Finding Unity in Division | Ep. 20 (Father Lazarus Yassa)

Abouna (Father) Lazarus Yassa is the priest serving at Christ the Good Shepherd American Coptic Orthodox Church in Long Beach, CaliforniaSpecial thanks to St. Mary Coptic Orthodox Church Houston, Texas for allowing us to film in their parish!Note: When he mentions the hierarchs, he is talking about the Orthodox and Jacobite factions that are divided.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------An official podcast of the Diocese of South-West America.This channel shares conversations, reflections, and teachings from the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church. The purpose of the podcast is not only to help the faithful grow in their knowledge of the Orthodox faith, remain rooted in the apostolic tradition, and stay connected to the life of the Church, but also to be a witness to Christ in the world. We seek to spread the Gospel beyond the Church walls, inviting others to encounter the ancient faith, while encouraging the faithful to live out and share Orthodoxy in their daily lives.Available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.Find all links here: linktr.ee/divineascent.orthodoxy--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Chapters

0:00 Intro & Prayer

01:11 Abouna's Early Church Life and Calling into Priesthood

04:31 Pan-Oriental Concelebrations at Christ the Good Shepherd

07:43 Why commune together?

10:48 How do we be one with different rites?

13:38 Online Orthodoxy

17:55 When do we debate and when do we walk away

22:44 Reacting to Insult

26:06 Denomination or Christianity?

31:28 Orthodox and Jacobite Faction Division

37:30 Message to those turned away from the faith because of division

39:40 Outro & Prayer