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2019 Scholarships
College Students / OCF
Scholarships available for undergraduate and graduate students. Read More
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2019-2020 Planner: Orthodox Daily Calendar and Resource Guide
Department of Internet Ministries
Keep track of all your schedules—and keep a daily focus on Christ with Scriptural readings, fast days, prayers, saints of the day, and inspiration from the Fathers. Read More
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2020 Stewardship Campaign Resources
Stewardship Ministries
The theme for the 2020 Stewardship Campaign is “A Time for Every Purpose Under Heaven: Stewardship of Time.” Read More
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A Lamp to My Feet: An Introduction to the Bible
Department of Religious Education (DRE)
With this zine, students develop the attitudes and confidence needed to light their path with the lamp of Scripture. They can then access God’s message to the world by asking how each reading relates to them: “What does this text say about Christ, and how does it apply to my life?” Read More
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A Teaching Diving Liturgy
Outreach and Evangelism Ministries
The Teaching Divine Liturgy booklet offers parishes an easy-to-use bulletin insert to guide the community in better understanding and engage in the worship of the Divine Liturgy of the Eastern Orthodox Church. Read More
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American Bible Society Partnership
Old Testament
Over the past 30 years, ABS has been steadily building a strong relationship with the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America and in Greece, along with the Greek Bible Society. Read More
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Archdiocesan School of Byzantine Music’s Byzantine Music and Theory Guide for iPad
Department of Internet Ministries
An interactive edition of the Byzantine Music and Theory Guide is now available for Apple’s iBooks on the iPad. Embedded audio examples accompany the music and text to assist you in learning Byzantine chant. Read More
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Archdiocesan Website
Department of Internet Ministries
The website of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America is managed by the Department of Internet Ministries. This site offers a vast selection of inspirational, educational, multimedia, and interactive content on the Orthodox Christian faith and life. Read More
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Assembly of Bishops Website and Pan-Orthodox Technology
Department of Internet Ministries
The Department of Internet Ministries has been integral in the development of the website for the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of North and Central America. A major component of the website is the multi-jurisdictional parish directory which receives updates automatically from each jurisdiction. Read More
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Authorized Greek New Testament of the Ecumenical Patriarchate
Society & Culture
The Archdiocese’s Department of Internet Ministries, working together with the Greek Bible Society and ABS, developed an XML edition of the Ecumenical Patriarchate’s official New Testament text. Read More
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Be the Bee
Department of Youth and Young Adult Ministries (Y2AM)
Be the Bee is a video series about finding God in everything, everyday. Join us! Read More
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Books of the Bible
Department of Youth and Young Adult Ministries (Y2AM)
A companion to “Live the Word,” this series will help you make sense of the Scripture by offering context and ideas to help you better understand the books of the Bible as you read the Scripture, search for Christ, and live the Word. Read More
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Bulletin Builder
Department of Internet Ministries
Bulletin Builder revolutionizes the way you minister with your Sunday Bulletin. With no technical expertise required you can easily create a professional-looking bulletin in just minutes. Best of all...it’s FREE! Read More
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Center for Family Care Retreats & Workshops
Center for Family Care
We offer a wide range of retreats and workshops focused on family wellness and spiritual development in the family. We are also happy to develop additional themes according to your parishes’ needs. Read More
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Challenges in Pastoral Care: Divorce and Remarriage (Excerpt)
Center for Family Care
Discover the truth about myths about divorce through this excerpt of "Challenges in Pastoral Care: Divorce and Remarriage". Read More
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Child and Youth Protection
Department of Youth and Young Adult Ministries (Y2AM)
The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America is deeply committed to the protection of its children and youth. Those who work with our young people are accountable to God and the community to ensure their safety, well-being, and spiritual formation. As a Church, we must provide a safe and secure environment where young people can grow and mature in the Faith. While we can never eliminate the possibility of abuse or injury, we can take steps to ensure that our programs are as safe as possible. Read More
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Children’s Bible Reader
Youth
