Discovering Orthodox Christianity - Fr. Jonathan Ivanoff
The Ancient Church
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In this episode of The Ancient Church, host Polina Leiser speaks with Archpriest Jonathan Ivanoff of St. John the Theologian Orthodox Church in Shirley, New York, about the growing interest in Orthodox Christianity and what it truly means to live as an Orthodox Christian.
Fr. Jonathan explains explains common misconceptions about the Faith, why Orthodoxy must be experienced in the life of a parish rather than simply explored online, and discusses theosis and the Orthodox understanding of salvation.
The episode also includes responses to audience questions about repetition in prayers and the Orthodox Church’s perspective on the death penalty.
Learn more about Fr. Jonathan and St. John the Theologian Orthodox Church: http://StJohnTheTheologian.com
👉 Submit your questions at AncientChurchShow.com
👍 Like, subscribe, and share to support the program.
Originally aired on theDove TV & Radio on September 20, 2026.
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Discovering Orthodox Christianity - Fr. Jonathan Ivanoff
The Ancient Church
2,950 views
In this episode of The Ancient Church, host Polina Leiser speaks with Archpriest Jonathan Ivanoff of St. John the Theologian Orthodox Church in Shirley, New York, about the growing interest in Orthodox Christianity and what it truly means to live as an Orthodox Christian.
Fr. Jonathan explains explains common misconceptions about the Faith, why Orthodoxy must be experienced in the life of a parish rather than simply explored online, and discusses theosis and the Orthodox understanding of salvation.
The episode also includes responses to audience questions about repetition in prayers and the Orthodox Church’s perspective on the death penalty.
Learn more about Fr. Jonathan and St. John the Theologian Orthodox Church: http://StJohnTheTheologian.com
👉 Submit your questions at AncientChurchShow.com
👍 Like, subscribe, and share to support the program.
Originally aired on theDove TV & Radio on September 20, 2026.