Jesse Lee Peterson GRILLS JAY DYER ON THIS

Orthodox Christianity is the oldest form of Christianity.

“we believe that it's the ancient form of Christianity that is in league with... what the church taught for the first thousand years.”

The practices of Orthodox worship are based on traditions established by the early church.

“we think that the apostles... crafted for the church liturgies.”

The Orthodox Church maintains distinct beliefs about the Eucharist compared to Protestantism.

“we do believe in... the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist.”

The relationship between the Orthodox Church and the Catholic Church is strained.

“we split about a thousand years ago.”

Changes in the Catholic Church after Vatican II led him to seek the Orthodox faith.

“I started realizing that there's something wrong with like what the Catholic Church taught after Vatican II.”

Remembrance of Christ's crucifixion facilitates repentance and understanding of sin.

“our sins are what resulted in Christ willingly going to die on the cross”

The Orthodox Church annually represents the life, death, and resurrection of Christ for continued learning and reflection.

“every year the Orthodox Church represents the entire life and death and resurrection of Christ”

Continual repentance is necessary for spiritual growth, much like the psalms of David which involve constant asking for forgiveness.

“we have to always continue to repent”

Mary in Heaven prays for the Church on Earth, integrating Orthodox belief with scriptural references.

“Mary is not apart from us, but that she participates in the same service, and that she prays for the Church on Earth”

Intercession by saints, including Mary, is supported by biblical examples and ancient Jewish beliefs.

“the prayer of a righteous man availeth much, as James says”