en The Entrance of the Theotokos / Halloween Town By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-01-01T01:32:35+00:00 32. Book 1: The Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple from The Twelve Great Feasts for Children by Mother Melania (Conciliar Press, 2003) Book 2: Halloween Town by Dennis Eugene Engleman (Regina Orthodox Press) part two Full Article
en Prepare O Bethlehem! / Halloween Town 3 - Conclusion By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-01-01T01:34:51+00:00 33. Book 1: Prepare, O Bethlehem!: The Feast of the Nativity illustrated for Children by Niko Chocheli (St Vladimir's Seminary Press, 2000) Book 2: Halloween Town by Dennis Eugene Engleman (Regina Orthodox Press) part three and conclusion Full Article
en The Life of Saint Nicholas / Christ in the Old Testament By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-01-01T01:36:50+00:00 34. Book 1: The Life of Saint Nicholas The Wonder-Worker by Nina Seco (St. Nectarios Press, 1994) Book 2: Christ in the Old Testament: Prophecy Illustrated compiled and edited by Thomas Hopko (St. Vladimir's Seminary Press, 2002) Full Article
en Good King Wenceslas / A Perfect Christmas 2 - Conclusion By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-01-01T01:38:59+00:00 36. Book 1: Good King Wenceslas by John M. Neale (Eerdmans Books for Young Readers, 2005) Book 2: A Perfect Christmas written by Dennis Eugene Engleman and illustrated by Niko Chocheli (Regina Orthodox Press, 2003) part two and conclusion. Full Article
en The Entry of Our Lord into Jerusalem / Great and Holy Friday / Drita By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-01-01T02:03:19+00:00 54. Book 1: The Entry of Our Lord into Jerusalem from The Twelve Great Feasts for Children by Sister Elayne, now Mother Melania (Conciliar Press, 2005) (duration 3.37) Book 2: Great and Holy Friday from The Three-Day Pascha Series by Mother Melania (Conciliar Press, 2006) (begins at 4:20, duration 5.25) Book 3: Drita: An Albanian Girl Discovers her Ancestor's Faith by Renee Ritsi (Conciliar Press, 2008) (begins at 9:58, duration 13.10) Full Article
en Great and Holy Saturday / Pascha / Christ has Risen, Children! By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-01-01T02:04:38+00:00 55. Book 1: Great and Holy Saturday from the Three-Day Pascha Series by Mother Melania (Conciliar Press, 2006) (duration 3.33 mins) Book 2: Pascha, The Feast of Feasts from the Three-Day Pascha Series by Mother Melania (Conciliar Press, 2006) (begins at 4:18, duration 3.32 mins) Book 3: Christ has Risen, Children! by Svetlana Visotskaya (The Publishing House of the Metropolitanate of Montenegro and the Littoral, 2001) (begins at 8:00, duration 4.02 mins) Full Article
en Abraham / Saint Innocent By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-01-01T02:17:26+00:00 65. Book 1: "Abraham" from The Bible for Young People by Zoe Kanavas translated by Rev. Spencer T. Kezios (Narthex Press, 2005) (7.19 mins) Book 2: Saint Innocent of Alaska, Apostle and Missionary by Sarah Elizabeth Cowie (Conciliar Press, 2005) (begins at 8:04, duration 15.03 mins) Full Article
en A Bowl of Lentils / Saint Innocent 3-4 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-01-01T02:18:47+00:00 66. Book 1: "A Bowl of Lentils" from The Bible for Young People by Zoe Kanavas translated by Rev. Spencer T. Kezios (Narthex Press, 2005) (7.48 mins) Book 2: Saint Innocent of Alaska, Apostle and Missionary by Sarah Elizabeth Cowie, Chapters 3 and 4 (Conciliar Press, 2005) (begins at 9:05, duration 18.20 mins) Full Article
en Jacob and Rachel / Saint Innocent 5-6 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-01-04T20:21:16+00:00 67. Book 1: "Jacob and Rachel" from The Bible for Young People by Zoe Kanavas translated by Rev. Spencer T. Kezios (Narthex Press, 2005) (8.24 mins) Book 2: Saint Innocent of Alaska, Apostle and Missionary by Sarah Elizabeth Cowie Chapters 5 and 6 (Conciliar Press, 2005) (begins at 9:05, duration 11.42 mins) Full Article
en Jacob and His Sons / Saint Innocent 7 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-01-04T20:22:43+00:00 68. Book 1: "Jacob and His Sons" from The Bible for Young People by Zoe Kanavas translated by Rev. Spencer T. Kezios (Narthex Press, 2005) (10.24 mins) Book 2: Saint Innocent of Alaska, Apostle and Missionary by Sarah Elizabeth Cowie Chapter 7 (Conciliar Press, 2005) (begins at 11:07, duration 8.55 mins) Full Article
en In Egypt / Saint Innocent 8 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-01-04T20:26:25+00:00 69. Book 1: "In Egypt" from The Bible for Young People by Zoe Kanavas, translated by Rev. Spencer T. Kezios (Narthex Press, 2005) (10:35) Book 2: Saint Innocent of Alaska, Apostle and Missionary by Sarah Elizabeth Cowie Chapter 8 (Conciliar Press, 2005) (begins at 10:49, duration 15:39) Full Article
en Exodus / Saint Innocent 9-10 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-01-04T20:27:51+00:00 70. Book 1: "Exodus" from The Bible for Young People by Zoe Kanavas (Narthex Press, 2005) (7.13 mins) Book 2: Saint Innocent of Alaska, Apostle and Missionary by Sarah Elizabeth Cowie (Conciliar Press, 2005) chapters 9-10 (15.48 mins) Full Article
