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DAILY LONGER CATECHISM of the Orthodox Church (St Philaret of Moscow)

Orthodox Christian Teaching 60 Episodes Jun 2, 2026

This podcast offers a daily question and answer from the Longer Catechism of the Orthodox Church by St Philaret of Moscow. Each episode is read by Fr David McCready and provides a step-by-step exploration of Christian faith and life according to the Gospel and apostolic teaching. The text, approved by the Holy Synod in 1830, is designed for use in schools and by all Orthodox Christians. The podcast also includes the companion series, DAILY SHORTER CATECHISM OF THE ORTHODOX.

Episodes

57. When the Church proposes the doctrine of Divine Revelation and of holy Scripture to people for … Jun 2, 2026 00:00:46

56. What rules must we observe in reading holy Scripture? May 15, 2026 00:00:35

55. What are the contents of this book? May 11, 2026 00:00:13

54. What means this word ‘Apocalypse’? May 7, 2026 00:00:11

53. Are there also among the books of the New Testament any prophetical? May 5, 2026 00:00:12 TO SUPPORT the work of the ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN TEACHING Podcast Ministry:BUY ME A COFFEE: http://buymeacoffee.com/octeaching

52. Which books of the New Testament are doctrinal? Apr 30, 2026 00:00:48

51. What is an Apostle? Apr 24, 2026 00:00:16

50. Of what does it give an account? Apr 23, 2026 00:00:11

49. Are any of the books of the New Testament historical? Apr 22, 2026 00:00:14

48. Why are these books called the Gospel? Apr 17, 2026 00:00:30

48. Why are these books called the Gospel? Apr 16, 2026 00:00:30

47. Of what have we good tidings in the books called the Gospel? Apr 15, 2026 00:00:20

46. What is meant by the word ‘Gospel’? Apr 14, 2026 00:00:15

45. Are there among these any which answer to the books of the Law, or form the basis of the New … Apr 13, 2026 00:00:21

44. How many are the books of the New Testament? Apr 10, 2026 00:00:08

43. Which books are prophetical? Apr 9, 2026 00:00:16

42. What should we remark in particular of the book of Psalms? Apr 8, 2026 00:00:31

41. Which are the doctrinal books? Apr 7, 2026 00:00:14

40. Which are the historical books of the Old Testament? Apr 6, 2026 00:00:21

39. What is contained in the other four books of Moses? Apr 3, 2026 00:00:16

38. What in particular is contained in the book of Genesis? Apr 2, 2026 00:00:21

37. Which are the books of the Law? Mar 27, 2026 00:00:23

36. Is there any division of the books of the Old Testament by which you can give a more … Mar 26, 2026 00:00:39

35. How are we to regard these last-named books? Mar 25, 2026 00:00:18 1. TO SUPPORT this Orthodox Christian ministry and the digitisation of our many cassette-tapes for new podcasts, please visit us at the BUY ME A COFFEE support platform:http://buymeacoffee.com/octeaching2. TO FIND THE TITLES AND LINKS for all our podcasts, please visit our podcast directory. Just search for ‘Orthodox Christian Teaching Podcast Directory’ in the Apple Podcasts app or in the po

34. Why is there no notice taken in this enumeration of the books of the Old Testament …. Mar 24, 2026 00:00:18

33. How do St Cyril and St. Athanasius enumerate the books of the Old Testament? Mar 23, 2026 00:01:17

32. Why should we attend to the reckoning of the Hebrews? Mar 20, 2026 00:00:27

31. How many are the books of the Old Testament? Mar 18, 2026 00:00:31

30. In what consists the New Testament? Mar 17, 2026 00:00:17

29. How did God prepare men to receive the Saviour? Mar 16, 2026 00:00:13 1. TO SUPPORT this Orthodox Christian ministry and the digitisation of our many cassette-tapes for new podcasts, please visit us at the BUY ME A COFFEE support platform:http://buymeacoffee.com/octeaching2. TO FIND THE TITLES AND LINKS for all our podcasts, please visit our podcast directory. Just search for ‘Orthodox Christian Teaching Podcast Directory’ in the Apple Podcasts app or in the po

28. In what consisted the Old Testament? Mar 12, 2026 00:00:17 1. TO SUPPORT this Orthodox Christian ministry and the digitisation of our many cassette-tapes for new podcasts, please visit us at the BUY ME A COFFEE support platform: http://buymeacoffee.com/octeaching2. TO FIND THE TITLES AND LINKS for all our podcasts, please visit our podcast directory. Just search for ‘Orthodox Christian Teaching Podcast Directory’ in the Apple Podcasts app or in the po

