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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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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 Temptations of Jesus / Saint Theodora, Saint Demetrios, and Saint Catherine

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)




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The First Disciples / The Hermit, the Icon, and the Emperor

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)




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The Transfiguration of Jesus

"The Transfiguration of Jesus" from The Bible for Young People by Zoe Kanavas (Narthex Press, 2005)




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Noah and the Ark of Salvation

108. Noah and the Ark of Salvation from the Old Testament Stories for Children series by Mother Melania (Conciliar Press Ministries, 2009)




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The Transfiguration of Our Lord

109. The Transfiguration of Our Lord from The Twelve Great Feasts for Children by Sister Elaine (Conciliar Press, 2004)




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The Dormition of the Theotokos

110. The Dormition Of The Theotokos from The Twelve Great Feasts for Children by Sister Elaine (Conciliar Press, 2004)




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The Exaltation of the Cross

113. The Exaltation of the Cross from The Twelve Great Feasts for Children by Sister Elaine (Conciliar Press, 2003)




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St. Gerasimos and the Lion

127. St. Gerasimos and the Lion by Georgia Kalogerakis (St. Nectarios Press, 2009).




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The Tumbled Stone

131. The Tumbled Stone written and illustrated by Claire Brandenburg (New Varatec Publishing, 2009).




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The Invincible Orthodox Knight - Conclusion

134. The Invincible Orthodox Knight by Oleg Tichomyrov, Conclusion (The Publishing House of the Metropolitanate of Montenegro and the Littoral, 2001)




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The Story of St. Sava 4, Conclusion

138. The Story of St. Sava, Part 4/Conclusion (The Publishing House of the Metropolitanate of Montenegro and the Littoral, 2001).




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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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The Story of Three Girls, from The Life and Miracles of Saint Nicholas, the Wonderworker

"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).




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The Story of the Nativity of Christ - Part One

The Story of the Nativity of Christ by Vesna Nikchevich, Part One. The Publishing House of the Metropolitanate of Montenegro and the Littoral (2001).




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The Life and Miracles of Saint Nicholas - Part 11 & conclusion

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).




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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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Narnia: The Last Battle 16 & Conclusion

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).




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Narnia - The Horse and His Boy 15/conclusion

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).




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Holy Tradition

Fr. Ted explains why Orthodox Christians follow both the Scriptures and tradition.




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Our Demons

Fr. Ted encourages us to change ourselves before trying to change the world.




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Pascha: My Love-Hate Relationship

Fr. Ted expresses his frustration with Orthodox Christians who only show up to church on Pascha.




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Palm Sunday—Self-Delusion

Fr. Ted explains that there is a huge difference between being popular and being the Son of God.




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Monday Night Bridegroom Service—Priests and Hypocrisy

Fr. Ted reminds his fellow priests that they can easily fall into hypocrisy along with the Pharisees.




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Wednesday Unction Service—I Desire Mercy, Not Sacrifice

Fr. Ted reminds us that more important than our sinfulness is the mercy of God.




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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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Dormition

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.




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Icons:  A Spiritual Reality

Fr. Ted discusses the spiritual importance of icons, citing the Seventh Ecumenical Council.




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Don't Go Blaming Demons

Fr. Ted cautions us against letting evil take hold in our hearts.




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Engaging the Icons

Fr. Ted discusses the necessity of icons in worship.




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This is My Beloved Son

Fr. Ted speaks about the feast of Theophany. He explains that in both Nativity and Theophany, God reveals Himself to man.




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Personality Cults

Fr. Ted talks shares his thoughts on the Feast of the Three Hierarchs.




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The Triodion

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.




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Make a Decision

Fr. Ted boldly states that if we believe God is real, we should act accordingly.




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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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Holy Monday - A Foreshadowing

Fr. Ted explores Holy Monday's Gospel, explaining how it foreshadows Christ's passion.




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Spiritual Delusions

Fr. Ted explains that it is possible to be a good person and a bad Christian simultaneously.




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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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Monasticism

Fr. Ted discusses the history and importance of monasticism.




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Obligations

On the Feast of St. John Chrysostom, Fr. Ted encourages us to choose obligation over will.




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Condos in Florida

"Where are our riches?" asks Fr. Ted. "Are they here or in heaven?"




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Affirming the Incarnation

Fr. Ted reminds us that icons affirm that God really did come in the flesh.




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Humility and Confession

Fr. Ted reflects on St. Mary of Egypt, reminding us that it is never too late to repent of our sins.




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The Great Miscommunication

Fr. Ted reminds us that we need to accept God and others and they truly are, not who we expect them to be.




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I Have No One

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.




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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.