Rediscovering Ancient Christian Burial Customs for the Modern World - How should Christian people prepare for death—their own and that of loved ones? No question can be more important than this, since death is the final reality of our earthly life. Deacon Mark Barna, the co-author of A Christian Ending: A Handbook for Burial in the Ancient Christian Tradition, has been preparing Orthodox Christians for burial without a professional funeral director for nearly ten years.
The Vigil
Dn. Mark discusses transporting the body of the recently deceased, the burial, and the vigil.
8/1/2017 • 0
Preparing a Body for Burial
Dn. Mark explains exactly what needs to be done when preparing a body for burial.
8/1/2017 • 0
Initial Preparation of a Body for Burial
Dn. Mark enumerates the things you'll need to have ready to prepare a body for burial and explains what to expect when you encounter a dead body.
8/1/2017 • 0
Cremation
On the premier episode of his new podcast, Dn. Mark Barna discusses the Orthodox perspective on cremation.
6/4/2016 • 0
A Christian Ending
Dn. Mark Barna concludes his podcast on rediscovering ancient Christian burial customs for the modern world with this 66-minute introduction to his all-day workshop on the topic.
3/3/2016 • 0
The Funeral
Dn. Mark addresses the Orthodox funeral service itself.
3/3/2016 • 0
As Death Approaches
Dn. Mark discusses what happens physically when a loved one approaches a natural death.
3/3/2016 • 0
Hospice
Dn. Mark explores the issues surrounding putting a loved one in Hospice.
3/3/2016 • 0
Caregiving for the Sick and the Suffering
Dn. Mark explains that when caring for the elderly and the terminally ill, you should not take the caregiving journey alone. Because this journey will change your life in ways that you never anticipated, he likewise enumerates what you need to be aware of as a caregiver.
3/3/2016 • 0
Making the Caregiver Decision: Part Two
Dn. Mark continues his discussion of what to consider before making the decision to become a caregiver.
3/3/2016 • 0
Making the Caregiver Decision: Part One
Dn. Mark contends that when making the decision to become the primary caregiver, you must do so with your eyes wide open and at least some idea of what you're getting into.
3/3/2016 • 0
The Problem of Suffering
Dn. Mark explains how illness and trials remind us to put our trust in God.
3/3/2016 • 0
Understanding Death: Part Two
Dn. Mark explains that everything the world teaches is the exact opposite of what the Church teaches, particularly when it come to death. Only Orthodox Christianity resolves the problem of death.
3/3/2016 • 0
Understanding Death: Part One
Dn. Mark presents the Orthodox Christian perspective on death.
3/3/2016 • 0
A Christian Ending
Dn. Mark Barna concludes his podcast on rediscovering ancient Christian burial customs for the modern world with this 66-minute introduction to his all-day workshop on the topic.
5/6/2015 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 8 seconds
The Funeral
Dn. Mark addresses the Orthodox funeral service itself.
4/27/2015 • 11 minutes, 48 seconds
The Vigil
Dn. Mark discusses transporting the body of the recently deceased, the burial, and the vigil.
12/4/2014 • 24 minutes, 57 seconds
Preparing a Body for Burial
Dn. Mark explains exactly what needs to be done when preparing a body for burial.
6/24/2014 • 27 minutes, 37 seconds
Initial Preparation of a Body for Burial
Dn. Mark enumerates the things you'll need to have ready to prepare a body for burial and explains what to expect when you encounter a dead body.
5/14/2014 • 26 minutes, 24 seconds
As Death Approaches
Dn. Mark discusses what happens physically when a loved one approaches a natural death.
2/20/2014 • 26 minutes, 27 seconds
Hospice
Dn. Mark explores the issues surrounding putting a loved one in Hospice.
12/11/2013 • 22 minutes, 20 seconds
Caregiving for the Sick and the Suffering
Dn. Mark explains that when caring for the elderly and the terminally ill, you should not take the caregiving journey alone. Because this journey will change your life in ways that you never anticipated, he likewise enumerates what you need to be aware of as a caregiver.
11/5/2013 • 25 minutes, 59 seconds
Making the Caregiver Decision: Part Two
Dn. Mark continues his discussion of what to consider before making the decision to become a caregiver.
9/11/2013 • 22 minutes, 31 seconds
Making the Caregiver Decision: Part One
Dn. Mark contends that when making the decision to become the primary caregiver, you must do so with your eyes wide open and at least some idea of what you're getting into.
8/27/2013 • 20 minutes, 29 seconds
The Problem of Suffering
Dn. Mark explains how illness and trials remind us to put our trust in God.
8/13/2013 • 23 minutes, 47 seconds
Understanding Death: Part Two
Dn. Mark explains that everything the world teaches is the exact opposite of what the Church teaches, particularly when it come to death. Only Orthodox Christianity resolves the problem of death.
7/30/2013 • 17 minutes, 54 seconds
Understanding Death: Part One
Dn. Mark presents the Orthodox Christian perspective on death.
7/16/2013 • 26 minutes, 54 seconds
Cremation
On the premier episode of his new podcast, Dn. Mark Barna discusses the Orthodox perspective on cremation.