This book of Bible stories for children was initially developed in Greece and illustrated with Orthodox Byzantine illustrations. ABS, the Archdiocese and the Greek Bible Society worked together to translate this book into English where it is widely used and purchased for Sunday schools. The Children’s Bible Reader has now been published in eight languages. Read More
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Clearinghouse of Liturgical Items
Outreach and Evangelism Ministries
The Department of Outreach & Evangelism is working with the parishes to match up those that have with those that need in order to provide these basic liturgical items for only the cost of delivery. Read More
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Comprehensive Examination in Modern Greek
Education Office Direct Archdiocesan District
The Comprehensive Examination in Modern Greek is a foreign language achievement test that assesses student proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing Modern Greek. Read More
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Daily Readings App
Department of Internet Ministries
The Daily Readings App on your mobile device is the easiest way to access the day's Bible readings prescribed by the Lectionary of the Greek Orthodox Church. The Daily Readings App also lets you read the lives of the saints or lookup fasting guidelines for each day right on your device. Read More
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Disaster Relief Funds
Department of Philanthropy
Links to encyclicals and relief funds set up by the Department of Philanthropy, as well as the Department's history and mission statement. Read More
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District Office of Education Bookstore
Education Office Direct Archdiocesan District
Bookstore materials from the Direct Archdiocesan District Office of Education. Read More
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Downloadable Graphics
Department of Internet Ministries
Downloadable graphics available for free download for use on parish and organization websites. Read More
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E-mail List Servers
Department of Information Technologies
Internet Ministries is able to offer every Archdiocesan parish a number of free email listserver accounts through Listserv. Listserv is similar to services such as Constant Contact or Mail Chimp. . Read More
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Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew’s Visit to the U.S.-2009
Education Office Direct Archdiocesan District
The Direct Archdiocesan District Office of Education developed a student lesson to be taught to the upper grade students on the occasion of the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew’s visit to the United States in October 2009. Read More
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Email Accounts
Department of Internet Ministries
Internet Ministries offers through the Archdiocese servers, parishes free email hosting for their parish domain name. Read More
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Email Templates
Department of Internet Ministries
Email Templates are available from the Department of Internet Ministries to any parish of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. Each template package comes with ready-to-go HTML and CSS along with supplementary graphics, and is mobile-friendly using responsive design. Read More
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ExeGenius
Department of Youth and Young Adult Ministries (Y2AM)
Exegenius is an exciting tool that allows you to read the Bible like never before! Now you can read the weekly Sunday Gospel readings and, with just a click, instantly have access to classic patristic commentary, important Scriptural cross-references, helpful explanations and questions, and even related videos and podcasts. Read More
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Faith & Life Brochure Series
Department of Communications
Faith and Life is a series that provides an introduction to a wide range of spiritual and theological issues. Drawing from the beauty and wisdom of Orthodox Christianity, the series addresses the challenges of contemporary life and offers guidance to help you grow in your relationship with God and in your commitment to His will for your life. Read More
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Family Outreach Sunday
Outreach and Evangelism Ministries
A program designed to help parishes partake in Family Outreach Sunday and encourage active members to invite inactive family members and Orthodox Christian friends for a special day of Christian fellowship and spiritual renewal. Read More
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For to Us a Child Is Born
Department of Religious Education (DRE)
Unwrap the story of Christ’s birth to reveal the fullness of the Incarnation behind the “Christmas story” of pageants. This full-color zine from the Department of Religious Education begins with the Annunciation and then follows the seasonal calendar through the Nativity, Theophany and the Presentation of the Lord. Read More
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GOARCH Amazon Fire TV App
Department of Internet Ministries
GOARCH for Amazon Fire TV allows you to watch parish live streams or on-demand videos from your home or church. Read More
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GOARCH Apple TV App
Department of Internet Ministries
GOARCH for the Apple TV (4th Generation and 4K) allows one to watch parish live streams or on-demand videos from your home or church. Read More
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GOARCH Roku App
Department of Internet Ministries
