Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
In this episode of The Ancient Church, host Polina Leiser speaks with Archpriest Fr. Nazari Polataiko, rector of Holy Virgin Mary Russian Orthodox Cathedral in Los Angeles, about the difference between judgment and spiritual discernment.
The conversation explores what Christ means when He tells us, “Judge not, that you be not judged,” whether we can recognize sinful or harmful behavior without judging the person, and when Christians have a responsibility to correct others. Fr. Nazari also discusses the role of humility in true discernment and how we can respond to judgmental thoughts.
The episode includes responses to audience questions about the role of the Mother of God in our salvation and how to forgive someone who has hurt us deeply but has never asked for forgiveness.
Learn more about Fr. Nazari Polataiko and Holy Virgin Mary Russian Orthodox Cathedral: hvmla.org
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Originally aired on theDove TV & Radio on August 16, 2026.
In this episode of The Ancient Church, host Polina Leiser speaks with Archpriest Fr. Nazari Polataiko, rector of Holy Virgin Mary Russian Orthodox Cathedral in Los Angeles, about the difference between judgment and spiritual discernment.
The conversation explores what Christ means when He tells us, “Judge not, that you be not judged,” whether we can recognize sinful or harmful behavior without judging the person, and when Christians have a responsibility to correct others. Fr. Nazari also discusses the role of humility in true discernment and how we can respond to judgmental thoughts.
The episode includes responses to audience questions about the role of the Mother of God in our salvation and how to forgive someone who has hurt us deeply but has never asked for forgiveness.
Learn more about Fr. Nazari Polataiko and Holy Virgin Mary Russian Orthodox Cathedral: hvmla.org
👉 Submit your questions at AncientChurchShow.com
👍 Like, subscribe, and share to support the program.
Originally aired on theDove TV & Radio on August 16, 2026.
