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iSermon

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos, and Ancient Faith Ministries•www.ancientfaith.com
Religion & Spirituality
Christianity
Thoughts from a Local Parish
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Episodes

Beginning with a Choice

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos explains the Triodion season and the significance of the Sunday of the Publican and the Pharisee for us all.

Jan 24, 2020

Holy Water is Holy Water

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos explains the similarities and differences between the Great and Small Blessings of the Water, and their connection to Epiphany.

Jan 24, 2020

Of Water and Magic

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos reflects on the meaning of Theophany and the purpose of the Blessing of the Waters.

Jan 24, 2020

The House of God 12: Being Grateful

Fr. Ted concludes his series on the House of God by reminding us of our need to be thankful to God for all of the undeserved gifts that He has given to us.

Jan 24, 2020

Two Sinners; Same Sin

While the sins of Judas and Peter were the same, Judas chose to wallow in that sin and eventually kill himself.

Mar 29, 2019

The Panagia - Mere Humanity

In this his 400th episode of iSermon, Fr. Ted is invited to give the sermon at the Great Vespers of the feast of the Dormition of the Virgin Mary at Holy Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Toronto, Canada.

Sep 03, 2018

Deacon Vestments

Fr. Ted differentiates the deacon's vestments from those of the reader and the priest, and then explains why vestments are worn.

Dec 21, 2017

The House of God 9: Good Teachers

Fr. Ted reminds us of the important role of parents and godparents as the "Good Teachers" of the faith in the lives of our children.

Dec 21, 2017

The House of God 7: Babysitting

Fr. Ted speaks to the need for children to be raised in the House of God, and addresses the challenges that parents of young children face when they come to Church.

Dec 21, 2017

Witnessing Christ in the World: Navigating Anti-Christian Rhetoric in North America

Fr. Ted gave a presentation at the Romanian Orthodox Youth Assoc. (ROYA) North American Conference held in Beaverton, Ontario, Canada from October 5-7, 2017. In his talk, Fr. Ted explores the current political landscape and how it affects Orthodox youth who attend secular schools where Christianity is subtly oppressed by often ultra-liberal agendas.

Dec 21, 2017

The House of God 1: Ecclesia

Fr. Ted begins a new series of sermons on the Church, the House of God, by explaining the meaning of the Greek word ecclesia.

Oct 07, 2017

Beginning at the End

Fr. Ted considers the icon of the Dormition of the Theotokos and how it teaches us about the cycle of the liturgical life of the Church and our lives as well.

Sep 01, 2017

Glory and Suffering

Fr. Ted describes the way that the glory of the Transfiguration of Christ is connected to his suffering on the cross. Reminding us that our growth in Christ-likeness is directly tied to our own ascetic practice.

Sep 01, 2017

Orthodox Life 6: Death

Fr. Ted examines all of the actions that we do as a Church when someone leaves this world.

Aug 14, 2017

Orthodox Life 2: Baptism

Fr. Ted explains what baptism is, its purpose, and what it means for us as Orthodox Christians.

Aug 13, 2017

Orthodox Life 1: Birth

In this first episode of his new series, Fr. Ted looks at all of the prayers associated with the very beginning of life.

Aug 13, 2017
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