Notice: We ask your forgiveness for the disruptions in audio quality throughout this episode of the podcast. Introduction to Orthodoxy for the Catechumen and Newly-Illumined [and Inquirer]This lecture series, drawing from material found in the book The Truth of Our Faith by Elder Cleopa of Romania, first aired in the fall of 2020 and aims to provide an introduction to major points of the Orthodox Faith which are both foundational and challenged by heterodox critics.LESSON 1: Introduction, On the ChurchLESSON 2: On Holy ScriptureLESSON 3: On Holy TraditionLESSON 4: On the Veneration of the Theotokos, Saints, and AngelsLESSON 5: On the Veneration of Holy Relics & Holy IconsLESSON 6: On the Veneration of the Precious Cross and the Sign of the CrossLESSON 7: On Praying for the ReposedLESSON 8: On Divine Services, Symbols, and On FastingLESSON 9: On the Presuppositions of our Personal SalvationLESSON 10: On the 2nd Coming of Christ & On ChiliasmLESSON 11: On the Eternal Torments of HellLESSON 12: On “Speaking in Tongues” and On MagicPurchase a copy of the Truth of Our Faith by Elder Cleopa of Romania, available from Uncut Mountain Press: https://uncutmountainpress.com/shop/product/the-truth-of-our-faith/Interested in learning more about Orthodoxy? See our Orthodoxy 101 videos: https://www.orthodoxethos.com/orthodoxy101Join our LIVE Q&A with Fr. Peter Heers every Thursday evening at 8 PM (EST): http://www.patreon.com/frpeterheersQuestions? Contact us at team@orthodoxethos.comBlessed art Thou, O Christ our God, Who hast shown forth the fishermen as supremely wise by sending down upon them the Holy Spirit, and through them didst draw the world into Thy net. O Befriender of man, glory be to Thee