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.

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

Resources on Holy Communion and the Proskomide service.

Everything you need to teach young Orthodox children about Great Lent.

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

A soft fabric educational resource to help young children learn about the preparation of the Holy Gifts.

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

Video, activities and background for teaching about holy icons.

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

Educational resources to help teach young Orthodox Christian children about the Holy Cross.

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

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