Finding the Orthodox Church | Robert and Maggie | Saints Press STORIES

Robert and Maggie are a young family in Richmond, Virginia, whose journey into the Orthodox Church became a search for stability, depth, and life in Christ. They reflect on conversion, community, miscarriage, and what they found at St. Andrew’s Orthodox Church. This film is the first entry in the Saints Press™ STORIES series, a collection of cinematic short documentaries exploring the lives, memories, and testimonies of Orthodox Christians, parishes, clergy, and converts. We pray this story encourages, edifies, and serves all who encounter it. Featuring St. Andrew’s Orthodox Church (OCA) in Ashland, Virginia. Learn more at firstcalled.org. Subscribe for future STORIES, upcoming podcast conversations, and other original productions from Saints Press™ About Saints Press™ Saints Press is an independent Orthodox media studio, currently produced and operated solely by its founder. Through cinematic films, conversations, and other original media, Saints Press exists to serve the life and mission of the Orthodox Church. Visit saintspress.com Support the Work If this work has encouraged or edified you, please consider supporting a future production through a one-time or recurring gift. Your generosity helps fund travel, production costs, and the continued creation of thoughtful and beautiful Orthodox media. Give @ saintspress.com/donate 00:0:00 Introducing Robert & Maggie 00:00:30 Life Before Orthodoxy 00:01:27 Searching for the Original Church 00:01:57 First Vespers at St. Andrew’s 00:02:47 Friendship at St. Andrew’s 00:03:24 Miscarriage and Parish Love 00:04:34 Advice for those Entering the Church 00:05:03 Take It Slow #orthodoxy #orthodoxchurch #easternorthodox #saintspress #documentary #christianity #liturgy #standrews #convertstory #richmondva