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
Friday April 17, 2026 / April 4, 2026
Bright Friday.
Bright Week. Fast-free
The Meeting of the Mother of God and Saint Elizabeth (movable Feast on March 30. If March 30 should fall between Lazarus Saturday and Pascha, however, the Feast is transferred to Bright Friday).
"Life- giving Spring" Icon of the Most Holy Theotokos (movable holiday on the Friday of the Bright Week).Commemoration of the renewal (sanctification) of the Holy Theotokos temple near the Life-giving Spring in Constantinople (5th c.) (movable holiday on the Friday of the Bright Week)."Pochaev" Icon of the Most Holy Theotokos (movable holiday on the Friday of the Bright Week).Venerable Joseph the Hymnographer of Sicily (883).Venerable George, monk, of Mt. Maleon in the Peloponnesus (9th c.).
New Hieromartyrs Archimandrite Benjamin (Kononov) and Hieromonk Nicephorus (Kuchin) of Solovki (1928).Virgin-martyr Mary (1932).New Hieromartyr Nicholas bishop of Velsk (1933).New Hieromartyr John priest (1933).Martyr John (1943).Venerable Joseph the Muchailing of the Kiev Caves (14th c.).Venerable Zosimas, abbot of Vorbozomsk (1550).Venerable Zosimas, monk, of Palestine (560).Virgin-martyr Pherbutha of Persia, her sister and servants (343).Icons of the Mother of God, named "Gerontissa" and "Deliveress".The Scripture Readings
Philippians 2:5-11
John 2:12-22
Luke 10:38-42; 11:27-28
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.
Exaposieilarion —
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!
St. Joseph the Hymnographer & St. George of Mt. Maleon —
No
Troparia
are given in the Menaion.Kontakion to St. Joseph..., Tone IV, "Having been lifted up..." —
Thou art an inexhaustible well-spring of repentance/ and an imparter of endless consolation and compunction, O Joseph./ Grant us tears of divine repentance here,/ which shedding we may obtain consolation from God,// asking thine aid, O holy one.
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.
Share the Message
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.
Join our Brotherhood
[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.