Resource Page: 

For Inquirers to Orthodoxy

Welcome to our resource page, specifically designed to assist those who are new to the Orthodox faith. We have gathered a selection of valuable links and resources that aim to guide and support you on your spiritual journey into the Orthodox Church. 

Podcasts:

Ancient Faith Ministries has a variety of free podcasts available on many different Orthodox topics: https://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts#af-bytheme

For children we recommend: Readings from Under the Grapevine 

Books recommended as introductions to Orthodox Christianity

Available for purchase:

• Discover the Church: The Whats and Whys of Orthodox Christianity by Fr Andrew Smith.  (This book is also available through our Parish Bookstore). 
• Becoming Orthodox, by Fr Peter Gillquist.

Additionally, paper Prayer Books & Service Books are available for free at Holy Annunciation Orthodox Church. 

Full Books available online:

• The Orthodox Faith, by Fr Thomas Hopko (Dean of St Vladimir's Seminary, 1992-2002).  This is a series of four books on: Doctrine & Scripture, on Worship, on Church History and on Spirituality. These books aim to give an accurate description of the life of the Orthodox Church as it is believed and practiced today. These books can be read for free online. 
• These Things We Hold, by A Monk of St Tikhon's Monastery in Pennsylvania, which contains a number of articles on Church History, Feasts of the Church, Dogma and Doctrine, Icons, Monasticism, Prayer, Scripture, Symbolism, Worship, the Church Building and its Servers, and Sacraments. This can be read for free online.

Bookstores:

Ancient Faith Bookstore (USA)

Apostle Paul Bookstore (AUS, NSW)

Orthodox Mission Bookstore (AUS, NSW)

Holy Annunciation Orthodox Bookstore (contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information)

Calendar: 

Holy Trinity Russian Orthodox Church in Baltimore produces a free Orthodox calendar.

This calendar has some of the saints of the days, the Scripture reading for the day, the Troparia and Kontakia, the fasting days, with information on what foods are permitted on the days. It is available through their website and also via the Google Play Store and through the Apple App Store. 

Orthodox Movies:

• Ostrov (The Island) -  A Russian film about an Orthodox monk. Watch it for free here.
• Man of God. - A movie about Saint Nektarios. Watch it for free here.

Videos:

• The Road to Baptism - A series of short introductory videos, produced by our parish. 
• Be the Bee - Videos about Orthodoxy, featuring Steven Christoforou.  Designed for youth and young adults, but can be enjoyed by all ages.
• Welcome to the Orthodox Church - Short introduction videos on Orthodoxy hosted by Frederica Mathewes-Green. 
• YouTube channel of Holy Annunciation Orthodox Church - Our Parish's YouTube channel, including past sermons, educational talks, and Catechetical videos. 

Websites:

• OrthodoxWiki - Introduction to Orthodox Christianity
• First Time Visitor Information Page - Our church page with information for First Time Visitors to our church. 
• HAOC Resources Page - Our church resource information page has links to pages on different topics. 
• Recursos sobre Cristianismo Ortodoxo em Português - Resources in the Portuguese language.
• Recursos sobre el Cristianismo Ortodox en Español - Resources in the Spanish language.