Orthodox basics
This section contains resources that explore fundamental themes in the Orthodox tradition and life. They are listed alphabetically below.
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Orthodox fasting

Background information and activities about Orthodox fasting.
Holy Icon crafts

A selection of crafts and resources for teaching young children about holy icons.
Preparing the Gifts

Resources on Holy Communion and the Proskomide service.
Great Lent, the Holy

Everything you need to teach young Orthodox children about Great Lent.
Repentance and temptation – Great Lent week 6

Printables and activities to coordinate with Week 6 of Great Lent at the blog Tending the Garden of our Hearts.
Preparing the Gifts Learning Set

A soft fabric educational resource to help young children learn about the preparation of the Holy Gifts.
The Gospels and the four Evangelists

Teaching young Orthodox Christian children about the Gospels and the four Evangelists.
All about Icons

Video, activities and background for teaching about holy icons.
Lady Lent wall hanging calendar

A wall-hanging calendar to count down the weeks of Great Lent: Our first physical – not digital – product.
Holy Cross Resources

Educational resources to help teach young Orthodox Christian children about the Holy Cross.
The Entrance of the Theotokos: Fabric Learning Set

A soft fabric educational resource to help young children learn about the Feast of the Entrance of the Theotokos.
The Entrance of the Theotokos

Activities to help teach the Feast of the Entrance of the Theotokos – including interactive online games.