27. What are the Old and New Testaments? Mar 11, 2026 00:00:17 1. TO SUPPORT this Orthodox Christian ministry and the digitisation of our many cassette-tapes for new podcasts, please visit us at the BUY ME A COFFEE support platform:http://buymeacoffee.com/octeaching2. TO FIND THE TITLES AND LINKS for all our podcasts, please visit our podcast directory. Just search for ‘Orthodox Christian Teaching Podcast Directory’ in the Apple Podcasts app or in the po

26. Have not these two divisions of the sacred books each their own names? Mar 10, 2026 00:00:22 1. TO SUPPORT this Orthodox Christian ministry and the digitisation of our many cassette-tapes for new podcasts, please visit us at the BUY ME A COFFEE support platform:http://buymeacoffee.com/octeaching2. TO FIND THE TITLES AND LINKS for all our podcasts, please visit our podcast directory. Just search for ‘Orthodox Christian Teaching Podcast Directory’ in the Apple Podcasts app or in the po

25. When were the sacred books written? Mar 6, 2026 00:00:17 1. TO SUPPORT this Orthodox Christian ministry and the digitisation of our many cassette-tapes for new podcasts, please visit us at the BUY ME A COFFEE support platform: http://buymeacoffee.com/octeaching2. TO FIND THE TITLES AND LINKS for all our podcasts, please visit our podcast directory. Just search for ‘Orthodox Christian Teaching Podcast Directory’ in the Apple Podcasts app or in the po

24. Why is tradition necessary even now? Mar 5, 2026 00:02:48 1. TO SUPPORT this Orthodox Christian ministry and the digitisation of our many cassette-tapes for new podcasts, please visit us at the BUY ME A COFFEE support platform:http://buymeacoffee.com/octeaching2. TO FIND THE TITLES AND LINKS for all our podcasts, please visit our podcast directory. Just search for ‘Orthodox Christian Teaching Podcast Directory’ in the Apple Podcasts app or in the po

23. Must we follow holy tradition, even when we possess holy Scripture? Mar 4, 2026 00:00:36 1. TO SUPPORT this Orthodox Christian ministry and the digitisation of our many cassette-tapes for new podcasts, please visit us at the BUY ME A COFFEE support platform:http://buymeacoffee.com/octeaching2. TO FIND THE TITLES AND LINKS for all our podcasts, please visit our podcast directory. Just search for ‘Orthodox Christian Teaching Podcast Directory’ in the Apple Podcasts app or in the po

22. Why, then, was holy Scripture given? Mar 3, 2026 00:00:27 1. TO SUPPORT this Orthodox Christian ministry and the digitisation of our many cassette-tapes for new podcasts, please visit us at the BUY ME A COFFEE support platform:http://buymeacoffee.com/octeaching2. TO FIND THE TITLES AND LINKS for all our podcasts, please visit our podcast directory. Just search for ‘Orthodox Christian Teaching Podcast Directory’ in the Apple Podcasts app or in the pod

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21. Which is the more ancient, holy tradition or holy Scripture? Feb 27, 2026 00:00:49 1. TO SUPPORT this Orthodox Christian ministry and the digitisation of our many cassette-tapes for new podcasts, please visit us at the BUY ME A COFFEE support platform:http://buymeacoffee.com/octeaching2. TO FIND THE TITLES AND LINKS for all our podcasts, please visit our podcast directory. Just search for ‘Orthodox Christian Teaching Podcast Directory’ in the Apple Podcasts app or in the po

20. What does the word Bible mean? Feb 19, 2026 00:00:20 1. TO SUPPORT this Orthodox Christian ministry and the digitisation of our many cassette-tapes for new podcasts, please visit us at the BUY ME A COFFEE support platform:http://buymeacoffee.com/octeaching2. TO FIND THE TITLES AND LINKS for all our podcasts, please visit our podcast directory. Just search for ‘Orthodox Christian Teaching Podcast Directory’ in the Apple Podcasts app or in the po

19. What is that which you call holy Scripture? Feb 17, 2026 00:00:23 1. TO SUPPORT this Orthodox Christian ministry and the digitisation of our many cassette-tapes for new podcasts, please visit us at the BUY ME A COFFEE support platform:http://buymeacoffee.com/octeaching2. TO FIND THE TITLES AND LINKS for all our podcasts, please visit our podcast directory. Just search for ‘Orthodox Christian Teaching Podcast Directory’ in the Apple Podcasts app or in the po

