Fr. Seraphim Rose: Orthodox Survival Course

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Discover Father Seraphim Rose's essential "Orthodox Survival Course" that exposes the roots of modern apostasy and anti-Christian movements. This comprehensive Orthodox Christian analysis traces Western Christianity's fall from the 11th-century papal schism through scholasticism, false saints like Francis of Assisi, and revolutionary ideologies to today's spiritual crisis. Learn crucial Orthodox discernment, understand the mystery of iniquity, recognize spiritual deception, and gain the traditional Christian worldview needed to survive in our apostate age. Essential viewing for Orthodox Christians seeking to understand modernity's anti-Orthodox foundations and maintain authentic faith. This was a lecture given to the faithful of the parish of the Archangel Michael in Huntsville, AL in June of 2023. 00:00 Introduction to Father Seraphim Rose's Survival Course 02:34 The Search for a New Christianity 04:23 Understanding Our Place in the Mystery of Iniquity 07:30 Father Seraphim's 1975 Survival Course Beginning 09:45 The Problem of Spiritual Baboons in Orthodoxy 14:42 Tracing Modern Apostasy to the Western Schism 20:04 Why Only the West Had a "Middle Ages" 27:44 The Western Spiritual Chasm Between 11th and 12th Centuries 31:29 Scholasticism vs. the Holy Fathers' Approach 36:17 Francis of Assisi and the New Concept of Sanctity 47:36 Joachim of Fiori and the Third Age of the Spirit 51:37 New Art and False Iconography 52:42 Papal Monarchy and the Search for Universal Rule 56:54 Overview of the Survival Course Topics Our mission is to present and support the Orthodox Christian Way, Truth, and Life, which is Christ Himself — guiding souls to communion in His Body, faithful to the teachings of the Holy Fathers. 👉 Become a YouTube Member for exclusive livestreams and videos, Q&A’s, book discounts, and more: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChozbOPP6uOJ2UkiTZy-sgQ/join 🎥 New to Orthodoxy? Start here with our "Orthodoxy 101" playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCFiE3qfVkDisaFlaa38cO_iTvnpsUnhc 📚 Explore our full collection of Orthodox Christian books: https://www.uncutmountainpress.com 📝 Read our blog for weekly insights on Orthodox faith and tradition: https://www.orthodoxethos.com/blog ✉️ Questions? Contact us at: team@orthodoxethos.com #OrthodoxChristianity #ChurchFathers #FrSeraphimRose #ChristianFaith #Orthodoxy

Topics

• Spiritual Warfare