On the Dormition and Translation of the Theotokos, the Mother of the Light and Life of the World

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The Dormition of the Mother of God is not just an event of the past—it is a living mystery at the heart of the Orthodox Church. In this powerful teaching, we explore the life, death, and glorious translation of the Theotokos, whose falling asleep is truly lifegiving. Fr. Peter Heers walks through the theology, hymnography, and patristic witness surrounding the Dormition, drawing especially from St. Gregory Palamas. Discover why the Theotokos is not only the first to receive the fullness of Christ, but also the gateway through whom all grace flows—and why Orthodox Christians must not only honor her, but strive to imitate her. (Originally recorded in August, 2023) 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 #MotherOfGod #Theotokos #Dormition #OrthodoxChristianity #FrPeterHeers

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