Orthodox Resources
Links and resources for learning about Orthodox Christianity
Local Orthodox Churches
Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church
Fargo, North Dakota. Our mother parish, offering regular Sunday services and a full liturgical life. About an hour from Grand Forks.
Official Church Websites
Orthodox Church in America (OCA)
The official website of our jurisdiction. Contains news, daily readings, lives of the saints, and extensive resources for learning about Orthodox Christianity.
OCA Lives of the Saints
Daily commemorations with lives of the saints, Scripture readings, and troparia (hymns).
Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops
Information about all canonical Orthodox jurisdictions in North America.
Media and Podcasts
Ancient Faith Ministries
The premier Orthodox Christian media ministry. Offers podcasts, blogs, radio, and an extensive bookstore. Highly recommended for inquirers.
The Name of Jesus (Podcast)
Fr. Thomas Hopko's classic podcast series exploring Orthodox faith and practice. An excellent introduction to Orthodoxy.
The Lord of Spirits (Podcast)
Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick and Fr. Stephen De Young explore the spiritual realm from an Orthodox perspective.
Books and Reading
St. Vladimir's Seminary Press
Academic and popular books on Orthodox theology, history, and spirituality.
Ancient Faith Store
Books, icons, music, and other Orthodox items.
Recommended Books for Inquirers
The Orthodox Church by Kallistos Ware
The Orthodox Way by Kallistos Ware
Becoming Orthodox by Peter Gillquist
For the Life of the World by Alexander Schmemann
Scripture and Liturgical Texts
Bible Gateway
Online Bible in multiple translations, including the Orthodox Study Bible (OSB) and New King James Version (NKJV), commonly used in Orthodox parishes.
Ponomar Project
Church Slavonic fonts and liturgical resources.
Digital Chant Stand
Byzantine music resources from the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese.
Reference and Encyclopedia
OrthodoxWiki
An encyclopedia of Orthodox Christianity, with articles on theology, history, saints, and more.
Church Fathers
The writings of the Early Church Fathers in English translation.
Calendars and Daily Readings
OCA Daily Readings
Daily Scripture readings according to the Orthodox lectionary.
Orthocal.info
Orthodox calendar with fasting information, feasts, and saints' days.