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Defending the Ancient Faith: Q&A with Dn. Mihret Melaku | OTYG Seattle

This video is from the live Q&A session at the Seattle launch event of Defending the Ancient Faith by Dn. Mihret Melaku on December 12th, 2025. During the discussion, Dn. Mihret thoughtfully responds to a range of questions about the Orthodox Christian faith, theology, and what it means to live a Christ-centered life in today’s world. Timestamps: 00:00 – Start of the Q&A 00:27 – Dn. Mihret’s Introduction 02:08 – A Dn. Mihret Fun Fact 02:51 – Why Do Works Matter for Salvation in Orthodoxy? 11:00 – Why Form and Content of Worship Matter in Orthodoxy 14:11 – Oriental Orthodoxy Compared to Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Churches 16:13 – Predestination, Free Will, and Salvation in Orthodoxy 19:33 – Why Does a Loving God Allow Suffering? 28:30 – Becoming Christlike and Responding to Persecution 33:03 – Why Do We Keep Silence After Holy Communion? 36:22 – Is Communion with Apostolic Churches Possible in the Future Without Compromising the Oriental Orthodox Faith? 38:05 – Faith vs. Religion