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The Entrance of the Theotokos / Halloween Town

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




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Prepare O Bethlehem! / Halloween Town 3 - Conclusion

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




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The Life of Saint Nicholas / Christ in the Old Testament

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)




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Good King Wenceslas / A Perfect Christmas 2 - Conclusion

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.




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The Entry of Our Lord into Jerusalem / Great and Holy Friday / Drita

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)




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Great and Holy Saturday / Pascha / Christ has Risen, Children!

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)




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Abraham / Saint Innocent

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)




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A Bowl of Lentils / Saint Innocent 3-4

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)




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Jacob and Rachel / Saint Innocent 5-6

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)




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Jacob and His Sons / Saint Innocent 7

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)




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In Egypt / Saint Innocent 8

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)




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Exodus / Saint Innocent 9-10

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)




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The Ten Commandments / Saint Innocent 11

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)




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A Prophet is Born / Saint Innocent 12

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)




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The Passing of Elijah / Saint Innocent 13

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)




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David and Goliath / Saint Innocent - 14, 15 and conclusion

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)




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Virgin Mary / Saint Constantine and Saint Helena 1

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)




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The Other Disciples / Extract from Father Arseny

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)




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Christ and the Children

"Christ and the Children" from The Bible for Young People by Zoe Kanavas (Narthex Press, 2005)




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The Entry of Our Lord into Jerusalem

141. The Entry of Our Lord into Jerusalem from The Twelve Great Feasts for Children by Sister Elayne, now Mother Melania (Conciliar Press, 2005)




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A Miracle by Saint Kendeas

145. Under the Grapevine: A Miracle by Saint Kendeas of Cyprus by Chrissi Hart (Concilar Press, 2006).




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The Ravens of Farne: A Tale of Saint Cuthbert

150. The Ravens of Farne: A Tale of Saint Cuthbert by Donna Farley (Conciliar Press, 2009).




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The Boy, a Kitchen, and His Cave - 1

151. The Boy, a Kitchen, and His Cave by Catherine K. Contopoulos, part one (St. Vladimir's Seminary Press, 2002).




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The Boy, a Kitchen, and His Cave - 2/Conclusion

152. The Boy, a Kitchen, and His Cave by Catherine K. Contopoulos, part two/conclusion (St. Vladimir's Seminary Press, 2002).




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And Then Nicholas Sang

177. And Then Nicholas Sang by Elizabeth Crispina Johnson (Conciliar Press, 2010).




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Children's Bible Reader, Part One

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"




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Denying Ourselves

Fr. Ted explains that being a real Christian should not be fun.




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Sunday Night Bridegroom Service—Grace Taken Away

Fr. Ted explains that, because we are hypocrites, we are in danger of losing God's grace.




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Tuesday Night Bridegroom Service—Children of Light

Fr. Ted asks whether you will choose to be a person of the light or a person of the darkness.




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Friday Night Lamentations—A Happy Funeral

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.




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Resurrection Service—Arise, O God, Let Your Enemies Be Scattered

Fr. Ted reminds us that partaking of the Eucharist is the true climax of Pascha.




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Icons and Incense

Fr. Ted explains how parishioners are icons of Christ.




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Pentecost

Fr. Ted talks on the importance of Pentecost—a feast that many refer to as the "Birthday of the Church."




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Engaging the Icons

Fr. Ted discusses the necessity of icons in worship.




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Theologoumena

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.




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Sorry is Not Enough

Fr. Ted speaks on the importance of the Forgiveness Vespers service and reminds us that true forgiveness is more than a "social nicety."




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Thoughts on the Second Week of Lent

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.




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Identity

Fr. Ted speaks to us about the true identity of Christ in this Palm Sunday homily.




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An Authentic Witness

Fr. Ted discusses the various accounts of the Resurrection and explains how the differences actually support the Truth.




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Attaining the Likeness

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.




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The Bronze Serpent

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.




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Essence and Energies

Fr. Ted reminds us that while we may not know His essence, God is nevertheless with us in a very real and tangible sense.




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Practical Orthodoxy, Part One: Open Communion?

Fr. Ted begins a new series on applying the Orthodox faith to the everyday situations in which we find ourselves.




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Silence

Fr. Ted encourages us to recognize just how many things that come out of our mouths simply do not benefit anyone.




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Everything About Youth: The Lost Generation

Fr. Ted speaks at the Biennial Clergy-Laity Conference for the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Canada in Vancouver.




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Ready to Listen

Fr. Ted reminds us that Christ comes to those who are in the direst need and at the most humble moment of their lives.




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A Ten Billion Dollar Falsehood

Fr. Evan Maximiuk from the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada (UOCC) is the guest speaker at this year's Hallelujah Night (Halloween alternative event).




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Raising Orthodox Children

Parents should be the first teachers of the Faith to their children.




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Sunday School and Parents

Sunday school should just be about reinforcing what is taught in the Divine Litrgy and not a replacement of it.




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Ascending to Meet Christ

There is a parallel between what happens to Zacchaeus to what happens to us every Sunday.