2020 The Orthodox Christian Teachings on Death.

Often death is a topic that we try to shy away from until it directly impacts someone we love.

In this video Fr Stavros Karvelas helps us to explore the soul after death, providing an incredibly loving and detailed insight into many of the questions people frequently have. This video will also help to dispel many of the misconceptions surrounding death.

Fr. Stavros Karvelas & Fr. Dimitri Tsakas, Brisbane, Qld, Australia

Themes that are discussed, include:

• Why do we pray for the ‘dead’?
• What happens to the soul after death?
• Does the soul stay with the body after death?
• When does the soul go to Heaven?
• Can my loved ones see me after they die?
• What happens to a person after they die?
• When should we ask the priest to pray for a loved one?
• What happens at the 40th day after dying?
• Are my loved ones okay after they die?
• What is the place Christians refer to as ‘hell’?
• What is the difference between Prosphora and Artoklasia?
• Why do we give the names to our priest to commemorate?
• What is the ‘Saturday of Souls’?
• Customs surrounding death.
• Can I visit a physic or medium to speak to my loved one?
• Why does the coffin face the Altar during a funeral?
• What is the view of the Church on cremation?
• Why do we die? It often seems unfair.
• Viewing prayers at the grave.