GOARCH for Roku allows one to watch parish live streams or on-demand videos from your home or church. Read More
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Heaven on Earth: The Divine Liturgy
Department of Religious Education (DRE)
Heaven and earth meet in the Church through the Divine Liturgy. The newest full-color zine from the Department of Religious Education begins with a brief history of worship in the Orthodox Church and then details each section of the Divine Liturgy. Read More
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Iconograms
Department of Internet Ministries
Send an eCard! Iconograms is the free Orthodox eCard service of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. Over 450,000 cards have been sent since 2001! Read More
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Internet Ministries Brochure
Department of Internet Ministries
Download the brochure outlining some of the products and services offered by the Department of Internet Ministries in PDF format. Read More
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Internet Ministries Mobile Technologies Brochure
Department of Internet Ministries
Learn about the apps, EBooks and other mobile resources offered by the Department of Internet Ministries. Read More
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Introducing the Zines
Department of Religious Education (DRE)
The Department of Religious Education has embarked on a new line of resources for teaching junior high and high school students. Called "zines" (from magazine), each one explores one topic of the Orthodox Christian Faith in easy-to-read bites of information and accompanying images, with many interactive elements, such as questions for reflection or things to look up in the Bible. Read More
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Journey through Great Lent
Department of Religious Education (DRE)
Embark on this year’s Lenten journey with junior high students as the Church opens the Triodion. This nine-week unit spans the Great Fast with clear, vivid introductions to the season’s Scriptures, Traditions, saints and services. Read More
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Journey through Holy Week
Department of Religious Education (DRE)
Follow Christ and the Church through each stage of Holy Week—from the Saturday of Lazarus to the Agape Vespers service—with this new full-color guide from the Department of Religious Education. Read More
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Kindergarten Curriculum
Education Office Direct Archdiocesan District
Based on the developmental needs and the learning abilities of the kindergarten child, the Kindergarten Curriculum places an emphasis on oral communication and, at the same time, aims at instilling in the young learners a sense of pride, love and respect for the Greek cultural heritage and the Greek Orthodox faith. Read More
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Lenten Welcome Banner
Outreach and Evangelism Ministries
"Join us on a Lenten Jouney to the Resurrection" Lenten banner. Read More
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Let Us Live Orthodoxy
Department of Religious Education (DRE)
Let Us Live Orthodoxy is a six-volume series by Georget Photos. This series is a hands-on approach that leads young people to understand and respect the traditions of the Church, enabling them to actively include these traditions in their lives. Read More
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Light a Candle Virtual Chapel App
Department of Internet Ministries
Internet Ministries offers a Light a Candle App for use on parish websites. This app re-creates the devotional practice of picking up a candle, lighting it, and placing it in a stand, as if users were in an Orthodox church. Read More
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Liturgical Guidebook (2017)
National Forum of Greek Orthodox Church Musicians
This guide book identifies Sunday hymn changes for the 2017 ecclesiastical year. Read More
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Live Broadcasting
Department of Internet Ministries
Since 1997, the Department of Internet Ministries has offered parishes the ability to stream their Liturgical services online for those who are unable to attend in person. Broadcasts are in the Adobe Flash format with simultaneous broadcasts to mobile devices such as the iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, and Android phones and tablets. Read More
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Live the Word
Department of Youth and Young Adult Ministries (Y2AM)
The Live The Word Video Series takes a closer look at the Sunday Epistle and Gospel readings with two videos each week for the upcoming readings. Read More
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My Orthodox Prayer Book - eBook Edition
Department of Internet Ministries
The eBook edition of the top-selling My Orthodox Prayer Book is now available. The cover was given an upgrade to match its new digital platform, but it contains the same great content. Full of the beautiful prayers of the Orthodox church, you can take it with you on your iPhone, iPad, Kindle, Nook and more! Read More
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National Stewardship Training
Stewardship Ministries
Information about the national stewardship training offered by the Stewardship Ministry. Read More
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Of Your Mystical Supper: The Eucharist
Department of Religious Education (DRE)
Christ’s greatest gift to us is the Eucharist, the “Sacrament of Sacraments.” It is the central event in the Orthodox Church and the highest form of our worship. Through the themes of remembrance, thanksgiving, forgiveness, and community, Of Your Mystical Supper explores the mystery of the Eucharist. Read More
