VIDEO: Abbot Seraphim – Most Difficult Things for Novices

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1. Your words speak great truths Abbot Seraphim.

2. The good Abbot is spot on. The two things he describes transcend cultural lines. In truth it goes very deep. The youth of today (some, not all) are oblivious to what folks of my time ( 56 years old) took for granted. I grew up with prayer, and learned how at home, in school, and dang sure at my grandmothers home. Patience wasn’t taught, it was expected as work was the norm from a young age. It’s funny how hard work builds astute patience in a person. Nowadays everything is just gimme gimme, and half heartedness that convolutes what’s right. Secularism with a nihilistic kick start is a poor way to go through life.

   Once again a very solid interview with a lesson for those who slowed down to hear it. I’m looking forward to more from the good Abbot.

   Thanks again 🙏

   ☦️😊☦️

3. Interestingly enough, I was contemplating asceticism all day today, the day this video premiered.

4. Loved this interview. He’s a great man and a wonderful spiritual guide. May God bless him, the monastery, and the brotherhood there.

5. Something that I've noticed about Orthodoxy is that no one is in a rush ….

6. I met Fr. Seraphim just this last month while on a pilgrimage w/ my spiritual father. Great man! His monastery is a REAL monastic life, the monks work all day, go to all services (the full services are observed for the most part), etc. The monks are also extremely friendly and genuine, not frivolous or talking needlessly mind you, they walk a fine line between monastic life and being welcoming and Christlike hosts to their guests. I definitely recommend visiting his monastery if you can!

7. Father seraphim I have a question: can a person with a disability and over 50 become a monk or nun? Is there an age limit. I turn 50 in a few days.
   I speak regarding myself and a friend who have both considered joining a convent multiple times but life circumstance did not allow. Now I and a female friend, as close as a sister, are both considering how to pursue this path. And does an individual have to have a degree?
   My friend and I have both considered it from a fairly young age what life circumstances did not allow until now. I question sincerely. Thank you!

8. Thank you so much for bringing awareness of the new church and funding it to an audience outside our tiny world of ROCOR.
   May the Lord bless you abundantly.

9. I enjoyed hearing the process of how they become monks. I had wondered about that for a while.

10. We are so blessed to have such monasteries to remind us that ALL Orthodox are called to this countercultural way of life in the Church — we are all on a variation of the same path of prayer and commitment to Christ as outlined by Abbot Seraphim.

11. May God reward father Seraphim for his extremely hard labor for the church and people salvation.

12. I liked how he explained the different stages of becoming a Monk. I am so glad the have access to everyone you have interviewed by re-watching the videos. So much passion for God and humility!

13. Wow this guys hair looks like silver seraphim wings

14. Fascinating ! Thank you

15. Is there perceived virtue in the scruffy hippy look? The long hair and unkept beard, really doesn't lend itself to respectability.

16. These are very good interviews. Thank you!

17. Why the fuck do you need to be dressed like that, you fucking idiot ?
    You and bishops, cardinals and the Pope are good for the Carnaval celebration. Christ and is disciples were simple men, not bafoons dressed to the Eyes Wide Shut orgy party.
    Idiots.

18. I wonder what thoughts Father Seraphim have about the Benedict option and Rod Dreher

19. Excellent interview.

20. Fascinating.
    It says a great deal about how our society has changed.

21. It would have been nice to be part of that community but I am very far from that country …

22. What is the name of his monastery?? So I can buy incense

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