How to Become an Orthodox Christian (Pencils & Prayer Ropes)

In this video we explore how does one one convert to Eastern Orthodox Christianity: the phases, common pitfalls and tips. We also have an Orthodox priest sharing his experiences and input on the conversion experience!Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BibleIllustratedSubscribe Star: https://www.subscribestar.com/bible-illustratedSecondary channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-GsjDllyt641FyyWJVcOpABible Illustrated blog: https://bible-illustrated.blogspot.rs/2015/04/the-bible.htmlFacebook page: https://www.facebook.com/BibleIllustratedTwitter: https://twitter.com/BibllustratedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bibleillustratedBitcoin donations: 1ezwT9w1AphiY1RSy9hCCCAkYL5PSQSftSubreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/bibleillustrated/00:00 Intro01:15 Our Characters02:48 Phase 1 - Getting Informed05:53 Phase 2 - Attending a Church09:59 Phase 3 - Catechumenate12:52 Patron Saints15:05 Godparents15:40 Phase 4 - Baptism16:42 Phase 5 - Chrismation18:38 Corrective Baptisms20:06 Phase 6 - Eucharist21:31 Tips from Fr. StephenMusic: "Spirit of Fire" by Jesse GalagherNarration: Miloš Đekić and Reader Bojan TeodosijevićIllustration: Reader Bojan TeodosijevićRESOURCES FOR PROSPECTIVE CONVERTS:If you want to attend Orthodox catechism online, specially tailored to people who have no Orthodox church nearby, please go to: https://patristicnectar.org/globalcatechism12 Things I Wish I'd Known (Before Visiting an Orthodox Church): https://blogs.ancientfaith.com/frederica/12-thingsDirectory of Orthodox Parishes in the US: https://www.assemblyofbishops.org/directories/parishes/Prologue of Ohrid online: https://www.ohrid-prolog.com/?lang=enRebaptism: Patristic Consensus or Innovation? https://theoriatv.substack.com/p/rebaptism-patristic-consensus-orBooksThe Orthodox Study Bible: https://store.ancientfaith.com/orthodox-study-bible/The Orthodox Church (Timothy Ware): https://store.ancientfaith.com/the-orthodox-church-ware/The Orthodox Way (Timothy Ware): https://store.ancientfaith.com/the-orthodox-way/The Way of the Pilgrim (and The Pilgrim Continues His Way): https://www.amazon.com/Way-Pilgrim-Continues-Shambhala-Classics/dp/1570628076For the Life of the World: https://store.ancientfaith.com/for-the-life-of-the-world/The Prologue of Ohrid (Shortened Lives of Saints): https://store.ancientfaith.com/the-prologue-of-ohrid-2-volume-set/