The Wolf and the Cross
02 - The Scepter and the Spear
As Lithuania accepted Christianity and expanded in the medieval period, it became more prominent on the international stage, entering into a union with Poland and becoming even more multi-cultural and multi-religious, including a large population of Orthodox Christians, alongside Catholics, pagans, Jews, and Muslims. Grand Dukes Vytautas and Jogaila give a final defeat to the Crusaders and ponder life on the border between East and West.
Thursday, March 23, 2023
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Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick and Richard Rohlin make an Orthodox pilgrimage to the Baltic country of Lithuania, telling the centuries-long story of the Church there, learning its legends, meeting its saints, and encountering the people bringing the gospel to their own people. This long-form documentary features interviews, music, and storytelling that will take you on a journey into this little-known land that stands at the crossroads of east and west.
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Richard Rohlin
Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick