Are there any people on ask that are 11 years old or under
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Thank you for the venerating icon video and for the work you do making God's love visible. I have found the Be the Bee videos to be a great resource for my journey to become an Orthodox christian and reconnecting with God.
Thank you so much! May God bless you and guide you!
ST. GEORGE - FRESNO, CA LOVES STEVE
Thanks! The whole Y2AM team loves you, too!
God bless you all!
God bless you all!
I’m attempting to convert to Orthodoxy and was wondering if Y2AM was looking at doing some videos on that process. Questions I have is why we kiss the priest hand, how does one venerate an Icon, and understanding the liturgy. I would ask father but I’m still timid to ask such basic questions
Don't be afraid to ask whatever you want! As for icons, check out today's episode of Be the Bee!
https://youtu.be/o8iFOgppS6Y
https://youtu.be/o8iFOgppS6Y
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Hello and God bless you!
Any links to websites where I can listen to homilies ? Thank you!!!
You can find a lot on AncientFaith.com. They have lots of great podcasts, and also some video series, including Be the Bee!
Hello! I was wondering , why aren't the saints smiling in icons? Wouldn't they be smiling because they are with Christ in His kingdom? Thank you! -Evangelia
That's a great question! The saints are swept up in the joy of Christ, it definitely makes sense to think about them smiling. We even see this in pictures of modern saints; someone like St Porphyrios is smiling all the time!
On the other hand, icons also try to show the peace the saints experience in Christ. A smile might give the wrong impression in that sense. The saints live something much deeper and longer lasting than a smile can show.
On the other hand, icons also try to show the peace the saints experience in Christ. A smile might give the wrong impression in that sense. The saints live something much deeper and longer lasting than a smile can show.
You understood it perfectly hahaha!
Ok good, just making sure!
What's your opinion on all the Goya pages?
Sorry if we're not understanding your question, but we think every GOYA at every parish should have a Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc. It's a great way to stay connected with your parish, and preach the Gospel using technology!
Question continued----- can you please make a video on why orthodoxy is awesome and so rich! Thank you so much
Great point! That's a lot for just one video, we hope every episode of Be the Bee gives a little taste of why Orthodoxy is so awesome!
Hello Y2AM! I was wondering if you could recommend any good books for young adults (16+) for teens who are orthodox and want to learn more about its traditions, where it originated or even about the founder of the church, Jesus, himself. If you have any valuable advice that would be great. Thanks!
Thank God, there are a lot of wonderful books out there! There are great books like "The Orthodox Church" by Metropolitan Kallistos Ware, and "The Orthodox Church" by Fr. John Meyendorff.
It's also important to learn about the beliefs of the Church. There are a lot of wonderful books by Fr. Alexander Schmemann, like "For the Life of the World," though his books can be a little challenging.
Of course, don't forget the books of the Bible. We can learn a lot about the Church by reading the Gospels and Epistles.
And don't forget that there are wonderful podcasts that can teach you a lot about our Faith and history. Fr. Thomas Hopko has several wonderful podcasts on Ancient Faith Radio.
Happy reading (and listening)!
It's also important to learn about the beliefs of the Church. There are a lot of wonderful books by Fr. Alexander Schmemann, like "For the Life of the World," though his books can be a little challenging.
Of course, don't forget the books of the Bible. We can learn a lot about the Church by reading the Gospels and Epistles.
And don't forget that there are wonderful podcasts that can teach you a lot about our Faith and history. Fr. Thomas Hopko has several wonderful podcasts on Ancient Faith Radio.
Happy reading (and listening)!