Uploaded November 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this heartfelt message, Metropolitan Jonah (Paffhausen) addresses the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine, Palestine, and Israel, urging Christians to show compassion to all those who suffer, regardless of their affiliations. He emphasizes the importance of unity and love in the sight of God and highlights the dangers of perpetuating cycles of violence and hatred. Join us as we explore the message of peace and empathy in the face of conflict and pray for the well-being of all those affected.
Metropolitan Jonah is a retired American Eastern Orthodox bishop who served as the primate of the Orthodox Church in America until his resignation on July 7, 2012.
Video source: Saint Herman of Alaska Orthodox Church, Stafford, Virginia
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October 2023
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In this heartfelt message, Metropolitan Jonah (Paffhausen) addresses the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine, Palestine, and Israel, urging Christians to show compassion to all those who suffer, regardless of their affiliations. He emphasizes the importance of unity and love in the sight of God and highlights the dangers of perpetuating cycles of violence and hatred. Join us as we explore the message of peace and empathy in the face of conflict and pray for the well-being of all those affected.
Metropolitan Jonah is a retired American Eastern Orthodox bishop who served as the primate of the Orthodox Church in America until his resignation on July 7, 2012.
Video source: Saint Herman of Alaska Orthodox Church, Stafford, Virginia
youtube.com/watch?v=O_q0o6yVIZo
October 2023
For more resources, check out the website of St. Herman of Alaska Orthodox Church
sthermanorthodox.org
and the bookstore of St. Demetrios Monastery:
virginiamonks.org/collections/all
This video has English and Romanian subtitles. Press the CC button to switch them on or off. Watch this quick-guide on how to turn on captions on your mobile device: youtu.be/if7eELuaYtI
Read the full English transcript of this video on our website: otelders.org/special-moments/christians-facing-the-wars-in-ukraine-palestine-and-israel-a-call-for-compassion
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