en The Ten Commandments / Saint Innocent 11 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-01-04T20:30:20+00:00 71. Book 1: "The Ten Commandments" from The Bible for Young People by Zoe Kanavas (Narthex Press, 2005) (7.28 mins) Book 2: Saint Innocent of Alaska, Apostle and Missionary by Sarah Elizabeth Cowie (Conciliar Press, 2005) chapter 11 (16.48 mins) Full Article
en A Prophet is Born / Saint Innocent 12 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-01-04T20:31:44+00:00 72. Book 1: "A Prophet is Born" from The Bible for Young People by Zoe Kanavas (Narthex Press, 2005) (12.41 mins) Book 2: Saint Innocent of Alaska, Apostle and Missionary by Sarah Elizabeth Cowie (Conciliar Press, 2005) chapter 12 (10.55 mins) Full Article
en The Passing of Elijah / Saint Innocent 13 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-01-04T20:32:45+00:00 73. Book 1: "The Passing of Elijah" from The Bible for Young People by Zoe Kanavas (Narthex Press, 2005) (11.32 mins) Book 2: : Saint Innocent of Alaska, Apostle and Missionary by Sarah Elizabeth Cowie (Conciliar Press, 2005) chapter 13 (10.52 mins) Full Article
en David and Goliath / Saint Innocent - 14, 15 and conclusion By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-01-04T20:34:09+00:00 74. Book 1: "David and Goliath" from The Bible for Young People by Zoe Kanavas (Narthex Press, 2005) (7.23 mins) Book 2: Saint Innocent of Alaska, Apostle and Missionary by Sarah Elizabeth Cowie (Conciliar Press, 2005) chapters 14 – 15 and conclusion (8.16 mins) Full Article
en Virgin Mary / Saint Constantine and Saint Helena 1 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-01-04T20:36:24+00:00 Book 1: "The Birth and the Annunciation of the Virgin Mary" from The Bible for Young People by Zoe Kanavas (Narthex Press, 2005) (7.04 mins) Book 2: Victor Constantinus, Maximus Augustus: The Life of Saint Constantine and his Mother, Saint Helena by Euphemia Briere part one (St. Nectarios Press, 2003) (22.08 mins) Full Article
en The Other Disciples / Extract from Father Arseny By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-01-04T20:44:35+00:00 82. Book 1: "The Other Disciples" from The Bible for Young People by Zoe Kanavas (Narthex Press, 2005) (8.35 mins) Book 2: Extract from Father Arseny 1893-1973: Priest, Prisoner, Spiritual Father, part one, translated by Vera Bouteneff (St. Vladimir's Seminary Press, 1998) (22.10 mins) Full Article
en Christ and the Children By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-01-04T21:01:53+00:00 "Christ and the Children" from The Bible for Young People by Zoe Kanavas (Narthex Press, 2005) Full Article
en The Entry of Our Lord into Jerusalem By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-01-19T23:43:16+00:00 141. The Entry of Our Lord into Jerusalem from The Twelve Great Feasts for Children by Sister Elayne, now Mother Melania (Conciliar Press, 2005) Full Article
en A Miracle by Saint Kendeas By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-01-19T23:55:27+00:00 145. Under the Grapevine: A Miracle by Saint Kendeas of Cyprus by Chrissi Hart (Concilar Press, 2006). Full Article
en The Ravens of Farne: A Tale of Saint Cuthbert By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-01-20T00:04:26+00:00 150. The Ravens of Farne: A Tale of Saint Cuthbert by Donna Farley (Conciliar Press, 2009). Full Article
en The Boy, a Kitchen, and His Cave - 1 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-01-20T00:05:59+00:00 151. The Boy, a Kitchen, and His Cave by Catherine K. Contopoulos, part one (St. Vladimir's Seminary Press, 2002). Full Article
en The Boy, a Kitchen, and His Cave - 2/Conclusion By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-01-20T00:07:03+00:00 152. The Boy, a Kitchen, and His Cave by Catherine K. Contopoulos, part two/conclusion (St. Vladimir's Seminary Press, 2002). Full Article
en And Then Nicholas Sang By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-01-20T23:06:28+00:00 177. And Then Nicholas Sang by Elizabeth Crispina Johnson (Conciliar Press, 2010). Full Article
en Children's Bible Reader, Part One By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-01-24T21:05:29+00:00 Children's Bible Reader, part one, 2006, Greek Bible Society, Scripture Quotations taken from Contemporary English Version, Copyright 1995, American Bible Society. Used by permission. Illustrations by Martha Kapetanakou-Xinopoulou. "God creates the world" Full Article
en Denying Ourselves By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-09-30T16:39:52+00:00 Fr. Ted explains that being a real Christian should not be fun. Full Article
en Sunday Night Bridegroom Service—Grace Taken Away By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-09-30T16:48:06+00:00 Fr. Ted explains that, because we are hypocrites, we are in danger of losing God's grace. Full Article
en Tuesday Night Bridegroom Service—Children of Light By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-09-30T16:50:10+00:00 Fr. Ted asks whether you will choose to be a person of the light or a person of the darkness. Full Article
