The Patristic Tradition
Explore the writings of the Church Fathers and spiritual masters of the Orthodox Christian tradition. These texts, spanning from the Apostolic age to the present, form the theological and spiritual foundation of Eastern Orthodoxy. All texts are from public domain translations.
Apostolic Fathers
First and second century writings from disciples of the Apostles and early Church leaders.
Church Fathers
Theological and spiritual writings from the great Fathers of the Church (2nd-8th centuries).
St. John Chrysostom
The "Golden-Mouthed" Doctor of the Church - homilies, letters, and treatises on Scripture, poverty, and the Christian life.
Spiritual Classics
Timeless works on prayer, asceticism, and the spiritual life from the monastic tradition.
Liturgical Texts
The prayers and services of the Orthodox Church.
Catechetical Works
Instruction in the Orthodox faith for catechumens and faithful.