the Church as the Body of Christ? Why is the Church not merely invisible or symbolic, but a real institution with structure, authority, and continuity? We discuss: – Christ’s promise to build His Church – Apostolic authority and succession – The role of bishops, priests, and deacons – The importance of councils and doctrinal unity – Why truth is preserved within the Church This episode lays the foundation for understanding the Church not as an abstract idea, but as a living, historical reality guided by the Holy Spirit.