Saint George

 

Study Links

  • Study Links
  • Church Fathers
  • Magazines and
    Internet Media
  • Books and Icons
  • Organizations
  • Others
  • Articles

Orthodox Christian Booklets
A large collection of articles on Orthodox faith and Life, In defences of faith, On Holy Scripture, On prayer and scraments, On saints and their writings, and theology. This collection is edited by Father Alexander.

Holy Trintiy Orthodox School Textbooks Online
Anincredible collection of online books of interest to those serously studying the Orthodox faith.

Dictionary of Orthodox Terms
Christian Classics Library
A very large collection of Christian books

The Rudder -
Canons of the Orthodox Church

On-Line Liturgical Resources
Source for English texts of Liturgical materials

Orthodox Theological Resources
A comprehensive site with many links to quality articles from major Orthodox sources.

Monachos.net
Monachos provides a resource for academic, scholarly and personal study, a forum for the provision of patristic source and secondary materials as well as ecclesiastical information on related matters, an environment for the discussion of and reflection upon the Church's patristic, monastic, liturgical and ecclesiastical heritage, and a means of providing access to materials on the Church's thought and life.

Links Catalogue
The Monachos.net Links Catalogue aims to be a specialised resource for the study of Orthodoxy through patristic, monastic and liturgical topics.
The Links Catalogue contains organised descriptions and links to hundreds of web sites and pages across the internet, and is powered by the powerful iLinks database system, allowing users to submit their own links on-line directly into relevant areas, adding them to a queue for review by the Links Catalogue Manager. All links in the Catalogue are thus checked by a real person, keeping the index focused and accurate.

Orthodox Christian Information Center
An Internet Voice for Traditional Orthodox Thought & Practice - a very interesting site with numerous resources linked.
This site draws on materials written by a number of traditionalist Orthodox scholars. It is affiliated, however, with no jurisdiction or organization. Therefore, this center should in no way be confused with the Center for Traditionalist Orthodox Studies, even though many of their writings are hosted on this site.

Direction to Orthodoxy
The purpose of Directions to Orthodoxy is to advance the discussion about evangelization, mission and outreach efforts of the Orthodox Church. It helps mission leaders understand current mission trends, network with other mission-involved people, learn from recognized mission experts and lead their parishes toward meaningful involvement in God’s mission in their own neighborhood, and around the world.

On Line Library of the Church of Greece

The Orthodox Faith by Rev Thomas Hopko
The series The Orthodox Faith is intended to provide basic, comprehensive information on the faith and the life of the Orthodox Church for the average reader. An excellent resource. Comprehesive and easy to read and access.

Glossary of Liturgical Terms
A comprehensive glossary published by the Pan-Orthodox Society for the Advancement of Liturgical Music

Orthodox Perspectives on Enviironmental Concerns
Good links to thoughtful articles on this question from Saint Pauls Greek Orthodox Church in Irvine CA

Orthodox Online
Promoting Christian Formation in the Eastern Orthodox Faith - Includes weekly lessons for children and adults.

Orthodox World
This site can be considered as a general encyclopaedia on Orthodoxy, created for a western reader. In it, we want to pay particular attention to the things that unite us and to those that are different to our traditions, but that complement each other.

What Orthodox Christians Believe
Comprehesive site with many links to quality articles from the major Orthodox sources.

Orthodox Research Insttitute Articles - A large collection of articles.

The Protevangelion of James (Second century)
This work claims to tell the story of the birth and life of Mary. Although never considered Scripture, this second-century apocryphon was well-received and copied widely in the Christian community

Library of Silouan
A site of quality links to texts and quality articles Including the Protoevangelios of James which contians the story of the birth and life of Mary and the Harrowing of Hell which contains the story of Christ's descent into Hell. Select the Library link.

Byzantine Icons - A Comprehensive Index

Orthodox Chruch and its Icons

Orthodox Center for the Advancement of Biblical Studies
They develop, promote and publish research in the areas of biblical studies, homiletics and religious education in the Orthodox Christian Faith.

Orthodox Church and Bible Study Links
Many links to Orthodox study resources.

Liturgical Resources for Clergy and Cantors
On this Web Site you will find various helps for Priests, Deacons and Cantors.

The Divine Liturgies Music Project
This webpage contains more than 1000 pages of Byzantine music, transcribed into Western notation according to the style of chanting used on the Holy Mountain.
The scope of this project covers the liturgies of St. John Chrysostom, St. Basil the Great, St. James, and the Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts, as well as various doxologies. The words of the hymns are provided in Elizabethan English, Modern English, and Greek.