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Online Chapel Database and Daily Readings
Department of Internet Ministries
Internet Ministries offers an on-line Chapel snippet that can be added to parish websites hosted by the Archdiocese which includes daily readings and lives of the saints. Read More
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Online Games
Department of Internet Ministries
The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America is pleased to offer three websites for children to explore their faith while having fun - Children's Bible Reader Online, Saints Alive!, and Iconoguess - a feature of Iconograms. Read More
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Orthodox Christian Teen Survival Guide
Education
Our newest resource, the Orthodox Christian Teen Survival Guide Brochure Series, is now available for free download! Each brochure offers teens the information they need to navigate through tough issues: facts and statistics, the church's response, Q&A's, and resources for more information. Read More
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Orthodox Jobs
Department of Internet Ministries
How will you respond to God’s calling? OrthodoxJobs is the premier online location for opportunities in lay ministry within the Orthodox Church. Features include free job and resume postings, business listings for private companies and independent contractors, and a wealth of hiring and job-related resources. Read More
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Orthodox Marketplace
Department of Religious Education (DRE)
Orthodox Marketplace (OM) is the online store for materials created by the ministries and departments of the Archdiocese. OM also offers supplemental books, gifts, and materials from other publishers and suppliers in order to fully support these ministries. The DRE’s knowledgeable staff provides all customer service for OM. Read More
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Orthodox Military New Testament with Psalms and Proverbs
Directory Listing
The first ever Military New Testament for the 25,000 Orthodox military personnel was first published in 2008 and is now in its third printing, thanks to a generous grant from The Archbishop Lakovos Leadership 100 Endowment Fund. Also available in E-Book Edition. Read More
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Orthodox Observer Advertising Information
Orthodox Observer
Media kit/advertising information for the Greek Orthodox Observer including audience profile, circulation statistics, advertising rates and technical data. Read More
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Orthodox Observer Newspaper
Directory Listing
The Orthodox Observer, the national publication of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese, functions as the primary news and information connection and is a direct physical link between the Archdiocese, the Metropolises, parishes and individual parishioners. Read More
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Orthodox RSS Feeds
Department of Internet Ministries
Internet Ministries has compiled a list of RSS and News Feeds to stay informed and connected to the information on the Archdiocese website even when you're not browsing the site. Read More
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Orthodox Software Initiative
Department of Finance
The Orthodox Software Initiate provides computer software to help parishes. Read More
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Orthodox Study Bible
Directory Listing
The first ever full-length Orthodox Study Bible in English presents the Bible of the early church and the church of the early Bible. The Orthodox Study Bible, published by Thomas Nelson, uses the New King James Version of the Bible as the basis for a fresh translation of the Septuagint text. Read More
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Orthodox Youth Bible
Youth Ministry
This Bible is part of a kit to help young people learn key lessons. Also included in this kit are an Orthodox calendar and a moderator discussion guide. The Orthodox Youth Bible edition is available as an E-Book as well as a pocket-sized New Testament. Read More
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Parish Calendars
Department of Communications
The Parish Ecclesiastical Calendar is an annual resource published by the Department of Communications of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. Calendar orders can be placed online at www.goarchprinting.org. Read More
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Parish Family Night
Center for Family Care
We live in a fast-paced world that seems to advance technologically by the moment. With a click of a remote control or a mouse, we can access scads of information in very little time. While we have become quite skilled at gathering facts and figures through various forms of media, how much of what we find actually relates to the well-being of our families and, ultimately, our relationship to God? As Orthodox Christians, our understanding of the world should be rooted in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and His Church. Read More
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Parish Ministry Profiles
Outreach and Evangelism Ministries
Learn about exceptional parish ministries from throughout the Archdiocese of America. Read step-by-step plans for implementation in your own parish. Read More
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Parish Renewal, Outreach, and Evangelism: Mission USA!
