RESOURCES

Resources

Deepen your understanding and practice of Orthodox Christianity through these carefully curated resources for spiritual growth.

Prayer & Spiritual Life

Daily Prayers

• Morning Prayers

  • Begin each day with God

  • Traditional Orthodox morning prayer rule

  • Recommended duration: 15-20 minutes

• Evening Prayers

  • End each day in God's presence

  • Examination of conscience

  • Preparation for rest

Personal Prayer Guide

• Find a quiet space

• Establish regular prayer times

• Use a prayer book to start

• Include Scripture reading

• Keep a prayer list

• Light a candle if possible

Fasting Guidelines

• Wednesday and Friday fasting

• Major fasting seasons:

  • Great Lent

  • Nativity Fast

  • Apostles' Fast

  • Dormition Fast

• Speak with priest about personal situations

Recommended Reading

For Beginners

• The Orthodox Church by Metropolitan Kallistos Ware

• Welcome to the Orthodox Church by Frederica Mathewes-Green

• The Orthodox Way by Metropolitan Kallistos Ware

For Growing Deeper

• The Orthodox Study Bible

• For the Life of the World by Fr. Alexander Schmemann

• The Way of a Pilgrim (Anonymous)

• Mountain of Silence by Kyriacos Markides

Lives of Saints

• The Prologue of Ochrid

• The Life of St. Anthony

• Modern Orthodox Saints series

Online Study Materials

Trusted Websites

• Ancient Faith Ministries (www.ancientfaith.com)

• Orthodox Church in America (www.oca.org)

• Greek Orthodox Archdiocese (www.goarch.org)

• Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese (www.antiochian.org)

Audio Resources

• Ancient Faith Radio

• Orthodox Christian Network

• Parish sermon archives

• Recorded lectures and talks

Video Content

• Be the Bee (Youth focused)

• The Orthodox Way

• Faith Encouraged Daily

• Live-streamed services

Orthodox Family Life

Home Practice

• Setting up an icon corner

• Establishing family prayer time

• Celebrating name days

• Keeping feast days at home

Children's Resources

• Orthodox children's books

• Religious education materials

• Youth activity resources

• Family discussion guides

Study Groups & Classes

At Our Parish

• Inquirers' Classes

• Adult Education

• Bible Study

• Book Discussion Groups

Online Learning

• Webinars

• Distance learning programs

• Virtual study groups

• Online courses

Additional Resources

Orthodox Apps

• Daily Readings

• Prayer Books

• Saints Calendar

• Church Locator

Local Resources

• Parish Library

• Lending programs

• Study materials

• Prayer books

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Remember: The best resource is always personal contact with clergy and participation in church life. These materials are meant to supplement, not replace, active involvement in the Orthodox Christian community.