Rev. Fr. Mathew Alexander is the Youth Minister of the Dallas Area (Diocese of South-West America)
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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
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Chapters
00:00:00 - Intro & Prayer
00:00:29 - Father's Background and Calling to Priesthood
00:05:16 - Life of St. Mary
00:15:47 - Falling Asleep of St. Mary
00:20:15 - She is the Theotokos
00:22:04 - Virginity of St. Mary
00:27:37 - Typologies of St. Mary
00:30:36 - St. Mary's Role in Salvation
00:36:12 - Too Much Emphasis on St. Mary?
00:40:08 - St. Mary is the Chief Among Saints
00:41:19 - Didn't St. Mary Have An Easier Time Than the Apostles?
00:47:46 - Sinlessness of St. Mary
00:52:29 - What From St. Mary Can We Apply To Our Lives?
00:58:51 - Outro & Prayer