OnLine Studies by Fr. Andrew J Barakos
Contains study guides form many aspects of Othodox life including Bible studies, Leten studies, Principles of Orthodoxy and others.

Orthodox Christian Booklets Online
On Christian faith and life, on Holy Scriptures, on prayer and sacraments, on the life of saints, on theology, and selected writings from the holy fathers.

ORTHODOX CATECHISM: Basic Teachings of the Orthodox Faith
Basic Teachings of the Orthodox Faith, by Metropolitan Archbishop Sotirios (The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Toronto, Canada)

An Online Orthodox Catechism
adopted from ‘The Mystery of Faith’ by Bishop Hilarion Alfeyev

THE LONGER CATECHISM OF THE ORTHODOX, CATHOLIC, EASTERN CHURCH
Examined and Approved by the Most Holy Governing Synod, and Published for the Use of Schools, and of all Orthodox Christians, by Order of His Imperial Majesty. (Moscow, at the Synodical Press, 1830.)

[The large Russian Catechism of Philaret, approved by the holy Synod (although omitted by Kimmel in his Collection, and barely mentioned by Gass in his Greek Symbolics), is now the most authoritative doctrinal standard of the orthodox Græco-Russian Church, and has practically superseded the older Catechism, or Orthodox Confession of Mogila. Originally composed in Slavono-Russian, it was by authority translated into several languages.

History of the Orthodox Church
Excerpts from book, The Orhodox Church by Bishop Kallistos Ware (pdf)

Historical Timeline of the Orthodox Church

A Timeline of Church History
The following timeline and associated text provided further below is intended to provide the reader with a general and simplified overview of the development of the Christian Church.

The Greek Bible - the original text as used by the Greeks

Apostles Bible - The Septuigint
A MODERN ENGLISH TRANSLATION OF THE GREEK SEPTUAGINT TRANSLATED, REVISED AND EDITED BY PAUL W ESPOSITO
Originally translated by Sir Lancelot C.L. Brenton

Lexicon of Old/New Testament Greek and Old Testament Hebrew
The Old/New Testament Greek lexicon is based on Thayer's and Smith's Bible Dictionary and is keyed to the 'Theological Dictionary of the New Testament.' RealAudio pronunciations of each word, with alternates, are available.
The Old Testament Hebrew lexicon is derived from the Brown, Driver, Briggs, Gesenius Lexicon and is keyed to the "Theological Word Book of the Old Testament." RealAudio pronunciations of each word, with alternates, are included.

The Greek Word: Three Mellennia of Greek Liturature

Collection of Online Orthodox books
Text books used in the Holy Trinity Orthodox School. There are books on Orthodoxy, Apologetics, Holy Scriptures, Dogmatic Theology, Liturgies, History, Patrology,Mora and pastoral theology, canon law, and monasticism.

12 Byzantine Emperors
The History of The Byzantine Empire
by Lars Brownworth
This history lecture podcast covers the little known Byzantine Empire through the study of twelve of its greatest rulers. Mr. Lars Brownworth presents this series for free through this website and the podcast section of the iTunes store.

Silouan Thompson's page has lots of writings from the early Orthodox Church
The early Christians wrote prolifically about what they believed, how they worshiped, and what was important to them. Much of the extant writing of the early Church was collected and published in 1885 in an enormous multi-volume set called Early Christian Fathers. Today this set is in the public domain, and the whole collection is now available free online here. Unfortunately, the translation quality and formatting make them a bit of a challenge to read. In the documents linked below, I've begun collecting more readable translations, formatted for ease of reading.

Links relating to the Liturgy and Music of the Orthodox Church

Saint Paul's Greek Orthodox Church Website
An excellent collection of articles onIconogrpahy, Studying the scripture, Orthodoxy, Wisodom of the saints, Discipline of Prayer, ethics and Moral issues, Ecumenical dialogue.

Studies in the Faith
From the webstie of theGreek Orthodox Church of the Holy Cross in Belmont Ca. Orthodox Faith and Tradition; The Early Christian Church; The Seven Ecumenical Councils; House of Worship; The Divine Liturgy.

