

Orthodox Ethos
Fr. Peter Heers
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. We serve inquirers, catechumens, and the faithful through Orthodox catechesis, in lectures, Q & A sessions, videos, articles, books and conferences.
Episodes
Mentioned books

Jan 22, 2025 • 2h 53min
The Assumption of Human Nature in the Hypostasis of God the Word - The Mystery of Christ (L. 24)
C. Christ revealed the Holy TrinityB. The Christological DogmaA. The Assumption of Human Nature in the Hypostasis of God the WordCome and sit at the feet of the professors of the Desert, those initiated into the Mystery. They will guide us through the entirety of the Economy of Salvation, from the pre-existence of the Logos, to His Revelation and Incarnation, and His Elevation and Session at the Right Hand of the Father.Examining the book: Το Mυστήριο του Χριστού (The Mystery of Christ), written by the Cell of the Resurrection on Mount Athos, this lecture series aims to bring the Athonite catechism to English speakers for the first time.If you would like to donate toward the translation and publication of The Mystery of Christ, click here: https://uncutmountainpress.com/donate/

Jan 21, 2025 • 38min
Missionary Origins of Modern Ecumenism
Excerpt from ECUMENISM: AN ORTHODOX EXAMINATION, by Fr. Peter Heershttps://uncutmountainpress.com/shop/product/the-missionary-origins-of-modern-ecumenism/

Jan 15, 2025 • 2h 58min
The Incarnation: The Second Person of the Holy Trinity - The Mystery of Christ (L.23)
Part IILesson 23: a.) The Triune Godb.) Unions and Distinctions in the Holy Trinity Come and sit at the feet of the professors of the Desert, those initiated into the Mystery. They will guide us through the entirety of the Economy of Salvation, from the pre-existence of the Logos, to His Revelation and Incarnation, and His Elevation and Session at the Right Hand of the Father.Examining the book: Το Mυστήριο του Χριστού (The Mystery of Christ), written by the Cell of the Resurrection on Mount Athos, this lecture series aims to bring the Athonite catechism to English speakers for the first time.If you would like to donate toward the translation and publication of The Mystery of Christ, click here: https://uncutmountainpress.com/donate/

Jan 14, 2025 • 2h 45min
Fr. Peter Heers’ Ecclesiastical Situation Explained
In this stream, Fr Peter presents the developments and documentation of his own ecclesiastical history for the benefit of those good-willed faithful who have had questions and to answer those who have presented a skewed or an inaccurate picture of things.

Nov 4, 2024 • 44min
History of Greek-American Monasticism (Pt.3) - With Constantine Zalalas
Part 3: History of Greek-American Monasticism - With Constantine ZalalasMr. Zalalas is an international speaker and retreat master for all Orthodox jurisdictions in the United States and abroad. He holds Masters (with honors) in Dogmatic Theology from the University of Thessalonica. He has published a number of pamphlets and books. His most recent publications include: In Search of the Truth (partnering with St. Anthony"s Monastery in AZ), Volumes 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5, of On the Book of the Revelation by Archimandrite Athanasios Mitilinaios (fZoe Press), My Exodus from Roman Catholicism by Bishop of Nanzianzus Paul De Ballester and Tears of Repentance by Athanasios Katigkas. Mr. Constantine Zalalas was born on January 30, 1956, on the island of Kos in Greece and while in his early teens, immigrated to the United States with his family. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology at Millersville University of Pennsylvania in 1978. Mr. Zalalas is currently a member and a pastoral assistant of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, where he resides with his family. In 1988, while on pilgrimage to the holy places of Greece, he met Archimandrite Athanasios Mitilinaios, the great elder, teacher and interpreter of the Holy Scriptures. Soon, with the blessing of the Elder, by God's grace, Constantine began translating and presenting the homilies of the elder. Today, over 200 one hour long teachings have been translated and are available on several web sites (www.saintnicodemos.com, www.pantocrator.gr ) and on the YouTube channel “Nicodemos Hagiorite.”Questions? Contact us at team@orthodoxethos.comFor more material, find printed works at http://www.uncutmountainpress.com

Oct 28, 2024 • 53min
History of Greek-American Monasticism (Pt.2) - With Constantine Zalalas
Part 2: History of Greek-American Monasticism - With Constantine ZalalasMr. Zalalas is an international speaker and retreat master for all Orthodox jurisdictions in the United States and abroad. He holds Masters (with honors) in Dogmatic Theology from the University of Thessalonica. He has published a number of pamphlets and books. His most recent publications include: In Search of the Truth (partnering with St. Anthony"s Monastery in AZ), Volumes 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5, of On the Book of the Revelation by Archimandrite Athanasios Mitilinaios (fZoe Press), My Exodus from Roman Catholicism by Bishop of Nanzianzus Paul De Ballester and Tears of Repentance by Athanasios Katigkas. Mr. Constantine Zalalas was born on January 30, 1956, on the island of Kos in Greece and while in his early teens, immigrated to the United States with his family. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology at Millersville University of Pennsylvania in 1978. Mr. Zalalas is currently a member and a pastoral assistant of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, where he resides with his family. In 1988, while on pilgrimage to the holy places of Greece, he met Archimandrite Athanasios Mitilinaios, the great elder, teacher and interpreter of the Holy Scriptures. Soon, with the blessing of the Elder, by God's grace, Constantine began translating and presenting the homilies of the elder. Today, over 200 one hour long teachings have been translated and are available on several web sites (www.saintnicodemos.com, www.pantocrator.gr ) and on the YouTube channel “Nicodemos Hagiorite.”Questions? Contact us at team@orthodoxethos.comFor more material, find printed works at http://www.uncutmountainpress.com

