Byzantine Church Architecture and Iconography.

This video is suitable for teen/adult Bible Study classes within the Eastern Orthodox Christian context. Play the video and have a discussion either in person as a group or through the internet. For spiritual guidance or clarification, please consult with your Priest or spiritual advisor.  

The Old Testament Priesthood as compared to the New Testament Priesthood

...In the Old Testament, it was prophesied by Isaiah and Ezekiel that the Lord God would come as a shepherd to His flock (Isaiah 40:11) (Ezekiel 34:12, 34:23).   In John 10:7-16, Jesus Christ declares himself as the shepherd and Jesus Christ's ministry is precisely that, the shepherding of the people, the body of the Church....

How an Orthodox Christian makes the sign of the Cross

This is a helpful pictorial aid for religious education and home schools that explains how an Orthodox Christian positions their hand when making the sign of the Cross. How an Orthodox Christian positions their hand when making the sign of the cross How an Orthodox Christian positions their hand when making the sign of the … Continue reading How an Orthodox Christian makes the sign of the Cross

Orthodox Christian Youth Craft for Christmas Lent – Christmas (Advent) Wreath

Orthodox Christian Safety Advent Wreath For Orthodox Christians, the fast period for the Nativity of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ begins on November 15 and extends through December 25. Orthodox Christians often refer to this time as the Christmas Fast or Christmas Lent. This is a spiritual period of moderate fasting, prayer, scripture reading … Continue reading Orthodox Christian Youth Craft for Christmas Lent – Christmas (Advent) Wreath