About this episode

Fr. Evan discusses various topics related to the Orthodox faith, including end-of-life concerns for pets and the Church's position on Apostolic succession.

Fr. Evan answers your questions on the Orthodox approach to handling end-of-life concerns for pets, the Church's position on witnessing the Orthodox faith to other Christian groups that claim to have an Apostolic succession, why there is no Orthodox Bishop of Rome, and the suitability of Lent and fasting for non-Orthodox in this episode of Orthodoxy Live!

People in this episode

Host: Fr. Evan Armatas

Topics covered

• end-of-life concerns for pets
• Orthodox faith
• Apostolic succession
• Bishop of Rome
• Lent and fasting
• non-Orthodox participation

Keywords

• Orthodox Church
• end-of-life
• Apostolic succession
• Bishop of Rome
• Lent
• fasting
• Christianity

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Orthodox Church, Ancient Faith Ministries

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