Category Archives: Orthodox Family Life

The Orthodox family is a pillar of Christian life, and it has become especially difficult to maintain a regular Christian family life in our modern times. Here is a selection of resources directed towards children and parents that we have found useful and interesting.

When we go to Church

Posted on June 21, 2011 by marianna

by St. Innocent Irkutsk Orthodox Church Originally Printed in Orthodox America The effect of the Divine Liturgy is great. It is celebrated openly and visibly before the eyes of all the world , and yet it is full of mystery. … Continue reading →

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Admonitions for Parents

Posted on June 21, 2011 by marianna

By Holy Father John Chrysostom 1. Having children is a matter of nature; but raising them and educating them in the virtues is a matter of mind and will. [1] 2. By the duty of raising them I mean not … Continue reading →

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Children and Prayer

Posted on June 21, 2011 by marianna

Translated by Mary Mansur “May the following incident from the life of Abbot Theodosius of Optina, wherein a holy bishop instructs children on the subject of prayer, serve as an example and inspiration to Orthodox parents of the last times!” … Continue reading →

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The Emotional Development of Children and on Christian Hope

Posted on June 21, 2011 by marianna

by Metropolitan Philaret The emotions of the human heart, and many other emotions, have a great significance for the Christian. For example,the elevated feelings of sympathy and antipathy, of mercy, compassion, etc., must be developed in the heart of the … Continue reading →

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