About the Planner

Use The Planner to keep track of all your schedules. Keep a daily focus on Christ with Scriptural readings, fast days, prayers, saints of the day, and inspiration from the Fathers. The Planner follows the Ecclesiastical (church) year beginning in September and ending in August. Spiral bound and digital versions available.

Get the Print Version

The planner is available in a convenient 5" x 7" spiral bound booklet. You may order the print version one of two ways:

• Buy online at the Orthodox Marketplace
• Order via mail or phone by downloading the order form

Get the Digital Version

The digital version is available for free download. The digital version has been tested with the following applications: Palm Desktop 4.1, Microsoft Outlook 2002 or higher, Apple iCal, Microsoft Entourage, and Google Calendar. Choose one of the following options below:

• User Guide (1.2 MB)
• ICS Format (for iCal - 1.1 MB)
• VCS Format (for Outlook 2002+ or Entourage - 1.1 MB)
• Palm Pilot VCS
  • Condensed Version (does not contain full readings - 188 K)
  • Complete Readings Version (long readings are split - 1.1 MB)
• Google Calendar ICS (1.1 MB)
• All files in zip format (1.9 MB)

Introduction Letter from His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios

The theme for this year’s edition of The Planner, a welcome offering from our Department of Youth and Young Adult Ministries, is identical to the theme of our 39th Biennial Clergy Laity Congress in Washington, DC. Read More »

Introduction Letter from Fr. Mark Leondis

For over 25 years the Department of Youth and Young Adult Ministries has published the Ecclesiastical Planner. It has served as a powerful tool not only in organizing our personal and professional lives, but also keeping a daily spiritual discipline. Thousands of Orthodox Christians have benefited from this tool over the years, and I thank God that we are able to continue this important ministry. Read More »