Behold Your Mother Part 1: The Humility and Obedience of the Theotokos

Join us as we begin the Fast of the Dormition of St. Mary, reflecting on her unmatched humility, obedience, and role as the Mother of God. In this sermon, we explore why the Orthodox Church honors St. Mary as the highest above all creation, how her “yes” to God’s calling opened the way for the Incarnation, and what it means for us to have Christ “formed in us” as St. Paul teaches. Discover the deep connection between humility and obedience, the power of trusting God’s character without knowing the full path ahead, and how St. Mary’s life calls each of us to a life of surrender, service, and heavenly-mindedness.

Through scripture, patristic insights, and powerful real-life stories, this message challenges us to live not for the world’s recognition but for the eyes of God alone, learning from the one who is our faithful intercessor and mother.