 

Early Church Fathers -
Collection of the writings of the Early Church Fathers. From the Christian classic library. Zip files for easy down loading.****

The Writings of Saint John Chrysostom
Complete texts of Exegetical Works, Letters, Liturgical Works, and Sermons and Treatises

Saint John Chrysostom Web Page
Main Features:
Life of Saint John Chrysostom
Writings of Saint John Chrysostom
Icons of Saint John Chrysostom (over 50!)
The Divine Liturgy of Saint John Chrysostom
Hymns to Saint John Chrysostom
Prayer to Saint John Chrysostom

Saint John of Damascus: An Exact Exposition of the Orthodox Faith

Guide to Early Church Documents
A service of the Institue for Christian Leadersip
with pointers to Internet-accessible files relating to the early church, including canonical documents, creeds, the writings of the Apostolic Fathers and historical texts relevant to church history.

Linked Index to texts by the Early Church Fathers
Maintained by the Sacred Monastery of the Holy Cross.

Early Christian Writings
Extensive collection of early Christian writings indexed by year they were written. Very easy to access. Includes links to online books on early Christian writings.

Guide to Early Church Documents
A well orgainzed index with links to documents of the early Church.

English Translations of Liturgical and Patristic texts.
On these pages you will find, in the main, translations of our Orthodox liturgical and patristic texts. Most of the latter are of texts which have not been previously translated into English, or which are only available in rare or outdated versions.

Saying of the Fathers by Topic

The Early Christian Research Library

Elder Paisios the New of Mount Athos.

Fathers of the Church
New Advent collection of the works of the Early chruch Fathers.

Ancient Faith Radio
Ancient Faith Radio provides high quality 24 hour internet based Orthodox radio. Here you will find music, teaching, interviews, features, convert testimonies, conference recordings, and much more.

Come Receive the Light
Initiated December. 4, 1996 as a modest parish ministry, now sends its signal to Orthodox Christians of all nationalities across the United States. The Fort Lauderdale, Fla.— based radio show is now the farthest reaching program of its kind in the United States, offering spiritual enlightenment to listeners tuning in and callers phoning in as clergymen and lay theologians discuss contemporary, moral and religious issues that touch our everyday lives.

Greek Orthodox Telecommunications (GOTelecom)
Orthodox videos

Orthodox TV -
Good inventory of videos that can be viewed online. videos by Bishop Kallistos Ware, Fr. Peter Gillquist, Frank Schaeffer and many others - requires a subscription ****

In Communion-
Site includes back issue of the Journal In Communion and a hoist of other resources on global peace issues from an orthodox perspective.

AGAIN: The Ancient Christian Faith Today
Again is an Orthodox Christian magazine with the mission to explore the beauty of the Way of Christ and to confront the challenges facing His followers in the 21st century.

OrthodoxNet.com
Site contains news, articles and information on the Orthodox Christian Faith and Church, worship, wisdom, and life.  We also feature current events, news, historical discussions, articles and commentary from a Judeo/Christian perspective.  Furthermore we provide a conservative and objective perspective on current issues and topics that Christians deal with in a secular world.

Orthodox News
A weekly Orthodox News magazine of nationa and international news about Orthodoxy. News stories are posted each Tuesday.

Orthodox Observer
The newspaer of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese. Each issue presents to readers current news and events from the Archdiocese, as well as from the Dioceses, parishes, ministries, and organizations. Standard sections focus on the ministry of the Ecumenical Patriarch and other Orthodox jurisdictions in America and around the world. Feature articles and columns provide spiritual guidance and theological insights. As the official organ of the Archdiocese, the Observer publishes encyclicals, statements, and policies as they are issued. Current and back issue are available on this site in pdf format.

Orthodox Heritage
A monthly Orthodox periodical / newsletter published by the Greek Orthodox Brotherhood of St. Poimen, a 501(c)(3) organization  
The periodical's emphasis is on Orthodox education, spirituality, sacramental living (as taught by the Orthodox Church and Her Holy Fathers), heretical / ecumenical awareness, prophecies by Orthodox Saints, and Holy Tradition.

Orthodox Tapes
The mission of Orthodox Christian Cassettes is to record, archive and make available audio cassettes and CD’s on all aspects of the Christian faith in the Eastern Orthodox Tradition.

Incarnation Broadcast Network: Othodox Christian Orthodox Christian Radio

Our Life in Christ Radio Program
Our Life In Christ brings you the orthodox Christian faith as recorded in Scripture, taught and practiced by the early Fathers of the Church, and preserved within the spiritual life of the Orthodox Christian Churches around the world.

