The Untold Stories of Fr. Seraphim Rose — A Rare Conversation

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In this deeply moving episode, Fr. Peter Heers sits down with Fr. Alexander Logunov and his mother Marina — the godson and spiritual daughter of Fr. Seraphim Rose. They share firsthand accounts of their encounters with Fr. Seraphim, his spiritual guidance, monastic discipline, and the deep love and humility that defined his life. Hear stories that go far beyond his writings, revealing a man full of compassion, quiet strength, and profound insight. A rare and intimate conversation about the man behind the books — not to be missed by anyone who loves and follows the life and teachings of Fr. Seraphim Rose. Chapters: 00:00 – Meeting Fr. Seraphim Rose 02:05 – Marina’s Journey to Orthodoxy 06:00 – First Encounters with St. John Maximovitch 10:20 – Her Baptism and Fr. Seraphim as Godfather 14:23 – Guidance from Fr. Seraphim Rose 20:50 – Prophecy and the Future of Russia 25:11 – Life at Platina Monastery 33:00 – Fr. Seraphim’s Love and Counsel 37:23 – Misunderstandings of Fr. Seraphim Rose 43:46 – His Final Days and Repose 50:53 – Fr. Seraphim Rose on Jurisdictions 57:27 – Father Herman and Father Seraphim's Relationship 1:00:00 – Platina Monastery Community Life 1:04:05 – Orthodox Ethos vs American Mindset 1:11:23 – Women's Role in Orthodox Church 1:24:01 – On His Canonization and Legacy 1:32:32 – Fr. Seraphim Rose’s Enduring Message 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 🌐 Social Media & Platforms: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orthodoxethos Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OrthodoxEthos X: https://twitter.com/OrthodoxEthos TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@orthodoxethos Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/OrthodoxEthos Telegram: https://t.me/theorthodoxethos Podcast: https://orthodoxethos.com/podcasts

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• Spiritual Warfare