Outreach and Evangelism Ministries
Learn about the Leadership 100 Home Missions Grant, which exists to support mission parishes throughout the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America in their critical first years of existence. Read More
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Parish Web Hosting
Department of Internet Ministries
The Department of Internet Ministries has offered free web hosting to parishes, Metropolises, and organizations of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America since 1996. We offer a variety of options for hosting and will work with you to meet the needs of your community. Most sites we host are on a Unix or Windows server on the Rackspace Hosting platform, an industry leader in cloud computing. Read More
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Past Examinations & Related Documents
Education Office Direct Archdiocesan District
Past exams and related documents from the Direct Archdiocesan District Office of Education Read More
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Philadelphia: A Ministry for Orthodox Christian Men
Center for Family Care
A vibrant, active ministry for men broadens a parish’s family of ministries and provides to a key demographic a forum for greater participation in the life of the Church. As an extension of the Center for Family Care, Philadelphia endeavors to promote activity to understand one’s affiliation with the Church as life’s overarching reality—lived out daily. Read More
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Planned Giving
Stewardship Ministries
Resources to help your parish with stewardship through planned giving. Includes sample documents such as living wills and giving forms, as well as brochures and posters about giving. Read More
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Planning an Event with the Center for Family Care
Center for Family Care
Are you interested in planning a weekend retreat for families, a day retreat, a parent seminar, or any other gathering? Read More
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Pop Culture Coffee Hour
Department of Youth and Young Adult Ministries (Y2AM)
Steven Christoforou and Christian Gonzalez talk about pop culture, theology, and whatever else is on their minds. They might even make you laugh. Maybe. “Pop Culture Coffee Hour” is a joint production of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America and Ancient Faith Radio. Read More
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Presentations and Workshops
Department of Internet Ministries
Staff from the Department of Internet Ministries travel nationally to conduct lectures and presentations on a variety of topics related to the Church’s use of technology and how parishes can use modern technologies effectively as tools for evangelism and outreach. Read More
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Printable Curriculum Materials & Worksheets
Department of Religious Education (DRE)
Printable materials and curriculum worksheets from the Department of Religious Education. Read More
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Professional and Consulting Services
Department of Internet Ministries
Consulting services are available for parishes and organizations of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America in need of customized graphic design and development for their websites. In addition to development, we are able to work with the parish or organization through the planning stages of a new website to ensure that the objectives of the website complement those of the organization. Read More
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Purchase Greek Bibles
Directory Listing
A link to purchase some of the Greek Bibles, that the Hellenic Bible Society has translated into Modern Greek. Read More
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Read the Orthodox Study Bible in a Year!
Department of Youth and Young Adult Ministries (Y2AM)
With this handy guide, you can cover reading the entire Bible in one year starting with September 1, the start of the Ecclesiastical New Year. The reading list is based on the Orthodox Study Bible. Read More
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Religious Education Curriculum
Department of Religious Education (DRE)
From preschool through high school, students encounter the saints, scriptures, sacraments, doctrines and traditions of Orthodox Christianity through our curriculum. Browse and download our Curriculum Catalog and Recommended Texts for Sunday Church Schools for more information. Read More
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Religious Education Workshops
Department of Religious Education (DRE)
The Director of Religious Education conducts Adult Retreats, Religious Education Teacher Workshops, and Leadership Training Seminars throughout the Archdiocese. Read More
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Resources for Outreach and Evangelism
Outreach and Evangelism Ministries
The Department of Outreach & Evangelism offers relevant resources for both clergy and lay leaders. Guidance is offered in the establishment of mission parishes and grants are sought to support them. In addition, the Department is developing catalog of ministries that are being carried out in Orthodox Christian parishes in America. Read More
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Services of the Department of Information Technology
Department of Information Technologies
A list of services provided by the Department of Information Technologies. Read More
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Speaking to God
Archbishop Demetrios
Speaking to God is a helpful resource for daily prayer. It offers strength and inspiration through prayers that guide conversation with God and find in Him the love, wisdom, and peace needed in all of life’s experiences. Read More
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Stewardship as Creation Care Brochure
Stewardship Ministries
