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Enacting the Kingdom

Enacting the Kingdom
Author: Fr. Yuri Hladio & Fr. Geoffrey Ready
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Welcome to ‘Enacting the Kingdom’: A Podcast about Liturgical Worship.
Fr. Yuri Hladio is an Orthodox Christian Priest with a life-long desire to keep learning. Fr. Geoffrey holds a doctorate in Liturgical Theology and is the co-director of the Orthodox School of Theology at the University of Toronto. Together they explore the liturgical services of the Orthodox Christian Church.
Fr. Yuri Hladio is an Orthodox Christian Priest with a life-long desire to keep learning. Fr. Geoffrey holds a doctorate in Liturgical Theology and is the co-director of the Orthodox School of Theology at the University of Toronto. Together they explore the liturgical services of the Orthodox Christian Church.
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In this episode Fr. Geoffrey and Fr. Yuri go over the ground rules of our study of Vespers. Also, they define some terms and present some concepts that will come up throughout the study. Enjoy the show!
In this episode Fr. Geoffrey and Fr. Yuri lay the groundwork in anticipation for a deep dive into the study of Psalm 103 at the beginning of vespers.
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Fr. Geoffrey & Fr. Yuri discuss the historical circumstances that led to the placing of Psalm 103 at the beginning of Vespers.
Fr. Geoffrey & Fr. Yuri discuss the narrative purpose and meaning of having Psalm 103 as the beginning psalm of Vespers
Fr. Geoffrey & Fr. Yuri discuss how the assembled community experiences Psalm 103 at Vespers through Liturgical participation.
Fr. Geoffrey & Fr. Yuri discuss how Psalm 103 at Vespers can effect our lives outside the walls of the Church.
Fr. Geoffrey and Fr. Yuri preview the discussions they've already recorded about the Litany of Peace.
Fr. Geoffrey and Fr. Yuri explore the Biblical foundations of the Litany of Peace.
Fr. Geoffrey and Fr. Yuri investigate the historical development of the Litany of Peace
Fr. Geoffrey and Fr. Yuri contextualize the Litany of Peace within the narrative structure of Vespers.
Fr. Geoffrey and Fr. Yuri explore the differing liturgical roles of the Deacon, Presbyter, and Congregation during the Litany of Peace
In this Episode Fr. Geoffrey and Fr. Yuri explain different ways in which the Litany of Peace can influence our lives outside of Church.
Enjoy a quick preview of our new series on the "Kathisma".
Kathisma means "to sit" and refers to portions of the book of Psalms as used liturgically. Fr. Geoffrey and Fr. Yuri help contextualize this form of prayer within its Biblical context.
Desert vs City - Fr. Geoffrey and Fr. Yuri explore the historical development of different forms of worship and how they have come to be they way they are today.
What purpose does the Kathisma serve in the structure of Vespers?
How can we best participate during the Kathisma at Vespers?
How does the Kathisma portion of Vespers actually change our life outside of Church?
Psalms 140-141-129-116 are read at every Vespers service.
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