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Treasures for Your Journey

Deepen your understanding with carefully selected resources from the Orthodox tradition.

 

Whether you're just beginning to explore the faith or preparing for reception into the Church, these materials will guide and nourish your spiritual growth. From foundational teachings to profound patristic wisdom, each resource has been chosen to illuminate the path toward the Light that never fades.

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Download, read, and discover the riches of Orthodox Christianity at your own pace.

Reading List

Resources for Inquirers

  • Ware, Bishop Kallistos, The Orthodox Church, Penguin Books.

  • Mathews-Green, Frederica, Facing East, Harper Books.

  • Mathews-Green, Frederica, At the Corner of East and Now, Tarcher/Putnam.

  • Farley, Donna, Seasons of Grace, Conciliar Press.

  • Coniaris, Anthony, Introducing the Orthodox Church, Light and Life Press.


Resources for Catechumens

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  • Ware, Bishop Kallistos, The Orthodox Way, SVS Press.

  • Carlton, Clark, The Truth, Regina Press.

  • Hopko, Thomas, The Orthodox Faith, Vols. 1-4, OCA-DRE.

  • Schmemann, Alexander, Great Lent, SVS Press.

  • Schmemann, Alexander, Of Water and the Spirit. SVS Press.

  • Farley, Lawrence, A Daily Calendar of Saints, Light and Life Press.

  • Aslanoff, Catherine, The Incarnate God, Vols. 1-2, SVS Press.


Resources for the Faithful

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  • Bloom, Anthony, Living Prayer, Libra Books.

  • Bloom, Anthony, School for Prayer, Libra Books.

  • Wybrew, Hugh, The Orthodox Liturgy, SPCK.

  • Schmemann, Alexander, The Historical Road of Eastern Orthodoxy, SVS Press.

  • Meyendorff, John, Marriage: An Orthodox Perspective, SVS Press.

  • Bajis, Jordan, Common Ground, Light and Life Press.

  • Clendenin, Daniel. ed., Eastern Orthodox Theology: A Contemporary Reader, Baker Books.

  • Payne, Robert, The Fathers of the Eastern Church, Dorset Press.

  • Payne, Robert, The Fathers of the Western Church, Dorset Press.

  • Ward, Benedicta, tr., Sayings of the Desert Fathers, Cistercian Press.

  • Lossky, Vladimir, The Mystical Theology of the Eastern Church, SVS Press.

  • Anon.,The Way of the Pilgrim, SVS Press.


The Fathers are an indispensable part of one's spiritual reading. Easily accessible collections are:

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  • The Ladder of Divine Ascent, as well as others in in the Classics of Western Spirituality series.

  • The Apostolic Fathers, Baker Books.

  • The Philokalia: the Complete Text, Faber and Faber.

  • Also, the series on the Fathers, published by SVS Press (such as St. John Chrysostom, On Wealth and Poverty).

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Program Resources

Parent Resources

1. Calendars


A) Draw Near Designs Childrens' Calendar


https://www.drawneardesigns.com/calendars/orthodoxchildrenscalendar-gp7ed-tarye


-Beautifully illustrated wall calendar specifically designed for kids in mind.


B) Draw Near Designs also sells several other Orthodox planners and calendars that are very helpful to Orthodox parents including meal planners and homeschool planners (that are very useful even if you don't homeschool.)


https://www.drawneardesigns.com/calendars


-Many are available in both paper and digital form


C) Daily Lives, Miracles, and Wisdom of the Saints & Fasting Calendar by Orthodox Calendar Company


https://www.livesofthesaintscalendar.com/product/2025-lives-of-the-saints-calendar


---Available annually in both hard copy and digital form (including Kindle)


D) Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America - Digital Planner


https://www.goarch.org/chapel/planner


--The Archdiocese has created digital files that can be downloaded to add the daily bible readings, saints, feasts, and fast days directly into your digital calendar on your desktop (Apple Calendar, Google Calendar, Microsoft Outlook, etc.) or Mobile device! The Planner follows the Ecclesiastical (church) year from September - August.


E. Monthly Orthodox Liturgical Printables


https://www.asceticlifeofmotherhood.com/store/2025monthlyprintables


--These very pretty monthly liturgical printables include: important dates in the Orthodox Church Calendar and a few reminders of common traditions associated; saint focus for the month; family corner - simple ideas for the whole family to engage in activities as a family; activity for kids; a song; and a prayer.


