Educational Resources
Educational Resources and Homilies on theHoly Orthodox Faith.
St. Ephraim the Syrian - January 28th
St. Ephraim the Syrian, contemporary to St. Basil the Great, is one of the greatest Syriac Saints of the early church.
Holy Apostle and Evangelist Luke - October 18th
Here is a reading of St. Luke including details of his life after the time of the gospels.
St. James the Brother of the Lord - October 23rd
St. Dionysius the Areopagite - October 3rd
A first century saint during the time of the apostles.
The Faith We Hold - On the Church and Sources of Doctrine
Intro to the Lives of the Saints
St. Polycarp, Bishop of Smyrna - February 23rd
A first century Saint who knew the apostles.
How to Read the Bible and Why
St. Justin Popovich gives us the foundational reason on why to read the Holy Scriptures, how to read the Scriptures and how to understand the Holy Scriptures. “Do [what is in the Holy Scriptures] so that you may understand it.”
Elder Aimilianos of Simonopetra
A great introduction into the life of the modern elder Aililianos of Simonopetra of the Holy Mountain. This video then gives recommendations for future reading of his works. his works are inspiring and worth the read!
The Ascetical Theology of Saint Sophrony
A beautiful and profound talk from Elder Zacharius on the theology of St. Sophrony of Essex. A deep talk and yet foundational to the Christian Life.
Preparation for Holy Communion
Fr. Sergius speaks on the Divine Liturgy as our life and the necessity to prepare the reception of the Holy Mystery of Communion.
Jordanville Prayerbook Pre-Communion Prayers
Here are the classic prayers from the Jordanville prayer book for the preparation to receive Holy Communion.
A Guide on How to Best Prepare for Holy Confession
Here is a PDF of a an extensive guide to help you prepare for the Holy Mystery of Confession. It includes homilies to consider, and questions you can ask yourself to better search your conscience prior to approaching Holy Confession.
CONFESSION: The Path to Renewal of the Heart
Advice to Inquirers and Catechumens
Fr. Josiah gives us a simple look at how to approach one’s conversion to Orthodoxy.
Advice for Inquirers
Fr. Andrew gives advice to Orthodox Inquirers. He speaks of stories of St. Paisios of Mount Athos and St. John of San Francisco.
Advice to Inquirers and Converts to Orthodoxy
Abbot Tryphon gives great advice to inquirers and converts to Holy Orthodoxy.
Why Did You Become Orthodox?
This is an interview with Fr. Stephen Freeman on why he became Orthodox.
Does the Orthodox Church worship Mary, the Mother of Jesus?
There are many people who question whether The Orthodox Church Worships or Prays to Mary? In this simple video, the answer is given to this question.
A Simple Presentation of the Orthodox View of Salvation
A very simple and introductory way of viewing the Orthodox view of Salvation in comparison to a mainline Protestant substitutionary atonement view.