Resources

Recommendations

Books, podcasts, and resources to deepen your journey in the faith.

These are the resources our parish trusts and returns to, each with a word on why we recommend it. Take your time; there is no need to read everything at once.

New to Orthodoxy?

Start Here

A short, gentle place to begin.

Book The Orthodox Church

For Inquirers

The Orthodox Church

Metropolitan Kallistos Ware

A clear, comprehensive introduction to Orthodox history and belief.

View book →

Book The Orthodox Way

For Inquirers

The Orthodox Way

Metropolitan Kallistos Ware

A short, deep companion to the shape of the Orthodox spiritual life.

View book →

Podcast Ancient Faith Ministries

For Inquirers

Ancient Faith Ministries

Ancient Faith Radio

A deep library of Orthodox podcasts, talks, and music.

Listen →

The Library

All Recommendations

Some book links are affiliate links that support the parish.

Book The Orthodox Church

For Inquirers

The Orthodox Church

Metropolitan Kallistos Ware

A clear, comprehensive introduction to Orthodox history and belief.

View book →

Book The Orthodox Way

For Inquirers

The Orthodox Way

Metropolitan Kallistos Ware

A short, deep companion to the shape of the Orthodox spiritual life.

View book →

Book The Way of a Pilgrim

Prayer

The Way of a Pilgrim

Anonymous, public domain

The classic account of learning the Jesus Prayer.

Free to read online View book →

Book Everyday Saints

Lives of Saints

Everyday Saints

Archimandrite Tikhon (Shevkunov)

Warm, modern monastery stories that read like a novel.

View book →

Book The Law of God

Church History

The Law of God

Seraphim Slobodskoy

A thorough catechism many families use at home.

View book →

Podcast Ancient Faith Ministries

For Inquirers

Ancient Faith Ministries

Ancient Faith Radio

A deep library of Orthodox podcasts, talks, and music.

Listen →

Podcast The Lord of Spirits

Scripture

The Lord of Spirits

Ancient Faith Radio

A lively deep dive into the unseen world of Scripture.

Listen →

Website

Church History

OrthodoxWiki

orthodoxwiki.org

A handy reference for terms, saints, and history.

Visit →

Website

For Inquirers

ROCOR (Synod)

synod.com

Our jurisdiction's official site.

Visit →

Website

Fasting

Orthodox Fasting Guide

antiochian.org

A plain guide to the fasting seasons and how to keep them.

Visit →

Video Be the Bee

For Inquirers

Be the Bee

YouTube, Y2AM

Short, thoughtful videos for exploring the faith.

Watch →

A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels.

Proverbs 1:5