Resources

Independent Orthodox Parishes/Websites

St. Apollinaria of Egypt Independent Orthodox Church – Baltimore/DC Metro area – Mission parish

Orthodox Christian Mission Resources – Eastern Rite Connexion ministry resource portal/moodle (in development)

Online Resources on Eastern Orthodox Christianity*

Ancient Faith Ministries — Providing a variety of podcasts on Orthodox faith and life
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America — Hub for resources on Greek Orthodoxy in the United States
Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia — Resources on Russian Orthodoxy in the United States
Public Orthodoxy — Online journal on Orthodoxy and contemporary affairs
Pemptousia — News and spiritual articles from the monks of Mt. Athos
Orthodox Christian Network — Radio and video programs about Orthodox Christian life
Coffee With Sister Vassa — Video program about Orthodox liturgy, theology and current affairs, by Sister Vassa Larin of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia
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*Note: Most of these resources come from Orthodox communities who do not share our affirming stance on LGBTQ+ persons and the ordination of women. St. Thekla IOC does do not condone or agree with their more conservative positions on these matters. Despite this, they are useful for the inquirer who wishes to have a deeper understanding of Orthodox theology and spirituality in general, a spirituality which as Orthodox Christians share in common with our separated siblings in the Orthodox faith.

A Brief Bibliography on Eastern Orthodox Christianity

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There are countless books on Eastern Orthodoxy written for a wide variety of audiences. Listed here are just a few that are commonly recommended for various purposes, as well as a few that Sdn. Basil has found helpful

Introductory Books
Fr. Anthony Coniaris, Introducing the Orthodox Church: Its Faith and Life. St Vladimir’s Seminary Press, 1982.
Kyriacos Markides, Inner River: A Pilgrimage to the Heart of Christian Spirituality. Image Books, 2012.
Kyriacos Markides, Riding With the Lion: In Search of Mystical Christianity. Arkana, 1995.

Metropolitan + Kallistos (Ware) of Diokleia, The Orthodox Church. Penguin Books, 1992.
Metropolitan + Kallistos (Ware) of Diokleia, The Orthodox Way. St. Vladimir’s Seminary Press, 1995.

More In-Depth Texts on Orthodox Theology
Fr. Michael Pomazansky, Orthodox Dogmatic Theology: A Concise Exposition. St. Herman of Alaska Brotherhood, 1984.

Vladimir Lossky, The Mystical Theology of the Eastern Church. St. Vladimir’s Seminary Press, 1944.
Metropolitan +John (Zizioulas) of Pergamon, 

Being As Communion: Studies in Personhood and the Church. St. Vladimir’s Seminary Press, 1985.
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**Note: Most of these resources come from Orthodox communities who do not share our affirming stance on LGBTQ+ persons and the ordination of women. St. Thekla IOC does do not condone or agree with their more conservative positions on these matters. Despite this, they are useful for the inquirer who wishes to have a deeper understanding of Orthodox theology and spirituality in general, a spirituality which as Orthodox Christians share in common with our separated siblings in the Orthodox faith.

Resources on Christian Universalism

Eclectic Orthodoxy — Blog of Fr. Aidan Kimel, Orthodox priest and advocate of Christian universalism
Salvation For All — Online essay by Brett Baughman about the historical, traditional and Scriptural roots of Christian universalism
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-Thanks to St Photini UOC for content