F. Monthly Guides


https://www.asceticlifeofmotherhood.com/january


--Ascetic Life Of Motherhood has monthly guides on her website that contain numerous Orthodox resources and family activities for each month. They are much more comprehensive than the printables referenced above.

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2. Church Bags for Kids:


A. What to Put In a Church Bag Helpful Blog Post


https://www.asceticlifeofmotherhood.com/blog/churchbag?rq=Church%20bag


B. Totes


1. "If you don't hear crying"... Tote Bag
https://www.drawneardesigns.com/apparel/if-you-dont-hear-crying-tote-bag-by-the-green-paintbrush


2. Draw Near Designs Canvas Tote
https://www.drawneardesigns.com/apparel/logotote


3. Theotokos Zippered Canvas Tote
https://www.etsy.com/listing/1731611816/theotokos-zippered-canvas-tote?

ref=shop_home_active_9&logging_key=cb033af2b75eb1184ace259e3d1057c657b05f8c%3A1731611816


C. Church Activity Books by Orthodox Icon Friends


https://www.etsy.com/shop/orthodoxiconfriends/?etsrc=sdt


https://www.drawneardesigns.com/art-kits-coloring

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3. Resources for Orthodox Books for Kids


A. Potamitis Publishing
https://potamitis.us/


B. Ancient Faith Store
https://store.ancientfaith.com/


C. Draw Near Designs
https://www.drawneardesigns.com/


E. Amazon: Many titles are also available on Amazon


4. Activities for Kids
A. Printables & Printable Coloring Pages


1. Orthodox Pebbles: https://orthodoxpebbles.com/


2. Elenas Orthodox Icons: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ElenasOrthodoxIcons?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1885319473&from_page=listing


B. Activity & Learning Sets
https://www.drawneardesigns.com/orthodox-pebbles


C. Taste and See Activity.Packs
https://lenten-embassy.myshopify.com/collections/taste-and-see-activity-packs

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5. Holidays and Feast Days


A. Winter Feast Days & Christmas


1. Christmas Advent
a. Blog Post with Orthodox Christmas Advent Resources
https://www.asceticlifeofmotherhood.com/blog/adventguide


b.Orthodox Advent Calendar (Felt):
https://www.drawneardesigns.com/calendars/advent-calendar-sew-it-yourself-kit


c. Advent Kit
https://lenten-embassy.myshopify.com/products/advent-kit


2. Saint Nicholas


a. Posts listing resources to celebrate Saint Nicholas with kids
https://www.asceticlifeofmotherhood.com/blog/stnicholasdayguide?rq=Saint%20Nicholas
https://www.asceticlifeofmotherhood.com/blog/stnicholasday-ourfamily?rq=Saint%20Nicholas


b.Saint Nicholas "Gold" Chocolate Coins
https://legacyicons.com/saint-nicholas-chocolate-coins/?srsltid=AfmBOortF1iGqlL5Fqa7PMXZj6eYohErZKB42mKQA81vh5fL8BmKWjKb


C. Lent & Pascha


1. Posts with Resources for Lent & Pascha
https://www.asceticlifeofmotherhood.com/search?q=Pascha&f_collectionId=5b3d1ed7f950b77f5183a1be


2. Lent Countdown Calendar (Felt)
https://www.drawneardesigns.com/calendars/lent-calendar?rq=Lent%20calendar


3. Pascha Passport
https://lenten-embassy.myshopify.com/collections/lenten-journey-for-the-family/products/pascha-passport


4, Micro Icon Surprise Red Easter Egg Set
https://legacyicons.com/micro-icon-surprise-red-easter-egg-set/?searchid=0&search_query=Pascha


5. Natural Onion Skin Red Dye Kit
https://legacyicons.com/natural-onion-skin-red-egg-dye-kit/?searchid=0&search_query=Egg+dye


6. YouTube Channels


A. Ancient Faith Kids: www.youtube.com/@ancientfaith4kids


1. Rocko's Music Factory (part of Ancient Faith Kids) is both particularly entertaining and educational.
https://m.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5GgqWnxwifQcoQ2REmWXM0J83H36PGCD


This Rocko's Music Factory Ordination video is particularly popular (and funny):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=

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