Be Not Afraid, Only Believe - Sermon by Father Chrysostom

Be Not Afraid, Only Believe - Sermon by Father Chrysostom delivered at Saint John of San Francisco Monastery. For more videos, visit:    / orthodoxtradition   Join Father Chrysostom in this profound exploration of Luke's Gospel account of Jairus' daughter and the woman with the issue of blood. This sermon illuminates the transformative power of faith and reveals Christ as the true Physician of souls and bodies. Key Themes Explored In the Sermon: The Practice of Prostration in Orthodox LifeDiscover the ancient tradition of making prostrations before Christ and one another—a practice that cultivates humility and reconciliation. Father Chrysostom shares how this physical act of worship, seen throughout the Gospels and preserved in Orthodox monasticism, transforms hearts and relationships in ways unknown to the secular world. The Woman Who Touched Christ's GarmentLearn about the courageous woman who, after 12 years of suffering and spending all she had on physicians, approached Christ with faith that simply touching the hem of His garment would heal her. Her story reveals that true healing comes not from our faith alone, but from placing our faith in the One who is the source of all life and power (dynamis). Understanding Holy Relics Through ScriptureFather Chrysostom explains how the Church's veneration of holy relics—including the vestments and belongings of saints—is rooted directly in Scripture. Just as the woman was healed by touching Christ's garment, and people were healed through St. Paul's handkerchiefs, the clothing and possessions of saints become vehicles of divine grace. The Resurrection of Jairus' DaughterWitness Christ's power over death itself as He raises the 12-year-old daughter of Jairus. Father Chrysostom illuminates why Christ calls death "sleep"—not because souls are unconscious, but because for the God of Life, death is merely a temporary state before resurrection. The Saints Are Alive in ChristThrough careful examination of Scripture—from Christ's words to the thief on the cross to the souls of martyrs praying under God's throne in Revelation—Father Chrysostom demonstrates that the departed saints are alive, awake, and interceding for us. As Christ declared: "He is not God of the dead, but of the living, for all are alive in Him." If you would like us to light a candle for you during our services, please visit: https://tinyurl.com/bdckxd83 To make a donation to the monastery, click below: https://tinyurl.com/3y9s8t8y #OrthodoxTraditionShorts ——————