Welcome to the Orthodox Church! Join Frederica Mathewes-Green, in this video series, on a journey into the Eastern Orthodox Church. Learn about Orthodox teachings and dogma, Orthodox architecture and terminology, and what it means to live an Orthodox life.

A short documentary (in three parts) about the history of the Orthodox Church.

 

A brief introduction to Orthodox Christianity given by Fr. Josiah Trenham of St. Andrew Orthodox Church, Riverside, California.

The savor and heart of Holy Orthodoxy as seen through the life of a monastery on Mt. Athos. One of the best videos on Orthodoxy - 58 minutes in length.

In this video, Bishop Michael discusses the Great Feast of the Nativity.

In this 5 minute video, Bishop Michael addresses the Orthodox veneration of one of the Church's most beloved saints, Nicholas of Myra and Lycia.

In this short video, Bishop Michael explains the ministry of the diaconate.

In this 12 minute video, Bishop Michael discusses the Orthodox teaching on the subject of angels.

In this 12 minute video, Bishop Michael discusses the Orthodox Tradition's teaching on the subject, as well as his own insight into having a blessed and godly marriage.

In the 10 minute video, Bishop Michael gives a wonderful presentation on the reason and meaning behind the Church's practice of infant baptism.

In this installment, the topic is the Sacrament of Chrismation. Using his popular “7 Questions and 7 Answers” format, Bishop Michael discusses this subject in a concise and direct manner. In less than ten minutes, the video offers the fundamental teaching about this sacrament of receiving the Gift of the Holy Spirit within the life of the Church.

In this installment, the topic is the Sacrament of Baptism. Using his popular “7 Questions and 7 Answers” format, Bishop Michael discusses this subject in a concise and direct manner. In less than ten minutes, the video offers the fundamental teaching about this "first" sacrament within the life of the Church.

In this installment, the topic is the Sacrament of Confession. Using his popular “7 Questions and 7 Answers” format, Bishop Michael discusses this subject in a concise and direct manner. In less than ten minutes, the video offers the fundamental teaching about this sacrament with encouragement for the beneficial participation in sacramental confession by the faithful within the life of the Church.

In this video, Bishop Michael discusses "Fasting" by offering seven common questions and seven concise answers based on the life of the Church and the Bible.

In this video, Bishop Michael of New York and New Jersey offers a brief talk about the Virgin Mary ~ the Theotokos. By way of answering seven common questions, His Grace provides much needed teaching so Orthodox Christians will be able to answer questions that often arise from those outside of the Church.