The “Intro to Orthodoxy” Class is a multi-week series. This class is not only for those entering the Orthodox Church, but is also beneficial to everyone who wants to refresh their knowledge of the Faith and continue to learn new things.
Intro to Orthodoxy (the next cohort will begin early in 2027)
Please call the church office to register or if you have any questions.
If you are unable to attend the classes, our clergy is available to meet by appointment to guide you to an understanding of the Orthodox faith. Visit our Contact page for ways to communicate with our clergy staff.
Topics Covered
- Sources of the Christian Faith – Our Roots in the Early Church
- History of Christianity – Our Path of Faith from the Apostles to today
- Holy Sacraments – Tapping into Divine Grace – the sources of sanctification
- Orthodox Spirituality – The Mystical Life – God’s presence in our lives
- Holy Icons – Windows into Heaven
- Orthodox Worship – The Divine Liturgy
Resources
Recorded lectures
Watch lectures from the Intro to Orthodoxy class, presented by Fr. John Brown:
- Lecture 1
- Lecture 2
- Lecture 3
- Lecture 4
- Lecture 5
- Lecture 6
- Lecture 7
- Lecture 8
- Lecture 9
- Lecture 10
- Lecture 11
- Lecture 12
- Lecture 13
Lectures recorded in January – April 2021
Recommended reading
Kallistos Ware
Kyriacos markides
Welcome to the Orthodox Church
Frederica Mathews-Green
Wounded by Love: The Life & Wisdom of St. Porphyrios
st. porphyrios
St. Nektarios: The Saint of the Century
Sotos Chondropoulos