Oct 21, 2024 • 57min
History of Greek-American Monasticism (Pt.1) - With Constantine Zalalas
Part 1: History of Greek-American Monasticism - With Constantine ZalalasMr. Zalalas is an international speaker and retreat master for all Orthodox jurisdictions in the United States and abroad. He holds Masters (with honors) in Dogmatic Theology from the University of Thessalonica. He has published a number of pamphlets and books. His most recent publications include: In Search of the Truth (partnering with St. Anthony"s Monastery in AZ), Volumes 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5, of On the Book of the Revelation by Archimandrite Athanasios Mitilinaios (fZoe Press), My Exodus from Roman Catholicism by Bishop of Nanzianzus Paul De Ballester and Tears of Repentance by Athanasios Katigkas. Mr. Constantine Zalalas was born on January 30, 1956, on the island of Kos in Greece and while in his early teens, immigrated to the United States with his family. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology at Millersville University of Pennsylvania in 1978. Mr. Zalalas is currently a member and a pastoral assistant of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, where he resides with his family. In 1988, while on pilgrimage to the holy places of Greece, he met Archimandrite Athanasios Mitilinaios, the great elder, teacher and interpreter of the Holy Scriptures. Soon, with the blessing of the Elder, by God's grace, Constantine began translating and presenting the homilies of the elder. Today, over 200 one hour long teachings have been translated and are available on several web sites (www.saintnicodemos.com, www.pantocrator.gr ) and on the YouTube channel “Nicodemos Hagiorite.”Questions? Contact us at team@orthodoxethos.comFor more material, find printed works at http://www.uncutmountainpress.com

Oct 16, 2024 • 2h 15min
Christ, the End of the Law - The Mystery of Christ (L.22)
(Lesson 22) — Christ, the End of the LawCome and sit at the feet of the professors of the Desert, those initiated into the Mystery. They will guide us through the entirety of the Economy of Salvation, from the pre-existence of the Logos, to His Revelation and Incarnation, and His Elevation and Session at the Right Hand of the Father.Presenting, examining and explaining the book: Τὸ Μυστήριον τοῦ Χριστοῦ (The Mystery of Christ), written by the Cell of the Resurrection on Mount Athos, this lecture series aims to bring the Athonite catechism to English speakers for the first time.Join me, Fr. Peter Heers, your translator and guide, on this journey of exploring the breadth, and length, and depth, and height of the love of Christ, which surpasses all understanding, that we might be filled with all the fulness of God. Thursdays at 5PM Pacific, 8PM Eastern across The Orthodox Ethos platform, including Youtube, Instagram, Crowdcast, Rumble, Facebook, X and orthodoxethos.com, followed by a member's only live Q&A. (The Q&A will take place 10 minutes after the completion of the lesson, and will go live as a separate livestream for members.)We await you, to become together initiates in The Mystery, the Mystery of Christ.If you would like to donate toward the translation and publication of The Mystery of Christ, click here: https://uncutmountainpress.com/donate/Questions? Contact us at team@orthodoxethos.comFor more material, find printed works at http://www.uncutmountainpress.com

Oct 14, 2024 • 2h 5min
On Right and Wrong Judgement: Walking the Narrow Path
Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it. - Matthew 7:13-14Fr. Peter Heers discusses how we should walk on the narrow path as Christians, and examines right and wrong judgement.Questions? Contact us at team@orthodoxethos.comFor more material, find printed works at http://www.uncutmountainpress.com

Oct 9, 2024 • 2h 59min
Testament, Law, and Worship - The Mystery of Christ (L.21)
(Lesson 21) — Testament, Law, and WorshipCome and sit at the feet of the professors of the Desert, those initiated into the Mystery. They will guide us through the entirety of the Economy of Salvation, from the pre-existence of the Logos, to His Revelation and Incarnation, and His Elevation and Session at the Right Hand of the Father.Presenting, examining and explaining the book: Τὸ Μυστήριον τοῦ Χριστοῦ (The Mystery of Christ), written by the Cell of the Resurrection on Mount Athos, this lecture series aims to bring the Athonite catechism to English speakers for the first time.Join me, Fr. Peter Heers, your translator and guide, on this journey of exploring the breadth, and length, and depth, and height of the love of Christ, which surpasses all understanding, that we might be filled with all the fulness of God. Thursdays at 5PM Pacific, 8PM Eastern across The Orthodox Ethos platform, including Youtube, Instagram, Crowdcast, Rumble, Facebook, X and orthodoxethos.com, followed by a member's only live Q&A. (The Q&A will take place 10 minutes after the completion of the lesson, and will go live as a separate livestream for members.)We await you, to become together initiates in The Mystery, the Mystery of Christ.If you would like to donate toward the translation and publication of The Mystery of Christ, click here: https://uncutmountainpress.com/donate/Questions? Contact us at team@orthodoxethos.comFor more material, find printed works at http://www.uncutmountainpress.com