This helpful resource broadens our understanding of the word stewardship, to include the depth of our Church’s tradition about our place and role in the world, especially our responsibility to protect the environment, at a time when such knowledge is more vital and critical than ever before. Read More
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Stewardship Brochures
Stewardship Ministries
These timely brochures from past years may be used to support current stewardship efforts and education. Read More
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Subscribe to Praxis Magazine
Department of Religious Education (DRE)
Download and mail this form in to get 3 issues of PRAXIS magazine! Read More
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Ta Ellinika Mou
Department of Greek Education
The series of books of Greek language instruction titled “Τα Ελληνικά μου” has been published by the Department of Greek Education of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese with the guidance and blessing of His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of America. Read More
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Table Prayer Guide
Center for Family Care
This Table Prayer Guide provides prayers for daily use, for special occasions and needs, and on family topics. It can be used when you pray together as a Family, and personally when you or a family member needs to pray. It also teacher your Family about the importance of frequent prayer, and it guides you in how to pray. Our prayer is that this Guide will help you connect your Family and Church for the greater glory of God and the well-being of His People. Read More
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Teacher Certification Program
Department of Religious Education (DRE)
Retooling for 2017! This program is highly recommended for all Sunday Church school teachers of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese. Read More
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Technology Safety
Department of Internet Ministries
The Department of Internet Ministries is honored to represent His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios and the Archdiocese on the executive committee of the Religious Alliance Against Pornography (RAAP). RAAP continues to work with the major US Wireless carriers to protect minors from the threat of adult content on mobile devices. Read More
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The Hellenic Bible Society Partnership
Directory Listing
Hellenic Bible Society has a very old history, with roots beginning before the Greek Revolution of 1821. For many years now the Hellenic Bible Society has been steadily building a strong relationship with the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America and in Greece, along with the American Bible Society. The Hellenic Bible Society has also partnered with the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America and the American Bible Society. Read More
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The Journey of Marriage in the Orthodox Church
Center for Family Care
This book invites couples to prepare for their journey together by introducing God's purpose for marriage, some of the challenges they will encounter along the way, and practical advice for preparing together. In simple language, with clear illustrations and couple activities, The Journey of Marriage helps couples explore their own relationship as they consider married life together. Read More
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The Trench
Department of Youth and Young Adult Ministries (Y2AM)
The Trench is a video series to remind us that we are all fighting the same battle, in the trench, that is the Church, together and to help one another find ways to ensure our relationships thrive. Read More
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Useful Greek Language and Culture Links
Education Office Direct Archdiocesan District
Useful links to Greek language and cultural websites, publishers and bookstores, Greek government websites, and directories and portals. Read More
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Vacation Church School
Department of Religious Education (DRE)
The Twelve Great Feasts VCS currriculum is a comprehensive five-session, half-day program for children ages 5–11 (kindergarten to 5th grade). The authors also provide suggestions for adapting VCS to a parish’s needs, such as alternative schedules and age groupings. Read More
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Ways of the Lord
Archbishop Demetrios
Ways of the Lord: Perspectives on Sharing the Gospel of Christ by Archbishop Demetrios in all major eBook platforms such as the Kindle, Nook, iPad and iPhone, and Sony eBook Reader. Read More
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Website Templates
Department of Internet Ministries
The Department of Internet Ministries is offering website templates for parishes under The Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of North and Central America. Free and paid packages are available. Each template comes with articles on Orthodox Christianity and the Online Chapel Snippet. The templates are available when you use Department of Internet Ministries Web Hosting and the MODx Content Management System. Read More
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Youth Ministry Guidelines
Department of Youth and Young Adult Ministries (Y2AM)
On this page you will find the guidelines for the following Youth Ministry Programs in PDF format. Please note the instructions for printing out these guide booklets before you begin. Read More
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Zine Teacher Guides
Department of Religious Education (DRE)
The Zine Teacher Guide for each middle school zine is a comprehensive classroom unit of 4–6 thematic lessons. Each lesson’s activities and discussions lead students to a deeper understanding and active application of the short texts in the zine. Read More