en Friday Night Lamentations—A Happy Funeral By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-09-30T16:54:23+00:00 Fr. Ted explains that the Church provides a foretaste of the Resurrection before we celebrate it because, as Orthodox Christians, we know how this particular story ends. Full Article
en Resurrection Service—Arise, O God, Let Your Enemies Be Scattered By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-09-30T16:55:21+00:00 Fr. Ted reminds us that partaking of the Eucharist is the true climax of Pascha. Full Article
en Icons and Incense By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-10-01T01:41:14+00:00 Fr. Ted explains how parishioners are icons of Christ. Full Article
en Pentecost By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-10-01T01:42:34+00:00 Fr. Ted talks on the importance of Pentecost—a feast that many refer to as the "Birthday of the Church." Full Article
en Engaging the Icons By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-10-01T02:41:39+00:00 Fr. Ted discusses the necessity of icons in worship. Full Article
en Theologoumena By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-10-01T02:58:17+00:00 Fr. Ted responds to questions he has received regarding the moments immediately following death. He explains that all answers fall into the category of opinion. Our focus instead should be on living our Christian lives here on earth. Full Article
en Sorry is Not Enough By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-10-01T03:00:46+00:00 Fr. Ted speaks on the importance of the Forgiveness Vespers service and reminds us that true forgiveness is more than a "social nicety." Full Article
en Thoughts on the Second Week of Lent By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-10-01T03:10:24+00:00 Fr. Ted encourages us to pace ourselves in this, our second week of Lent, as temptations from the evil one can thwart our efforts to be closer to God. He also reminds us to be patient with others as each path is different and we are not to judge. Full Article
en Identity By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-10-01T03:12:45+00:00 Fr. Ted speaks to us about the true identity of Christ in this Palm Sunday homily. Full Article
en An Authentic Witness By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-10-01T03:18:38+00:00 Fr. Ted discusses the various accounts of the Resurrection and explains how the differences actually support the Truth. Full Article
en Attaining the Likeness By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-10-01T03:21:34+00:00 On the Sunday of All Saints, Fr. Ted distinguishes between the image of God, which is a gift given to all of humanity, and the likeness of God, which must be attained through much effort and prayer. Full Article
en The Bronze Serpent By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-10-03T01:32:36+00:00 Fr. Ted reminds us that just as the Israelites of the Old Testament looked to the bronze serpent for healing, we must look to Christ on the Cross for the ultimate healing. Full Article
en Essence and Energies By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-10-03T16:35:10+00:00 Fr. Ted reminds us that while we may not know His essence, God is nevertheless with us in a very real and tangible sense. Full Article
en Practical Orthodoxy, Part One: Open Communion? By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-10-04T03:11:47+00:00 Fr. Ted begins a new series on applying the Orthodox faith to the everyday situations in which we find ourselves. Full Article
en Silence By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-10-04T03:17:24+00:00 Fr. Ted encourages us to recognize just how many things that come out of our mouths simply do not benefit anyone. Full Article
en Everything About Youth: The Lost Generation By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-10-04T04:41:21+00:00 Fr. Ted speaks at the Biennial Clergy-Laity Conference for the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Canada in Vancouver. Full Article
en Ready to Listen By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-10-04T05:09:46+00:00 Fr. Ted reminds us that Christ comes to those who are in the direst need and at the most humble moment of their lives. Full Article
en A Ten Billion Dollar Falsehood By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-10-04T05:17:02+00:00 Fr. Evan Maximiuk from the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada (UOCC) is the guest speaker at this year's Hallelujah Night (Halloween alternative event). Full Article
en Raising Orthodox Children By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-10-05T02:31:24+00:00 Parents should be the first teachers of the Faith to their children. Full Article
en Sunday School and Parents By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-10-05T02:35:30+00:00 Sunday school should just be about reinforcing what is taught in the Divine Litrgy and not a replacement of it. Full Article
en Ascending to Meet Christ By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-10-05T02:46:47+00:00 There is a parallel between what happens to Zacchaeus to what happens to us every Sunday. Full Article