on 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
on 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
on 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
on The Temptations of Jesus / Saint Theodora, Saint Demetrios, and Saint Catherine By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-01-04T20:42:39+00:00 80. Book 1: "The Temptations of Jesus and His Return to Galilee" from The Bible for Young People by Zoe Kanavas (Narthex Press, 2005) (6.01 mins) Book 2: "Saint Theodora," "Saint Demetrios," and "Saint Catherine" from Studying Byzantine Icons by Marisa Decastro (Akritas Young Readers, 1995) (13.42 mins) Full Article
on The First Disciples / The Hermit, the Icon, and the Emperor By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-01-04T20:43:38+00:00 81. Book 1: "The First Disciples" from The Bible for Young People by Zoe Kanavas (Narthex Press, 2005) (6.49 mins) Book 2: The Hermit, the Icon, and the Emperor: The Holy Virgin Comes to Cyprus by Chrissi Hart (Conciliar Press Ministries, 2008) (18.26 mins) Full Article
on The Transfiguration of Jesus By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-01-04T20:55:34+00:00 "The Transfiguration of Jesus" from The Bible for Young People by Zoe Kanavas (Narthex Press, 2005) Full Article
on Noah and the Ark of Salvation By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-01-12T20:49:05+00:00 108. Noah and the Ark of Salvation from the Old Testament Stories for Children series by Mother Melania (Conciliar Press Ministries, 2009) Full Article
on The Transfiguration of Our Lord By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-01-12T21:29:20+00:00 109. The Transfiguration of Our Lord from The Twelve Great Feasts for Children by Sister Elaine (Conciliar Press, 2004) Full Article
on The Dormition of the Theotokos By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-01-12T21:31:46+00:00 110. The Dormition Of The Theotokos from The Twelve Great Feasts for Children by Sister Elaine (Conciliar Press, 2004) Full Article
on The Exaltation of the Cross By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-01-12T21:50:01+00:00 113. The Exaltation of the Cross from The Twelve Great Feasts for Children by Sister Elaine (Conciliar Press, 2003) Full Article
on St. Gerasimos and the Lion By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-01-18T22:12:09+00:00 127. St. Gerasimos and the Lion by Georgia Kalogerakis (St. Nectarios Press, 2009). Full Article
on The Tumbled Stone By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-01-18T22:42:50+00:00 131. The Tumbled Stone written and illustrated by Claire Brandenburg (New Varatec Publishing, 2009). Full Article
on The Invincible Orthodox Knight - Conclusion By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-01-18T22:46:28+00:00 134. The Invincible Orthodox Knight by Oleg Tichomyrov, Conclusion (The Publishing House of the Metropolitanate of Montenegro and the Littoral, 2001) Full Article
on The Story of St. Sava 4, Conclusion By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-01-18T22:51:03+00:00 138. The Story of St. Sava, Part 4/Conclusion (The Publishing House of the Metropolitanate of Montenegro and the Littoral, 2001). Full Article
on 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
on The Story of Three Girls, from The Life and Miracles of Saint Nicholas, the Wonderworker By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-01-20T23:08:04+00:00 "The Story of Three Girls" from The Life and Miracles of Saint Nicholas, the Wonderworker by Count Michael Tolstoy. The Publishing House of the Metropolitanate of Montenegro and the Littoral (2001). Full Article
on The Story of the Nativity of Christ - Part One By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-01-20T23:09:03+00:00 The Story of the Nativity of Christ by Vesna Nikchevich, Part One. The Publishing House of the Metropolitanate of Montenegro and the Littoral (2001). Full Article
on The Life and Miracles of Saint Nicholas - Part 11 & conclusion By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-01-24T21:01:13+00:00 The Life and Miracles of Saint Nicholas, the Wonderworker by Count Michael Tolstoy - Part 11/conclusion. The Publishing House of the Metropolitanate of Montenegro and the Littoral (2001). Full Article
on 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
on Narnia: The Last Battle 16 & Conclusion By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-02-18T20:21:45+00:00 The Last Battle from The Chronicles of Narnia by CS Lewis, Chapter 16 and Conclusion The Chronicles of Narnia are published by Harper Trophy, A Division of Harper Collins, New York, New York. They are available for purchase here. We want to thank CS Lewis Pte. Ltd. for granting us permission to bring these wonderful stories to you. (Legal info). Full Article
on Narnia - The Horse and His Boy 15/conclusion By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-02-18T20:35:45+00:00 N73. The Horse and His Boy from The Chronicles of Narnia by CS Lewis, Chapter 15/conclusion The Chronicles of Narnia are published by Harper Trophy, A Division of Harper Collins, New York, New York. They are available for purchase here. We want to thank CS Lewis Pte. Ltd. for granting us permission to bring these wonderful stories to you. (Legal info). Full Article
