“The goal is to rise spiritually, not simply to avoid sin.”
-Saint Paisios
“Theology without practice is the theology of demons.”
― Saint Maximus the Confessor
“Love does not reflect. Love is simple. Love never mistakes. Likewise believe and trust without reflection, for faith and trust are also simple; or better: God, in whom we believe and in whom we trust, is an incomplex Being, as He is also simple love.”
-Saint John of Kronstadt
Below are a few Orthodox Christian books we recommend.
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Orthodox Study Bible
A great Biblical translation through an Orthodox perspective. Highly recommended as a study Bible.
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The Bible And The Holy Fathers
This Bible takes you through the Liturgical calendar which is interpreted through a few early Church Fathers.
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Prayer Book
This is an Orthodox Prayer book. Highly recommend to establish a consistent prayer routine filled with deeply meaningful Orthodox Prayers.
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St. Theodore The Studite
On the Holy Icons
Great text to understand the theology of icons in the Church.
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Mary The Mother Of God
Sermons by St. Gregory Palamas
St. Gregory Palamas provides profound insight into how the Church understand the Theotokos.
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The Greek Orthodox Catechism
A Greek text on how to enter the Church appropriately.
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Our Thoughts Determine Our Lives
Elder Thaddeus is an extremely influential monk within the Church.
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Rock and Sand
Fr. Josiah Trenham’s book has an amazing perspective on the downfalls of the Reformation from an Orthodox perspective.
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St. Silouan The Anthonite
St. Silouan is one of the more profound Russian ascetics to ever walk this Earth.
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Father Seraphim Rose
The life and works of Father Seraphim Rose. He is regarded as one of the most influential moder day Fathers in America.
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Nihilism
Father Seraphim Rose writes about modern day nihilism and his experiences battling this concept.
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Orthodoxy and the Religion of the Future
Father Seraphim writes about modern day spirituality and how Orthodoxy is the truth.
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On the Cosmic Mystery of Jesus Christ
Saint Maximus the Confessor writes here explaining the true natures of Jesus Christ.
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Disputations with Pyrrhus
Saint Maximus the Confessor further defending the natures and wills of Christ.
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The Ascetical Homilies of Saint Isaac the Syrian
A complete spiritual revival written by Saint Isaac the Syrian.