Name: Why Do We Call Priests, 'Father' | Homily On August 13, 2023 by Saint Paul's Greek Orthodox Church
Duration: 19 min 23 s
Description: Father Steve explains why Orthodox Christians call priests father when Matthew 23:9 says call no man father.

“Today as we honor the unsung heroes, the unknown saints of our church, may we remember and emulate their love for our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ,” Father Theofanis Degaitas, homily on the Sunday of All Saints.

Honoring Unknown Christian Saints & Soldiers | Homily on June 11, 2023

“Great faith will bring a plentiful harvest of true Christian living. In the case of the centurion, we see the harvest of great faith...His life still stands as one example for us to emulate. Let us allow these three virtues — compassion, faith, humility — to shine within us all the days of our lives,” Father Theofanis Degaitas, homily on Sunday, July 2, 2023.

The Faithful Centurion | Homily on July 2, 2023

“Jesus alone can break the invisible chains with which we bind ourselves…It’s easy to condemn those who are possessed by their passions.  What about us? What is our proximity to God? Do we listen carefully to the Gospel reading? Do we let God speak to our innermost heart?” Father Theofanis Degaitas, homily on Sunday, July 9, 2023.

Unchained: On Jesus & The Demoniacs | Homily On July 9, 2023

“It is the presence of Christ in us that generates light, illuminating the world with the Son of Righteousness for everyone to see. We must constantly seek our Lord’s presence in prayer and with frequent participation in the sacramental life of our church. Only in this way, will we truly reflect Christ, the Light of Righteousness through our good example, through our loving demeanor and presence, and through our good works,” Father Theofanis Degaitas, homily on Sunday, July 16, 2023

You Are the Light of the Lord | Homily on July 16, 2023

“Jesus is to us what bread is to the body. Just as the body cannot live without food, we cannot truly live without Christ. Just as the food we eat becomes part of us, Christ must become part of us — part of everything making up our lives and actions.” Father Theofanis Degaitas, homily on Sunday, July 30, 2023.

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“The light of Christ always brings life, always brings joy, always brings fulfillment, always bring meaning…” Father Steven Tsichlis, homily on Sunday of the Transfiguration.

Transfigured By Christ | Homily On August 6, 2023

Father Steve explains why Orthodox Christians call priests father when Matthew 23:9 says call no man father.

Why Do We Call Priests, 'Father' | Homily On August 13, 2023

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