on Holy Tradition By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-09-30T03:28:35+00:00 Fr. Ted explains why Orthodox Christians follow both the Scriptures and tradition. Full Article
on Our Demons By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-09-30T16:41:46+00:00 Fr. Ted encourages us to change ourselves before trying to change the world. Full Article
on Pascha: My Love-Hate Relationship By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-09-30T16:43:02+00:00 Fr. Ted expresses his frustration with Orthodox Christians who only show up to church on Pascha. Full Article
on Palm Sunday—Self-Delusion By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-09-30T16:46:06+00:00 Fr. Ted explains that there is a huge difference between being popular and being the Son of God. Full Article
on Monday Night Bridegroom Service—Priests and Hypocrisy By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-09-30T16:49:21+00:00 Fr. Ted reminds his fellow priests that they can easily fall into hypocrisy along with the Pharisees. Full Article
on Wednesday Unction Service—I Desire Mercy, Not Sacrifice By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-09-30T16:52:12+00:00 Fr. Ted reminds us that more important than our sinfulness is the mercy of God. Full Article
on 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
on 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
on 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
on Dormition By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-10-01T01:58:18+00:00 Fr. Ted speaks on the feast of the Dormition, encouraging us to look at Mary's obedient spirit as an example of the Christian life. Full Article
on Icons: A Spiritual Reality By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-10-01T02:36:35+00:00 Fr. Ted discusses the spiritual importance of icons, citing the Seventh Ecumenical Council. Full Article
on Don't Go Blaming Demons By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-10-01T02:41:04+00:00 Fr. Ted cautions us against letting evil take hold in our hearts. Full Article
on 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
on This is My Beloved Son By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-10-01T02:52:43+00:00 Fr. Ted speaks about the feast of Theophany. He explains that in both Nativity and Theophany, God reveals Himself to man. Full Article
on Personality Cults By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-10-01T02:54:51+00:00 Fr. Ted talks shares his thoughts on the Feast of the Three Hierarchs. Full Article
on The Triodion By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-10-01T02:56:32+00:00 Fr. Ted discusses the period in the Church's calendar year called the Triodion. In her wisdom, Fr. Ted explains, the Church strategically places these lessons for us immediately preceding Lent. Full Article
on Make a Decision By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-10-01T02:59:33+00:00 Fr. Ted boldly states that if we believe God is real, we should act accordingly. Full Article
on 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
on Holy Monday - A Foreshadowing By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-10-01T03:13:41+00:00 Fr. Ted explores Holy Monday's Gospel, explaining how it foreshadows Christ's passion. Full Article
on Spiritual Delusions By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-10-03T01:29:05+00:00 Fr. Ted explains that it is possible to be a good person and a bad Christian simultaneously. Full Article
on 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
on Monasticism By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-10-03T01:44:20+00:00 Fr. Ted discusses the history and importance of monasticism. Full Article
on Obligations By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-10-03T01:45:31+00:00 On the Feast of St. John Chrysostom, Fr. Ted encourages us to choose obligation over will. Full Article
on Condos in Florida By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-10-03T01:47:34+00:00 "Where are our riches?" asks Fr. Ted. "Are they here or in heaven?" Full Article
on Affirming the Incarnation By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-10-03T01:59:07+00:00 Fr. Ted reminds us that icons affirm that God really did come in the flesh. Full Article
on Humility and Confession By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-10-03T16:36:08+00:00 Fr. Ted reflects on St. Mary of Egypt, reminding us that it is never too late to repent of our sins. Full Article
on The Great Miscommunication By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-10-03T16:37:49+00:00 Fr. Ted reminds us that we need to accept God and others and they truly are, not who we expect them to be. Full Article
on I Have No One By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-10-03T16:41:38+00:00 Fr. Ted contends that the story of the Pool of Bethesda is really about the relationships we have—or don't have—with our fellow Orthodox Christians. Full Article
on 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