Axion Estin
The radio program Axion Estin delivers to our audience informative historical commentaries from experienced musicologists around the world on the medieval traditions of the Greek musical heritage, along with examples of Byzantine music performed by various groups or individuals.

GREEK NEWS
Kathimerini (In English)
Athens News Agency (In English)

The Canadian Journal of Orthodox Christianity

Annunciation Press
Icons, note cards, specialty items
Conciliar Press
Books, brochures, music, note cards
Department of Religious Education, Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America
Church School resources
Eighth Day Books
Books
Holy Cross Bookstore
Books, icons, liturgical books
Holy Myrrhbearers Monastery
Greeting cards, prayer manuals
Image and Likeness Iconography
Icons, icon note cards
The Life-Giving Spring
Books, icons, resources
Light & Life Publishing
Books, icons, music, crosses
Orthodox Christian Education Commission
Church School resources
Orthodox Christian Prison Ministry
Catechism books, icon prayer cards
Orthodox Christian Publications Center
Books
Regina Orthodox Press
Books, videos
Spirit of Byzantium
Books, videos, jewelry
St. Isaac of Syria Skete Bookstore
Large collection of icons, church supplies
St. Tikhon's Seminary Bookstore
Books, icons, music, videos, liturgical items
St. Vladimir's Seminary Bookstore
Books, icons, liturgical books
TheoLogic Systems<
Computer software
Trophy Bearers
Icon buttons, laminated icon cards
Alexander Press
Extensive catalog of Orthodox books including those published in Greece.

Standing Conference of the Canonical Orthodox Bishops in the Americas
SCOBA, brings together the canonical hierarchs of Orthodox jurisdictions in the Americas to create and foster ties of unity among the canonical Orthodox Churches and administrations for a stronger and more visible witness to the Orthodox Faith.

Links to Canonical Autocephalous and Autonomous Orthodox Churches.

Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America

Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America

Orthodox Church of America

Romanian Orthodox Archdiocese in America and Canada

Serbian Orthodox Church Diocese of Western America

Ukrainian Orthodox Archdiocese

International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC)
"The Mission of IOCC is to respond to the call of our Lord Jesus Christ, to Minister to those who are suffering and are in need throughout the world, sharing with them God’s Gifts of Food, Shelter, Economic Self-Sufficiency and Hope."

National Forum of Greek Orthodox Church Musicians
The Greek Orthodox Archdiocesean ministry responsible for liturgical music activities and the development, support, and recognition of church musicians.

Orthodox Christian Mission Center (OCMC)
OCMC recruits, trains and sends missionaries to preach, teach, baptize and to minister to the poor, hungry, sick, suffering and orphaned. We, therefore, support the development of indigenous leaders and strengthen the infrastructures of churches, especially in, though not limited to, countries where Christianity is a minority, thus creating vibrant, eucharistic Orthodox Christian communities throughout the world. 

Syndesmos World Fellowship of Youth
SYNDESMOS, the World Fellowship of Orthodox Youth, is a federation of Orthodox youth movements and theological schools around the world, working under the blessing of all the local canonical Churches, to serve the Church, Her unity, witness and renewal.

Shepherd's Guild
The Guild is a small service organization of Orthodox with the purpose to provide outreach to people through service (Diakonia) as "commanded by the Gospel (Matthew 25, 31-46: James 1, 27) and promulgated by St. Basil the Great of Caesarea and St. John the Almsgiver of Alexandria."

Russian Orthodox Church Representation to the European Institutions
Many resources in English

Touchstone Magazine
Touchstone is a Christian journal, conservative in doctrine and eclectic in content, with editors and readers from each of the three great divisions of Christendom — Protestant, Catholic, and Orthodox. The mission of the journal and its publisher, the Fellowship of St. James, is to provide a place where Christians of various backgrounds can speak with one another on the basis of shared belief in the fundamental doctrines of the faith as revealed in Holy Scripture and summarized in the ancient creeds of the Church.

Prologue from Orchrid
Lives of the Saints by St. Bishop Nikolai Velimirovich

cross A New Years Spiritual Message: Value of Time

cross The Way into the Kingdom of Heaven
by Saint Innocence of Alaska

cross Dogmatic Tradition of the Orthodox Church
by Metropolitan Maximos of Pittsburgh

cross Exact Exposition of the Orthodox Faith
by Saint John of Damascus.

cross Holy Trinity
by Saint John of Damascus