Orthodox videos

[Spyridon]

Does anyone know of any introductory videos about Orthodoxy that would be good to use in a group setting?

These two look like something that I may be looking for. Have any of you viewed these? If so what what do you think of them?

http://www.light-n-life.com/shopping/order_product.asp?ProductNum=ANCI100
http://www.light-n-life.com/shopping/order_product.asp?ProductNum=ORTH060

[Dewi Sant]

Go to www.youtube.com and enter "orthodox introduction". et voila, someone has done the hard work for you.


Personally I like the audio broadcasts from "our life in Christ" on Ancient Faith Radio

[Nickolai]

Go to www.youtube.com and enter "orthodox introduction". et voila, someone has done the hard work for you.


Personally I like the audio broadcasts from "our life in Christ" on Ancient Faith Radio

I think he's probably looking for something with a higher res than YouTube though, as he did say he wants to watch them in a group setting.

In Christ,
Reader Nikolai

[vanshan]

Does anyone know of any introductory videos about Orthodoxy that would be good to use in a group setting?

These two look like something that I may be looking for. Have any of you viewed these? If so what what do you think of them?

http://www.light-n-life.com/shopping/order_product.asp?ProductNum=ANCI100
http://www.light-n-life.com/shopping/order_product.asp?ProductNum=ORTH060


I own the first video and don't really like it. It has some nice imagery, but it has one section that bothered me and my godfather when we watched it, in which a descendant of Zacceus describes our salvation by Christ as a sort of "loophole" we can use to escape death. The term "loophole" makes it sound like we're taking advantage of some opportunity, rather than humbling receiving with gratitude that which God freely gives. The conotation of "loophole," to me, seems to suggest unethically or unfairly using a way way out of something, like using loopholes to not pay your fair share of taxes. It may be just me, but that one section really made me not inclined to loan the video out.

Basil

[Mary of Bethany]

GOarch puts out a set of 3 videos that covers the history of the Church, and I thought it was very good.

http://www.goarch.org/en/multimedia/video/

History of Orthodox Christianity (3 Part Series)
Our series views the foundation and growth of the Orthodox Church through historic milestones and geographic locations connected to specific eras, examining the formation of major aspects of the Holy Tradition.
Part 1: Beginnings
Our journey begins with the founding of the Church, the spread of Christianity to "nations" by the Apostles, the Gospel and the institution of Sacraments.
Real Media Format (http://realserver.goarch.org/ram/en/history_pt1.ram)
Quicktime Format
56k Modem (http://www.goarch.org/en/multimedia/quicktime/history_pt1-56k.asp)
ISDN / DSL/ Cable Modem (http://www.goarch.org/en/multimedia/quicktime/history_pt1-DSL.asp)
Part 2: Byzantium
After the stabilization of the Church, the journey continues through the period of the Nicene Creed, Patristic Scriptures, Divine Liturgy and Icons. During this same period, however, the official division of East and West is witnessed and concludes with a gradual rift in matters of faith, dogma, church customs, politics and culture.
Real Media Format (http://realserver.goarch.org/ram/en/history_pt2.ram)
Quicktime Format
56k Modem (http://www.goarch.org/en/multimedia/quicktime/history_pt2-56k.asp)
ISDN / DSL/ Cable Modem (http://www.goarch.org/en/multimedia/quicktime/history_pt2-DSL.asp)
Part 3: A Hidden Treasure
The Church becomes the only institution perceived by Greeks as the preserver of their national identity during 400 years of Turkish rule. By the end of the 19th century, a worldwide Orthodox community is born and the Church expands its influence to major social and philanthropic concerns.
Real Media Format (http://realserver.goarch.org/ram/en/history_pt3.ram)
Quicktime Format
56k Modem (http://www.goarch.org/en/multimedia/quicktime/history_pt3-56k.asp)
ISDN / DSL/ Cable Modem (http://www.goarch.org/en/multimedia/quicktime/history_pt3-DSL.asp)