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God's Providence

God's Providence

Written by: Orthodox Talks with Fr. Ivan Shandra
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 Welcome to Orthodox Talks with Fr. Ivan Shandra, a series dedicated to sharing the timeless wisdom of the Orthodox Christian faith in a clear and accessible manner. Fr. Ivan Shandra, a priest of the Orthodox Church in America (Canadian Archdiocese), offers pastoral reflections, theological insights, and practical guidance for living the Orthodox life in today's world. Here you’ll find: • Talks on Orthodox worship and liturgy • Teachings on the sacraments of the Church • Explainers on feast days, fasting, and traditions • Spiritual reflections rooted in Scripture and the Holy FathersOrthodox Talks with Fr. Ivan Shandra Christianity Ministry & Evangelism Spirituality
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  • How the Nativity of Jesus Is Tied to the Creation of the World.

    How the Nativity of Jesus Is Tied to the Creation of the World.
    Jan 2 2026

    The Orthodox Church confesses, with awe and reverence, the great mysteries at the very heart of Christian faith: the creation of the world by the Triune God, and the Incarnation of the Logos, the Word of God, the Son of God, for the salvation of mankind. Both of these events (the creation of Adam and the coming of Christ) are central and closely connected in Orthodox theology. The first Adam, made from the earth and created in God’s image and likeness, represents both the ideal and the downfall of humanity. His fall from grace brought about a deep separation in creation. The Second Adam, Jesus Christ, enters history not just to fix what was broken, but to begin something entirely new. He doesn’t just restore what was lost: He transforms and surpasses it, launching a new creation. This is the first video from the series on God's Providence.

    CHAPTERS

    0:00 Intro

    1:59 Creation

    14:18 Creation out of Nothing

    28:12 Uniqueness of Humans

    45:04 Incarnation

    53:08 Orthodox View of Evolution

    1:10:27 Quick Summary
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    1 hr and 12 mins
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