Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
In this episode of The Ancient Church, host Polina Leiser speaks with Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick, Chief Content Officer of Ancient Faith Ministries, about worship in the Orthodox Church and how it draws us closer to God.
Orthodox worship is often described as beautiful, ancient, and deeply symbolic. But what is worship, and why does the Orthodox Church place such importance on it? Fr. Andrew explains the central role of the Divine Liturgy in Orthodox Christian life, the purpose behind the Church’s prayers and rituals, and how worship engages the whole person—body, mind, and soul.
The episode includes responses to audience questions about praying for the dead and discerning God's will without becoming consumed by anxiety over every decision.
Learn more about Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick:
andrewstephendamick.com
🎵 Opening music: “Let My Prayer Arise” performed by the Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, from the album The Powers of Heaven (2005).
With permission of harmonia mundi France © 2026.
👉 Submit your questions at AncientChurchShow.com
👍 Like, subscribe, and share to support the program.
Originally aired on theDove TV & Radio on June 7, 2026.
In this episode of The Ancient Church, host Polina Leiser speaks with Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick, Chief Content Officer of Ancient Faith Ministries, about worship in the Orthodox Church and how it draws us closer to God.
Orthodox worship is often described as beautiful, ancient, and deeply symbolic. But what is worship, and why does the Orthodox Church place such importance on it? Fr. Andrew explains the central role of the Divine Liturgy in Orthodox Christian life, the purpose behind the Church’s prayers and rituals, and how worship engages the whole person—body, mind, and soul.
The episode includes responses to audience questions about praying for the dead and discerning God's will without becoming consumed by anxiety over every decision.
Learn more about Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick:
andrewstephendamick.com
🎵 Opening music: “Let My Prayer Arise” performed by the Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, from the album The Powers of Heaven (2005).
With permission of harmonia mundi France © 2026.
👉 Submit your questions at AncientChurchShow.com
👍 Like, subscribe, and share to support the program.
Originally aired on theDove TV & Radio on June 7, 2026.
