Resources
Welcome to our Resources page, where you may deepen your life in Christ, find encouragement, and remain connected to the living Tradition of the Orthodox Church wherever you are. These resources are prayerfully prepared to nurture spiritual growth, strengthen your ascetic struggle, and offer guidance rooted in the faith for everyday life.
All are grounded in Holy Scripture and Sacred Tradition, speaking to real-life challenges while providing hope, wisdom, and renewal through the grace of the Holy Trinity. Whether you are new to Orthodoxy or a longtime member of the Church, these resources are here to help you grow in understanding of God’s will and experience His Love more fully.
You may explore recent additions, revisit timeless materials, and share whatever has edified you with others. We believe the Holy Tradition has the power to transform lives, and it is our prayer that these resources speak to your heart and draw you closer to Christ our God.
Calendar - Old Style
Sunday April 12, 2026 / March 30, 2026
The Bright Resurrection of Christ, The Pascha of the Lord.
The End of the Great Lent.
Venerable John (Climacus) of Sinai, author of The Ladder (649).St. Sophronius, bishop of Irkutsk (1771).
Prophet Joad (I Kings 13:11 -10th c. BC ) who dwelt in Bethel.Holy Apostles Sosthenes, Apollos, Cephas, Caesar, and Epaphroditus, of the Seventy (1st c.).St. Eubula, mother of St. Panteleimon (304).Venerable John the Silent of St. Sabbas monastery (558).Venerable Zosimas, bishop of Syracuse (662).The Scripture Readings
John 1:1-17
John 20:19-25 Vespers, Gospel
Troparia
The Bright Resurrection of Christ, Troparion. Tone V —
Christ is risen from the dead, trampling on death by death, and on those in the tombs bestowing life.
Kontakion, Tone VIII —
Though Thou didst descend into the grave, O Immortal One, yet didst Thou destroy the power of hell, and didst rise again as Conqueror, O Christ our God, saying to the myrrhbearing women, Rejoice! and giving peace to Thine Apostles, and offering to the fallen resurrection.
Troparion —
O great and holiest Passover, Christ! O Wisdom, Word and Power of God! Grant that we may more perfectly
partake of Thee in the unending Day of Thy Kingdom.
Exapostilarion —
Having slept in the flesh as a mortal, O King and Lord, Thou didst rise on the third day. Thou didst raise up Adam from corruption and abolish death, O Passover of incorruption, Salvation of the world!
Kontakion —
Though Thou didst descend into the grave, O Immortal One, yet didst Thou destroy the power of hell, and didst rise again as Conqueror, O Christ our God, saying to the myrrbearing women, Rejoice! And giving peace to Thine Apostles, and offering to the fallen resurrection.
Troparia
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In the grave bodily, in hell with the soul as God, in Paradise with the thief, and on the throne with the Father and the Spirit wast Thou Who fillest all things, O Christ the Infinite.
St. John Climacus, Troparion, Tone VIII —
With the streams of thy tears thou didst irrigate the barren desert,/ and with sighs from the depths of thy soul thou didst render thy labors fruitful an hundredfold./ Thou wast a beacon for the whole world, radiating miracles.// O our father John, entreat Christ God that our souls be saved.
Kontakion, Tone IV "Thou hast appeared" —
In the firmament of true abstinence hath the Lord set thee/ as a true star guiding the ends of the earth with light,/ / O father John our instructor.
St. Sophronius, bishop of Irkutsk, Troparion, in Tone IV —
From thy youth thou didst love Christ, O blessed Sophronius; thou didst guide aright the communities of monastics; and, having been counted worthy of the priestly rank, thou didst shepherd the flock of Irkutsk. Wherefore, even after thy repose thou hast received from God gifts of miracles. Entreat Christ God, that He deliver us from misfortunes and save our souls.
Kontakion, in Tone IV —
O all ye faithful, with love let us praise our father, the holy hierarch Sophronius, the excellent adornment of the Church of Irkutsk, a hierarch named for chastity; for he is the guardian of this city and land, and the advocate of our souls.
Watch VIDEOS
Explore edifying Orthodox teachings through these video resources. Revisit instructive homilies, talks, debates, and liturgical recordings at your convenience. These materials are provided to complement your spiritual journey, nurture growth in the Orthodox faith, deepen understanding of Holy Scripture and Sacred Tradition, and remind you of God’s boundless love and mercy.
Listen to Chant
These audio resources allow you to remain connected to the Orthodox Tradition while driving, working, or relaxing. Tune in anytime—these materials are provided to complement your spiritual journey, nurture growth in the faith, and remind you of God’s boundless love and mercy wherever you are.
Study Notes & Assets
Enhance your study with articles, documents, bibliographies, and downloadable resources. These materials are provided to deepen your understanding of the history and tradition of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia, support reflection and research, and facilitate continued learning, whether individually or in group study.
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We encourage you to discuss these resources with your spiritual father, share them with friends and family, and be open to thoughtful conversations with those outside the Orthodox faith. Sharing the history and living tradition of the Holy Orthodox Church helps deepen communal understanding and allows others to encounter the beauty and truth preserved in Orthodoxy.
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[Coming Soon] Our local chapter of the Saint Paisios Brotherhood gathers Orthodox men for prayer, study, fellowship, and service, supporting one another in spiritual growth and the pursuit of holiness within the living Tradition of the Church. If you desire brotherhood rooted in the Orthodox faith, deeper engagement with its sacred patrimony, and companions on the journey toward theosis, we warmly invite you to join us in this shared labor of love and edification.