18. Is there any sure repository of holy tradition? Feb 13, 2026 00:01:02 1. TO SUPPORT this Orthodox Christian ministry and the digitisation of our many cassette-tapes for new podcasts, please visit us at the BUY ME A COFFEE support platform:http://buymeacoffee.com/octeaching2. TO FIND THE TITLES AND LINKS for all our podcasts, please visit our podcast directory. Just search for ‘Orthodox Christian Teaching Podcast Directory’ in the Apple Podcasts app or in the po

17. What is meant by the name holy tradition? Feb 12, 2026 00:00:27 1. TO SUPPORT this Orthodox Christian ministry and the digitisation of our many cassette-tapes for new podcasts, please visit us at the BUY ME A COFFEE support platform:http://buymeacoffee.com/octeaching2. TO FIND THE TITLES AND LINKS for all our podcasts, please visit our podcast directory. Just search for ‘Orthodox Christian Teaching Podcast Directory’ in the Apple Podcasts app or in the po

16. How is divine revelation spread among men and preserved in the true Church? Feb 11, 2026 00:00:58 1. TO SUPPORT this Orthodox Christian ministry and the digitisation of our many cassette-tapes for new podcasts, please visit us at the BUY ME A COFFEE support platform:http://buymeacoffee.com/octeaching2. TO FIND THE TITLES AND LINKS for all our podcasts, please visit our podcast directory. Just search for ‘Orthodox Christian Teaching Podcast Directory’ in the Apple Podcasts app or in the po

15. Can not man, then, have any knowledge of God without a special revelation from him? Feb 9, 2026 00:02:06 1. TO SUPPORT this Orthodox Christian ministry and the digitisation of our many cassette-tapes for new podcasts, please visit us at the BUY ME A COFFEE support platform:http://buymeacoffee.com/octeaching2. TO FIND THE TITLES AND LINKS for all our podcasts, please visit our podcast directory. Just search for ‘Orthodox Christian Teaching Podcast Directory’ in the Apple Podcasts app or in the po

14. Who were the heralds of divine revelation? Feb 6, 2026 00:02:21 1. TO SUPPORT this Orthodox Christian ministry and the digitisation of our many cassette-tapes for new podcasts, please visit us at the BUY ME A COFFEE support platform:http://buymeacoffee.com/octeaching2. TO FIND THE TITLES AND LINKS for all our podcasts, please visit our podcast directory. Just search for ‘Orthodox Christian Teaching Podcast Directory’ in the Apple Podcasts app or in the po

13. Why are not all men capable of receiving a revelation immediately from God? Feb 5, 2026 00:00:20 1. TO SUPPORT this Orthodox Christian ministry and the digitisation of our many cassette-tapes for new podcasts, please visit us at the BUY ME A COFFEE support platform:http://buymeacoffee.com/octeaching2. TO FIND THE TITLES AND LINKS for all our podcasts, please visit our podcast directory. Just search for ‘Orthodox Christian Teaching Podcast Directory’ in the Apple Podcasts app or in the po

12. Has God given such a revelation to all men? Feb 4, 2026 00:00:35 1. TO SUPPORT this Orthodox Christian ministry and the digitisation of our many cassette-tapes for new podcasts, please visit us at the BUY ME A COFFEE support platform:http://buymeacoffee.com/octeaching2. TO FIND THE TITLES AND LINKS for all our podcasts, please visit our podcast directory. Just search for ‘Orthodox Christian Teaching Podcast Directory’ in the Apple Podcasts app or in the po

11. What is meant by the words divine revelation? Feb 2, 2026 00:00:23 1. TO SUPPORT this Orthodox Christian ministry and the digitisation of our many cassette-tapes for new podcasts, please visit us at the BUY ME A COFFEE support platform:http://buymeacoffee.com/octeaching2. TO FIND THE TITLES AND LINKS for all our podcasts, please visit our podcast directory. Just search for ‘Orthodox Christian Teaching Podcast Directory’ in the Apple Podcasts app or in the po

10. Whence is the doctrine of the orthodox faith derived? Jan 28, 2026 00:00:12 1. TO SUPPORT this Orthodox Christian ministry and the digitisation of our many cassette-tapes for new podcasts, please visit us at the BUY ME A COFFEE support platform:http://buymeacoffee.com/octeaching2. TO FIND THE TITLES AND LINKS for all our podcasts, please visit our podcast directory. Just search for ‘Orthodox Christian Teaching Podcast Directory’ in the Apple Podcasts app or in the po

9. Can you illustrate further the necessity of faith? Jan 27, 2026 00:01:01 1. TO SUPPORT this Orthodox Christian ministry and the digitisation of our many cassette-tapes for new podcasts, please visit us at the BUY ME A COFFEE support platform:http://buymeacoffee.com/octeaching2. TO FIND THE TITLES AND LINKS for all our podcasts, please visit our podcast directory. Just search for ‘Orthodox Christian Teaching Podcast Directory’ in the Apple Podcasts app or in the po

8. Why is faith, and not knowledge only, necessary in religious instruction? Jan 26, 2026 00:00:49 1. TO SUPPORT this Orthodox Christian ministry and the digitisation of our many cassette-tapes for new podcasts, please visit us at the BUY ME A COFFEE support platform:http://buymeacoffee.com/octeaching2. TO FIND THE TITLES AND LINKS for all our podcasts, please visit our podcast directory. Just search for ‘Orthodox Christian Teaching Podcast Directory’ in the Apple Podcasts app or in the po

7. What is the difference between knowledge and faith? Jan 22, 2026 00:00:45 1. TO SUPPORT this Orthodox Christian ministry and the digitisation of our many cassette-tapes for new podcasts, please visit us at the BUY ME A COFFEE support platform:http://buymeacoffee.com/octeaching2. TO FIND THE TITLES AND LINKS for all our podcasts, please visit our podcast directory. Just search for ‘Orthodox Christian Teaching Podcast Directory’ in the Apple Podcasts app or in the po

6. What is faith? Jan 20, 2026 00:00:32 1. TO SUPPORT this Orthodox Christian ministry and the digitisation of our many cassette-tapes for new podcasts, please visit us at the BUY ME A COFFEE support platform:http://buymeacoffee.com/octeaching2. TO FIND THE TITLES AND LINKS for all our podcasts, please visit our podcast directory. Just search for ‘Orthodox Christian Teaching Podcast Directory’ in the Apple Podcasts app or in the po

5. Why must a life according to faith, and good works, be inseparable from this faith? Jan 19, 2026 00:00:18 1. TO SUPPORT this Orthodox Christian ministry and the digitisation of our many cassette-tapes for new podcasts, please visit us at the BUY ME A COFFEE support platform:http://buymeacoffee.com/octeaching2. TO FIND THE TITLES AND LINKS for all our podcasts, please visit our podcast directory. Just search for ‘Orthodox Christian Teaching Podcast Directory’ in the Apple Podcasts app or in the po

4. Why is faith necessary in the first place? Jan 16, 2026 00:00:16 1. TO SUPPORT this Orthodox Christian ministry and the digitisation of our many cassette-tapes for new podcasts, please visit us at the BUY ME A COFFEE support platform:http://buymeacoffee.com/octeaching2. TO FIND THE TITLES AND LINKS for all our podcasts, please visit our podcast directory. Just search for ‘Orthodox Christian Teaching Podcast Directory’ in the Apple Podcasts app or in the po

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3. What is necessary in order to please God and to save one's own soul? Jan 14, 2026 00:00:23 1. TO SUPPORT this Orthodox Christian ministry and the digitisation of our many cassette-tapes for new podcasts, please visit us at the BUY ME A COFFEE support platform:http://buymeacoffee.com/octeaching2. TO FIND THE TITLES AND LINKS for all our podcasts, please visit our podcast directory. Just search for ‘Orthodox Christian Teaching Podcast Directory’ in the Apple Podcasts app or in the po

2. What is the meaning of the word Catechism? Jan 13, 2026 00:00:26 1. TO SUPPORT this Orthodox Christian ministry and the digitisation of our many cassette-tapes for new podcasts, please visit us at the BUY ME A COFFEE support platform:http://buymeacoffee.com/octeaching2. TO FIND THE TITLES AND LINKS for all our podcasts, please visit our podcast directory. Just search for ‘Orthodox Christian Teaching Podcast Directory’ in the Apple Podcasts app or in the po

1. What is an Orthodox Catechism? Jan 11, 2026 00:00:22 1. TO SUPPORT this Orthodox Christian ministry and the digitisation of our many cassette-tapes for new podcasts, please visit us at the BUY ME A COFFEE support platform:http://buymeacoffee.com/octeaching2. TO FIND THE TITLES AND LINKS for all our podcasts, please visit our podcast directory. Just search for ‘Orthodox Christian Teaching Podcast Directory’ in the Apple Podcasts app or in the po

DAILY LONGER CATECHISM of the Orthodox Church (St Philaret of Moscow)

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